The Metro: Library cards go beyond just books

Jeff Milo of the Ferndale Library joins the show to talk about the many things that libraries offer residents year-round.

Sign outside a library reads, "A library is not a luxury, but one of the necessities of life."

A sign outside Center Line Public Library

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The public library is more than a place that houses books and other reading materials. It’s a community hub, art gallery, summer barbecue spot and even a place to rent tools. 

Libraries are also helping people access information outside their buildings too, giving access to online services through a library card. 

In addition to hosting MI Local on WDET (on-air Tuesdays at 9 p.m.), Jeff Milo is an avid reader and an employee at the Ferndale Area District Library. He joined The Metro to talk about the many things that libraries offer residents year-round.

Hear more stories from The Metro on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2025.

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Authors

  • John Filbrandt
    Jack Filbrandt is an assistant producer on WDET's daily news, arts and culture program, The Metro. He grew up on Lake Michigan and has called Detroit home for seven years. He's also a Detroit Documenter, covering local government meetings in the city. He previously worked for Wayne State's student newspaper, The South End, and The Battering Ram.
  • Tia Graham is a reporter and Weekend Edition Host for 101.9 WDET. She graduated from Michigan State University where she had the unique privilege of covering former President Barack Obama and his trip to Lansing in 2014.
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