If you love books, then chances are you enjoy perusing the bookshelves of both bookstores and libraries. Perhaps you spend hours in a place, thumbing through the pages of a fascinating book. If this sounds like you and you haven’t yet been, the main Detroit Public Library on Woodward Ave. is a gorgeous institution that looks like it’s straight out of a book lover’s dream.

While there are numerous locations under the Detroit Public Library system, none of them are quite as exquisite as the main location on Woodward Ave.

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In 1865, the Detroit Public Library system was first established. In 1921, the main public library on Woodward Ave. was built and has maintained many of its historical architectural elements over the years.

Miss Zeina/Google Reviews The main branch is part of the city’s Cultural Center Historic District and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

When this library was built, it was constructed with marble, giving it a rich and elegant look. One visit here and you may never want to leave.

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Due to a growing population, the main library’s wings and 240,000 square feet of space were added in 1963. At this point, the library doubled in size.

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You could easily spend an entire day here walking around, marveling at the architecture, and choosing the next books you would like to read.

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And maybe you’ll even find yourself a cozy nook to sit and read for a while.

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Have you ever been to this library? If you have, what did you think? Give us your opinion in the comments. To learn more, including location, hours of operation, and events, visit Detroit Public Library’s website and Facebook page.

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The main branch is part of the city’s Cultural Center Historic District and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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If you prefer bookstores, check out John K. King, Used & Rare Books. This is the largest rare bookstore in Detroit.

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Address: 5201 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202, USA