This past year, visitors of all ages, backgrounds and circumstances connected with us nearly 11,080 times through their questions – demonstrating just how essential the library is in people’s daily lives.

People come to the library to:
• Search for jobs and explore new career paths
• Launch or grow small businesses
• Access books, audiobooks, magazines, movies, and music
• Learn digital skills and discover new technologies
• Access reliable internet in a welcoming, public space
• Find accurate information, guided by our knowledgeable librarians

But that’s not all. Every day, individuals gather here for workshops, classes and cultural events. Students meet with tutors in study rooms, professionals collaborate in meeting spaces, families participate in early literacy programs, and neighbors simply come to relax and feel a sense of connection.

The library remains at the forefront of innovation to help our community learn how to use technology with confidence. For many, we provide a digital lifeline – bridging the gap for those without internet access at home, work or school.

Several of the projects we’ve been able to complete this year to better serve our community include:
• Fireplace/Reading Area renovation completed in November 2024
• Meeting Room 1 (Phase I) construction completed in June 2025
• Planning for Teen Area and Computer Lab (Phase II) underway with approved budgets of $162,000 and $89,000 respectively
• Landscaping improvements included eastern grounds backfill
• Website redesign completed

We sincerely thank you for your continued support of the Salem-South Lyon District Library and the many services we offer. Your ongoing encouragement and engagement make a real difference – not just to the library itself, but to the broader community we proudly serve. Whether it's through programs that inspire learning, resources that foster growth or spaces that bring people together, your support plays a vital role in helping us enrich lives and strengthen our community. We are truly grateful to have you as a part of our library community.