Tuesday, March 19, 6:00 p.m
Kimmie Horne kicks off our 2019 Comerica Bank Java & Jazz Series!!! Kimmie Horne is an International Jazz Vocalist, model, and actress. She is a native Detroiter, descendant of the legendary songstress and actor Lena Horne, and niece of the late great singer/songwriter Cleveland Horne of the “Fantastic Four.”
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Douglass
FREE tax assistance for low and moderate income persons, with special attention to those age 60 and older. Call 313-481-1707 for an appointment.
AARP Tax Aide Program on Wednesday, March 20 at 12:00am
Today at 2:30pm
Parkman
Have a personal one on one consultation with a Small Business Develpment Center representative.
Business Counseling on Wednesday, March 20 at 2:30pm
Today at 3pm
Main Library
Requests for one hour recording sessions are limited to two per day, and confirmed by email. A Detroit Public Library or HYPE card is required. Teens attending must be between the ages of 13-18.
Studio Sessions on Wednesday, March 20 at 3:00pm
Today at 3pm
Main Library
Today at 3:30pm
Main Library
Today at 4pm
Douglass
Today at 4pm
Parkman
Join Small Business Development Center in discussing the preparation of your business plan.
Writing a Business Plan on Wednesday, March 20 at 4:00pm
Today at 4pm
Wilder
Get creative and express yourself with our after school art classes
Art with Ms. Elise on Wednesday, March 20 at 4:00pm
Today at 4pm
Sherwood Forest
FREE art classes for kids taught by real artists. Space is limited to 20 participants. Registration required!
ProjectArt on Wednesday, March 20 at 4:00pm
Today at 4pm
Campbell
FREE Art classes for kids of all ages.
ProjectArt on Wednesday, March 20 at 4:00pm
Today at 4:30pm
Hubbard
This is a nutrition-education program that teaches you how to prepare delicious meals on a budget! Groceries provided at the end of each class. Must commit to all six sessions. Registration required.
Cooking Matters on Wednesday, March 20 at 4:30pm
Today at 5pm
Wilder
Today at 5pm
Redford
Today at 5:15pm
Parkman
Join us for an ongoing class in the visual arts for youth ages 5-7.Register at the Reference Desk.
ProjectArt: Kid Edition on Wednesday, March 20 at 5:15pm
Today at 5:30pm
Parkman
Learn how to shop for and prepare healthy, delicious foods on a budget. Taught by professional chefs and nutritionists. Free incentives and recipe book. Spaces limited. Sign up at the Reference Desk.
Cooking for One on Wednesday, March 20 at 5:30pm
Tomorrow at 10:30am
Wilder
Tomorrow at 10:30am
Parkman
Tomorrow at 12pm
Edison
Enjoy storytime with the librarian!
Young and the Restless Storytime on Thursday, March 21 at 12:00pm
Tomorrow at 12pm
Edison
Children and young adults will read a book of their choice to the librarian.
Read to the Librarian on Thursday, March 21 at 12:00pm
Tomorrow at 12:30pm
Chase
General beginning skills for Windows PC’s and Microsoft Word will be covered
Introduction to Computers on Thursday, March 21 at 12:30pm
Tomorrow at 2pm
Campbell
Tomorrow at 2:30pm
Knapp
Tomorrow at 3pm
Main Library
Requests for 30-minute recording sessions are limited to two per day, and confirmed by email. A Detroit Public Library or HYPE card is required. Teens attending must be between the ages of 13-18.
Studio Sessions on Thursday, March 21 at 3:00pm
Tomorrow at 3pm
Main Library
Tomorrow at 4pm
Edison
Children will explore various artistic techniques.
ProjectArt: Tween Edition on Thursday, March 21 at 4:00pm
Tomorrow at 4pm
Chandler Park
Covers the basic parts of a computer, flash drives, saving documents/pictures, printing, mouse usage, keyboarding, an introduction to Microsoft Word, Internet browsing. No computer skills needed.
Introduction to Computers on Thursday, March 21 at 4:00pm
Tomorrow at 4pm
Chaney
Relax, refresh, renew through yoga with Ms. Cora. Please bring your own mat.
Yoga with Ms. Cora on Thursday, March 21 at 4:00pm
Tomorrow at 4pm
Parkman
Tomorrow at 4:15pm
Chandler Park
Tomorrow at 4:30pm
Edison
Tomorrow at 4:30pm
Wilder
Read or complete a fun sheet, get a snack. Different activities each week.
Fun Sheet for a Snack on Thursday, March 21 at 4:30pm
Tomorrow at 5pm
Elmwood Park
Join us for a movie!
Movie Matinee on Thursday, March 21 at 5:00pm
Tomorrow at 5pm
Bowen
Join us for a family movie night! A different movie will be featured on the third Thursday of every month.
Movie Matinee on Thursday, March 21 at 5:00pm
Tomorrow at 6pm
Chaney
True crime author Tobin Buhk delves into the past of the old Detroit House of Correction, which incarcerated Michigan’s dangerous female inmates, in his presentation "Michigan’s Most Murderous Women".
Tobin T. Buhk on Thursday, March 21 at 6:00pm
Tomorrow at 6:30pm
Chase
Meet with others who love to crochet or learn a new skill.
Crochet Circle on Thursday, March 21 at 6:30pm
March 22nd at 10:30am
Main Library
March 22nd at 10:30am
Douglass
March 22nd at 12pm
Douglass
Six week course featuring: Healthy cooking on a budget, Smart shopping ideas, Culinary secrets, Free cookbook & Free groceries. Registration is Required. Commitment to all classes is mandatory.
