Events

Showing events between
10/17/2026
and
12/31/2026
Nov
23
Seed Saving @ Parkman Branch

12:00 pm - 8:00 pmMonday, November 23

Parkman Branch

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

Nov
23
Thanksgiving Craft Pop-up

12:00 pm - 5:00 pmMonday, November 23

Conely Branch

Stop by our branch to put together a turkey craft just in time to show off to your family for Thanksgiving.

Children/Family Crafts & Hobbies
Nov
23
DPL Letter Writing Project

12:00 pm - 8:00 pmMonday, November 23

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
23
Join the Lincoln Branch SPICE CLUB!

12:30 pm - 5:30 pmMonday, November 23

Lincoln Branch

Add a little SPICE to your life by participating in our New SPICE CLUB

Teens/Young Adults Adults Food/Cooking Special Interest
Nov
23
Knitting Circle

1:00 pm - 3:00 pmMonday, November 23

Redford Branch

Join us for a cozy gathering where we can knit, chat, and share tips and tricks with fellow yarn enthusiasts!

All Ages Crafts & Hobbies
Nov
23
History's Mysteries

1:00 pm - 2:00 pmMonday, November 23

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
Nov
23
Lincoln Branch Hosts Plant-Based Meet-Ups

2:00 pm - 3:30 pmMonday, November 23

Lincoln Branch

Join a group of people with varied food traditions as they come together with a common goal: To prepare and eat healthier meals.

Adults Fitness, Wellness & Health Food/Cooking
Nov
23
Afterschool Meals

2:00 pm - 5:30 pmMonday, November 23

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
23
Busy Bodies Lego Club!

4:00 pm - 5:00 pmMonday, November 23

Children's Library at Main

Join us each week to build cool things with LEGOs, make new friends and make Mondays fun!

Children/Family Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)
Nov
23
After School Storytime at Redford

4:00 pm - 5:00 pmMonday, November 23

Redford Branch

Join us at the Redford Branch for a story time for kindergarten and elementary aged children!

Nov
23
Keyboard Confidence: Typing Basics for Beginners

4:00 pm - 5:30 pmMonday, November 23

Douglass Branch Library For Specialized Services

Keyboard Confidence: Typing Basics for Beginners

Adults Computer Classes
Nov
23
A.I. made E-Z: Learn about ChatGPT and how it works.

5:00 pm - 6:00 pmMonday, November 23

Parkman Branch

In this one-off course we'll breakdown in simple concepts how generative A.I. works and then demonstrate what one of these programs can do.

Nov
23
Detroit Knitting and Crochet Club

6:00 pm - 7:30 pmMonday, November 23

Parkman Branch

An informal gathering of people who love to crochet or knit, for those who are experienced or just starting out.

Adults Crafts & Hobbies
Nov
23
Hustle Line Dance with Cheryl

6:30 pm - 7:30 pmMonday, November 23

Jefferson Branch

Get ready to kick up your boots and learn some new moves at Cheryl's Hustle Line Dance class!

Nov
24
DPL Letter Writing Project

10:00 am - 6:00 pmTuesday, November 24

Parkman Branch

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

Nov
24
Seed Saving @ Parkman Branch

10:00 am - 6:00 pmTuesday, November 24

Parkman Branch

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

Nov
24
DPL Letter Writing Project

10:00 am - 6:00 pmTuesday, November 24

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
24
Books with Babies

10:30 am - 11:30 amTuesday, November 24

Redford Branch

Join us at the Redford Branch for a story time for our very youngest readers!

Nov
24
Storytime Tuesdays

10:30 am - 11:00 amTuesday, November 24

Jefferson Branch

Join us for our fall series of story times. Each story time features an activity, a song, and a story or two that fit the theme of the week!

Nov
24
Basic Computer Skills

11:00 am - 12:00 pmTuesday, November 24

Jefferson Branch

Improve your tech knowledge at the Jefferson branch of the Detroit Public Library!

Adults Computer Classes