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.”
Today 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
Today at 10:30am
Douglass
Today at 3pm
Douglass
Children, Tweens & Teens enjoy a movie and popcorn.
Movie Matinee on Monday, February 18 at 3:00pm
Today 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
Today 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
Today at 4pm
Campbell
FREE Art classes for kids of all ages.
ProjectArt on Monday, February 18 at 4:00pm
Today 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
Today at 4:15pm
Monteith
Today at 4:15pm
Monteith
Today 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
Tomorrow 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
Tomorrow at 10am
Douglass
Learn to use computers using assistive technology. Registration required.
Internet & Word Processing Training on Tuesday, February 19 at 10:00am
Tomorrow at 10:30am
Wilder
Toddlers welcome for story time and open play.
Once Upon a Time on Tuesday, February 19 at 10:30am
Tomorrow 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
Tomorrow at 10:30am
Main Library
Tomorrow at 10:30am
Hubbard
Tomorrow at 10:30am
Douglass
Tomorrow at 10:30am
Douglass
Tomorrow at 10:30am
Chandler Park
Tomorrow at 12pm
Douglass
Tomorrow 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
Tomorrow at 1pm
Douglass
Tomorrow 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
Tomorrow at 1:30pm
Main Library
Tomorrow at 2pm
Parkman
Tomorrow at 2pm
Campbell
Tomorrow 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
Tomorrow at 2:30pm
Knapp
Tomorrow at 3pm
Douglass
Children, Tweens & Teens enjoy a movie and popcorn.
Movie Matinee on Tuesday, February 19 at 3:00pm
Tomorrow 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
Tomorrow at 3pm
Main Library
Tomorrow at 4pm
Chase
Tomorrow 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
Tomorrow 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
Tomorrow 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
Tomorrow at 5:30pm
Chase
Tomorrow 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
Tomorrow 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
Tomorrow 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
Tomorrow at 6:30pm
Chase
Meet with others who love to crochet or learn a new skill.
Crochet Circle on Tuesday, February 19 at 6:30pm
February 20th at 10:30am
Chase
Intermediate skills for Windows PC’s and basic Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint will be covered.
Introduction to Computers on Wednesday, February 20 at 10:30am
February 20th at 10:30am
Main Library
Storytime is from 10:30-11:00 a.m. Play and snack time is from 11:00 a.m.-Noon Enter through small door near Cass circular drive that opens at 10:00 a.m.
Toddler Story Time on Wednesday, February 20 at 10:30am
February 20th at 12pm
Douglass
February 20th at 12:30pm
Parkman
February 20th at 12:30pm
Douglass
Meet with a recruiter to learn more about the hiring requirements and process.
Become a Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputy on Wednesday, February 20 at 12:30pm
February 20th at 1pm
Parkman
Drop in to play Wii games at the library.
Wii Play on Wednesday, February 20 at 1:00pm
February 20th 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 Wednesday, February 20 at 1:00pm
February 20th at 2:30pm
Main Library
February 20th 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, February 20 at 3:00pm
February 20th at 3pm
Douglass
Children, Tweens & Teens enjoy a movie and popcorn.
Movie Matinee on Wednesday, February 20 at 3:00pm
February 20th at 3pm
Main Library
February 20th at 3pm
Chase
A 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 Wednesday, February 20 at 3:00pm
February 20th at 3:30pm
Main Library
February 20th at 4pm
Wilder
Get creative and express yourself with our after school art classes
Art with Ms. Elise on Wednesday, February 20 at 4:00pm
February 20th at 4pm
Hubbard
Join our weekly book discussion in person or on-line. We are currently reading: Marked by P. C. Cast
Alottapjas Teen Book club on Wednesday, February 20 at 4:00pm
February 20th at 4pm
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, February 20 at 4:00pm
February 20th at 4pm
Douglass
February 20th at 4pm
Sherwood Forest
FREE art classes for kids taught by real artists. Space is limited to 20 participants. Registration required!
ProjectArt on Wednesday, February 20 at 4:00pm
February 20th at 4pm
Main Library
This workshop explains how to write a business plan, including the first steps for creating a business plan draft and examples of effective plans. Registration required, https://sbdcmichigan.org/
Writing a Business Plan on Wednesday, February 20 at 4:00pm
February 20th at 4pm
Campbell
FREE Art classes for kids of all ages.
ProjectArt on Wednesday, February 20 at 4:00pm
February 20th at 5pm
Campbell
A waitress, desperate to fulfill her dreams as a restaurant owner, is set on a journey to turn a frog prince back into a human being, but she has to face the same problem after she kisses him.
Movie Matinee on Wednesday, February 20 at 5:00pm
February 20th at 5pm
Wilder
February 20th at 5pm
Redford
February 20th at 6pm
Edison
Please join us as we welcome author Chris Wilson who will be sharing his new book, "The Master Plan: My Journey from Life in Prison to a Life of Purpose".
Chris Wilson on Wednesday, February 20 at 6:00pm
February 20th at 7pm
Main Library
Alice McAllister Tillman is a versatile artist whose experiences have taken her to concert halls and recital stages throughout the United States.
Alice McAllister Tillman on Wednesday, February 20 at 7:00pm
February 21st at 10:30am
Parkman
February 21st at 10:30am
Wilder
February 21st at 12pm
Edison
Children and young adults will read a book of their choice to the librarian.
Read to the Librarian on Thursday, February 21 at 12:00pm
February 21st at 12pm
Edison
Enjoy storytime with the librarian!
Young and the Restless Storytime on Thursday, February 21 at 12:00pm
February 21st at 12pm
Douglass
February 21st at 12:30pm
Chase
General beginning skills for Windows PC’s and Microsoft Word will be covered
Introduction to Computers on Thursday, February 21 at 12:30pm
February 21st 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 Thursday, February 21 at 1:00pm
February 21st at 2pm
Duffield
Think you are fast? Try your luck with this fast paced contest.
Minute to Win It Contest on Thursday, February 21 at 2:00pm
February 21st at 2pm
Campbell
February 21st at 2:30pm
Knapp
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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