Library Book Vending Machine at Woodward Corner Market

We are excited to announce our new Library Vending Machine at Woodward Corner Market!

The Royal Oak Public Library Board of Trustees is continuously seeking ways to better serve the residents on the north end of Royal Oak. This innovative addition will make it easier for our north-end residents to access library books, and expands access to the library’s collection for all cardholders.

This project was made possible by a $50,000 bequest from former Board member Victoria Dickinson, who resided on the north end of Royal Oak and who was active with Corewell Beaumont Hospital.

The start-up collection was funded by the Royal Oak Civic Foundation and generous donors like you.

The LibCabinet is housed in the Woodward Corner Café. You'll need a library card or the Royal Oak Public Library app to check out materials. Here is how it works:
Scan your library card (you must have a card with a TLN Shared System Library).
The door opens…
Take out up to five books.
Close the door – the machine scans the remaining books.
Your books are checked out!

When returning books:
Scan your library card.
Place your books in the machine.
Close the door, and the machine scans the books inside.
Your books are checked in!

“Our north-end residents deserve improved access to the library’s materials,” said Sandy Irwin, Royal Oak Public Library director. “The vending machine collection offers popular titles for readers of all ages. We are thrilled to bring this service to the north end of the city.”

Library staff are planning programs that will take place in the Woodward Corner Café. Stay tuned!

The LibCabinet library book vending machine is open the same hours as Woodward Corner Market, so if the library is closed and the market is open, you can still access some great books!

This project would not be possible without the team at Woodward Corner Market and their commitment to serving the local community. Woodward Corner Market is located at 30955 Woodward Ave #305, Royal Oak, MI 48073. For more information on the Market, including their hours, visit https://www.woodwardcornermarket.com/. To learn more about the LibCabinet, visit the Library’s website at https://ropl.org/1876/LibCabinet-Woodward-Corner-Market.


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