Events

Showing events between
10/17/2026
and
12/31/2026
Nov
20
Smiles & Sensory Stories

11:00 am - 11:30 amFriday, November 20

Children's Library at Main

Sensory Story Adventures

Children/Family Storytime
Nov
20
Basic Computer Skills

2:00 pm - 3:00 pmFriday, November 20

Main Library

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

Adults Computer Classes
Nov
20
Afterschool Meals

2:00 pm - 5:30 pmFriday, November 20

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
20
November Crafty Fridays - Detroit Public Library - Children's Library

4:00 pm - 5:00 pmFriday, November 20

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
20
Cloud Storage Basics

4:00 pm - 5:00 pmFriday, November 20

Main Library

Discover how cloud storage can help you keep important files organized, backed up, and easy to access from anywhere.

Nov
21
DPL Letter Writing Project

10:00 am - 6:00 pmSaturday, November 21

Parkman Branch

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

Nov
21
Seed Saving @ Parkman Branch

10:00 am - 6:00 pmSaturday, November 21

Parkman Branch

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

Nov
21
DPL Letter Writing Project

10:00 am - 6:00 pmSaturday, November 21

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
Nov
21
Quilt in a Day Series - FREE! - phone registration REQUIRED

10:00 am - 5:30 pmSaturday, November 21

Chase Branch

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

Adults Crafts & Hobbies
Nov
21
Saturday Storytimes

10:30 am - 11:00 amSaturday, November 21

Chandler Park Branch

Join us for energetic, engaging, and fun storytimes & simple crafts. Suggested for children 3-8 and their families & caregivers.

Nov
21
Get Organized Online

11:00 am - 12:00 pmSaturday, November 21

Jefferson Branch

A basic computer class to help you get organized online!

Adults Computer Classes
Nov
21
Blockheads: Lego Club

11:00 am - 1:00 pmSaturday, November 21

Jefferson Branch

Join us on the third Saturday of every month for a free build lego club!

Nov
21
Story Time

11:00 am - 12:00 pmSaturday, November 21

Wilder Branch

Join us for a story time and craft every Saturday!

Children/Family Storytime Crafts & Hobbies
Nov
21
Hubbard Adult Book Club

11:00 am - 12:00 pmSaturday, November 21

Hubbard Branch

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

Nov
21
Book Club (Adult)

11:00 am - 12:00 pmSaturday, November 21

Elmwood Park Branch

Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe

Book Clubs
Nov
21
Crochet Circle: The Granny Square

12:00 pm - 2:00 pmSaturday, November 21

Edison Branch

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

Adults Crafts & Hobbies
Nov
21
Lincoln Branch Book Club's November selection is " Black In Blues"

12:00 pm - 1:30 pmSaturday, November 21

Lincoln Branch Library

Join the Lincoln Branch Book Club as we discuss Imani Perry's book; "Black In Blues, How a Story Tells the Color of My People."

Adults Book Clubs Special Interest
Nov
21
Kids Creative Writing Workshop

12:30 pm - 1:30 pmSaturday, November 21

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
21
Basic Computer Skills

1:00 pm - 2:00 pmSaturday, November 21

Main Library

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

Adults Computer Classes
Nov
21
Brickbuilders Club

2:00 pm - 3:00 pmSaturday, November 21

Conely Branch

Challenge yourself to create new builds!

All Ages Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)