Events

Showing events between
10/17/2026
and
12/31/2026
Oct
17
DPL Letter Writing Project

10:00 am - 6:00 pmSaturday, October 17

Parkman Branch

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

Oct
17
Seed Saving @ Parkman Branch

10:00 am - 6:00 pmSaturday, October 17

Parkman Branch

Visit our hands-on station to learn how to harvest and preserve seeds from your favorite flowers and vegetables.

Oct
17
Gaming @ Conely - Open to Ages 7-17. Drop in Anytime!

10:00 am - 6:00 pmSaturday, October 17

Conely Branch

Come play on the PS5 anytime during open hours.

Oct
17
Quilt in a Day Series - FREE! - phone registration REQUIRED

10:00 am - 5:30 pmSaturday, October 17

Chase Branch

Sew, baste, quilt, and bind your first quilt in this four session series! Don't miss the fun!

Adults Crafts & Hobbies
Oct
17
Blind Date with a Spooky Book

10:00 am - 6:00 pmSaturday, October 17

Lincoln Branch

Come check out a mystery horror novel! You won't know what you get until you check it out!

Oct
17
DPL Letter Writing Project

10:00 am - 6:00 pmSaturday, October 17

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
Oct
17
Youth Empowerment Series

11:00 am - 1:30 pmSaturday, October 17

Edison Branch

Join us for free character building classes for 3rd-6th graders. Registration Required!

Children/Family Crafts & Hobbies Community & Advocacy
Oct
17
Hubbard Adult Book Club

11:00 am - 12:00 pmSaturday, October 17

Hubbard Branch

Join us to discuss our book of choice. Light refreshments will be available.

Oct
17
Book Club

11:00 am - 12:00 pmSaturday, October 17

Elmwood Park Branch Library

This month we discuss Oprah pick Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano.

Oct
17
Story Time

11:00 am - 12:00 pmSaturday, October 17

Wilder Branch

Join us for a story time and craft every Saturday!

Children/Family Storytime Crafts & Hobbies
Oct
17
Lincoln Branch Book Club

12:00 pm - 1:30 pmSaturday, October 17

Lincoln Branch

Join us for what is sure to be a very intense book club discussion of Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones

Adults Book Clubs Special Interest
Oct
17
Crochet Circle: The Granny Square

12:00 pm - 2:00 pmSaturday, October 17

Edison Branch

If you've always wanted to learn to crochet, the granny square is the perfect place to start.

Adults Crafts & Hobbies
Oct
17
Kids Creative Writing Workshop

12:30 pm - 1:30 pmSaturday, October 17

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
Oct
17
Basic Computer Skills

1:00 pm - 2:00 pmSaturday, October 17

Main Library

Learn basic computer skills on either Friday or Saturday each week.

Adults Computer Classes
Oct
17
Dwight Smith in Conversation: "Revelations"

1:00 pm - 3:00 pmSaturday, October 17

Main Library

Artist Dwight Smith discusses his new book, REVELATIONS: A Survey of Paintings, Drawings and Collages

Adults Author Events Art & Literature
Oct
17
Brickbuilders Club

2:00 pm - 3:00 pmSaturday, October 17

Conely Branch

Challenge yourself to create new builds!

All Ages Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)
Oct
17
Math Tutor

2:00 pm - 4:00 pmSaturday, October 17

Redford Branch

Math tutoring including arithmetic; pre-algebra; algebra; geometry; trigonometry; pre-calculus Be sure to bring your homework, books, etc.

Oct
17
Saturday Family Movie Matinee

2:00 pm - 4:00 pmSaturday, October 17

Hubbard Branch

Join us to watch Disney's Haunted Mansion!

Children/Family Movies
Oct
17
Crafts with Ms. Kristy

2:00 pm - 3:00 pmSaturday, October 17

Children's Library at Main

Join us at the Main I Detroit Public Library to make some children's crafts. Materials provided. Ages 8-12 welcome.

Children/Family Crafts & Hobbies
Oct
17
Project Art

2:00 pm - 3:00 pmSaturday, October 17

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