Cooking Matters on Friday, March 22 at 12:00pm
March 22nd at 3pm
Main Library
March 22nd at 3pm
Main Library
Requests for 30-minute recording sessions are limited to two per day, and confirmed by email. A Detroit Public Library or HYPE card is required. Teens attending must be between the ages of 13-18.
Studio Sessions on Friday, March 22 at 3:00pm
March 23rd at 12am
Wilder
Learn the music business from writing your song to copyright, publishing, branding and recording. Ten week course. You must pre-register.
Music Production 101 on Saturday, March 23 at 12:00am
March 23rd at 10am
Bowen
March 23rd at 10:30am
Main Library
Requests for 30-minute recording sessions are limited to two per day, and confirmed by email. A Detroit Public Library or HYPE card is required. Teens attending must be between the ages of 13-18
Studio Sessions on Saturday, March 23 at 10:30am
March 23rd at 10:30am
Main Library
March 23rd at 11am
Bowen
Join us for a family story time! Each week will feature a different story and an activity to match.
Storytime on Saturday, March 23 at 11:00am
March 23rd at 11am
Parkman
Build your learning skills and get homework help. Program provided by Hartmann-Eton Center for Teaching and Learning. Registration required.
After School Learning Support on Saturday, March 23 at 11:00am
March 23rd at 12pm
Bowen
Join us for an afternoon on the Wii! Wii game days will happen on the fourth Saturday of every month.
Wii Game Day on Saturday, March 23 at 12:00pm
March 23rd at 1pm
Campbell
Come each week to learn a different coding language through fun projects. Must sign up in advance!
Code Club on Saturday, March 23 at 1:00pm
March 23rd at 1pm
Main Library
Join the Detroit Knitting & Crochet Club for knitting and conversation. Get your pattern questions answered. All levels are welcome. Please bring your own supplies.
Knit With Us on Saturday, March 23 at 1:00pm
March 23rd at 1pm
Sherwood Forest
FREE art classes for kids taught by real artists. Space is limited to 20 participants. Registration required!
ProjectArt on Saturday, March 23 at 1:00pm
March 23rd at 1pm
Parkman
March 23rd at 1pm
Main Library
We’re interested in starting a yoga club at HYPE. Interested? Check out these classes with instructor Andrew, and tell us what you think. Please be prompt! Limited mats available to borrow for class.
Yoga Club? on Saturday, March 23 at 1:00pm
March 23rd at 1pm
Knapp
Come learn the basics of coding.
Coding for Kids on Saturday, March 23 at 1:00pm
March 23rd at 2pm
Redford
March 23rd at 2pm
Chase
Explore different coding languages in the library. Practice with Python, Scratch, HTML and SenseHat.
Kids Can Code on Saturday, March 23 at 2:00pm
March 23rd at 2pm
Wilder
March 23rd at 2pm
Conely
Play the “Money Bags” game and “Money Match”
“Show Me the Money” on Saturday, March 23 at 2:00pm
March 23rd at 3pm
Parkman
Join us for an ongoing class in the visual arts for youth ages 8-12. Register at Reference Desk.
ProjectArt: Kid Edition on Saturday, March 23 at 3:00pm
March 23rd at 3pm
Parkman
March 23rd at 4pm
Campbell
FREE Art classes for kids of all ages.
ProjectArt on Saturday, March 23 at 4:00pm
March 23rd at 4pm
Bowen
March 23rd at 4pm
Parkman
March 23rd at 6pm
Wilder
Get your game on at the library! Play video games with friends and family!
E-Games on Saturday, March 23 at 6:00pm
March 24th at 1:30pm
Main Library
Movies: November 4th- Casablanca, November 18th- Ferdinand, and November 25th- Justice League
Family Funday Films on Sunday, March 24 at 1:30pm
March 24th at 1:30pm
Wilder
March 25th at 10:30am
Chase
Intermediate skills for Windows PC’s and basic Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint will be covered.
Introduction to Computers on Monday, March 25 at 10:30am
March 25th at 10:30am
Douglass
March 25th at 11am
Douglass
March 25th at 12:30pm
Parkman
Covers the basic parts of a computer, flash drives, saving documents/pictures, printing, mouse usage, keyboarding, an introduction to Microsoft Word, Internet browsing. No computer skills needed.
Introduction to Computers on Monday, March 25 at 12:30pm
March 25th at 4pm
Parkman
Build your learning skills and get homework help. Program provided by Hartmann-Eton Center for Teaching and Learning. Registration required.
After School Learning Support on Monday, March 25 at 4:00pm
March 25th at 4pm
Campbell
FREE Art classes for kids of all ages.
ProjectArt on Monday, March 25 at 4:00pm
March 25th at 4pm
Redford
Join our ever-growing group of yarn enthusiasts for a fun time sharing projects and sharing lives.
Knitting and Crocheting Club on Monday, March 25 at 4:00pm
March 25th at 4pm
Douglass
March 25th at 4:15pm
Monteith
March 25th at 4:15pm
Monteith
The DPL Galleria is a community-driven art gallery located within our Popular Library department at Main Library. The main objective of the gallery space is to showcase local artistic talent, whether well-known or virtually unknown. We want to highlight the creative, diverse and talented artists that Detroit has to offer. The best part is that all of our exhibitions are free and open to the public!
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Get Your CardFree, one-hour tours highlight the history, architecture and art of the Main Library. Public and private tours are available.
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