Notification #1

Main Library and branches will be closed Monday, September 6th to observe Labor Day.

Notification #2

Main Library will re-open to the public with limited service on Tuesday, September 7th, 2021
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Mobile Libraryat Franklin Branch

September 8th at 9am
Mobile Library

  • Location: Mobile Library
  • Date: September 8th Wed
  • Time: 9:00am - 10:30am
  • Event Category: Mobile Library

Free Wi-Fi, Sign-up for Library Card, Book Request, Hold Pick-ups, Programming, Giveaway Books and Other Services. Franklin Branch is located at 13651 E McNichols Rd., Detroit, MI 48205

Mobile Library on Wednesday, September 8 at 9:00am

Mobile Libraryat Knapp Branch

September 8th at 11am
Mobile Library

  • Location: Mobile Library
  • Date: September 8th Wed
  • Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm
  • Event Category: Mobile Library

Free Wi-Fi, Sign-up for Library Card, Book Request, Hold Pick-ups, Programming, Giveaway Books and Other Services. The Knapp Branch is located at 13330 Conant St., Detroit, MI 48212

Mobile Library on Wednesday, September 8 at 11:00am

Journaling WorkshopJournal workshop using prompts

September 9th at 12pm
Online

  • Location: Online
  • Date: September 9th Thu
  • Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Age Group: Adults
  • Event Category: Writing

Journaling using prompts and free-writing. We start on time. RSVP and a link will be shared.

Journaling Workshop on Thursday, September 9 at 12:00pm

Mobile Libraryat Duffield Branch

September 10th at 11am
Mobile Library

  • Location: Mobile Library
  • Date: September 10th Fri
  • Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm
  • Event Category: Mobile Library

Free Wi-Fi, Sign-up for Library Card, Book Request, Hold Pick-ups, Programming, Giveaway Books and Other Services. Duffield Branch is located at 2507 W Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48208

Mobile Library on Friday, September 10 at 11:00am

Mobile Libraryat Douglass Branch

September 10th at 1pm
Mobile Library

  • Location: Mobile Library
  • Date: September 10th Fri
  • Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
  • Event Category: Mobile Library

Free Wi-Fi, Sign-up for Library Card, Book Request, Hold Pick-ups, Programming, Giveaway Books and Other Services! Douglass Branch is located at 3666 W Grand River, Detroit, MI 48208

Mobile Library on Friday, September 10 at 1:00pm

Mobile Libraryat Chase Branch

September 13th at 9am
Mobile Library

  • Location: Mobile Library
  • Date: September 13th Mon
  • Time: 9:00am - 10:30am
  • Event Category: Mobile Library

Free Wi-Fi, Sign-up for Library Card, Book Request, Hold Pick-ups, Programming, Giveaway Books and Other Services. Chase Branch is located at 17731 W Seven Mile Rd., Detroit, MI 48235

Mobile Library on Monday, September 13 at 9:00am

Mobile Libraryat Sherwood Branch

September 13th at 11am
Mobile Library

  • Location: Mobile Library
  • Date: September 13th Mon
  • Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm
  • Event Category: Mobile Library

Free Wi-Fi, Sign-up for Library Card, Book Request, Hold Pick-ups, Programming, Giveaway Books and Other Services. Sherwood Branch is located at 7117 W Seven Mile Rd., Detroit, MI 48221

Mobile Library on Monday, September 13 at 11:00am

Mobile Libraryat Conley Branch

September 13th at 1pm
Mobile Library

  • Location: Mobile Library
  • Date: September 13th Mon
  • Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
  • Event Category: Mobile Library

Free Wi-Fi, Sign-up for Library Card, Book Request, Hold Pick-ups, Programming, Giveaway Books and Other Services. Conley Branch is located at 4600 Martin St., Detroit, MI 48210

Mobile Library on Monday, September 13 at 1:00pm

Suicide Prevention Using QPR (Question Persuade Refer)Question, Persuade & Refer - the three simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide

September 13th at 2pm
Online

  • Location: Online
  • Date: September 13th Mon
  • Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Age Group: Teens/Young Adults, Adults
  • Event Category: Fitness, Wellness & Health

Larry Martin from Hegira Health Inc. will lead this meeting. QPR is an evidence based training that teaches people how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, offer hope, and get help.

