Saline District Library

Being able to walk to the library was a compelling reason for why we ended up leaving where we do. I am a huge fan of libraries! The Saline library is very nice. The new book selection is large and they typically have multiple copies of popular titles. My family really enjoys the programs they offer, from summer reading to events around things like «Johnny Appleseed» or holidays. We like the free DVD’s, too.
The only reason they don’t rate 5 stars is the child’s area. Before we moved to this area, we were blessed with a library that had an extensive kids area, with trains, lots of rocking chairs, magnetic walls, computers with headphones, a wooden fire truck kids could climb in, etc… This made it easy to spend a couple of hours at the library with kids of a variety of ages (my little one could play with the trains while my older one and I read together). I would love to see something like this here in Saline.

This is a very beautiful library. The staff are very friendly and the layout is nice and spacious. They have a great inventory of books.

This is a beautiful library. I really enjoy my visits here, and stop by at least once a week.
There is a flower garden on each side of the walkway, tended by the Saline Stone & Thistle Garden Club. There is a charming statue of children (see my photos) near the front door. There are skylights that bring in a lot of light. The foyer has nice tables where teens often wait for their ride. (Again, see my photos.) The bulletin board in the foyer is a great way to find out about upcoming events.
The Saline District Library has a great selection of books, a free book swap corner, a used book shop that also has CDs and movies, 2^nd Saturday morning «fill a bag» book sales, and best of all, if they don’t have it at SDL, you can borrow it from another library by going to Michigan Electronic Library (
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But there is more than just books. There are music CDs, movies, books on tape (or CD) and the ever-​changing art exhibits in the display cases.
Check out the calendar of events, both available as printed brochures and on the library website. There are events for all ages. This library has a lot of stuff for kids, and all the children’s books and movies are in one section, but I often watch the movies that are supposed to be for kids. Just watch out for scratched DVDs. Honestly, I don’t know how they get so scratched (Do the kids breakdance on them?) but my husband buffs out the scratches so they are watchable again.
Try the self check out when there’s a line at the desk. Scan your library card and enter your pin. Then scan the items you’re checking out. Read the instructions. Lay the item barcode-​side-​up on the bed, sliding it to match the arrows. Yes, it can read the barcodes upside down. Faster than waiting in line, unless you have a MelCat item to pick up, which must be done at the main desk.

The Saline Library is wonderful. They have renovated recently and the inside is lovely. Their children’s section is large and they even have a section for teens that has a good selection of YA novels and graphic novels. The staff is very helpful as well. Obviously it’s smaller than libraries nearby like Ann Arbor but it’s perfect for Saline. I loved coming here when I lived in Saline!