| Hours
of Operation:
| Monday,
Wednesday |
12 Noon
- 8:00 pm |
| Tuesday, Thursday,
Friday |
10:00 am - 6:00
pm |
| Saturday and Sunday |
Closed |
History
The
Gray Branch of the Detroit Public Library
was opened in its present location on
May 1, 1975. It is named for a former
member of the Library Commission, John
F. Gray. The Library provides materials
for all age groups including books,
magazines, newspapers and a variety
of audio materials from books on tape
to songs and stories for children. A
special feature of the Gray Branch is
the Charles H. Lewis Recreational
Activities Collection, which comprises
both a general history and an overall
philosophy of leisure activities in
the United States.
Gray
Branch has computers for public use,
which provide both word processing and
access to the Internet, please phone
first to check on availability. Additional
services include bus schedules, seasonal
tax forms, student financial aid packets,
a photocopier, and secured free public
parking. A public not-for-profit meeting
room is available by appointment only.
In addition to the regularly scheduled
adult and children's programming offered
by the library, many groups also utilize
the library for book clubs, language
classes and tutoring. The Literacy Volunteers
of America*, has been tutoring students
at Gray for many years.
Gray Branch, with a total book collection
of 40,662 titles, serves a community
population of 45,000 residents on Detroit's
near east side within the City's Empowerment
Zone.
* Literacy Volunteer of America - (313)
872.7720,
The
library is located on the lower level
of the Butzel Family Center,
a multi-governmental and social service
agency center operated by the City of
Detroit on the corner of Kercheval and
Van Dyke.
Important Numbers from the Butzel
Family Center
Administrative Offices: -
(313) 852.4737
Senior Recreational Center: -
(313) 852.4753
City of Detroit, Dept. of Human Services:
- (313) 852.4786
Detroit Community Health Connection:
- (313) 921.5500
Detroit East Mental Health Center:
- (313) 921.1150
Detroit Police Dept. Mini Station:
- (313) 852.4870
Neighborhood City Hall: - (313)
852.4770
Trinity Medical Clinic: - (313)
921.1500
Please call the Administrative Offices
for information on the following groups:
Food & Friendship, Mayor's Time
Club, and Senior-net Companion Club.
Search for books from Gray 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.
Directions/Map:
Click
here for a directional map
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