Events

Showing events between
10/17/2026
and
12/31/2026
Oct
21
Doodle Club

4:30 pm - 5:30 pmWednesday, October 21

Children's Library at Main

Where Sketches Comes to Life

Children/Family Crafts & Hobbies Art & Literature
Oct
21
Motor City Alliance Robotics

4:30 pm - 5:30 pmWednesday, October 21

Wilder Branch

Join the Motor City Alliance Robotics organization for all-ages robotics programming!

Oct
21
A.I. made E-Z: Learn about ChatGPT and how it works.

5:00 pm - 6:00 pmWednesday, October 21

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.

Oct
21
Family Halloween Movie Night

5:30 pm - 7:00 pmWednesday, October 21

Campbell Branch Library

Bring the whole family to the library for a spooky-fun Halloween Movie Night filled with snacks, laughs, and a family-friendly film!

All Ages Holiday Movies
Oct
21
Microsoft Excel Skills

6:00 pm - 7:30 pmWednesday, October 21

Redford Branch

Gain skills for using Microsoft Excel, including formulas, formatting, charts and more!

Oct
21
Mastering Your Money Mindset

6:00 pm - 7:00 pmWednesday, October 21

Main Library

Learn about strategies to help you achieve your financial goals with Edward Jones.

Adults Business and Finance
Oct
21
Hustle with CK Wright!

6:00 pm - 7:00 pmWednesday, October 21

Parkman Branch

FREE HUSTLE CLASSES WITH CK WRIGHT

Oct
21
Open Mic Night: an Evening of Comedy and Poetry

6:00 pm - 7:30 pmWednesday, October 21

Edison Branch

Get ready for an evening of laughter, creativity, and connection!

Teens/Young Adults Adults Community & Advocacy Music & Performing Arts
Oct
21
Community Conversations on Cancer

6:00 pm - 7:00 pmWednesday, October 21

Main Library

Join us for a discussion, led by Dr. Hadeel Assad and Dr. Hassan Korkaya, on triple negative breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Oct
21
Haunted Michigan Mysteries: Halloween Edition

6:30 pm - 7:30 pmWednesday, October 21

Main Library

Join us at DPL Main for a spooky evening filled with real tales of surreal happenings!

All Ages Holiday Genealogy & History
Oct
21
Trick Or Treat scavenger hunt

7:00 pm - 10:00 pmWednesday, October 21

Elmwood Park Branch

Get ready to hunt down spooky surprises and score some sweet treats in this fun-filled scavenger adventure!

Oct
22
DPL Letter Writing Project

10:00 am - 6:00 pmThursday, October 22

Parkman Branch

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

Oct
22
Seed Saving @ Parkman Branch

10:00 am - 6:00 pmThursday, October 22

Parkman Branch

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

Oct
22
DPL Letter Writing Project

10:00 am - 6:00 pmThursday, October 22

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
22
Blind Date with a Spooky Book

10:00 am - 6:00 pmThursday, October 22

Lincoln Branch

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

Oct
22
Thursday Story Time!

11:00 am - 11:30 amThursday, October 22

Children's Library at Main

Join our Children's Librarians for some stories, a few activities, and a craft!

Children/Family Storytime
Oct
22
Write Something!

12:00 pm - 1:00 pmThursday, October 22

Online

Creative writing with prompts.

Adults Writing Virtual
Oct
22
Trick or Treat @ Conely

12:00 pm - 6:00 pmThursday, October 22

Conely Branch

Show off your costume at our branch and get a treat during open hours.

Children/Family Fun and Games
Oct
22
Conducting A Free Genealogical Search

2:00 pm - 3:30 pmThursday, October 22

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
22
How to Save 10 Hours a Week with AI

2:00 pm - 3:00 pmThursday, October 22

Main Library

The workshop covers the "Step-Zero" guide and "Hamburger Analogy" for prompting, and safe, practical workflows using ChatGPT and Claude.

Adults Computer Classes