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Hours of Operation:
History
Opened
February 5, 1923, the Richard Branch was
named in honor of the pioneer rector of
St. Anne's Roman Catholic Church, Gabriel
Richard, who was also one of Michigan's
earliest educators, the first vice president
of the University of Michigan and the
first bishop-designate of the Detroit
diocese.
The
Richard Branch offers a variety of services
for all ages, with an emphasis on children's
programs. Some these services include
public access computers, a copy machine,
tax forms, children's and adult audio
books, and current bestsellers.
The
building architectural style is Tudor,
with walls of tapestry, brick and stone.
The ceiling-to-floor windows provide a
well-lit and welcoming atmosphere, and
the carved granite fireplace is a charming
setting for children's story hours at
the library.
Search
for books from Richard 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>
Book
Dropoff:
The outdoor drop box is
open 24 hours for public convenience in
returning materials.
Parking:
Parking
is available on Grand River, Stoepel.
Parking is also available in the neighboring
Burger King restaurant.
Directions/Map:
Click
here for a directional map
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