7:00 pm - 10:00 pmWednesday, October 28
Elmwood Park Branch
Get ready to hunt down spooky surprises and score some sweet treats in this fun-filled scavenger adventure!
Events
Showing events between
10/17/2026
and
12/31/2026
Oct
28
Trick Or Treat scavenger hunt
Oct
29
DPL Letter Writing Project
10:00 am - 6:00 pmThursday, October 29
Parkman Branch
Unplug, write, and connect with the Detroit Public Library Letter Writing Project!
Oct
29
Seed Saving @ Parkman Branch
10:00 am - 6:00 pmThursday, October 29
Parkman Branch
Visit our hands-on station to learn how to harvest and preserve seeds from your favorite flowers and vegetables.
Oct
29
DPL Letter Writing Project
10:00 am - 6:00 pmThursday, October 29
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
29
Blind Date with a Spooky Book
10:00 am - 6:00 pmThursday, October 29
Lincoln Branch
Come check out a mystery horror novel! You won't know what you get until you check it out!
Oct
29
Introduction to Microsoft Excel
10:30 am - 11:30 amThursday, October 29
Parkman Branch
A class to introduce Beginners to Microsoft Excel.
Oct
29
Thursday Story Time!
11:00 am - 11:30 amThursday, October 29
Children's Library at Main
Join our Children's Librarians for some stories, a few activities, and a craft!
Children/Family
Storytime
Oct
29
Conely Library Tour and Tea. (RESERVATION REQUIRED)
12:00 pm - 8:00 pmThursday, October 29
Conely Branch
Come hang out for a chill tour of Conely Library followed by some cozy tea time and good vibes.
Oct
29
Trick or Treat @ Conely
12:00 pm - 6:00 pmThursday, October 29
Conely Branch
Show off your costume at our branch and get a treat during open hours.
Children/Family
Fun and Games
Oct
29
Join the Lincoln Branch SPICE CLUB!
12:30 pm - 5:30 pmThursday, October 29
Lincoln Branch
Add a little SPICE to your life by participating in our New SPICE CLUB
Teens/Young Adults
Adults
Food/Cooking
Special Interest
Oct
29
Conducting A Free Genealogical Search
2:00 pm - 3:30 pmThursday, October 29
Edison Branch
Join us for a fun genealogy hunt where we uncover family secrets and connect the dots of our ancestry together!
All Ages
Computer Classes
Genealogy & History
Oct
29
HYPE Homeschool Battlegrounds:
2:00 pm - 3:00 pmThursday, October 29
HYPE Teen Center at Main
Weekly Gaming Showdown
Teens/Young Adults
Fun and Games
Oct
29
Nightmares: Black Horror Movie Marathon
2:00 pm - 6:00 pmThursday, October 29
Main Library
Join us for a celebration of Black Horror. We'll have daily double features of classic and new favorites.
Teens/Young Adults
Adults
Movies
Pop Culture
Oct
29
Afterschool Meals
2:00 pm - 5:30 pmThursday, October 29
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
Oct
29
Board Game Club
3:00 pm - 5:00 pmThursday, October 29
Children's Library at Main
Afternoon fun and games! A great way to limit screen time...
Children/Family
Oct
29
AI, Misinformation, and Voting
3:00 pm - 4:00 pmThursday, October 29
Main Library
This program provides information about how AI tools are being used to spread misinformation in the election process.
Adults
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)
Oct
29
Halloween Party with DIY Slime
3:30 pm - 5:30 pmThursday, October 29
Douglass Branch Library For Specialized Services
Get ready for spooky vibes, crafts, candy, and lots of fun at our Halloween bash!
Children/Family
All Ages
Fun and Games
Crafts & Hobbies
Oct
29
Perler Bead Design Fun
4:00 pm - 5:00 pmThursday, October 29
Wilder Branch
Join us and design your own perler bead keychain.
Oct
29
AFTER SCHOOL ARTS & CRAFTS FOR KIDS!
4:00 pm - 5:30 pmThursday, October 29
Chaney Branch
Craft of the Day: D.I.Y. Jack-o-Lantern Painting
Oct
29
Kids' Silent Reading Club
4:30 pm - 5:00 pmThursday, October 29
Bowen Branch
Enjoy a book silently with friends and then discuss what you read!
Children/Family
Book Clubs
