Right Now
Campbell
Today at 10am
Jefferson
Today at 10:30am
Wilder
Toddlers welcome for story time and open play.
Once Upon a Time on Tuesday, October 23 at 10:30am
Today at 10:30am
Hubbard
Today at 10:30am
Douglass
Today at 10:30am
Main Library
Today at 10:30am
Douglass
Today 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, October 23 at 10:30am
Today at 12pm
Douglass
Today at 12pm
Parkman
Grandparents and seniors 50 and older meet twice a week to learn computer, tablet, and smartphone skills. Pre-registration is required for this 10 week program.
Cyber Seniors on Tuesday, October 23 at 12:00pm
Today at 12:30pm
Chase
General beginning skills for Windows PC’s and Microsoft Word will be covered
Introduction to Computers on Tuesday, October 23 at 12:30pm
Today 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, October 23 at 12:30pm
Today at 1pm
Douglass
This four week course will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesdays from October 9th -30th. .
How to Build a Website in a Weekend on Tuesday, October 23 at 1:00pm
Today at 1pm
Douglass
Today at 2pm
Parkman
Today at 2:30pm
Knapp
Today at 3pm
Main Library
Today 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, October 23 at 3:00pm
Today at 4pm
Edison
Children will explore various artistic techniques.
ProjectArt: Kid Edition on Tuesday, October 23 at 4:00pm
Today at 4pm
Parkman
Learn to play the violin. Instruments are provided & registration and parent participation required.
Free Violin Classes on Tuesday, October 23 at 4:00pm
Today at 4pm
Sherwood Forest
Teen Cuisine is a hands-on cooking program that teaches students in grades 6-12 important life skills for eating smart, which will stay with them as they grow into adults.
MSU Teen Cooking Classes on Tuesday, October 23 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.
Homework Help on Tuesday, October 23 at 4:00pm
Today at 4:30pm
Wilder
Read or complete a fun sheet, get a snack. Different activities each week.
Fun Sheet for a Snack on Tuesday, October 23 at 4:30pm
Today at 5pm
Chaney
Bring the whole family for some good-natured competition! The library will provide access to a variety of games and light refreshments.
Family Game Night on Tuesday, October 23 at 5:00pm
Today at 6:30pm
Chase
Meet with others who love to crochet or learn a new skill.
Crochet Circle on Tuesday, October 23 at 6:30pm
Tomorrow at 10am
Emagine Theatre
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.
DPL Movie Nights @ Emagine Theatre on Wednesday, October 24 at 10:00am
Tomorrow 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, October 24 at 10:30am
Tomorrow at 10:30am
Main Library
Tomorrow at 10:30am
Chandler Park
Tomorrow at 12:30pm
Wilder
Tomorrow 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, October 24 at 1:00pm
Tomorrow at 1pm
Jefferson
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 Wednesday, October 24 at 3:00pm
Tomorrow at 3pm
Main Library
Tomorrow at 4pm
Douglass
Tomorrow at 4pm
Wilder
Tomorrow at 4pm
Campbell
FREE Art classes for kids of all ages.
ProjectArt on Wednesday, October 24 at 4:00pm
Tomorrow at 4pm
Jefferson
Dance instructor, Baraka Johnson will teach you and your child(ren) various hustle moves during this bi-weekly class.
Hustle with your Child on Wednesday, October 24 at 4:00pm
Tomorrow at 5:30pm
Hubbard
Join our class that covers the basics of Microsoft Excel. Learn spreadsheet navigation, auto sums, and column charts. Please call to secure your seat.
Introduction to Microsoft Excel on Wednesday, October 24 at 5:30pm
Tomorrow at 5:30pm
Wilder
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.
Coloring for Adults on Wednesday, October 24 at 5:30pm
Tomorrow at 6pm
Main Library
Class will cover the most popular products in Google. Students must have a working Google account
Everything Google on Wednesday, October 24 at 6:00pm
Tomorrow at 6pm
Edison
Tomorrow at 6pm
Wilder
Tomorrow at 6pm
Campbell
October 25th at 12am
Main Library
NaNoWriMo is the month of November. Meet other writers, get resources and sign-up at these prep sessions.
National Novel Writing Month Prep on Thursday, October 25 at 12:00am
October 25th at 12am
Campbell
October 25th at 10am
Jefferson
October 25th at 10:30am
Wilder
Toddlers welcome for story time and open play.
Once Upon a Time on Thursday, October 25 at 10:30am
October 25th at 10:30am
Edison
Jesse Byrd will read his latest picture book: Real Jungle Tales, and participate in Halloween Treat Hunt for children.
Jesse Byrd on Thursday, October 25 at 10:30am
October 25th at 10:30am
Parkman
October 25th at 10:30am
Wilder
October 25th at 12pm
Douglass
October 25th at 12pm
Edison
Children and young adults will read a book of their choice to the librarian.
Read to the Librarian on Thursday, October 25 at 12:00pm
October 25th at 12:30pm
Chase
General beginning skills for Windows PC’s and Microsoft Word will be covered
Introduction to Computers on Thursday, October 25 at 12:30pm
October 25th at 2:30pm
Knapp
October 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 Thursday, October 25 at 3:00pm
October 25th at 3pm
Douglass
Children will enjoy making Halloween crafts.
Halloween Craft on Thursday, October 25 at 3:00pm
October 25th at 3pm
Main Library
October 25th at 4pm
Wilder
October 25th at 4pm
Parkman
October 25th at 4pm
Parkman
Join Small Business Development Center in discussing the Management and Exexutive Summary portion of your business plan.
Business Plan Management & Executive Summary on Thursday, October 25 at 4:00pm
October 25th 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 Thursday, October 25 at 4:00pm
October 25th at 4pm
Chaney
Relax, refresh, renew through yoga with Ms. Cora. Please bring your own mat.
Yoga with Ms. Cora on Thursday, October 25 at 4:00pm
October 25th 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, October 25 at 4:00pm
October 25th at 4pm
Edison
Children will explore various artistic techniques.
ProjectArt: Tween Edition on Thursday, October 25 at 4:00pm
October 25th at 4:15pm
Chandler Park
October 25th at 4:30pm
Edison
October 25th at 4:30pm
Wilder
Read or complete a fun sheet, get a snack. Different activities each week.
Fun Sheet for a Snack on Thursday, October 25 at 4:30pm
October 25th at 5pm
Sherwood Forest
Get creative at our monthly adults only coloring club. Coloring sheets and materials provided.
Adult Coloring on Thursday, October 25 at 5:00pm
October 25th at 6pm
Chase
October 25th at 6:30pm
Chase
Meet with others who love to crochet or learn a new skill.
Crochet Circle on Thursday, October 25 at 6:30pm
October 26th at 10:30am
Douglass
October 26th at 10:30am
Main Library
October 26th at 11:30am
Main Library
Learn how to use Microsoft Word.
Introduction to Microsoft Word on Friday, October 26 at 11:30am
October 26th at 12pm
Douglass
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 Friday, October 26 at 12:00pmOn October 7, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m., Sunday service will resume at Main Library and the Redford and Wilder branches. All regular services are available as well as programming for all ages.
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