Events

Feb
22
Let's Dance! Detroit "Ballroom" Dance Class for Kids and Parents

1:30 pm - 3:00 pmSunday, February 22

Main Library

Calling all moms and dads! Help share the proud legacy of Detroit “Ballroom” with your children.

Children/Family Teens/Young Adults Music & Performing Arts Cultural Celebrations
Feb
22
Author Talk: Danielle Allen with Raena Ashanti on Curvy Girl Romance

2:00 pm - 4:00 pmSunday, February 22

Main Library

The novelist, educator, and life coach discusses her acclaimed Curve series.

Adults Author Events Art & Literature
Feb
22
Game Club

2:00 pm - 6:00 pmSunday, February 22

HYPE Teen Center at Main

Join us every Friday for Game Club. We offer a Nintendo switch, Xbox, Ps4, board/card games and Legos. For ages 13-18.

Teens/Young Adults
Feb
22
Crochet Meetup

2:30 pm - 4:30 pmSunday, February 22

Main Library

Learning to crochet or looking to start? Join our drop in group for all skill levels. Supplies are available, or bring in your WIP.

Feb
22
School Year Reading Boost: 1st-3rd grade

3:00 pm - 4:00 pmSunday, February 22

Children's Library at Main

Join our weekly reading group for1st-3rd grade students to gain a boost in reading skills.

Children/Family Tutoring
Feb
22
School Year: Ready to Read 4 Kindergarten

4:00 pm - 4:30 pmSunday, February 22

Children's Library at Main

Weekly Reading group for rising & current kindergarten students teaching & improving reading skills.

Children/Family
Feb
23
Black History Craft & Scavenger Hunt

10:00 am - 6:00 pmMonday, February 23

Sherwood Forest Branch

Learn about Black history through fun activities

Children/Family Teens/Young Adults Fun and Games Cultural Celebrations
Feb
23
Computer Basics

10:30 am - 11:30 amMonday, February 23

Chase Branch

Learn the essentials of using a computer in our hands-on workshop, perfect for beginners!

Adults Computer Classes
Feb
23
Baby & Toddler Time

11:00 am - 11:45 amMonday, February 23

Sherwood Forest Branch

Help Build Your Little One's Brain with Rhymes, Songs, Movement, Books, & Free Play

Children/Family Storytime Fun and Games
Feb
23
Mobile Library at Algonquin Park

12:00 pm - 1:00 pmMonday, February 23

Visit Detroit Public Library's own 'Library on Wheels'!

All Ages Community & Advocacy Mobile Library
Feb
23
Tiny Art Contest- Winter Edition

12:00 pm - 5:00 pmMonday, February 23

Franklin Branch

Stop in and grab a kit and rules and enter your tiny art into Franklin Branch's Tiny Art Contest - Winter Edition February 2-28

Feb
23
Knitting Circle

1:00 pm - 3:00 pmMonday, February 23

Redford Branch

Join us for a cozy gathering where we can knit, chat, and share tips and tricks with fellow yarn enthusiasts!

All Ages Crafts & Hobbies
Feb
23
Winter Story Hour with Greening of Detroit

1:00 pm - 2:00 pmMonday, February 23

Conely Branch

Celebrate the changing seasons at the Conely Branch with the Greening of Detroit for a Storytime about winter and make a craft to take home.

Children/Family Storytime Animals & Nature
Feb
23
Tween/ Teen Cuisine: Homeschool Cooking

1:00 pm - 3:00 pmMonday, February 23

Children's Library at Main

Calling all budding chefs or tweens and teens who want to help out more in the kitchen at home.

Children/Family Teens/Young Adults Fitness, Wellness & Health Food/Cooking
Feb
23
Dementia Basics

1:00 pm - 2:00 pmMonday, February 23

Douglass Branch Library For Specialized Services

Le'Elle Davis, M.S., Community Navigator for the Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Center will present a program to provide insight into Dementia

Adults Fitness, Wellness & Health Special Interest
Feb
23
Game Club

2:00 pm - 6:00 pmMonday, February 23

HYPE Teen Center at Main

Join us every Friday for Game Club. We offer a Nintendo switch, Xbox, Ps4, board/card games and Legos. For ages 13-18.

Teens/Young Adults
Feb
23
Mobile Devices for Seniors

2:30 pm - 3:30 pmMonday, February 23

Parkman Branch

Learn to operate your mobile device for a better day to day operation.

Adults Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)
Feb
23
Lego Mondays

3:00 pm - 5:00 pmMonday, February 23

Chase Branch

Join us to play with Lego and Duplo blocks.

Children/Family Teens/Young Adults Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)
Feb
23
After School Study and Snack

4:00 pm - 5:00 pmMonday, February 23

Campbell Branch

Get ready to hit the books and satisfy your hunger with snacks at our After School Study and Snack event!

Children/Family Teens/Young Adults Fitness, Wellness & Health Community & Advocacy
Feb
23
ProjectArt Detroit Lincoln (Ages 4-12)

4:30 pm - 5:30 pmMonday, February 23

Lincoln Branch

Local, professional artists teach classes aligned with the National Arts Education Association standards and are informed by the teaching artist's personal artistic practice. Registration is required, enrollment is ongoing throughout the year.

Children/Family ProjectArt Crafts & Hobbies