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We Extended Our Hours!!!
DPL has increased in-person service hours at our seven (7) current open locations!
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Journaling Workshop
Journaling using prompts and free-writing. We start on time. RSVP and a link will be shared.
Thursday, September 9, 12:00pm
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Suicide Prevention Using QPR
Question, Persuade & Refer - the three steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide
Monday, September 13, 2:00pm
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Checkout Popular Magazines Digitally!
The Detroit Public Library is excited to announce magazines through the OverDrive/Libby.
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LinkedIn Learning Library
A video library of tutorials and courses in software, creative, and business skills.
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History Makers
A video collection about the accomplishments of well-known and unsung African Americans.
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Tutor.com
Real-time tutoring services for elementary, middle and high school students.
Upcoming Events
Mobile Libraryat Franklin Branch
September 8th at 9am
Mobile Library
- Location: Mobile Library
- Date: September 8th Wed
- Time: 9:00am - 10:30am
- Event Category: Mobile Library
Free Wi-Fi, Sign-up for Library Card, Book Request, Hold Pick-ups, Programming, Giveaway Books and Other Services. Franklin Branch is located at 13651 E McNichols Rd., Detroit, MI 48205
Mobile Library on Wednesday, September 8 at 9:00amMobile Libraryat Knapp Branch
September 8th at 11am
Mobile Library
- Location: Mobile Library
- Date: September 8th Wed
- Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm
- Event Category: Mobile Library
Free Wi-Fi, Sign-up for Library Card, Book Request, Hold Pick-ups, Programming, Giveaway Books and Other Services. The Knapp Branch is located at 13330 Conant St., Detroit, MI 48212
Mobile Library on Wednesday, September 8 at 11:00amMobile Libraryat Elmwood Branch
September 8th at 1pm
Mobile Library
- Location: Mobile Library
- Date: September 8th Wed
- Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
- Event Category: Mobile Library
550 Chene, Detroit, MI 48207
Mobile Library on Wednesday, September 8 at 1:00pmJournaling WorkshopJournal workshop using prompts
September 9th at 12pm
Online
- Location: Online
- Date: September 9th Thu
- Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
- Age Group: Adults
- Event Category: Writing
Journaling using prompts and free-writing. We start on time. RSVP and a link will be shared.
Journaling Workshop on Thursday, September 9 at 12:00pmMobile Libraryat Monteith Branch
September 10th at 9am
Mobile Library
- Location: Mobile Library
- Date: September 10th Fri
- Time: 9:00am - 10:30am
- Event Category: Mobile Library
14100 Kercheval St., Detroit, MI 48215
Mobile Library on Friday, September 10 at 9:00amMobile Libraryat Duffield Branch
September 10th at 11am
Mobile Library
- Location: Mobile Library
- Date: September 10th Fri
- Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm
- Event Category: Mobile Library
Free Wi-Fi, Sign-up for Library Card, Book Request, Hold Pick-ups, Programming, Giveaway Books and Other Services. Duffield Branch is located at 2507 W Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48208
Mobile Library on Friday, September 10 at 11:00amMobile Libraryat Douglass Branch
September 10th at 1pm
Mobile Library
- Location: Mobile Library
- Date: September 10th Fri
- Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
- Event Category: Mobile Library
