3:00 pm - 5:00 pmThursday, December 17
Children's Library at Main
Afternoon fun and games! A great way to limit screen time...
Children/Family
Events
Showing events between
10/17/2026
and
12/31/2026
Dec
17
Board Game Club
Dec
17
Perler Bead Design Fun
4:00 pm - 5:00 pmThursday, December 17
Wilder Branch
Join us and design your own perler bead keychain.
Dec
17
Resume Workshop
4:00 pm - 5:00 pmThursday, December 17
Main Library
Learn the fundamentals of creating a resume that highlights your skills and experience.
Adults
Employment Preparation & Support
Dec
17
Introduction to the Spanish Language: Workshop for Families with Kids
4:30 pm - 5:30 pmThursday, December 17
Sherwood Forest Branch
This is an interactive weekly series for 5 - 9 year olds to learn Spanish with their caregivers.
Children/Family
Special Interest
Dec
17
3D Model Workshop
4:30 pm - 5:30 pmThursday, December 17
Wilder Branch
Stimulate your creativity and learn how to engineer 3D models to your exact specifications using free online tools like Tinkercad
Dec
17
Kinusaiga Fabric Tucking Workshop
5:30 pm - 7:30 pmThursday, December 17
Bowen Branch
Learn this traditional Japanese art form for free at the Bowen Library!
Adults
Crafts & Hobbies
Dec
17
Pokémon Club
6:00 pm - 7:00 pmThursday, December 17
Chandler Park Branch
Pokémon Club is a program that helps kids build foundational life skills by playing the Pokémon Trading Card Game and more!
Children/Family
Fun and Games
Pop Culture
Dec
17
Book Club
6:00 pm - 7:00 pmThursday, December 17
Elmwood Park Branch
Leave Your Mess at Home by Tolani Akinola
Book Clubs
Dec
18
The Giving Tree: Share the Warmth
12:00 pm - 6:00 pmFriday, December 18
Children's Library at Main
Help us share the warmth this holiday season!
All Ages
Fitness, Wellness & Health
Community & Advocacy
Dec
18
Basic Computer Skills
2:00 pm - 3:00 pmFriday, December 18
Main Library
Learn basic computer skills on either Friday or Saturday each week.
Adults
Computer Classes
Dec
18
Afterschool Meals
2:00 pm - 5:30 pmFriday, December 18
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
Dec
18
December Crafty Friday Programs with Mr. Aaron
4:00 pm - 5:00 pmFriday, December 18
Children's Library at Main
Enjoy December Fridays by creating crafts to take home in the Children's Library at the Detroit Public Library's Main Library.
Children/Family
Crafts & Hobbies
Animals & Nature
Dec
19
DPL Letter Writing Project
10:00 am - 6:00 pmSaturday, December 19
Parkman Branch
Unplug, write, and connect with the Detroit Public Library Letter Writing Project!
Dec
19
Quilt in a Day Series - FREE! - phone registration REQUIRED
10:00 am - 5:30 pmSaturday, December 19
Chase Branch
Sew, baste, quilt, and bind your first quilt in this four session series! Don't miss the fun!
Adults
Crafts & Hobbies
Dec
19
DPL Letter Writing Project
10:00 am - 6:00 pmSaturday, December 19
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
Dec
19
Saturday Storytimes
10:30 am - 11:00 amSaturday, December 19
Chandler Park Branch
Join us for energetic, engaging, and fun storytimes & simple crafts. Suggested for children 3-8 and their families & caregivers.
Dec
19
Blockheads: Lego Club
11:00 am - 1:00 pmSaturday, December 19
Jefferson Branch
Join us on the third Saturday of every month for a free build lego club!
Dec
19
Story Time
11:00 am - 12:00 pmSaturday, December 19
Wilder Branch
Join us for a story time and craft every Saturday!
Children/Family
Storytime
Crafts & Hobbies
Dec
19
Hubbard Adult Book Club
11:00 am - 12:00 pmSaturday, December 19
Hubbard Branch
Join us to discuss our book of choice. Light refreshments will be available.
Dec
19
Book Club
11:00 am - 12:00 pmSaturday, December 19
Elmwood Park Branch
Leave Your Mess at Home by Tolani Akinola
Book Clubs