Suicide Prevention Using QPR (Question Persuade Refer) on Monday, September 13 at 2:00pm

Mobile Libraryat Franklin Branch

September 15th at 9am
Mobile Library

  • Location: Mobile Library
  • Date: September 15th Wed
  • Time: 9:00am - 10:30am
  • Event Category: Mobile Library

Free Wi-Fi, Sign-up for Library Card, Book Request, Hold Pick-ups, Programming, Giveaway Books and Other Services. Franklin Branch is located at 13651 E McNichols Rd., Detroit, MI 48205

Mobile Library on Wednesday, September 15 at 9:00am

Mobile Libraryat Knapp Branch

September 15th at 11am
Mobile Library

  • Location: Mobile Library
  • Date: September 15th Wed
  • Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm
  • Event Category: Mobile Library

Free Wi-Fi, Sign-up for Library Card, Book Request, Hold Pick-ups, Programming, Giveaway Books and Other Services. The Knapp Branch is located at 13330 Conant St., Detroit, MI 48212

Mobile Library on Wednesday, September 15 at 11:00am

Write Something!Creative writing using prompts

September 16th at 12pm
Online

  • Location: Online
  • Date: September 16th Thu
  • Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Age Group: Teens/Young Adults, Adults
  • Event Category: Writing

Creative writing workshop using prompts. We start on time. RSVP and a link will be shared.

Write Something! on Thursday, September 16 at 12:00pm

Mobile Libraryat Duffield Branch

September 17th at 11am
Mobile Library

  • Location: Mobile Library
  • Date: September 17th Fri
  • Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm
  • Event Category: Mobile Library

Free Wi-Fi, Sign-up for Library Card, Book Request, Hold Pick-ups, Programming, Giveaway Books and Other Services. Duffield Branch is located at 2507 W Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48208

Mobile Library on Friday, September 17 at 11:00am

Mobile Libraryat Douglass Branch

September 17th at 1pm
Mobile Library

  • Location: Mobile Library
  • Date: September 17th Fri
  • Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
  • Event Category: Mobile Library

Free Wi-Fi, Sign-up for Library Card, Book Request, Hold Pick-ups, Programming, Giveaway Books and Other Services! Douglass Branch is located at 3666 W Grand River, Detroit, MI 48208

Mobile Library on Friday, September 17 at 1:00pm

Mobile Libraryat Chase Branch

September 20th at 9am
Mobile Library

  • Location: Mobile Library
  • Date: September 20th Mon
  • Time: 9:00am - 10:30am
  • Event Category: Mobile Library

Free Wi-Fi, Sign-up for Library Card, Book Request, Hold Pick-ups, Programming, Giveaway Books and Other Services. Chase Branch is located at 17731 W Seven Mile Rd., Detroit, MI 48235

Mobile Library on Monday, September 20 at 9:00am

Mobile Libraryat Sherwood Branch

September 20th at 11am
Mobile Library

  • Location: Mobile Library
  • Date: September 20th Mon
  • Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm
  • Event Category: Mobile Library

Free Wi-Fi, Sign-up for Library Card, Book Request, Hold Pick-ups, Programming, Giveaway Books and Other Services. Sherwood Branch is located at 7117 W Seven Mile Rd., Detroit, MI 48221

Mobile Library on Monday, September 20 at 11:00am

Mobile Libraryat Conley Branch

September 20th at 1pm
Mobile Library

  • Location: Mobile Library
  • Date: September 20th Mon
  • Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
  • Event Category: Mobile Library

Free Wi-Fi, Sign-up for Library Card, Book Request, Hold Pick-ups, Programming, Giveaway Books and Other Services. Conley Branch is located at 4600 Martin St., Detroit, MI 48210

Mobile Library on Monday, September 20 at 1:00pm

ProjectArtEdison-Virtual

September 21st at 4:30pm
Online

  • Location: Online
  • Date: September 21st Tue
  • Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
  • Age Group: Children/Family
  • Event Category: Arts and Crafts

Sign-up for a free online art class for ages 4-7! Learn drawing, painting and other art techniques. Class meets on Tuesdays each week from September-May.