Free Wi-Fi, Sign-up for Library Card, Book Request, Hold Pick-ups, Programming, Giveaway Books and Other Services! Douglass Branch is located at 3666 W Grand River, Detroit, MI 48208
Mobile Library on Friday, September 10 at 1:00pmMobile Libraryat Chase Branch
September 13th at 9am
Mobile Library
- Location: Mobile Library
- Date: September 13th Mon
- Time: 9:00am - 10:30am
- Event Category: Mobile Library
Free Wi-Fi, Sign-up for Library Card, Book Request, Hold Pick-ups, Programming, Giveaway Books and Other Services. Chase Branch is located at 17731 W Seven Mile Rd., Detroit, MI 48235
Mobile Library on Monday, September 13 at 9:00amMobile Libraryat Sherwood Branch
September 13th at 11am
Mobile Library
- Location: Mobile Library
- Date: September 13th Mon
- Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm
- Event Category: Mobile Library
Free Wi-Fi, Sign-up for Library Card, Book Request, Hold Pick-ups, Programming, Giveaway Books and Other Services. Sherwood Branch is located at 7117 W Seven Mile Rd., Detroit, MI 48221
Mobile Library on Monday, September 13 at 11:00amMobile Libraryat Conley Branch
September 13th at 1pm
Mobile Library
- Location: Mobile Library
- Date: September 13th Mon
- Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
- Event Category: Mobile Library
Free Wi-Fi, Sign-up for Library Card, Book Request, Hold Pick-ups, Programming, Giveaway Books and Other Services. Conley Branch is located at 4600 Martin St., Detroit, MI 48210
Mobile Library on Monday, September 13 at 1:00pmSuicide Prevention Using QPR (Question Persuade Refer)Question, Persuade & Refer - the three simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide
September 13th at 2pm
Online
- Location: Online
- Date: September 13th Mon
- Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Age Group: Teens/Young Adults, Adults
- Event Category: Fitness, Wellness & Health
Larry Martin from Hegira Health Inc. will lead this meeting. QPR is an evidence based training that teaches people how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, offer hope, and get help.
Suicide Prevention Using QPR (Question Persuade Refer) on Monday, September 13 at 2:00pmMobile Libraryat Franklin Branch
September 15th at 9am
Mobile Library
- Location: Mobile Library
- Date: September 15th Wed
- Time: 9:00am - 10:30am
- Event Category: Mobile Library
Free Wi-Fi, Sign-up for Library Card, Book Request, Hold Pick-ups, Programming, Giveaway Books and Other Services. Franklin Branch is located at 13651 E McNichols Rd., Detroit, MI 48205
Mobile Library on Wednesday, September 15 at 9:00amMobile Libraryat Knapp Branch
September 15th at 11am
Mobile Library
- Location: Mobile Library
- Date: September 15th Wed
- Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm
- Event Category: Mobile Library
Free Wi-Fi, Sign-up for Library Card, Book Request, Hold Pick-ups, Programming, Giveaway Books and Other Services. The Knapp Branch is located at 13330 Conant St., Detroit, MI 48212
Mobile Library on Wednesday, September 15 at 11:00amMobile Libraryat Elmwood Branch
September 15th at 1pm
Mobile Library
- Location: Mobile Library
- Date: September 15th Wed
- Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
- Event Category: Mobile Library
550 Chene, Detroit, MI 48207
Mobile Library on Wednesday, September 15 at 1:00pmWrite Something!Creative writing using prompts
September 16th at 12pm
Online
- Location: Online
- Date: September 16th Thu
- Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
- Age Group: Teens/Young Adults, Adults
- Event Category: Writing
Creative writing workshop using prompts. We start on time. RSVP and a link will be shared.
