Dr. Edward Balian the author of "Turn the Page" a biography on the life of Bob Seger.
Monday, August 23, 6:00pm
Win one of these exciting gift baskets just for reading. Join our 313 Summer Reading Challenge!
Detroit Public Library encourages all readers to participate this summer.
Celebrate Summer Reading 2021 with this collection of story times by the children's librarians
The Detroit Public Library is excited to announce magazines through the OverDrive/Libby.
A video library of tutorials and courses in software, creative, and business skills.
A video collection about the accomplishments of well-known and unsung African Americans.
Real-time tutoring services for elementary, middle and high school students.
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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August 19th at 5pm
Online
Sign up for our free online art classes! Classes end in June with a year-end online art exhibition. Registration is required. Classes on Thursday from 5 - 6 pm are for ages 8 - 14.
ProjectArt on Thursday, August 19 at 5:00pm
August 23rd at 6pm
Online
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
August 26th at 12pm
Online
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
August 26th at 2pm
Online
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
August 26th at 5pm
Online
Sign up for our free online art classes! Classes end in June with a year-end online art exhibition. Registration is required. Classes on Thursday from 5 - 6 pm are for ages 8 - 14.
ProjectArt on Thursday, August 26 at 5:00pm
August 28th at 1:30pm
Online
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
September 2nd at 5pm
Online
Sign up for our free online art classes! Classes end in June with a year-end online art exhibition. Registration is required. Classes on Thursday from 5 - 6 pm are for ages 8 - 14.
ProjectArt on Thursday, September 2 at 5:00pm
September 9th at 5pm
Online
Sign up for our free online art classes! Classes end in June with a year-end online art exhibition. Registration is required. Classes on Thursday from 5 - 6 pm are for ages 8 - 14.
ProjectArt on Thursday, September 9 at 5:00pm
September 16th at 5pm
Online
Sign up for our free online art classes! Classes end in June with a year-end online art exhibition. Registration is required. Classes on Thursday from 5 - 6 pm are for ages 8 - 14.
ProjectArt on Thursday, September 16 at 5:00pm
September 23rd at 5pm
Online
Sign up for our free online art classes! Classes end in June with a year-end online art exhibition. Registration is required. Classes on Thursday from 5 - 6 pm are for ages 8 - 14.
ProjectArt on Thursday, September 23 at 5:00pm
September 30th at 5pm
Online
Sign up for our free online art classes! Classes end in June with a year-end online art exhibition. Registration is required. Classes on Thursday from 5 - 6 pm are for ages 8 - 14.
ProjectArt on Thursday, September 30 at 5:00pm
October 7th at 5pm
Online
Sign up for our free online art classes! Classes end in June with a year-end online art exhibition. Registration is required. Classes on Thursday from 5 - 6 pm are for ages 8 - 14.
ProjectArt on Thursday, October 7 at 5:00pm
October 14th at 5pm
Online
Sign up for our free online art classes! Classes end in June with a year-end online art exhibition. Registration is required. Classes on Thursday from 5 - 6 pm are for ages 8 - 14.
ProjectArt on Thursday, October 14 at 5:00pm
October 21st at 5pm
Online
Sign up for our free online art classes! Classes end in June with a year-end online art exhibition. Registration is required. Classes on Thursday from 5 - 6 pm are for ages 8 - 14.
ProjectArt on Thursday, October 21 at 5:00pm
October 28th at 5pm
Online
Sign up for our free online art classes! Classes end in June with a year-end online art exhibition. Registration is required. Classes on Thursday from 5 - 6 pm are for ages 8 - 14.
ProjectArt on Thursday, October 28 at 5:00pm
November 4th at 5pm
Online
Sign up for our free online art classes! Classes end in June with a year-end online art exhibition. Registration is required. Classes on Thursday from 5 - 6 pm are for ages 8 - 14.
ProjectArt on Thursday, November 4 at 5:00pm
November 11th at 5pm
Online
Sign up for our free online art classes! Classes end in June with a year-end online art exhibition. Registration is required. Classes on Thursday from 5 - 6 pm are for ages 8 - 14.
ProjectArt on Thursday, November 11 at 5:00pmAccess 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 MoreSimply 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!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.
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.
GoDue 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 is the perfect place for kids to download Ebooks, watch Storytime videos, get online homework help, and access digital resources 24/7.
Learn MoreThe Detroit Public Library recently had a special visitor! Meet Cass, the new Summer Reading mascot!
Take part in Summer Reading this year at the Redford Branch!Register for the “Tails and Tales” Summer Reading Program
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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