The Metro

'The most magnificent public utility': Libraries are making a comeback


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In the last 5 years, library visits have doubled. People are coming back to libraries, and they’re getting more than books out of the experience. Tool rentals, seed sharing, and in-person community programming are all part of the equation.

Jeff Milo, from the Ferndale Area District Library, and Lisa Peers, author of "Motor City Love Song," join The Metro to talk about what's putting wind in the sails of libraries everywhere during National Library Week, April 19-26, 2026.

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