Detroit Public Library

• Location: Emagine Theatre
• Date: December 19th Wed
• Time: 10:00am - 11:30pm
• Event Category: Recreation

Show your Detroit Public Library card to pay $8 for one movie ticket and small popcorn for you and guests! DPL Movie Nights are hosted at all Emagine Theatre locations in Southeast Michigan.

• Location: Chaney
• Date: December 19th Wed
• Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
• Age Group: Infants, Toddlers
• Event Category: Storytime

Join us for stories, fingerplay and songs. March 21, is an Easter themed storyhour. Walk-ins welcomed!!!

• Location: Chase
• Date: December 19th Wed
• Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
• Age Group: Teens, Adults
• Event Category: Computers

Intermediate skills for Windows PC’s and basic Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint will be covered.

• Location: Chandler Park
• Date: December 19th Wed
• Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
• Age Group: Toddlers, Children
• Event Category: Storytime

• Location: Main Library
• Date: December 19th Wed
• Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
• Age Group: Toddlers
• Event Category: Storytime

• Location: Conely
• Date: December 19th Wed
• Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
• Age Group: Adults
• Event Category: Computers

Learn the basic features of Microsoft Word, a word processing program you can use to create documents. Topics include: entering and editing text, saving files, and various

• Location: Wilder
• Date: December 19th Wed
• Time: 12:30pm - 2:30pm
• Age Group: All Ages
• Event Category: Computers

• Location: Jefferson
• Date: December 19th Wed
• Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm

• Location: Main Library
• Date: December 19th Wed
• Time: 3:00pm - 7:00pm
• Age Group: Teens
• Event Category: Arts and Crafts

• Location: Main Library
• Date: December 19th Wed
• Time: 3:00pm - 7:00pm
• Age Group: Teens
• Event Category: Recreation

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.

• Location: Main Library
• Date: December 19th Wed
• Time: 3:30pm - 7:00pm
• Age Group: Children, Tweens
• Event Category: Recreation

• Location: Campbell
• Date: December 19th Wed
• Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
• Age Group: All Ages
• Event Category: Arts and Crafts

FREE Art classes for kids of all ages.

• Location: Wilder
• Date: December 19th Wed
• Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
• Age Group: Children, Tweens
• Event Category: Arts and Crafts

Get creative and express yourself with our after school art classes

• Location: Sherwood Forest
• Date: December 19th Wed
• Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
• Age Group: Children, Tweens
• Event Category: Arts and Crafts

FREE art classes for kids taught by real artists. Space is limited to 20 participants. Registration required!

• Location: Jefferson
• Date: December 19th Wed
• Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
• Age Group: Children
• Event Category: Recreation

Dance instructor, Baraka Johnson will teach you and your child(ren) various hustle moves during this bi-weekly class.

• Location: Wilder
• Date: December 19th Wed
• Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
• Age Group: Children
• Event Category: Recreation

• Location: Redford
• Date: December 19th Wed
• Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
• Age Group: Adults
• Event Category: Wellness

• Location: Main Library
• Date: December 19th Wed
• Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
• Age Group: All Ages
• Event Category: Wellness

Please join this class to learn about the benefits of Tai Chi! At the end of the class, you will experience improved concentration, increased self-confidence, improved heath & coordination.

• Location: Jefferson
• Date: December 20th Thu
• Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
• Age Group: Adults
• Event Category: Computers

• Location: Wilder
• Date: December 20th Thu
• Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
• Age Group: Toddlers
• Event Category: Storytime

Toddlers welcome for story time and open play.

• Location: Wilder
• Date: December 20th Thu
• Time: 10:30am - 1:00pm
• Age Group: All Ages
• Event Category: Computers

• Location: Parkman
• Date: December 20th Thu
• Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
• Age Group: Adults
• Event Category: Computers

• Location: Edison
• Date: December 20th Thu
• Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
• Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
• Event Category: Storytime

Children and young adults will read a book of their choice to the librarian.

