Based in Albion, Michigan, the Woodlands Library Cooperative serves 50 public libraries across thirteen counties in Southern Lower Michigan. 

Woodlands is governed by a nine-member appointed Governing Board. Sometimes called the “librarian’s librarian,’ Woodlands facilitates the provision of databases and resource sharing. Woodlands also provides continuing education and training, technology support, advocacy, programming, consulting, and more. These services are for public libraries and the people that work in them. Together, we serve nearly 826,000 Michigan residents along the cuff of Michigan’s mitten.

Woodlands strives to develop sustainable and innovative programs and services. Libraries thrive when they collaborate in shared and scaled activities. Cooperation at all levels allows for growth in library programs. It helps sustain efforts that improve the quality of library service in every community we serve.