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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Main Library
Please join us for the opening of the Black Bottom Street View exhibit at the Detroit Public Library's Main Branch and explore the streets via a photographic re-creation of the neighborhood.
Black Bottom Street View Exhibit on Saturday, February 16 at 12:00am
Today at 10am
Bowen
Today at 10:30am
Chaney
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 Saturday, February 16 at 10:30am
Today at 10:30am
Main Library
Today 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, February 16 at 10:30am
Today at 10:30am
Parkman
Learn golf fundamentals and how to put with Swing4Dreams. Equipment and instruction materials are provided. Register at reference desk
Free Beginner Golf Classes on Saturday, February 16 at 10:30am
Today at 11am
Elmwood Park
Today 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, February 16 at 11:00am
Today 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, February 16 at 11:00am
Today at 11am
Hubbard
This month’s book is "The Handmaid’s Tale" by Margaret Atwood. Hope you'll join us for another exciting discussion!
Adult Book Club on Saturday, February 16 at 11:00am
Today 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, February 16 at 1:00pm
Today at 1pm
Sherwood Forest
FREE art classes for kids taught by real artists. Space is limited to 20 participants. Registration required!
ProjectArt on Saturday, February 16 at 1:00pm
Today at 1pm
Parkman
Join the discussion on a featured book, "Life is Short but Wide" by J. California Cooper. Register at the Reference Desk.
Adult Book Club on Saturday, February 16 at 1:00pm
Today at 1pm
Parkman
Today at 1pm
Knapp
Come learn the basics of coding.
Coding for Kids on Saturday, February 16 at 1:00pm
Today at 1pm
Campbell
Come each week to learn a different coding language through fun projects. Must sign up in advance!
Code Club on Saturday, February 16 at 1:00pm
Today at 1pm
Duffield
The focus for this year's contest is Black Politicians and Civic Leaders from 1865 - 1949. Contest entry forms are available at the branch and need to be submitted by February 8.
41st Annual Albert H. Mallory Sr. Famous Black Heroes Oratorical Essay Contest on Saturday, February 16 at 1:00pm
Today at 2pm
Hubbard
Learn about different types of African masks and make one of your own
African Mask Craft on Saturday, February 16 at 2:00pm
Today at 2pm
Chase
February 16th: Make your own earrings. February 23rd: Paint a portrait
African American History Crafts on Saturday, February 16 at 2:00pm
Today at 2pm
Chase
Explore different coding languages in the library. Practice with Python, Scratch, HTML and SenseHat.
Kids Can Code on Saturday, February 16 at 2:00pm
Today at 2pm
Wilder
Today at 2pm
Conely
Learn about African American History through music, stories and crafts with storyteller Gwen Lewis’
African American History Month on Saturday, February 16 at 2:00pm
Today at 2pm
Campbell
Today at 2pm
Redford
Today at 2:30pm
Parkman
Watch and learn about different kinds of anime. Enjoy Japanese snacks and fun anime related activities. Sign up at the Reference Desk.
Anime Club on Saturday, February 16 at 2:30pm
Today at 3pm
Bowen
Join us for a family movie night! A different movie will be featured on the third Thursday of every month.
Teen Book Club on Saturday, February 16 at 3:00pm
Today at 3pm
Douglass
Children, Tweens & Teens enjoy a movie and popcorn.
Movie Matinee on Saturday, February 16 at 3:00pm
Today at 4pm
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, February 16 at 4:00pm
Today at 4pm
Parkman
Today at 4pm
Redford
Play Nintendo Wii with friends.
Game Day! on Saturday, February 16 at 4:00pm
Today at 4pm
Campbell
FREE Art classes for kids of all ages.
ProjectArt on Saturday, February 16 at 4:00pm
Today at 4pm
Bowen
Tomorrow at 1:30pm
Main Library
Movies: November 4th- Casablanca, November 18th- Ferdinand, and November 25th- Justice League
Family Funday Films on Sunday, February 17 at 1:30pm
Tomorrow at 2pm
Wilder
Ivory tell his stories with humor, wit and fun, spreading positive messages using the ancient art of oral African storytelling. His presentations are highly interactive, entertaining and educational.
Ivory D. Williams on Sunday, February 17 at 2:00pm
Tomorrow at 3pm
Douglass
Children, Tweens & Teens enjoy a movie and popcorn.
