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Welcome to the Wixom Public Library. The Library is a member of The Library Network, allowing greater access to materials and borrowing privileges at most of the other member libraries.
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Address
Wixom Public Library
49015 Pontiac Trail
Wixom, MI 48393
Phone: (248) 624-2512
info@wixomlibrary.org
Contact Us
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Directions
How to get to the Wixom Public Library
From I-96:
Take exit 160, "Beck Road."
On the exit ramp choose the Northbound Beck Road lane.
Follow Beck North to Pontiac Trail, and turn Left (West).
The Wixom Civic Plaza will be on your Left at the next two
lights. Turn into the parking lot at the second light. The Library
is on the left-hand side of the lot.
Lost? Call (248)624-2512.
From another location:
To get specific directions from your home or other location, use Mapquest or other online mapping utility, or contact us for more information.
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Hours and Holiday Closings
Our normal hours are as follows:
| Monday |
10 am - 8 pm |
| Tuesday |
10 am - 8 pm |
| Wednesday |
10 am - 8 pm |
| Thursday |
10 am - 8 pm |
| Friday |
10 am - 5 pm |
| Saturday |
10 am - 5 pm |
| Sunday |
1 pm - 5 pm
September - May |
We will be closed on the following holidays in 2010:
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Fri, Jan 1 |
New Year's Day |
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Mon, Feb. 15 |
President's Day |
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Fri, Apr 2 |
Good Friday |
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Sun, Apr 4 |
Easter |
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Sun, May 9 |
First Sunday closed for summer |
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Mon, May 31 |
Memorial Day |
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Mon, Jul 5 |
Independence Day |
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Sun, Sep 5 |
Last Sunday closed for summer |
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Sun, Sep 6 |
Labor Day |
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Thu, Nov 11 |
Veterans Day |
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Wed, Nov 24 |
close at 5:00 p.m. |
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Thu, Nov 25 |
Thanksgiving Day |
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Fri, Nov 26 |
Day after Thanksgiving |
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Fri, Dec 24 |
Christmas Eve |
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Sat, Dec 25 |
Christmas Day |
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Sun, Dec 26 |
Christmas Day |
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Fri, Dec 31 |
New Year's Eve |
The Library may close due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. If safety or driving conditions are questionable, please call the Library to confirm the hours of operation.
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Library Staff
Lisa Hoenig, Director
Karin Caporale, Adult Services
Karla Gibson, Adult Services
Jane Kahan, Children's Services
Andrea Jarvis, Children's Services
Vanessa Peters, Teen Services
Sarah Karolski, Information Technology
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Library Board
| Ann-Marie Sharpe, |
President |
Term ends 12/2013 |
| James Clancy Lowe, |
Vice-President |
Term ends 12/2015 |
| Jennifer Schnaible, |
Secretary |
Term ends 12/2013 |
| Jane Taylor, |
Treasurer |
Term ends 12/2011 |
| Leslie Carnacchi, |
Member-at-Large |
Term ends 12/2011 |
| Kelli Dungan, |
Member-at-Large |
Term ends 12/2015 |
The Library Board holds regular monthly meetings in the Library Meeting Room. The Public is always welcome to attend. Please click here for a schedule.
Within 8 business days following each Library Board meeting, proposed minutes are posted outside the meeting room door for public inspection. Once approved, Library Board meeting minutes are available here.
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General Information
Welcome to the Wixom Public Library. The Library is a member of The Library Network, allowing greater access to materials and borrowing privileges at most of the other member libraries.
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Library Cards
Wixom Residents:
Any Wixom resident is eligible to receive a Wixom Library card. Proof of residency must be shown at the time of application. Proof of residency includes: a Michigan Driver's License, a Michigan Identification card, school report card, lease, official mail. Anyone under 18 years old may also receive a Library card with the signature of a parent or guardian and proof of parent or guardian residency. Wixom Library cards are valid for three years from the date of application.
Non-Residents:
A non-resident that works within the City of Wixom may be eligible for a one year, non-resident, business card. Proof of employment and proof of residency must be shown at the time of the application. A non-resident purchased card is available for the cost of $125.00 per year.
Loan Periods
| Books |
3 weeks |
| Magazines (except for most current issue) |
1 week |
| Audiobooks |
3 weeks |
| Music CDs |
1 week |
| Videos/DVDs |
1 week |
Renewals
As long as no one is waiting for an item, many items may be renewed. You may easily renew your items over the Internet here. You may also renew items by phone, toll-free, by calling 1-888-672-8983. Have your library card and PIN handy when you call. Items that are overdue must be returned to the library - they may not be renewed either online or over the phone.
Fines
Most services are free of charge, but we do ask that materials be returned or renewed on time. When materials are returned after the due date, fines will begin to accrue on a daily basis for each item at the following rates:
| Adult Materials |
$0.20 per day |
| Juvenile Materials |
$0.10 per day |
| Videos/DVDs |
$1.00 per day |
Fines will stop accruing at different rates for each type of material, but the maximum fine for all book and audio materials is $5.00. Videos/DVDs have a maximum fine limit of $10.00.
Fees
Missing Barcode - If an item is returned to the Library with the Barcode removed, a $2.00 service fee will be placed on the borrowing customer's record.
Processing Fee - If an item is lost, a processing fee of $5.00 will be placed on the borrowing customer's record.
Lost Library Cards - For each replacement card there will be a $1.00 charge.
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Important Policies
To view our Internet Use Policy, click here.
To view our 2009-2010 Library Budget, click here.
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Library News
Sign up for Library news via e-mail.
Check out our Wixom Public Library Newsletter!
The Library goes Wireless!
If you have a wireless-enabled device, you’ll be pleased to learn the Wixom Public Library is now a wireless Internet hotspot. After a quick, anonymous login process, you’ll be surfing fast -- for free! The service is available anywhere in the Library building during open hours. Please ask at the Information Desk if you need assistance connecting.
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