ProjectArt on Tuesday, September 21 at 4:30pm

ProjectArtTeen Class-Virtual Main

September 21st at 4:30pm
Online

  • Location: Online
  • Date: September 21st Tue
  • Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
  • Age Group: Teens/Young Adults
  • Event Category: Arts and Crafts

Sign up for a free art class! Teen class meets Tuesday and Thursday each week from September-May. Highlights include art workshops, portfolio development, guest speakers and field trips.

ProjectArt on Tuesday, September 21 at 4:30pm

ProjectArtParkman-Virtual

September 21st at 4:30pm
Online

  • Location: Online
  • Date: September 21st Tue
  • Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
  • Age Group: Children/Family
  • Event Category: Arts and Crafts

Sign-up for a free online art class for ages 8-12! Learn drawing, painting and other art techniques. Class meets on Tuesdays each week from September-May.

ProjectArt on Tuesday, September 21 at 4:30pm

ProjectArtCampbell-Virtual

September 21st at 4:30pm
Online

  • Location: Online
  • Date: September 21st Tue
  • Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
  • Age Group: Children/Family
  • Event Category: Arts and Crafts

Sign-up for a free online art class for ages 4-7! Learn drawing, painting and other art techniques. Class meets on Tuesdays each week from September-May.

ProjectArt on Tuesday, September 21 at 4:30pm

Mobile Libraryat Franklin Branch

September 22nd at 9am
Mobile Library

  • Location: Mobile Library
  • Date: September 22nd Wed
  • Time: 9:00am - 10:30am
  • Event Category: Mobile Library

Free Wi-Fi, Sign-up for Library Card, Book Request, Hold Pick-ups, Programming, Giveaway Books and Other Services. Franklin Branch is located at 13651 E McNichols Rd., Detroit, MI 48205

Mobile Library on Wednesday, September 22 at 9:00am

Mobile Libraryat Knapp Branch

September 22nd at 11am
Mobile Library

  • Location: Mobile Library
  • Date: September 22nd Wed
  • Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm
  • Event Category: Mobile Library

Free Wi-Fi, Sign-up for Library Card, Book Request, Hold Pick-ups, Programming, Giveaway Books and Other Services. The Knapp Branch is located at 13330 Conant St., Detroit, MI 48212

Mobile Library on Wednesday, September 22 at 11:00am

ProjectArtMain-Virtual

September 22nd at 4:30pm
Online

  • Location: Online
  • Date: September 22nd Wed
  • Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
  • Age Group: Children/Family
  • Event Category: Arts and Crafts

Sign-up for a free online art class for ages 4-7! Learn drawing, painting and other art techniques. Class meets on Wednesdays each week from September-May.

ProjectArt on Wednesday, September 22 at 4:30pm

ProjectArtCampbell-Virtual

September 22nd at 4:30pm
Online

  • Location: Online
  • Date: September 22nd Wed
  • Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
  • Age Group: Children/Family
  • Event Category: Arts and Crafts

Sign-up for a free online art class for ages 8-12! Learn drawing, painting and other art techniques. Class meets on Wednesdays each week from September-May.

ProjectArt on Wednesday, September 22 at 4:30pm

"Tales of Tails" with David Gakure"

The Detroit Public Library visits the Detroit Zoo! In the video, we meet David Gakure who is an Education Specialist at the Detroit Zoological Society. Mr. Gakure is also a storyteller and a safari guide in Africa!

Digital Resources

Access 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.

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Children’s Librarian’s Choice

Simply 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!

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On the Road Again with the New Mobile Library

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.

View Fall 2021 Schedule

Ancestry for Free

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.

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DPL Galleria

Due 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 Artwork

Kid's Zone

Kid's Zone is the perfect place for kids to download Ebooks, watch Storytime videos, get online homework help, and access digital resources 24/7.

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