Library services update

In compliance with the shelter-in-place order library staff are now working from home exclusively until that order expires. 

The book return is now closed. All materials have a MAY 1 due date. Overdue fines are suspended until further notice. Plea...

Library staff now working from home

In compliance with the shelter-in-place order library staff are now working from home until that order expires. At this time staff are working remotely Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm and will do what we can to answer questions left on voicemail: phone (main nu...

Library Operations During Closure

We’ve created a page that hopefully will answer questions you might have about library operations during our closure.  Information about library cards, materials you still have checked out, tax forms, Wi-Fi and more can be found here.

Useful Online Resources

We’ve put together some useful online resources you can use while the library is closed.  From COVID-19 news to downloadables to educational resources, this site has numerous links to important and useful websites.

Ancestry: Library Edition

You can now access Ancestry: Library Edition from your home! This will allow you to take advantage of the time indoors to research your family tree. Visit https://melstage.tln.lib.mi.us/ancestry.html to get started. While Ancestry: Library Edition does no...

Library Events Cancelled Until Mid-May

Out of the continued concern for public health and safety, all library events have been cancelled until mid-May. When possible, they will be rescheduled. Please monitor our website and Facebook page for further updates. 

While the Library is closed

Between the hours of 9:00am and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, residents of Waterford or Lake Angelus without a library card can call or email and have one issued to them. Though the library’s physical materials are currently inaccessible, your ...

While the Library is closed

The Census is required by the Constitution and helps determine important things like community funding, representation in Congress, and voting districts. Fill out the Census information for your household online at https://2020census.gov or by ph...

While the Library is closed

Materials can be returned using the outside book drop. Please note that all returned items are quarantined for 10 days before they are checked in. However, overdue fines are suspended at this time. 

You can access remote services with your library...

Library closed until further notice

In the interest of public health and safety, starting Monday March 16, the library will be temporarily closed until further notice. Stay tuned for further developments.  At this time staff are still reporting for work in the building Monday - Fri...

Jazz Band Concert Rescheduled

The Pam Jaslove Band jazz concert has been rescheduled from Tuesday, April 7th to Thursday, July 9th at 7:00 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you were signed up for the April 7th concert, we have moved your registration to July 9th. View a desc...

Poetry Leaves Exhibition

You can submit a poem at www.poetry-leaves.com, or turn in a print version at the Library along with a submission form. Entries can be typed or handwritten (no pencil, please). See further submission guidelines at www.poetry-leaves.com. All ages are welco...

Movie Matinee: Touch of Evil

Thursday, April 23rd  2:00 - 4:00

In this 1953 film noir, a police officer investigates a car bombing at the U.S. - Mexico border, incurring the wrath of a corrupt police chief.

Starring: Charlton Heston, Orson Welles, Janet LeighDirector: Orson We...