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Home > Branch Libraries > Bowen Bowen Branch Library
3648 W. Vernor, Detroit, MI 48216
313.297.9381/313.297.9358 (Fax)
Joan Gartland, Branch Manager
jwgartl@detroit.lib.mi.usHours of Operation:
MON 10 am - 6 pm TUE 12 Noon - 8 pm WED 10 am - 6 pm THU 12 Noon - 8 pm FRI CLOSED SAT 10 am - 6 pm SUN CLOSED Click here for holiday Closings! History
The Bowen Branch opened in its present location on December 28, 1912. The branch is named in honor of an early member of the Library Commission. It boasts a Carnegie library of English collegiate architecture with exterior walls of buff Ohio stone and red vitrified brick. Inside the library is a Pewabic tile fireplace.In addition to student financial aid forms, a copy machine, and computers for public use, this library provides Spanish reference resources for adults and children (reading materials and cassettes); English as a second language resources for adult and juvenile Spanish-speakers (books and cassettes); Spanish language indexes (magazine article summaries); and a Latino Studies Collection (books in English of Latin interest). Librarians and support staff are available to assist you.
Search for books from Bowen Branch's collection in the Detroit Public Library (DPL) Online Catalog.
Programs and Events:
For special events, programs & exhibits at this branch location, see our online listing. view listing>Book Dropoff:
The outdoor drop box is open 24 hours for public convenience in returning materials.Parking:
Free public parking is available in the lot located next to the building
Directions/Map:
Click here for a directional map
