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The Main Library and six (6) neighborhood branches are open for LIMITED public service. A mask must be worn inside all library locations.

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Virtual Events

Dr. Edward BalianDPL Author Series

Tomorrow at 6pm
Online

  • Location: Online
  • Date: August 23rd Mon
  • Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Age Group: Adults, All Ages
  • Event Category: Author Events

A virtual event with Dr. Edward Balian the author of "Turn the Page" a biography on the life of Bob Seger.

Dr. Edward Balian on Monday, August 23 at 6:00pm

Journaling WorkshopJournaling using prompts

August 26th at 12pm
Online

  • Location: Online
  • Date: August 26th Thu
  • Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Age Group: Adults
  • Event Category: Writing

Journaling using self-reflective prompts provided by the facilitator. RSVP and a link will be shared.

Journaling Workshop on Thursday, August 26 at 12:00pm

Journaling Workshop

August 26th at 2pm
Online

  • Location: Online
  • Date: August 26th Thu
  • Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Age Group: Adults
  • Event Category: Writing

Kickstart your self-discovery and creative writing with journaling. We use prompts provided by the facilitator, and we start on time. RSVP and a link will be shared.

Journaling Workshop on Thursday, August 26 at 2:00pm

Virtual Book ClubThis Tender Land

August 28th at 1:30pm
Online

  • Location: Online
  • Date: August 28th Sat
  • Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm
  • Age Group: Teens/Young Adults, Adults
  • Event Category: Book Discussions & Clubs

Wilder Branch Library will host a virtual book discussion on Saturday August 28th from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm. Email wilderbranch@gmail.com for Zoom link.

Virtual Book Club on Saturday, August 28 at 1:30pm

ProjectArtCampbell-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 4:30pm

ProjectArtTeen 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 4:30pm

ProjectArtParkman-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 4:30pm

ProjectArtEdison-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 4:30pm

ProjectArtCampbell-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

ProjectArtSherwood Forest-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 4:30pm

ProjectArtMain-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 4:30pm

ProjectArtEdison-Virtual

September 23rd at 4:30pm
Online

  • Location: Online
  • Date: September 23rd Thu
  • 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 Thursdays each week from September-May.

ProjectArt on Thursday, September 23 at 4:30pm

ProjectArtParkman-Virtual

September 23rd at 4:30pm
Online

  • Location: Online
  • Date: September 23rd Thu
  • 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 Thursdays each week from September-May.

ProjectArt on Thursday, September 23 at 4:30pm

ProjectArtVirtual-Main

September 24th at 4:30pm
Online

  • Location: Online
  • Date: September 24th Fri
  • 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 Fridays each week from September-May.

ProjectArt on Friday, September 24 at 4:30pm

ProjectArtSherwood Forest-Virtual

September 24th at 4:30pm
Online

  • Location: Online
  • Date: September 24th Fri
  • 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 Fridays each week from September-May.

ProjectArt on Friday, September 24 at 4:30pm

ProjectArtTeen Class-Virtual Main

September 28th at 4:30pm
Online

  • Location: Online
  • Date: September 28th 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 28 at 4:30pm

ProjectArtCampbell-Virtual

September 28th at 4:30pm
Online

  • Location: Online
  • Date: September 28th 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 28 at 4:30pm

ProjectArtParkman-Virtual

September 28th at 4:30pm
Online

  • Location: Online
  • Date: September 28th 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 28 at 4:30pm

ProjectArtEdison-Virtual

September 28th at 4:30pm
Online

  • Location: Online
  • Date: September 28th 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 28 at 4:30pm

ProjectArtMain-Virtual

September 29th at 4:30pm
Online

  • Location: Online
  • Date: September 29th 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 29 at 4:30pm

ProjectArtSherwood Forest-Virtual

September 29th at 4:30pm
Online

  • Location: Online
  • Date: September 29th 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 29 at 4:30pm

ProjectArtCampbell-Virtual

September 29th at 4:30pm
Online

  • Location: Online
  • Date: September 29th 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 29 at 4:30pm

ProjectArtEdison-Virtual

September 30th at 4:30pm
Online

  • Location: Online
  • Date: September 30th Thu
  • 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 Thursdays each week from September-May.

ProjectArt on Thursday, September 30 at 4:30pm

ProjectArtParkman-Virtual

September 30th at 4:30pm
Online

  • Location: Online
  • Date: September 30th Thu
  • 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 Thursdays each week from September-May.

ProjectArt on Thursday, September 30 at 4:30pm

ProjectArtVirtual-Main

October 1st at 4:30pm
Online

  • Location: Online
  • Date: October 1st Fri
  • 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 Fridays each week from September-May.

ProjectArt on Friday, October 1 at 4:30pm

ProjectArtSherwood Forest-Virtual

October 1st at 4:30pm
Online

  • Location: Online
  • Date: October 1st Fri
  • 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 Fridays each week from September-May.

ProjectArt on Friday, October 1 at 4:30pm

ProjectArtParkman-Virtual

October 5th at 4:30pm
Online

  • Location: Online
  • Date: October 5th 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, October 5 at 4:30pm

ProjectArtTeen Class-Virtual Main

October 5th at 4:30pm
Online

  • Location: Online
  • Date: October 5th 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, October 5 at 4:30pm

ProjectArtEdison-Virtual

October 5th at 4:30pm
Online

  • Location: Online
  • Date: October 5th 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, October 5 at 4:30pm

ProjectArtCampbell-Virtual

October 5th at 4:30pm
Online

  • Location: Online
  • Date: October 5th 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, October 5 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.

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Children’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!

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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.

Ancestry 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.

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DPL 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.

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Kid'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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