• MAP: Michigan Activity Pass


    Discover Michigan by checking out and using free MAP passes to local museums, state parks and many other cultural organizations! All you need is a valid library card.

  • Beanstack

    Get personalized book and app recommendations for your child by setting up a free account at Beanstack!
    Must have a valid library card to register. Allen Park residents only.

  • Great Start Collaborative-Wayne County


    Click here to access an online activity calendar for Wayne County families!

  • 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten


    Join our newest program to help jump-start your child's reading success! For more information, click here. 

  • AncestryLibrary

    Start searching billions of records and discover your family's story with AncestryLibrary, for free.
    For in-library use only.

  • NEW on OverDrive

    Allen Park residents can now borrow new titles such as "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green, "Origin" by Dan Brown and more on OverDrive using a valid library card!

  • RomanceBookCloud

    RomanceBookCloud is a new eBook platform with over 1800 romance titles. It also offers unlimited and simultaneous check-outs. Start reading eBooks on your computer for free now!


Upcoming Closure
The Library will be closed for regular services on Saturday, October 19. We will be open from 10:30am-12:00pm for our 20th Annual Haunted Library event.
Our dropbox, located on the wall to the left of our parking lot entrance, is available 24/7.
Upcoming Storytimes
Family Storytime - Mondays @ 6 P.M. - All ages welcome. Wear your jammies to this farm animal themed storytime. 
Preschool Storytime - Tuesdays @ 1 P.M. - For children ages 3-5 who can listen independently. Cargivers wait in the Library.
Toddler Storytime - Wednesdays @ 10:45 A.M. - For children ages 2-3 with parent or guardian.
Sixteen storytime passes will be handed out at the Circulation Desk 15 minutes prior to the start of the program. Late arrivals will not be allowed to enter the meeting room.  Read our Storytime Guidelines. No storytimes the week of October 21.

Movies @ the Library
Thursdays @ 4 P.M. (All ages welcome)
The Secret Life of Pets 2 - October 17 - CANCELLED
Detective Pikachu - October 24
Toy Story 4 - November 7
Saturdays @ 12 P.M. (18+ welcome)
Poms - October 26
Escape Plan 3 - November 2
John Wick 3 - November 9
 
20th Annual Haunted Library
Saturday, October 19 from 10:30am-12pm
Bring your superheroes and monsters to the Library for a morning of trick-or-treating, crafts, and more! 
No registration required. Due to the age restrictions of some toys, toys given out at this event are meant for ages 3-10. Tweens & teens looking to volunteer and get service hours can contact Brandi at bswinehart@allenparklibrary.org.

Alzheimer's Association: Effective Communication
Tuesday, October 22 @ 6 P.M.
The Alzheimer's Association Greater Michigan Chapter will be here to present information about Alzheimer's and effective communication.
Program is free but space is limited. Please call the Library at 313-381-2425 to register.

Amber Palace Games: Meet the Gamer Presentation
Tuesday, October 29 @ 6 P.M.
Amber Palace Games is a local board game company that has produced games including Scream or Die and Heir to the Throne. Join us for this presentation and learn about their creative process, from concept to physical game!
Program is free but space is limited. Please call the Library at 313-381-2425 to register.
 
2020 Census Bureau
Tuesday, October 22 @ 5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Are you interested in earning some extra money? A 2020 Census Bureau team member will help you with the application process. If you are unable to make it during the allotted time period, you may apply here.
 
Now Available: Catalog App!

Download the TLN Library Catalog app from the Apple App Store and Google Play and take our catalog on-the-go! With the app, you can seach for materials, view your account, renew items and more!

Get Discounted Event Tickets
313 Presents is offering discounts on upcoming events including Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood-King for a Day and Jurassic World-Live!
For more information on how to get your discounted tickets, click here!