Events

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Children/Family
Nov
12
Thursday Story Time!

11:00 am - 11:30 amThursday, November 12

Children's Library at Main

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

Children/Family Storytime
Nov
12
Afterschool Meals

2:00 pm - 5:30 pmThursday, November 12

Children's Library at Main

Afterschool meals are available for children, teens, and disabled adults M-S. Meals are available while supplies last.

Children/Family Food/Cooking
Nov
12
Board Game Club

3:00 pm - 5:00 pmThursday, November 12

Children's Library at Main

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

Children/Family
Nov
12
Introduction to the Spanish Language: Workshop for Families with Kids

4:30 pm - 5:30 pmThursday, November 12

Sherwood Forest Branch

This is an interactive weekly series for 5 - 9 year olds to learn Spanish with their caregivers.

Children/Family Special Interest
Nov
12
Sesame Street and the Great Elephant Adventure

5:00 pm - 6:00 pmThursday, November 12

Bowen Branch

Please join us for this wonderful program for children and their parents. Tote bags full of learning resources for the first 30 families.

Children/Family Special Interest School Readiness
Nov
13
Smiles & Sensory Stories

11:00 am - 11:30 amFriday, November 13

Children's Library at Main

Sensory Story Adventures

Children/Family Storytime
Nov
13
Homeschool Tweens & Teens Open House

12:00 pm - 2:00 pmFriday, November 13

HYPE Teen Center at Main

Come check out the HYPE Teen Center for a Meet & Greet with other homeschoolers your age.

Children/Family Teens/Young Adults Special Interest
Nov
13
Afterschool Meals

2:00 pm - 5:30 pmFriday, November 13

Children's Library at Main

Afterschool meals are available for children, teens, and disabled adults M-S. Meals are available while supplies last.

Children/Family Food/Cooking
Nov
13
November Crafty Fridays - Detroit Public Library - Children's Library

4:00 pm - 5:00 pmFriday, November 13

Children's Library at Main

Enjoy Autumn inspired Crafty Fridays for the kids this November at the Detroit Public Library, Children's Library at Main Library

Children/Family Crafts & Hobbies Animals & Nature
Nov
14
Story Time

11:00 am - 12:00 pmSaturday, November 14

Wilder Branch

Join us for a story time and craft every Saturday!

Children/Family Storytime Crafts & Hobbies
Nov
14
STEAM Saturdays

12:00 pm - 1:00 pmSaturday, November 14

Chandler Park Branch

Join us on STEAM Saturdays where we explore cool science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities together!

Children/Family Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Art & Literature
Nov
14
Kids Creative Writing Workshop

12:30 pm - 1:30 pmSaturday, November 14

Sherwood Forest Branch

Come & play with stories and express yourself on the page. Wee-Write serves young writers, ages 5-8.

Children/Family Fun and Games Writing
Nov
14
Project Art

2:00 pm - 3:00 pmSaturday, November 14

Lincoln Branch

Inspiring minds and transforming spaces: projectart creates educational and cultural magic in public libraries nationwide.

Children/Family Teens/Young Adults Crafts & Hobbies ProjectArt
Nov
14
Afterschool Meals

2:00 pm - 5:30 pmSaturday, November 14

Children's Library at Main

Afterschool meals are available for children, teens, and disabled adults M-S. Meals are available while supplies last.

Children/Family Food/Cooking
Nov
14
Duffield Drum Circle

4:00 pm - 5:00 pmSaturday, November 14

Duffield Branch

Duffield Drum Circle

Children/Family All Ages Music & Performing Arts Special Interest
Nov
15
Let's Dance! Detroit "Ballroom" Dance Class for Kids and Parents

1:30 pm - 3:00 pmSunday, November 15

Children's Library at Main

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
Nov
15
Afterschool Meals

2:00 pm - 5:30 pmSunday, November 15

Children's Library at Main

Afterschool meals are available for children, teens, and disabled adults M-S. Meals are available while supplies last.

Children/Family Food/Cooking
Nov
16
Books for Babies

11:00 am - 12:00 pmMonday, November 16

Children's Library at Main

Reading and singing to babies helps develop their brain, prepares them for future academic success, and strenghthens the parent-child bond.

Children/Family Storytime Community & Advocacy
Nov
16
Baby and Toddler Time

11:00 am - 12:00 pmMonday, November 16

Sherwood Forest Branch

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

Children/Family Storytime School Readiness
Nov
16
History's Mysteries

1:00 pm - 2:00 pmMonday, November 16

Children's Library at Main

Step into the past and become a history detective! Explore fascinating mysteries, uncover surprising stories, and solve clues from long ago.

Children/Family Genealogy & History