The Friends operate a used book store called The Book Nook which is just off to the right of the Main Library Entrance across from the stairs. It is open anytime the Library is open. It is staffed with a volunteer several hours most days. When a volunteer is working, they can make change for you and you can purchase items from the glass cases. Otherwise you can pay for your book purchases by dropping cash or a check into the Honor Box. The Honor Box is attached to the wall adjacent to the entrance of the Book Nook.
Book Nook Glass Case Request Process
If you wish to purchase or view an item from the locked glass case and a Book Nook volunteer is not available, please fill out the Book Nook Request Form located on the counter and place it in the plastic bin. Once a volunteer is available, they will put your requested item on the hold shelf, so you may come in at your convenience to look at and/or buy the item. They will contact you once the item is available on the hold shelf. Once contacted, you will have one week to look at and/or buy the item.
Book Nook Price List
| Merchandise | Price |
|---|---|
| Newer Fiction & Nonfiction | $2 and up |
| Hardcover Fiction & Nonfiction | $1 |
| Oversized Softcover Fiction & Nonfiction | $1 |
| Standard Paperbacks | $0.50 |
| Large Children & Youth Hardcover | $1 |
| Children's Golden Books | $0.50 |
| Children and Youth Softcover | $0.50 |
| Books on CD | $1 and up |
| Music CDs | $1 |
| DVDs | $2 |
Newer Fiction and Non-Fiction, Specialty and Gift Quality Books - price as marked.
Material Donations
You can help the Library by donating books and music that are recent and in good condition. Items less than 5 bags/boxes may be dropped off in the Library vestibule during regular hours of operation. Donations of 5 bags/boxes or more can be dropped off only by appointment through the Facilities Department. To set up an appointment, call: 248-869-7209 or 248-869-7219.
Do not place donations in the drive-up return slots - these are for library materials ONLY.
We are unable to accept older materials or items in poor condition, including things that are mildewed, musty, stained, torn, missing pages or damaged in other ways.
We do not accept:
- DVDs/Blu-rays
- Magazines
- Textbooks
- Encyclopedias
- VHS tapes
- Cassette tapes
- Readers Digests
For more information, please call the Library.
All donated items become the property of the Library and cannot be returned to the donor. Whenever possible, we add these materials to the Library's collections. Items not needed by the Library may be given to the Friends of the Library for their use.