10:00 am - 6:00 pmFriday, August 7
Parkman Branch
Reduce waste and enjoy the abundance of our community with our Free Vegetable & Flower Share!
Events
Aug
7
Free Vegetable and Flower Share
Aug
7
DPL Letter Writing Project
10:00 am - 6:00 pmFriday, August 7
Lincoln Branch
Unplug, slow down, and rediscover the joy of handwritten letters. Write a letter at a DPL branch, and we’ll deliver it! All ages welcome.
All Ages
Crafts & Hobbies
Writing
Aug
7
DPL Letter Writing Project
10:00 am - 6:00 pmFriday, August 7
Parkman Branch
Unplug, write, and connect with the Detroit Public Library Letter Writing Project!
Aug
7
Vision to Learn- Free Exams and Eyeglasses for Kids & Teens 4-21
10:30 am - 2:00 pmFriday, August 7
Sherwood Forest Branch
Free exams and eyeglasses for kids & teens 4-21.
Children/Family
Teens/Young Adults
Fitness, Wellness & Health
Aug
7
Story Time
11:00 am - 12:00 pmFriday, August 7
Wilder Branch
Join us every Friday for story time and a craft!
Aug
7
P.U.S.H. With Janay
12:00 pm - 2:00 pmFriday, August 7
Jefferson Branch
A self care and empowerment program to help young people build confidence, leadership, self-respect, and a positive mindset.
Aug
7
End of Summer Jubilee with BTS Drive
12:00 pm - 2:00 pmFriday, August 7
Douglass Branch Library For Specialized Services
Join us as we say Good bye to Summer Fun and start getting ready for Back To School. All Ages are welcome!
Aug
7
Ice Cream Social for Senior Citizens to Enjoy!
1:00 pm - 2:30 pmFriday, August 7
Lincoln Branch
RIDDLE: What is pink, brown, & white and dripping all over? Strawberry/Chocolate & Vanilla ice Cream!
Adults
Fitness, Wellness & Health
Food/Cooking
Aug
7
Lilo and Stitch Luau Party
2:00 pm - 3:00 pmFriday, August 7
Bowen Branch
Join us for a summer reading wrap-up party featuring Stitch!
Children/Family
Fun and Games
Summer Reading
Aug
7
DIY Cereal Box Sketchbook
2:00 pm - 4:30 pmFriday, August 7
Elmwood Park Branch
Get crafty turning old cereal boxes into cool sketchbooks you’ll actually want to use.
Teens/Young Adults
Crafts & Hobbies
Makerspace/DIY
Aug
7
Basic Computer Skills
2:30 pm - 3:30 pmFriday, August 7
Main Library
Learn basic computer skills on either Friday or Saturday each week.
Adults
Computer Classes
Aug
7
Crafty Fridays with Mr. Aaron
4:00 pm - 5:00 pmFriday, August 7
Main Library
Enjoy a Friday afternoon for kids and their adults to create fun crafts from 4 - 5 pm at the Children's Library located at the Main Library
Children/Family
Crafts & Hobbies
Animals & Nature
Aug
7
Music Club
4:00 pm - 5:30 pmFriday, August 7
Wilder Branch
Play, practice and learn music with us at music club! All ages and experience levels are welcome. We have guitars, keyboards and a drum set.
Aug
8
DPL Letter Writing Project
10:00 am - 6:00 pmSaturday, August 8
Lincoln Branch
Unplug, slow down, and rediscover the joy of handwritten letters. Write a letter at a DPL branch, and we’ll deliver it! All ages welcome.
All Ages
Crafts & Hobbies
Writing
Aug
8
DPL Repair Café
12:00 pm - 3:00 pmSaturday, August 8
Main Library
The Repair Café moves to the Main Branch of DPL.
All Ages
Community & Advocacy
Life Skills
Aug
8
Basic Computer Skills
1:00 pm - 2:00 pmSaturday, August 8
Main Library
Learn basic computer skills on either Friday or Saturday each week.
Adults
Computer Classes
Aug
8
Work Ready: Job Applications
4:00 pm - 5:00 pmSaturday, August 8
HYPE Teen Center at Main
Join us in a hands-on workshop where teens will learn how to fill out job applications with confidence. No experience needed. Ages 13-18.
Teens/Young Adults
Aug
9
DPL Letter Writing Project
10:00 am - 6:00 pmSunday, August 9
Lincoln Branch
Unplug, slow down, and rediscover the joy of handwritten letters. Write a letter at a DPL branch, and we’ll deliver it! All ages welcome.
All Ages
Crafts & Hobbies
Writing
Aug
10
Roar & Read Baby and Toddler Time
11:00 am - 12:00 pmMonday, August 10
Sherwood Forest Branch
Help Build Your Little One's Brain with Rhymes, Songs, Movement, Books, & Free Play
Children/Family
Storytime
Summer Reading
Aug
10
Chandler Park Adult Book Club
11:00 am - 12:00 pmMonday, August 10
Chandler Park Branch
A monthly community book club for adults. We read a mixture of fiction and nonfiction.
Adults
Book Clubs