Write Something! on Thursday, September 16 at 12:00pmMobile Libraryat Monteith Branch
September 17th at 9am
Mobile Library
- Location: Mobile Library
- Date: September 17th Fri
- Time: 9:00am - 10:30am
- Event Category: Mobile Library
14100 Kercheval St., Detroit, MI 48215
Mobile Library on Friday, September 17 at 9:00amMobile Libraryat Duffield Branch
September 17th at 11am
Mobile Library
- Location: Mobile Library
- Date: September 17th Fri
- Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm
- Event Category: Mobile Library
Free Wi-Fi, Sign-up for Library Card, Book Request, Hold Pick-ups, Programming, Giveaway Books and Other Services. Duffield Branch is located at 2507 W Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48208
Mobile Library on Friday, September 17 at 11:00amMobile Libraryat Douglass Branch
September 17th at 1pm
Mobile Library
- Location: Mobile Library
- Date: September 17th Fri
- Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
- Event Category: Mobile Library
Free Wi-Fi, Sign-up for Library Card, Book Request, Hold Pick-ups, Programming, Giveaway Books and Other Services! Douglass Branch is located at 3666 W Grand River, Detroit, MI 48208
Mobile Library on Friday, September 17 at 1:00pmMobile Libraryat Chase Branch
September 20th at 9am
Mobile Library
- Location: Mobile Library
- Date: September 20th Mon
- Time: 9:00am - 10:30am
- Event Category: Mobile Library
Free Wi-Fi, Sign-up for Library Card, Book Request, Hold Pick-ups, Programming, Giveaway Books and Other Services. Chase Branch is located at 17731 W Seven Mile Rd., Detroit, MI 48235
Mobile Library on Monday, September 20 at 9:00amMobile Libraryat Sherwood Branch
September 20th at 11am
Mobile Library
- Location: Mobile Library
- Date: September 20th Mon
- Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm
- Event Category: Mobile Library
Free Wi-Fi, Sign-up for Library Card, Book Request, Hold Pick-ups, Programming, Giveaway Books and Other Services. Sherwood Branch is located at 7117 W Seven Mile Rd., Detroit, MI 48221
Mobile Library on Monday, September 20 at 11:00amMobile Libraryat Conley Branch
September 20th at 1pm
Mobile Library
- Location: Mobile Library
- Date: September 20th Mon
- Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
- Event Category: Mobile Library
Free Wi-Fi, Sign-up for Library Card, Book Request, Hold Pick-ups, Programming, Giveaway Books and Other Services. Conley Branch is located at 4600 Martin St., Detroit, MI 48210
Mobile Library on Monday, September 20 at 1:00pmProjectArtEdison-Virtual
September 21st at 4:30pm
Online
- Location: Online
- Date: September 21st Tue
- Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
- Age Group: Children/Family
- Event Category: Arts and Crafts
Sign-up for a free online art class for ages 4-7! Learn drawing, painting and other art techniques. Class meets on Tuesdays each week from September-May.
ProjectArt on Tuesday, September 21 at 4:30pmProjectArtTeen Class-Virtual Main
September 21st at 4:30pm
Online
- Location: Online
- Date: September 21st Tue
- Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
- Age Group: Teens/Young Adults
- Event Category: Arts and Crafts
Sign up for a free art class! Teen class meets Tuesday and Thursday each week from September-May. Highlights include art workshops, portfolio development, guest speakers and field trips.
ProjectArt on Tuesday, September 21 at 4:30pmProjectArtParkman-Virtual
September 21st at 4:30pm
Online
- Location: Online
- Date: September 21st Tue
- Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
- Age Group: Children/Family
- Event Category: Arts and Crafts
Sign-up for a free online art class for ages 8-12! Learn drawing, painting and other art techniques. Class meets on Tuesdays each week from September-May.
ProjectArt on Tuesday, September 21 at 4:30pmProjectArtCampbell-Virtual
September 21st at 4:30pm
Online
- Location: Online
- Date: September 21st Tue
- Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
- Age Group: Children/Family
- Event Category: Arts and Crafts
Sign-up for a free online art class for ages 4-7! Learn drawing, painting and other art techniques. Class meets on Tuesdays each week from September-May.
