Buchanan District Library

Welcome to the Buchanan District Library

Here you can learn about our many programs, services, and of course, books! If you have questions, check out our Staff Page and send us a message. Hope to see you in the library soon!

Books, movies, music, and more

Browse our online catalog to see the more than 51,000 physical items you can check out from the Buchanan District Library, including books, audiobooks, movies, music CDs, and video games. The catalog will also show you titles available from our Digital Collections and our Library of Things!

Get a Library Card

Cards are free to children and adults who live in our service area. Our service area includes the city of Buchanan, Buchanan Township, Bertrand Township, and the parts of Niles township that are within the Buchanan School District.

Library of Things

The Library of Things includes items such as board games, instruments, outdoor recreation equipment, puzzles, tools, and more! Go to the LoT Catalog to see what's available.

Passes to area attractions

Did you know you can check out passes to area attractions with your library card? Currently the library offers passes to Fernwood, Potawatomi Zoo, the Niles-Buchanan YMCA, RedBud Fitness, and River of Life Yoga. Reserve passes online when logged into your account or call us at the library!

Support Us

Your library support can make the difference!

What's New!

One Book, One Buchanan

Our 2025 One Book, One Buchanan program is back and better than ever! We are excited to announce our 2025 title, I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger, and a new community partner, Glendora Bookshop.

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Programs for Kids & Teens

Check out these upcoming programs and ongoing activities for kids and teens!

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Programs for Adults

Check out these upcoming programs and ongoing activities for adults!

Beanstack

Beanstack is the app the library uses for Summer Reading and other reading challenges.

Newsletters

Check out our newsletter for info on what's happening at the library. You can also pick up a paper copy at the library. If you want to get our latest newsletter straight to your inbox, fill out the…

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Michigan eLibrary

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Welcome to the Buchanan District Library

Books, movies, music, and more

Get a Library Card

Library of Things

Passes to area attractions

Support Us

e-Books & Audiobooks

Catalog & Your Account

Hours & Location

Calendar

News & Newsletters

Featured

What's New!

One Book, One Buchanan

Programs for Kids & Teens

Programs for Adults

Beanstack

Newsletters

Michigan eLibrary

Board of Trustees Meetings

Board of Trustees Meeting

Board of Trustees Meeting

Board of Trustees Meeting