Events

Aug
27
Free Vegetable and Flower Share

10:00 am - 6:00 pmThursday, August 27

Parkman Branch

Reduce waste and enjoy the abundance of our community with our Free Vegetable & Flower Share!

Aug
27
DPL Letter Writing Project

10:00 am - 6:00 pmThursday, August 27

Parkman Branch

Unplug, write, and connect with the Detroit Public Library Letter Writing Project!

Aug
27
DPL Letter Writing Project

10:00 am - 6:00 pmThursday, August 27

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
27
Vision to Learn- Free Exams and Eyeglasses for Kids & Teens 4-21

10:30 am - 2:00 pmThursday, August 27

Parkman Branch

Free exams and eyeglasses for kids & teens 4-21.

Aug
27
Story Time!

11:00 am - 11:30 amThursday, August 27

Children's Library at Main

Join our Children's Librarians for some stories, a few activities, and a craft!

Children/Family Storytime Crafts & Hobbies
Aug
27
Write Something!

12:00 pm - 1:00 pmThursday, August 27

Online

Creative writing with prompts.

Adults Writing Virtual
Aug
27
Gaming @ Conely - Drop in Anytime!

12:00 pm - 8:00 pmThursday, August 27

Conely Branch

Come play on the PS5 anytime during open hours.

Aug
27
MS PowerPoint - Introduction

2:00 pm - 3:30 pmThursday, August 27

Edison Branch

Get ready to level up your presentation game with MS PowerPoint - Introduction, where you'll learn tips and tricks to impress your audience.

All Ages Computer Classes Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)
Aug
27
Virtual Book Talk: A Miss Marple Mystery with Lucy Foley

2:00 pm - 3:00 pmThursday, August 27

Online

#1 New York Times Bestselling Author of The Guest List and The Midnight Feast

Adults Author Events Virtual
Aug
27
Summer Arts & Crafts for Kids

2:00 pm - 4:00 pmThursday, August 27

Chaney Branch

Craft of the Day: Decorating and Coloring Wooden Ice Cream Cut Outs

Aug
27
Board Game Club

3:00 pm - 5:00 pmThursday, August 27

Children's Library at Main

Afternoon fun and games! A great way to limit screen time...

Children/Family
Aug
27
3D Model Workshop

4:00 pm - 6:00 pmThursday, August 27

Wilder Branch

Stimulate your creativity and learn how to engineer 3D models to your exact specifications using free online tools like Tinkercad

Aug
27
Online Shopping for Beginners – Amazon 101

4:00 pm - 5:30 pmThursday, August 27

Douglass Branch Library For Specialized Services

Online Shopping for Beginners – Amazon 101

Adults Computer Classes Special Interest
Aug
27
Kids' Silent Reading Book Club

4:30 pm - 5:00 pmThursday, August 27

Bowen Branch

Enjoy a book silently with friends and then discuss what you read!

Children/Family Book Clubs
Aug
27
Adult Silent Reading Book Club

6:00 pm - 7:00 pmThursday, August 27

Bowen Branch

Want to meet up with a group of readers, but want to read your own book picks at your own pace?

Adults Book Clubs
Aug
27
Scrabble Club

6:00 pm - 7:30 pmThursday, August 27

Conely Branch

Play friendly rounds, test your vocabulary, and enjoy fun, creative competition with fellow fans.

Adults Fun and Games Crafts & Hobbies
Aug
28
Free Vegetable and Flower Share

10:00 am - 6:00 pmFriday, August 28

Parkman Branch

Reduce waste and enjoy the abundance of our community with our Free Vegetable & Flower Share!

Aug
28
DPL Letter Writing Project

10:00 am - 6:00 pmFriday, August 28

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
28
DPL Letter Writing Project

10:00 am - 6:00 pmFriday, August 28

Parkman Branch

Unplug, write, and connect with the Detroit Public Library Letter Writing Project!

Aug
28
Gaming @ Conely - Drop in Anytime!

10:00 am - 6:00 pmFriday, August 28

Conely Branch

Come play on the PS5 anytime during open hours.