Check out the Detroit Zoo's new Tickets & More program!

Purchase discounted zoo tickets, memberships and dining.  Click the link for more details.

The John D. Simmons Career Center offers resources to help you make career decisions, strategize your job search, and uncover job listings. There are job-related books on choosing a career, changing careers, expanding your employment options, job hunting, resumes, cover letters, filling out job applications, and job interviewing.

• Test preparation books for aptitude tests, civil service exams, postal service exams, government careers, law enforcement exams, Armed Forces tests, and licensing and certification exams are available.
  These materials may be checked out for one week.

• A specialized Career Center computer is also available with Resume Maker software to guide you through the process of creating a resume.
  Remember to spend a little bit of time organizing your resume materials, and reviewing your employment history before visiting the library. The library maintains Career Center resume and cover letter books that may be checked out or used at the library to assist you in preparing your resume.
  Remember to save your resume and cover letter for future use. You may bring your own 3 1/2 inch disk, CD or USB flash drive, or you may purchase them at the library.

  • 3 1/2 inch disk $1.00

  • CD-RW $2.00

  • 1 GB flash drive $8.00

June 1 - October 1, 2013

MI Big Green Gym is a partnership with Michigan Recreation and Park Association, the Department of Natural Resources, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. It is designed to show just how easy it is to get out, get active and get healthier.

The DNR started the Park & Read program in 2010 as a way to provide free passes to state parks.  Now, with support from Blue Cross, the program has been rebranded to promote outdoor fitness and provides free one-day passes into any state park, state forest campground or pathway, as well as includes family-friendly destinations at select community recreation facilities. 

Passes are valid for seven days from check-out and can be used for day-use only,

Passes allow one vehicle into a state park for one day, and with many parks offering free, into-to programs with all the gear and expertise provided through the Rec 101 program, that one day can lead to lifelong memories. 

Passes are valid for seven days from checkout and can be used for one day at any one of Michigan's 98 state parks. Passes are valid for day use only, not for use at prearranged/ multiple person private gatherings, or overnight camping.