library as well as dial-up service to patrons at home, offering classes to patrons in order to familiarize them with the service. With the growing popularity of the Internet and a community desire for increased resources, a library millage was placed on the ballot and was passed in September 1997 to renovate and expand both branches. Construction on the Main Library began in the fall of 1998, and the library reopened on May 21, 2000. Some of the features of the new building were an expanded youth area, a youth activity center, meeting room, a dedicated computer lab, conference room, individual and group study rooms, 90 computers throughout the building, a magazine area with fireplace, reading terrace, and added shelving for the growing collection. Westacres Branch The Westacres Branch of the West Bloomfield Township Public Library is located in the Westacres subdivision in the northwest part of the township. The first library in the Westacres area began in 1938, when members of the Westacres Reading Club gathered books and set up a library in the upper floor of a clubhouse located in the community. In 1940, due to the popularity of the library, the township took over management and funding, and usage continued to rise. This prompted the township to purchase, renovate and move the library to the former Westacres co-op building on February 8, 1966. This location served the community until remodeling was once again needed to meet community demand. In 1985, the Westacres Branch was increased to approximately . This new facility featured an activity room for children, videocassettes for circulation, and once the Internet became an essential resource for libraries to offer, Internet computers were installed. As part of the millage approved in September 1997, the Westacres Branch was also renovated. Renovation and expansion of the Westacres Branch began in the spring of 2000. The building was increased in size to Some of the features added to this new facility were an enlarged youth room, a youth activity center, 20 computers, 13 stand-up library catalog stations spread throughout the building, a reading terrace, comfortable seating, a fireplace in the magazine area and increased shelving for more materials. References External links West Bloomfield Township Public Library West Bloomfield Township Public Library Catalog Library buildings completed in 1963 Library buildings completed in 1984 Education in Oakland County, Michigan Public libraries in Michigan Buildings and structures in Oakland County, Michigan