• Location: Chase
• Date: December 20th Thu
• Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm
• Age Group: Teens, Adults
• Event Category: Computers

General beginning skills for Windows PC’s and Microsoft Word will be covered

• Location: Knapp
• Date: December 20th Thu
• Time: 2:30pm - 5:30pm
• Age Group: Adults, Seniors
• Event Category: Computers

• Location: Main Library
• Date: December 20th Thu
• Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
• Age Group: Teens
• Event Category: Recreation

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.

• Location: Douglass
• Date: December 20th Thu
• Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
• Age Group: Children
• Event Category: Arts and Crafts

Children come make a holiday craft.

• Location: Main Library
• Date: December 20th Thu
• Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
• Age Group: Teens
• Event Category: Arts and Crafts

• Location: Parkman
• Date: December 20th Thu
• Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm
• Age Group: Adults
• Event Category: Job Skills

• Location: Chandler Park
• Date: December 20th Thu
• Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
• Age Group: Adults
• Event Category: Computers

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.

• Location: Chaney
• Date: December 20th Thu
• Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
• Age Group: Adults
• Event Category: Wellness

Relax, refresh, renew through yoga with Ms. Cora. Please bring your own mat.

• Location: Edison
• Date: December 20th Thu
• Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
• Age Group: Tweens
• Event Category: Arts and Crafts

Children will explore various artistic techniques.

• Location: Chandler Park
• Date: December 20th Thu
• Time: 4:15pm - 5:30pm
• Age Group: Adults
• Event Category: Computers

• Location: Edison
• Date: December 20th Thu
• Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm
• Age Group: All Ages
• Event Category: Storytime

• Location: Wilder
• Date: December 20th Thu
• Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
• Age Group: All Ages
• Event Category: Recreation

Read or complete a fun sheet, get a snack. Different activities each week.

• Location: Sherwood Forest
• Date: December 20th Thu
• Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
• Age Group: Adults
• Event Category: Computers

Catch up with old friends, watch family members grow up, follow and participate with current events. Follow entertainers, and athletes from around the world. Learn Facebook, Twitter and YouTube

• Location: Elmwood Park
• Date: December 20th Thu
• Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
• Age Group: All Ages
• Event Category: Recreation

Join us for a movie!

• Location: Bowen
• Date: December 20th Thu
• Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
• Age Group: All Ages
• Event Category: Film & Movie

Join us for a family movie night! A different movie will be featured on the third Thursday of every month

• Location: Main Library
• Date: December 21st Fri
• Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
• Age Group: Children
• Event Category: Storytime

• Location: Douglass
• Date: December 21st Fri
• Time: 10:30am - 1:00pm
• Age Group: Adults
• Event Category: Computers

• Location: Main Library
• Date: December 21st Fri
• Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
• Age Group: Teens
• Event Category: Arts and Crafts

• Location: Main Library
• Date: December 21st Fri
• Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
• Age Group: Teens
• Event Category: Recreation

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.

• Location: Douglass
• Date: December 21st Fri
• Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
• Age Group: Children, Tweens
• Event Category: Computers

• Location: Redford
• Date: December 22nd Sat
• Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
• Age Group: Tweens
• Event Category: Arts and Crafts

For Middle school students with a serious interest in art and strong family support. This workshop continues for the entire school year, helps students prepare their personal art portfolio.

• Location: Bowen
• Date: December 22nd Sat
• Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm
• Age Group: All Ages
• Event Category: Computers

• Location: Main Library
• Date: December 22nd Sat
• Time: 10:30am - 5:00pm
• Age Group: Teens
• Event Category: Arts and Crafts

• Location: Main Library
• Date: December 22nd Sat
• Time: 10:30am - 5:00pm
• Age Group: Teens
• Event Category: Recreation

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 13-1

• Location: Knapp
• Date: December 22nd Sat
• Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
• Age Group: Children
• Event Category: Arts and Crafts

Come and paint your favorite snowman.

• Location: Hubbard
• Date: December 22nd Sat
• Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
• Age Group: Children, Tweens
• Event Category: Recreation

• Location: Sherwood Forest
• Date: December 22nd Sat
• Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
• Age Group: Teens
• Event Category: Arts and Crafts

FREE art classes for kids taught by real artists. Space is limited to 20 participants. Registration required!

