Detroit is a city of many wonders and pleasures and one of these happens to be the Detroit Public Library. The Detroit Public Library is a well-known establishment. It holds the distinction of being the biggest library system in the state of Michigan.

The Detroit Public Library has garnered the position of being one of the most wide spread public library systems owing to its 24-part chain. The main library has been built on the address 5201 Woodward Avenue and there are twenty-three other branches of the Library that can be found in Detroit. The main branch is also home to the administrative offices of the library.

The Library was established in the year 1865. The timings of the Library vary through the week. The current location was formalized on the 21st of March, 1921. The different branches that we see today were inaugurated in the year 1963. On Tuesday and Wednesday the library remains open from noon to 8:00 PM. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday the library remains open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

To facilitate visitors, the board has taken a number of enabling steps. For example, on Tuesday and Wednesday one can avail of free of charge parking facilities after 5:30 in the evening. Saturday brings with it the bonus of parking through the day on the parking grounds at Putnam.

The library has a diverse form of media in use, ranging from books and manuscripts to DVDs and electronic reader devices.

The Detroit Public Library is the largest library in Michigan and it has a wide collection of books, magazines, CDs, records, DVDs and more. Here we have discussed how this library causes educational benefits to visitors.

Collections at the Library:

The Burton Historical Collection consists of a set of original documents and personal papers of prominent citizens of Detroit and Michigan. The Hackley Collection includes materials on Negro dance, music and drama. The collection consists of manuscripts, books, photographs, portraits, recorded sound etc.

The National Automotive History Collection records the history of the development and evolution of automobiles and the transportation industry in general. To access these collections, residents will need to take a daily pass of $10 and non residents need to produce a non-resident library card of $100.

Collection of Public Library in Detroit Discussed on Wiki

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detroit_Public_Library#Collections

Information on Special Collection on Public Library in Detroit's Official Website

http://www.detroit.lib.mi.us/Special_Collections/special_collections.htm

Online Exhibits:

Online exhibits include a number of collections like the Lincoln Collection, Ernie Harwell Online Exhibit, The Making of Modern Michigan, Harvey C. Jackson Collection, The Third Michigan Cavalry Collection and so on. Some of the exhibits in these collections can be viewed online and you also get a detailed account of their history and background.

Databases:

The Detroit Public Library has a number of online databases which are used for educational purposes. The Educators Reference Complete is a comprehensive list of educational journals. The Education Resources Information Center provides you with journals and reports in education. The Learning Express Library is an interactive platform where students and professionals can take tests and tutorials to help them with their academic and licensing tests. The Wilson Web Education Full Text consists of a number of periodicals, journals, yearbooks etc, making it a great source of information. There are also special databases offering community information.

Information on Public Library in Detroit's Educational Database at Its Official Website

http://www.detroit.lib.mi.us/research_databases/education.cfm

Services Offered by Detroit Public Library

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detroit_Public_Library#Services