Inkster Library

A small, clean little library. The staff was kind and welcoming!

The staff are very friendly and helpful. The interior is so warm and beautiful. I like calling to reserve a book then picking it up when it's available. I especially like the conference room. Lots of computers to use. Parking is fair to good.

Great place new and Free books and Free food and very nice people I love my city Inkster

The Inkster Public Library continues to be a regional leader in library services to child, adults and seniors – everyone of all ages! The official and full name of the library is the ‘Leanna Hicks Public Library’.

If you are looking for a good book to read, seeking a new job or training, starting or continuing in a hobby or skill set – then the Inkster Public Library located at 2005 Inkster Road in beautiful Inkster, Michigan is the place for you.

The Library Director is a leader in library science and has provided library programming for all ages to take advantage of resources, enjoy community involvement provide educational support. This library has access and offers instruction in securing that access to all the major Michigan Library tools available to library patrons. This includes MelCat. The MelCat service is funded by the Federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) via the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Library of Michigan, part of the Michigan Department of Education. Additional funding is provided by the State of Michigan. The MelCat service is one of the most powerful tools that Michiganders have in their pursuit of knowledge whether you are seeking entertainment, education or skill sets.

The staff at the Leanna Hicks Public Library are engaged, informative and collaborative. Always greeted with a smile and a question as to how they can help me, I feel welcomed in this library and assured that I will accomplish my entertainment, learning or research goals while I am there.

The director and staff are also engaged in the community. During recent cold spells the library became a ‘warming center’ for those citizens who had to contend with the extreme cold for various reasons.

The children’s programming is an especial wonder. Upcoming events are posted regularly on the library’s website and also available at the library information wall and kiosk. Adult reading groups as well as craft groups are welcome at the library.

The room rental is reasonably priced and amenities include wi-fi and other items. Tables and chairs are available. See Director and Staff for fees.

Who is Leanna Hicks?

“Leanna Hicks: Journalist, Community Worker, Youth Director, Historian, Library Activist and Humanitarian

Mrs. Hicks has spent much of the past 20 to 40 years on the improvement of our local libraries and preservation of local history. Through her service over (40 years) as current vice-president (president emeritus) of the Inkster Historical Commission, she has overseen hundreds of acquisitions and improvements in our library and historical collections. She is also the founder of The Friends of the Inkster Library, a 20 year old Inkster Library support group. She has also held positions with the Wayne County Federation Library and the Wayne County Library Commission.

Leanna holds degrees in Journalism and Social Science from the Eastern Michigan University and Wayne State University.

She has received countless humanitarian awards from institutions such as the YWCA, Girl Scouts of America, Veterans groups, NAACP, Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, City of Inkster Parks and Recreation and Inkster Christians in Action, just to name a few. Numerous tributes and awards from Nation, State, County and cities of Inkster and Detroit have been received.

Mrs. Hicks has been actively involved in her church for the past 50 years, the Springhill Missionary Baptist Church.”