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Franklin Branch

13651 E McNichols Rd
Detroit, MI, 48205
313-481-1740
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Hours

Mon, Wed, Fri

10am - 6pm

Tues, Thurs

12pm - 8pm

Sat, Sun

Closed

Computers turn off 15 minutes before closing.

School year hours start on 09/07/26.

Closing Schedule & Holidays

Bus Stops

  • 6

    Gratiot

    Gratiot & McNichols (sB)

    Gratiot & Seymour (nB)

  • 32

    McNichols

    McNichols & Gratiot (wB)

    Seymour & Gratiot (eB)

Parking

  • Small row of parking spaces behind library off of McNichols
  • Street parking on Schoenherr

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    313-481-1740

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News

  • Juneteenth 2026 Events

    Posted on June 2nd, 2026

Nearby Locations

  • Wilder Branch

    7140 Seven Mile E, Detroit, MI, 48234

    Opens at 12pm on Monday

  • Chandler Park Branch

    12800 Harper Ave, Detroit, MI, 48213

    Opens at 10am on Monday

  • Jefferson Branch

    12350 Outer Dr E, Detroit, MI, 48224

    Opens at 12pm on Monday

August 2026

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