January 21, 2025

Welcome to Melvindale Public Library

Free tax prep help at the library!

The Accounting Aid Society will be at the Melvindale Public Library on Wednesday, January 29th from 10 AM to 4 PM to assist patrons with their income tax preparation. Appointments are strongly recommended. Walk in services are not guaranteed. Income limits apply.  Call 313-556-1920 to

The Accounting Aid Society will be at the Melvindale Public Library on Wednesday, January 29th from 10 AM to 4 PM to assist patrons with their income tax preparation. Appointments are strongly recommended. Walk in services are not guaranteed. Income limits apply. 

Call 313-556-1920 to find out more and to make your appointment. Visit www.accountingaidresources.org/what-to-bring to find out what you will need for your appointment. 

The library is not accepting donations at this time. While we appreciate the generosity of our patrons, our book sale area a is full!

Talking is Teaching!

The Detroit/Wayne County Talking is Teaching Community Campaign is working to support families and involve our community in understanding the importance of early connections with children to support their brain growth and feelings of safety and security.

The Melvindale Public Library is proud to partner with the Talking is Teaching Community Campaign to provide materials to help parents Talk, Read and Sing with their little ones even more! Families can visit the library to get a free book to keep and a book bag to take home. Books are available in English, Arabic, and Spanish. One book per family. 

Visit www.greatstart.org to find help, fun, and more information on Talking Is Teaching!

Kanopy is now available to Melvindale Public Library cardholders!

Image showing the film "The Green Knight" on a TV screen. Text reads "Start watching today on Kanopy".

Kanopy is a video streaming service with movies, TV series and kids programming. Patrons have 12 tickets to spend monthly, and Kanopy Kids requires no tickets. Head to melvindalelib.kanopy.com/ with your library card handy to get started!

Graphic with Libby logo with instructions on how to log in to partner libraries on Libby for access to more e-books. 1. Click the menu button in the bottom center of Libby. 2. Click "Add Library" 3. Search for one of the following partner libraries and open it: • Download Destination • Genesee District Library • Great Lakes Digital Libraries • Lakeland Digital Library • Metro Net Library Consortium • Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative • Midwest Collaborative For Library Services • St. Clair County Library System, Suburban Library Cooperative • Traverse Area District Library, Up North Digital Collection • White Pine Library Cooperative • Woodlands Downloadable Library 4. Click "Sign In With My Card". 5. Under "Partner Libraries", choose your home library and sign in with your card number and pin. (repeat steps 3-5 to add all partner libraries)
110+ Languages Are At Your Fingertips:
Transparent Language Online is now available FREE for Melvindale Library card holders!

Whether you’re starting at the very beginning with a new alphabet or you’re an intermediate learner looking to enhance your vocabulary and grammar knowledge, Transparent Language Online can help. Available for learning 110+ languages, plus English (ESL) materials for native speakers of 30+ languages, the program has something for everyone.

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