Tomorrow at 10am
Douglass
Learn to use computers using assistive technology. Registration required.
Internet & Word Processing Training on Tuesday, January 22 at 10:00am
Tomorrow at 10:30am
Douglass
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, January 22 at 10:30am
Tomorrow at 10:30am
Wilder
Toddlers welcome for story time and open play.
Once Upon a Time on Tuesday, January 22 at 10:30am
Tomorrow at 10:30am
Douglass
Tomorrow at 10:30am
Chandler Park
Tomorrow at 10:30am
Main Library
Tomorrow at 12pm
Douglass
An introduction to smartphones, tablets and e-readers for users that would like to become more comfortable with their devices. Attendees should bring their own device.
Learn Your New Device on Tuesday, January 22 at 12:00pm
Tomorrow at 12:30pm
Chase
General beginning skills for Windows PC’s and Microsoft Word will be covered
Introduction to Computers on Tuesday, January 22 at 12:30pm
Tomorrow 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 Tuesday, January 22 at 12:30pm
Tomorrow at 1pm
Douglass
Tomorrow at 2pm
Campbell
Tomorrow at 2pm
Parkman
Tomorrow at 2:30pm
Knapp
Tomorrow at 3pm
Main Library
Tomorrow at 3pm
Douglass
Children, Tweens & Teens enjoy a movie and popcorn.
Movie Matinee on Tuesday, January 22 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, January 22 at 3:00pm
Tomorrow at 4pm
Main Library
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, January 22 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, January 22 at 4:30pm
Tomorrow at 6:30pm
Chase
Meet with others who love to crochet or learn a new skill.
Crochet Circle on Tuesday, January 22 at 6:30pm
January 23rd 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, January 23 at 10:30am
January 23rd 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, January 23 at 10:30am
January 23rd at 11am
Douglass
Includes entering and editing text, cut, copy/paste text, format, save and print documents. Students should have a general knowledge of the keyboard and mouse and are expected to attend each class.
Introduction to Word 2016 (4 part class) on Wednesday, January 23 at 11:00am
January 23rd at 12:30pm
Parkman
January 23rd at 12:30pm
Wilder
January 23rd at 1pm
Douglass
Book Club meets on the 4th Wednesday. Call or attend to receive a digital copy of the books. Light refreshments provided. Registration required.
Adult Book Club on Wednesday, January 23 at 1:00pm
January 23rd at 1pm
Douglass
Book Club meets 4th Tuesday of the month. Two books are discussed at each meeting. Call or attend to receive a digital copy of the books to be discussed. Light refreshments.
Book Club on Wednesday, January 23 at 1:00pm
January 23rd 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, January 23 at 3:00pm
January 23rd 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, January 23 at 3:00pm
January 23rd at 3pm
Main Library
January 23rd at 3pm
Douglass
Children, Tweens & Teens enjoy a movie and popcorn.
Movie Matinee on Wednesday, January 23 at 3:00pm
January 23rd at 3:30pm
Main Library
January 23rd at 4pm
Main Library
Panoramics, framing and close-ups. Learn these and other techniques in these workshops.
Photography with Bree on Wednesday, January 23 at 4:00pm
January 23rd 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, January 23 at 4:00pm
January 23rd at 4pm
Douglass
January 23rd at 4pm
Campbell
FREE Art classes for kids of all ages.
ProjectArt on Wednesday, January 23 at 4:00pm
January 23rd at 4pm
Sherwood Forest
FREE art classes for kids taught by real artists. Space is limited to 20 participants. Registration required!
ProjectArt on Wednesday, January 23 at 4:00pm
January 23rd at 4pm
Knapp
Sign up today for Project Art! Learn from a local artist how to tap into your creativity.
Project Art on Wednesday, January 23 at 4:00pm
January 23rd at 4pm
Wilder
Get creative and express yourself with our after school art classes
Art with Ms. Elise on Wednesday, January 23 at 4:00pm
January 23rd at 5pm
Redford
January 23rd at 5:30pm
Main Library
Ana Candioti will discuss her exhibit, the genesis for this particular series of paintings, and her focus on social art. This will also be an opportunity to view the exhibit, as well as ask questions
Art and Testimony on Wednesday, January 23 at 5:30pm
January 23rd at 6pm
Wilder
January 23rd at 6pm
Campbell
January 24th at 10:30am
Parkman
January 24th at 10:30am
Wilder
January 24th at 12pm
Edison
Children and young adults will read a book of their choice to the librarian.
Read to the Librarian on Thursday, January 24 at 12:00pm
January 24th at 12pm
Edison
Enjoy storytime with the librarian!
Young and the Restless Storytime on Thursday, January 24 at 12:00pm
January 24th at 12:30pm
Chase
General beginning skills for Windows PC’s and Microsoft Word will be covered
Introduction to Computers on Thursday, January 24 at 12:30pm
January 24th at 2pm
Campbell
January 24th at 2:30pm
Knapp
January 24th at 3pm
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 Thursday, January 24 at 3:00pm
January 24th at 3pm
Douglass
Children, Tweens & Teens enjoy a movie and popcorn.
Movie Matinee on Thursday, January 24 at 3:00pm
January 24th at 3pm
Main Library
January 24th at 3pm
Edison
Participants will learn how affordably transition from a meat based diet to a plant based diet.
Starting a Plant Based Diet on Thursday, January 24 at 3:00pm
January 24th at 4pm
Chaney
Relax, refresh, renew through yoga with Ms. Cora. Please bring your own mat.
Yoga with Ms. Cora on Thursday, January 24 at 4:00pm
January 24th at 4pm
Parkman
Are you a high school senior or junior? Learn about buidling a college portfolio to make yourself stand out to colleges.
College Portfolio Workshop on Thursday, January 24 at 4:00pm
January 24th at 4pm
Parkman
January 24th at 4pm
Chandler Park
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 Thursday, January 24 at 4:00pm
January 24th at 4pm
Edison
Children will explore various artistic techniques.
ProjectArt: Tween Edition on Thursday, January 24 at 4:00pm
January 24th at 4:15pm
Chandler Park
January 24th at 4:30pm
Wilder
Read or complete a fun sheet, get a snack. Different activities each week.
Fun Sheet for a Snack on Thursday, January 24 at 4:30pm
January 24th at 4:30pm
Edison
January 24th at 5pm
Sherwood Forest
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
Introduction to Social Media on Thursday, January 24 at 5:00pm
January 24th at 6pm
Bowen
January 24th at 6:30pm
Chase
Meet with others who love to crochet or learn a new skill.
Crochet Circle on Thursday, January 24 at 6:30pm
January 25th at 10:30am
Main Library
January 25th at 12pm
Douglass
Snapchat lets you easily talk with friends, view Live Stories from around the world, and explore news. We will create an account and practice snapping.
Introduction to Snapchat on Friday, January 25 at 12:00pm
January 25th at 12pm
Douglass
Learn the telltale signs of home repair scams, unscrupulous contractors, and how to navigate the home improvement process. Presented by MI Attorney General Consumer Education.
Home Repair and Improvement on Friday, January 25 at 12:00pm
January 25th at 3pm
Main Library
January 25th at 3pm
Douglass
Children, Tweens & Teens enjoy a movie and popcorn.
Movie Matinee on Friday, January 25 at 3:00pm
January 25th at 3pm
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 Friday, January 25 at 3:00pm
January 26th at 10am
Bowen
January 26th 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, January 26 at 10:30am
January 26th at 10:30am
Main Library
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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