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Dr. Edward BalianDPL Author Series

Tomorrow at 6pm
Online

Location: Online
Date: August 23rd Mon
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Event Category: Author Events

A virtual event with Dr. Edward Balian the author of "Turn the Page" a biography on the life of Bob Seger.

Journaling WorkshopJournaling using prompts

August 26th at 12pm
Online

Location: Online
Date: August 26th Thu
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Age Group: Adults
Event Category: Writing

Journaling using self-reflective prompts provided by the facilitator. RSVP and a link will be shared.

Journaling Workshop

August 26th at 2pm
Online

Location: Online
Date: August 26th Thu
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Age Group: Adults
Event Category: Writing

Kickstart your self-discovery and creative writing with journaling. We use prompts provided by the facilitator, and we start on time. RSVP and a link will be shared.

Virtual Book ClubThis Tender Land

August 28th at 1:30pm
Online

Location: Online
Date: August 28th Sat
Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Age Group: Teens/Young Adults, Adults
Event Category: Book Discussions & Clubs

Wilder Branch Library will host a virtual book discussion on Saturday August 28th from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm. Email wilderbranch@gmail.com for Zoom link.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

ProjectArtSherwood Forest-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.

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.

ProjectArtEdison-Virtual

September 23rd at 4:30pm
Online

Location: Online
Date: September 23rd Thu
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 Thursdays each week from September-May.

ProjectArtParkman-Virtual

September 23rd at 4:30pm
Online

Location: Online
Date: September 23rd Thu
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 Thursdays each week from September-May.

ProjectArtVirtual-Main

September 24th at 4:30pm
Online

Location: Online
Date: September 24th Fri
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 Fridays each week from September-May.

ProjectArtSherwood Forest-Virtual

September 24th at 4:30pm
Online

Location: Online
Date: September 24th Fri
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 Fridays each week from September-May.

ProjectArtTeen Class-Virtual Main

September 28th at 4:30pm
Online

Location: Online
Date: September 28th 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.

ProjectArtCampbell-Virtual

September 28th at 4:30pm
Online

Location: Online
Date: September 28th 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.

ProjectArtParkman-Virtual

September 28th at 4:30pm
Online

Location: Online
Date: September 28th 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.

ProjectArtEdison-Virtual

September 28th at 4:30pm
Online

Location: Online
Date: September 28th 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.

ProjectArtMain-Virtual

September 29th at 4:30pm
Online

Location: Online
Date: September 29th 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.

ProjectArtSherwood Forest-Virtual

September 29th at 4:30pm
Online

Location: Online
Date: September 29th 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.

ProjectArtCampbell-Virtual

September 29th at 4:30pm
Online

Location: Online
Date: September 29th 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.

ProjectArtEdison-Virtual

September 30th at 4:30pm
Online

Location: Online
Date: September 30th Thu
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 Thursdays each week from September-May.

ProjectArtParkman-Virtual

September 30th at 4:30pm
Online

Location: Online
Date: September 30th Thu
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 Thursdays each week from September-May.

ProjectArtVirtual-Main

October 1st at 4:30pm
Online

Location: Online
Date: October 1st Fri
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 Fridays each week from September-May.

ProjectArtSherwood Forest-Virtual

October 1st at 4:30pm
Online

Location: Online
Date: October 1st Fri
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 Fridays each week from September-May.

ProjectArtParkman-Virtual

October 5th at 4:30pm
Online

Location: Online
Date: October 5th 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.

ProjectArtTeen Class-Virtual Main

October 5th at 4:30pm
Online

Location: Online
Date: October 5th 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.

ProjectArtEdison-Virtual

October 5th at 4:30pm
Online

Location: Online
Date: October 5th 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.

ProjectArtCampbell-Virtual

October 5th at 4:30pm
Online

Location: Online
Date: October 5th 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.

"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.

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.

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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Virtual ProjectArt

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2021 Summer Reading Club

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Checkout Popular Magazines Digitally!

LinkedIn Learning Library

History Makers

Tutor.com

Reopening with Care

Dr. Edward BalianDPL Author Series

Journaling WorkshopJournaling using prompts

Journaling Workshop

Virtual Book ClubThis Tender Land

ProjectArtCampbell-Virtual

ProjectArtTeen Class-Virtual Main

ProjectArtParkman-Virtual

ProjectArtEdison-Virtual

ProjectArtCampbell-Virtual

ProjectArtSherwood Forest-Virtual

ProjectArtMain-Virtual

ProjectArtEdison-Virtual

ProjectArtParkman-Virtual

ProjectArtVirtual-Main

ProjectArtSherwood Forest-Virtual

ProjectArtTeen Class-Virtual Main

ProjectArtCampbell-Virtual

ProjectArtParkman-Virtual

ProjectArtEdison-Virtual

ProjectArtMain-Virtual

ProjectArtSherwood Forest-Virtual

ProjectArtCampbell-Virtual

ProjectArtEdison-Virtual

ProjectArtParkman-Virtual

ProjectArtVirtual-Main

ProjectArtSherwood Forest-Virtual

ProjectArtParkman-Virtual

ProjectArtTeen Class-Virtual Main

ProjectArtEdison-Virtual

ProjectArtCampbell-Virtual

"Tales of Tails" with David Gakure"

Digital Resources

Children’s Librarian’s Choice

On the Road Again with the New Mobile Library

Ancestry for Free

DPL Galleria

Kid's Zone

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Meet Cass!

Summer Reading at the Redford Branch

Summer Reading at the Wilder Branch

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