November 26, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Campbell Branch
December 1, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Bowen Branch
December 1, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Douglass Branch
December 1, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Jefferson Branch
December 2, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Online
December 3, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Parkman Branch
December 3, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Main Library
December 4, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lincoln Branch
December 5, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Main Library
December 6, 10:30 am - 6:00 pm
Main Library
December 6, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Elmwood Park Branch Library
December 6, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Chase Branch
December 9, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Lincoln Branch
December 9, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Main Library
December 9, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Franklin Branch
December 10, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Parkman Branch
December 13, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bowen Branch
December 13, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Main Library
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.
Come by the Main Library on Saturday, December 6th for music performances, crafts, stories, cider and donuts and more.
Learn moreThe Detroit Public Library's Author Series Committee is excited to kick off a packed season this fall and winter. Come listen to the voices behind the books at our in-person author talks.
View EventsIn partnership with Forgotten Harvest, four library locations are serving free meals to kids and teens up to age 18 and adults with physical and mental disabilities.
View days and locationsCheck 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 ScheduleJoin 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 MoreThe 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 BooklistThe 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 MoreThe DPL Reading Challenges help you achieve your goals to read, listen, and all ages are welcome to join. Earn badges as you complete various challenges to celebrate your progress. Check often for new challenges as we update them regularly!
View ChallengesYour 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.
Learn MoreAll locations of the Detroit Public Library and all Detroit Recreation Centers are available to warm up in during open hours. To view a map of respite areas, overnight warming centers, and shelters, please click the button below.
View locationsStream movies, shows, music, audiobooks, and more for free with your library card. View our most popular digital resources such as Hoopla, Kanopy, and Libby (formerly Overdrive).
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