COVID-19 LIBRARY SERVICE UPDATES

This webpage includes information on our library's temporary curbside pickup service, remote resources, wifi and internet options, and more. If you have any questions, please use our online contact form or call us at (734) 428.8045. 

CURBSIDE SERVICE

• As of June 15, 2020, our library has new temporary curbside pick-up hours:
  Monday - Friday: 11 am - 5 pm
  Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm
  Sunday: Closed
  The library will not physically be open to patrons during this time.
• We have missed our patrons, and look forward to serving you soon, and want us all to be safe and healthy. 

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remote resources

E-books & E-audiobooks

• Our library offers e-books and e-audiobooks to users of all ages through OverDrive (you can use the OverDrive or Libby app to download/read OverDrive materials). Other e-books are available through our MeL databases. 
• For more information about our e-books, visit our eBooks webapge.​ 

If you need assistance using Overdrive, you can email qgallinat@manchesterlibrary.info or call the library at (734) 428.8045 for help.

Ancestry.com Library Edition​

• Access to Ancestry Library Edition has been temporarily expanded to library cardholders working remotely, courtesy of ProQuest and its partner Ancestry.  Remote access will be available until the end of June and will be re-evaluated monthly as needed.
  
• https://melstage.tln.lib.mi.us/ancestry.html
  
• Must access database using your library card and PIN.​
  

Other Regular Databases

• Find links to our library's databases on the External Resources landing page.

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PUBLIC WIFI

other internet options

Our free public wifi will continue to operate. Users are generally able to utilize this wifi from the front (south) parking lot within their vehicles. If you use this resource we ask that you practice social distancing of at least 6 feet if you are outside of your vehicle.

See our webpage on internet service access for Michigan residents for more information.

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Board Meetings

Board meetings may have varying formats or locations at this time. For more information, visit our Board of Trustees webpage.

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PHYSICAL MATERIALS

Our library drop-boxes will remain open during this time. You may return your physical library materials to one of the following locations:
​1. In the rear parking lot of the Library at 912 City Rd.
2. At the Fredonia Grocery, 11515 East Pleasant Lake Rd in Freedom Township.
3. At the Bridgewater Depot, 8994 E Austin Rd in Bridgewater Township.

library cards - expiration

Library cards set to expire during our closure have been automatically extended beyond the date of re-opening for your convenience.