Detroit Public Library system
GPTKB entity
Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Library system
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| gptkbp:accessibility |
ADA_compliant
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| gptkbp:branch |
23
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| gptkbp:circulation |
over 2 million
|
| gptkbp:collectionSize |
over 8 million items
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| gptkbp:community_impact |
Promotes literacy
Encourages lifelong learning Fosters community engagement Supports education |
| gptkbp:community_outreach |
Literacy programs
Summer reading programs Workshops and classes |
| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Millicent_L._Brown
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| gptkbp:established |
1865
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| gptkbp:events |
Workshops
Author readings Exhibits Book fairs |
| gptkbp:funding |
gptkb:City_of_Detroit
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| gptkbp:future_plans |
Expansion of digital services
Increased community programming Renovation of branches |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
One of the largest public library systems in the U.S.
Role in the civil rights movement Architectural significance of main branch Cultural_heritage_of_Detroit |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Detroit Public Library system
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| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:Detroit_Public_Library
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Detroit,_Michigan
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| gptkbp:membership |
Non-residents can obtain a card for a fee
Free_for_residents_of_Detroit |
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
Rare Books Collection
Genealogy Collection African_American_History_Collection Detroit_History_Collection |
| gptkbp:offersServices |
Community programs
Research assistance Public access to books Digital_resources |
| gptkbp:opening_hours |
Varies by branch
|
| gptkbp:partnerships |
Cultural institutions
Community organizations Local schools |
| gptkbp:services |
Audiobooks
E-books Online databases Streaming services |
| gptkbp:social_media_presence |
Active on Instagram
Active on Twitter Active on Facebook |
| gptkbp:volunteer_opportunities |
Available for community members
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| gptkbp:website |
www.detroitpubliclibrary.org
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