Author Series Events
The Detroit Public Library's Author Series Committee welcomes you to hear the voices behind the books at our in-person author talks.
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Upcoming Events
View All EventsMLK SPEAKS POSTER CONTEST
January 3, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Duffield Branch
Adults
Cord Cutters
January 5, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Hubbard Branch
Adults
Everyday Tech Confidence
January 6, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Douglass Branch
Patents 101
January 6, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Main Library
Full STEAM Ahead Thursdays @ Duffield
January 8, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Duffield Branch
Adults
Tai Chi with Vernice
January 10, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Edison Branch
Children/Family
Teens/Young Adults
MLK Craft & Scavenger Hunt
January 13, 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sherwood Forest Branch
Children/Family
Storytime: Martin’s Big Words
January 13, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Franklin Branch
Children/Family
Super Storytime: Winter Session
January 14, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bowen Branch
Adults
Community Doula Workshop Series
January 14, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Sherwood Forest Branch
Adults
All Ages
Lincoln Branch Celebrates MLK Day with Martin’s Wonderful Words
January 15, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Lincoln Branch
Adults
All Ages
History of Hats - Where Fashion Meets Function
January 15, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Detroit Main Library
Children/Family
MLK Day Crafts and Activities
January 17, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Bowen Branch
Children/Family
MLK Day Story Time and Craft
January 17, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wilder Branch
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR SCAVENGER HUNT
January 17, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Jefferson Branch
Adults
Town Hall Meeting with Dr. King
January 17, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Duffield Branch
Teens/Young Adults
Beyond the 9 to 5: Learn to Tattoo
January 17, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
HYPE Teen Center at Main
Special Documentary Film, "King in the Wilderness"
January 17, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Chaney Branch
Cold Weather Emergency Shelter Resources
Call 866-313-2520 for emergency shelter assistance, operated 24-hours. All locations of the Detroit Public Library and all Detroit Recreation Centers are available to warm up in during open hours.
Learn MoreNeed Food Assistance?
Many local organizations are available to help individuals and
families facing food insecurity. For referrals to nearby food banks and
soup kitchens, contact the Library’s TIP Service at 313-481-1400 or call
Michigan’s Food & Other Resources Helpline at 888-544-8773.
Friday Concert Series
Check out our lineup for free, live music throughout the fall on Fridays at 4:00pm. Concerts take place in the Music Room on the third floor of the Main Library.
View ScheduleArt & Architecture Tours
Join for a guided tour of the art and architecture at the Main Library. Tours take place on the third Sunday of each month from October through May.
Learm MoreAfrican-American Booklist 2025
The Detroit Public Library has published its African American Booklist for more than 50 years. Read the 2025 booklist, Voices Heard: African American Young Adult Authors, online today!
Read the BooklistGrand Gesture in the DPL Galleria
The Detroit Public Library’s Galleria showcases artwork from local and national artists, offering a vibrant platform for diverse artistic expression. The Galleria's current exhibit is Grand Gesture, which celebrates the scale, energy, and emotion that emerge when artists think big.
Learn MoreLibrary Card Perks!
Your library card comes with a variety of exciting and useful perks! Enjoy free access to E-books through Hoopla and Libby, Full-Access to LinkedIn Learning, ABC Mouse for children and so much more. Check out the full list of perks here.
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