Farmington Community Library

1,000 Books before Kindergarten!
1,000 Books before Kindergarten!
This program encourages you to read 1,000 books to your child before kindergarten to help them be better prepared for school. We host fun events to celebrate your progress along the way, and you will earn a free book bag and hardcover children's book!
FCL Seed Library
FCL Seed Library
Stop by our Farmington Hills location to pick up some free seed packets and check out our gardening kits and resources!
Virtual Author Talks & Recordings
Virtual Author Talks & Recordings
Register for upcoming talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders facilitated by the Library Speakers Consortium. Recordings of past events are also available for viewing.
Services for Seniors
Services for Seniors
Check out our senior outreach locations and schedule, programs, and other Library resources for seniors!
Shop our new FCL Store!
Shop our new FCL Store!
Shop Library tote bags, t-shirts and FCL swag galore.
2022-2023 Impact Report
2022-2023 Impact Report
We circulated 922,436 items and welcomed 6,396 new FCL cardholders during the past fiscal year! Read our full impact report for an overview of FCL's recent service updates and accomplishments.
Upcoming Events
03/31/24 @ 12:00 AM
Let's Go Birding with Greg Bodker
04/01/24 @ 06:30 PM
Odds and Ends Art Auction
04/05/24 @ 07:00 PM
03/31/24 @ 12:00 AM
Books & Bites
04/11/24 @ 06:30 PM
03/31/24 @ 12:00 AM
Discovery Storytime (Ages 0-5)
04/03/24 @ 06:30 PM
Spotlight
April Big Book Sale FB
Friends Big Book Sale | April 5-7
The Farmington Friends of the Library will be having their semi-annual book sale April 5-7 in the Browsing Room at the FCL Farmington Hills location. All proceeds go to support the Library. View sale details at the link below!
Online Learning & Databases

Learn professional skills, develop hobbies, build your business & more.

Our Online Learning and Research Databases collection includes instructor-led courses, interactive learning modules for kids, academic databases, live tutoring, and so much more.

Library News
03/07/2024
The Farmington Community Library Board of Trustees voted unanimously (6-0) to waive rental fees for meeting rooms at the Library at a regular board meeting in February. Fees for renting the meeting spaces will remain in place through the end of the Library’s fiscal year on June 30, 2024. Several meeting rooms of varying sizes are available to reserve that can accommodate groups of 7 to 235 people.
02/23/2024
FCL staff and community were saddened to hear of Beverly Papai’s passing on February 17, 2024. Bev spent 31 years serving the community at FCL and led the organization as Director from 1985 until her retirement in 2004. Bev brought a unique combination of compassion, professional excellence and unparalleled creativity to her leadership of the Library.
11/09/2023
FCL unveils four new library card designs created by community members! Staff voted on their favorite designs submitted during the Books & Beyond Library Card Contest during this year's National Library Card Sign-Up Month Celebration this past September. The new designs will become limited edition FCL cards available in early in 2024.
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