Frequently Asked Questions

Please refer to our Hours & Location page for the most up-to-date information. The normal hours of operation and closures are listed.

The library has one black and white copier on the first floor by the stairs, one full color copier in the Youth Services area, and one full color copier on the second floor. Black and white copies are $0.10 per page and color copies are $1 per page.

Coffee, pop, and snack machines are available on the first floor. Snacks and covered beverages are allowed to be eaten in the library.

Yes. Please visit our Home Delivery page for more details.

 Restrooms and drinking fountains are located on the first floor in the front entrance of the library, in the Youth Services area, and in the back area by the elevator. Restrooms and drinking fountains are located on the second floor in Adult Services by the public computers.

Yes, but please be courteous. Take lengthy conversations outside, set your phone to vibrate, use a quiet tone of voice, and remember that your conversation can be overheard.

No. That information is available on the City’s website.

Staplers, scissors, and pencil sharpeners are available to use in the library. 

No, City maps are sold at the City Clerk's Office in City Hall.

We have general material on conducting and organizing a genealogy search. However, the Mount Clemens Public Library is the best place to start locally for in-depth genealogy research.

There is a front set of stairs located to the right when you come into the library. There is a second set of stairs towards to back of the library by the Friends' Used, but Sterling Bookstore. The elevator is also located in the back area.

The library has a quiet study area on the second floor. The library also has five study rooms available on the second floor. All study rooms are available to Sterling Heights residents. Study rooms B, C, and D are available to non-residents. All study rooms are available for one 2-hr session, per day. Patrons can reserve a room online here.

Yes, we have a free scanner/fax machine on the second floor.

Click here to see a list of libraries participating in MiLibraryCard. Cardholders should have the MiLibraryCard sticker applied at their home library.

The Friends of the Library, organized in 1976, is a volunteer nonprofit group dedicated to enhancing and improving library service for our community.

The Friends' Used, But Sterling Bookstore is on the north side of the library near the stairs.

Donations are accepted in a number of ways. Please see the Memorial Gift Form available at all service desks or contact Library Administration at 586-446-2640 for further information.

The library weeds materials after they have been heavily used or outdated. On occasion, we offer them to our bookstore for resale. We do not order books for personal purchase. Online sellers and local bookstores will assist you with that request.

The best place is through our online programming calendar. You can also find out about our events through the City magazine and handouts available in the library.

The Library offers volunteer opportunities for teens aged 13-18. Learn how to get involved

Some programs at the Library require registration. Registration opens 14 days prior to the event date. You can register for events through our online programming calendar or by calling the library at 586-446-2640.

The Programming Center and Conference Room can be reserved by visiting our Reserve a Study Room or Meeting Room page or by calling 586-446-2640.

Yes, donated items may be brought to the Used, But Sterling Bookstore during it's normal hours of operation.