| Hours
of Operation:
| DAY |
FALL/WINTER
HOURS |
| MON |
10
am - 6 pm |
| TUE |
10
am - 6 pm |
| WED |
10
am - 6 pm |
| THU |
10
am - 6 pm |
| FRI |
10
am - 6 pm |
| SAT |
CLOSED |
| SUN |
CLOSED |
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History
The
Rose & Robert Skillman Branch of the Detroit
Public Library, formerly called the Downtown
Library (opened January 4, 1932), was
renamed the Rose and Robert Skillman Branch
Library to honor a generous gift from the Skillman
Foundation.
Search
for books from Skillman Branch's collection
in the Detroit Public Library (DPL)
Online
Catalog.
Programs
and Events:
For special events,
programs & exhibits at this branch location,
see our online listing.
view listing>
Collection
Visit the National
Automotive History Collection.
Learn more>
Book
Dropoff:
The
outdoor drop box is open 24 hours for public
convenience in returning materials.
Parking:
Paid parking and street
parking is available.
LIBRARY
CUSTOMERS PARK FOR LESS.
Library
customers who visit the Skillman Branch/The
National Automotive History Collection and park
their vehicles in the city of Detroit-owned
Premier underground Garage near the Branch can
now save $1.50 off the cost of the first two
hours of parking. That is half off regular parking
charge.
To obtain this discount customers should have
their tickets stamped at our circulation desk.
For more information call us at 313.628.2750.
Please
Note: Not
valid on game days. Must present validated ticket
to staffed garage exit window.
Directions/Map:
Click
here for a directional map
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