Movie Matinee on Sunday, February 17 at 3:00pm
February 18th 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, February 18 at 10:30am
February 18th at 10:30am
Douglass
February 18th at 3pm
Douglass
Children, Tweens & Teens enjoy a movie and popcorn.
Movie Matinee on Monday, February 18 at 3:00pm
February 18th at 4pm
Parkman
Join us for an ongoing class in the visual arts for youth ages 13-17.Register at Reference Desk
ProjectArt: Teen Edition on Monday, February 18 at 4:00pm
February 18th 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, February 18 at 4:00pm
February 18th at 4pm
Campbell
FREE Art classes for kids of all ages.
ProjectArt on Monday, February 18 at 4:00pm
February 18th 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, February 18 at 4:00pm
February 18th at 4:15pm
Monteith
February 18th at 4:15pm
Monteith
February 18th at 6:30pm
Campbell
Learn how to find peace and a calm mind at our weekly meditation workshop.
Sahaja Yoga and Meditation on Monday, February 18 at 6:30pm
February 19th at 12am
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 Tuesday, February 19 at 12:00am
February 19th at 10am
Douglass
Learn to use computers using assistive technology. Registration required.
Internet & Word Processing Training on Tuesday, February 19 at 10:00am
February 19th at 10:30am
Parkman
Learn to check spelling and grammar, copy and paste, organize files, and browse the Internet. Introduction to Computers or teacher approval is required. Registration is required for this 4 week class.
Basic Computer Skills on Tuesday, February 19 at 10:30am
February 19th at 10:30am
Douglass
February 19th at 10:30am
Douglass
February 19th at 10:30am
Main Library
February 19th at 10:30am
Wilder
Toddlers welcome for story time and open play.
Once Upon a Time on Tuesday, February 19 at 10:30am
February 19th at 10:30am
Hubbard
February 19th at 10:30am
Chandler Park
February 19th at 12pm
Douglass
February 19th at 12:30pm
Chase
General beginning skills for Windows PC’s and Microsoft Word will be covered
Introduction to Computers on Tuesday, February 19 at 12:30pm
February 19th at 1pm
Douglass
February 19th at 1pm
Chaney
Join us during your winter break for a week long tribute to African American History month with movies, crafts, and presentations geared to honor this very special month.
African American History Week on Tuesday, February 19 at 1:00pm
February 19th at 1:30pm
Main Library
February 19th at 2pm
Campbell
February 19th at 2pm
Parkman
Get the most out of your Google account with Mail, Maps, storage and PLENTY of things to make your life easier!
Introduction to Gmail on Tuesday, February 19 at 2:00pm
February 19th at 2pm
Parkman
February 19th at 2:30pm
Knapp
February 19th at 3pm
Douglass
Children, Tweens & Teens enjoy a movie and popcorn.
Movie Matinee on Tuesday, February 19 at 3:00pm
February 19th at 3pm
Main Library
February 19th 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 Tuesday, February 19 at 3:00pm
February 19th at 4pm
Douglass
Learn how to enter and edit cells, format a worksheet, save and print a workbook. Participants should have a general knowledge of the keyboard and mouse.
Introduction to Microsoft Excel on Tuesday, February 19 at 4:00pm
February 19th at 4pm
Parkman
Build your learning skills and get homework help. Program provided by Hartmann-Eton Center for Teaching and Learning. Registration required.
Homework Help on Tuesday, February 19 at 4:00pm
February 19th at 4pm
Chase
February 19th at 4:30pm
Wilder
Read or complete a fun sheet, get a snack. Different activities each week.
Fun Sheet for a Snack on Tuesday, February 19 at 4:30pm
February 19th at 5:30pm
Chase
February 19th at 6pm
Sherwood Forest
Do you like to cook and are you addicted to cookbooks?? If so then this club is for you. This is a new club, join us and together we will develop its direction.
Cook Book Club on Tuesday, February 19 at 6:00pm
February 19th at 6pm
Chaney
Join us on Tuesday evenings for an intro to using Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn etc. Also learn all the ends and outs of YouTube.
Introduction to Social Media on Tuesday, February 19 at 6:00pm
February 19th at 6pm
Elmwood Park
Come and crochet with others who love the craft. Bring current projects or just your enthusiasm.
Crochet with Nozibele on Tuesday, February 19 at 6:00pm
February 19th at 6:30pm
Chase
Meet with others who love to crochet or learn a new skill.
Crochet Circle on Tuesday, February 19 at 6:30pmThe 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!
View Current Exhibits
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