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Hours of Operation:
History
The
Jefferson Branch of the Detroit
Public Library was opened in rented
quarters on Warren Avenue, September
27, 1937, as the East Warren branch.
The library moved to its present
location on East Outer Drive on
October 4, 1951, the first National
Library Day. It is named for the
author of the Declaration of Independence
and the third President of the
United States, Thomas Jefferson.
The
library provides services for
all ages, including books, magazines,
videos, audio cassettes, and Internet
access. Services include income
tax forms January through April,
student financial aid forms, computers
for public use, core collection
of Career & Employment Information
Center materials and a copy machine.
Jefferson
Branch, with a total book collection
of 53,000 titles, serves a community
population of 75,000 residents
on Detroit's east side [on the
border between the City of Detroit
and Grosse Pointe].
Search for books from Jefferson
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:
Street parking is available.
Directions/Map:
Click
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