• Location: Main Library
• Date: December 22nd Sat
• Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
• Age Group: Teens, Adults
• Event Category: Arts and Crafts

Join the Detroit Knitting & Crochet Club for knitting and conversation. Get your pattern questions answered. All levels are welcome. Please bring your own supplies.

• Location: Knapp
• Date: December 22nd Sat
• Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm
• Age Group: Teens, Adults
• Event Category: Arts and Crafts

• Location: Redford
• Date: December 22nd Sat
• Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
• Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
• Event Category: Tutoring

• Location: Conely
• Date: December 22nd Sat
• Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
• Age Group: All Ages
• Event Category: Recreation

Visit with Santa, make a craft, sing holiday songs enjoy cookies and juice.

• Location: Campbell
• Date: December 22nd Sat
• Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
• Age Group: All Ages
• Event Category: Arts and Crafts

FREE Art classes for kids of all ages.

• Location: Duffield
• Date: December 22nd Sat
• Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
• Age Group: Adults
• Event Category: Book Clubs

December's selection is: The Bishop's Pawn by Steve Berry January's selection is: Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult Join us for a lively discussion.

• Location: Main Library
• Date: December 23rd Sun
• Time: 1:30pm - 4:00pm
• Age Group: All Ages
• Event Category: Film & Movie

Movies: November 4th- Casablanca, November 18th- Ferdinand, and November 25th- Justice League

• Location: Chandler Park
• Date: December 26th Wed
• Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
• Age Group: Toddlers, Children
• Event Category: Storytime

• Location: Chase
• Date: December 26th Wed
• Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
• Age Group: Teens, Adults
• Event Category: Computers

Intermediate skills for Windows PC’s and basic Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint will be covered.

• Location: Wilder
• Date: December 26th Wed
• Time: 12:30pm - 2:30pm
• Age Group: All Ages
• Event Category: Computers

• Location: Jefferson
• Date: December 26th Wed
• Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm

• Location: Douglass
• Date: December 26th Wed
• Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
• Age Group: Adults
• Event Category: Book Clubs

Book Club meets on the 4th Wednesday. Call or attend to receive a digital copy of the books. Light refreshments provided. Registration required.

• Location: Main Library
• Date: December 26th Wed
• Time: 3:00pm - 7:00pm
• Age Group: Teens
• Event Category: Recreation

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.

• Location: Main Library
• Date: December 26th Wed
• Time: 3:00pm - 7:00pm
• Age Group: Teens
• Event Category: Arts and Crafts

• Location: Sherwood Forest
• Date: December 26th Wed
• Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
• Age Group: Children, Tweens
• Event Category: Arts and Crafts

FREE art classes for kids taught by real artists. Space is limited to 20 participants. Registration required!

• Location: Campbell
• Date: December 26th Wed
• Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
• Age Group: All Ages
• Event Category: Arts and Crafts

FREE Art classes for kids of all ages.

• Location: Redford
• Date: December 26th Wed
• Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
• Age Group: Adults
• Event Category: Wellness

• Location: Wilder
• Date: December 26th Wed
• Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
• Age Group: Adults
• Event Category: Recreation

No longer just for kids. In fact, adult coloring books are all the rage right now. Coloring has therapeutic potential to reduce anxiety, create focus or bring about more mindfulness.

• Location: Wilder
• Date: December 26th Wed
• Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
• Age Group: Adults
• Event Category: Book Clubs

• Location: Campbell
• Date: December 26th Wed
• Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
• Age Group: Adults
• Event Category: Book Clubs

• Location: Jefferson
• Date: December 27th Thu
• Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
• Age Group: Adults
• Event Category: Computers

• Location: Wilder
• Date: December 27th Thu
• Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
• Age Group: Toddlers
• Event Category: Storytime

Toddlers welcome for story time and open play.

• Location: Wilder
• Date: December 27th Thu
• Time: 10:30am - 1:00pm
• Age Group: All Ages
• Event Category: Computers

• Location: Parkman
• Date: December 27th Thu
• Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
• Age Group: Adults
• Event Category: Computers

• Location: Edison
• Date: December 27th Thu
• Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
• Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
• Event Category: Storytime

Children and young adults will read a book of their choice to the librarian.