ProjectArt on Tuesday, September 21 at 4:30pmMobile Libraryat Franklin Branch
September 22nd at 9am
Mobile Library
- Location: Mobile Library
- Date: September 22nd Wed
- Time: 9:00am - 10:30am
- Event Category: Mobile Library
Free Wi-Fi, Sign-up for Library Card, Book Request, Hold Pick-ups, Programming, Giveaway Books and Other Services. Franklin Branch is located at 13651 E McNichols Rd., Detroit, MI 48205
Mobile Library on Wednesday, September 22 at 9:00amMobile Libraryat Knapp Branch
September 22nd at 11am
Mobile Library
- Location: Mobile Library
- Date: September 22nd Wed
- Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm
- Event Category: Mobile Library
Free Wi-Fi, Sign-up for Library Card, Book Request, Hold Pick-ups, Programming, Giveaway Books and Other Services. The Knapp Branch is located at 13330 Conant St., Detroit, MI 48212
Mobile Library on Wednesday, September 22 at 11:00amMobile Libraryat Elmwood Branch
September 22nd at 1pm
Mobile Library
- Location: Mobile Library
- Date: September 22nd Wed
- Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
- Event Category: Mobile Library
550 Chene, Detroit, MI 48207
Mobile Library on Wednesday, September 22 at 1:00pmProjectArtMain-Virtual
September 22nd at 4:30pm
Online
- Location: Online
- Date: September 22nd Wed
- Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
- Age Group: Children/Family
- Event Category: Arts and Crafts
Sign-up for a free online art class for ages 4-7! Learn drawing, painting and other art techniques. Class meets on Wednesdays each week from September-May.
ProjectArt on Wednesday, September 22 at 4:30pmProjectArtCampbell-Virtual
September 22nd at 4:30pm
Online
- Location: Online
- Date: September 22nd Wed
- Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
- Age Group: Children/Family
- Event Category: Arts and Crafts
Sign-up for a free online art class for ages 8-12! Learn drawing, painting and other art techniques. Class meets on Wednesdays each week from September-May.
ProjectArt on Wednesday, September 22 at 4:30pm"Tales of Tails" with David Gakure"
The Detroit Public Library visits the Detroit Zoo! In the video, we meet David Gakure who is an Education Specialist at the Detroit Zoological Society. Mr. Gakure is also a storyteller and a safari guide in Africa!
Digital Resources
Access to all our digital resources and content is now available anytime and anywhere! Search our collection of the most popular digital resources such as Hoopla, Lynda.com, and Overdrive.
Learn MoreChildren’s Librarian’s Choice
Simply fill out a request, including a Detroit Public Library card number, pick-up location, and type of book or subject. A children’s librarian will select books based on the information provided. You will be notified when your curated collection of children’s books is ready for pick-up!
Request Now!On the Road Again with the New Mobile Library
For 80 years, the bookmobile has been an integral component of library service, by visiting neighborhoods, schools, and community organizations and events throughout the city of Detroit. These vehicles allow DPL to reach beyond our walls to provide wider public access to materials, programs and services.
View Fall 2021 ScheduleAncestry for Free
Remote access through December 31st, 2021
The Library Edition includes federal censuses for 1790 to 1940, and all years have been indexed. In addition to numerous family and local histories, this database also provides access to digitized birth, marriage, death, immigration, court, land, probate records and Family tress. Must have a valid library card to access.
GoDPL Galleria
Due to the current pandemic, the DPL Galleria is closed until further notice. We have moved our exhibitions online.
The DPL Galleria is a community-driven art gallery dedicated to highlighting the creative, diverse and talented artists of Detroit. Located within our Popular Library department at Main Library, all of our exhibitions are free and open to the public.
View ArtworkKid's Zone
Kid's Zone is the perfect place for kids to download Ebooks, watch Storytime videos, get online homework help, and access digital resources 24/7.
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Meet Cass!
The Detroit Public Library recently had a special visitor! Meet Cass, the new Summer Reading mascot!
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Summer Reading at the Redford Branch
Take part in Summer Reading this year at the Redford Branch!Register for the “Tails and Tales” Summer Reading Program
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Summer Reading at the Wilder Branch
Summer Reading is back at the Wilder Branch this year—although in a slightly different format. Activities will include Zoom events, Grab & Go Craft Kits, prizes, goodies and more!
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