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Jun
22
Roar Into Summer!: A Prehistoric Summer Reading Kickoff

6:00 pm - 7:00 pmMonday, June 22

Lincoln Branch

Get ready for a colossal adventure as we launch our Summer Reading Program with a very special guest: a realistic baby dinosaur!

Children/Family Teens/Young Adults Fun and Games Summer Reading
Jun
25
The Dinosaurs Watch Party!

3:00 pm - 4:00 pmThursday, June 25

Lincoln Branch

From the first dinosaurs to the last, this docuseries examines their 165 mil. years on Earth and the forces that shaped their evolution.

Children/Family All Ages Summer Reading Movies
Jun
26
Lincoln Branch Book Club June Selection

12:00 pm - 1:30 pmFriday, June 26

Lincoln Branch

Join a discussion of a political memoir that goes beyond the headlines to reveal the man behind the legacy. Special Date (4th Friday)

Adults Book Clubs Special Interest
Jun
29
The Gospel According to Detroit: Black Music Month Celebration

5:30 pm - 7:00 pmMonday, June 29

Lincoln Branch

Lincoln pays homage to some world famous gospel singing families who were born and bred in Detroit.

Children/Family All Ages Music & Performing Arts Cultural Celebrations
Jul
2
The Dinosaurs Watch Party!

3:00 pm - 4:00 pmThursday, July 2

Lincoln Branch

From the first dinosaurs to the last, this docuseries examines their 165 mil. years on Earth and the forces that shaped their evolution.

Children/Family All Ages Summer Reading Movies
Jul
6
Cold-Blooded Classification: Live Reptiles!

5:00 pm - 6:00 pmMonday, July 6

Lincoln Branch

Join us in welcoming the Leslie Science & Nature Center for this amazing live animal experience!

Children/Family Teens/Young Adults Summer Reading Animals & Nature
Jul
9
The Dinosaurs Watch Party!

3:00 pm - 4:00 pmThursday, July 9

Lincoln Branch

From the first dinosaurs to the last, this docuseries examines their 165 mil. years on Earth and the forces that shaped their evolution.

Children/Family All Ages Summer Reading Movies
Jul
10
Escape Route with 826Michigan

2:00 pm - 4:00 pmFriday, July 10

Lincoln Branch

Dinosaur in the Library! Kids will make observations about dinosaurs based on photographs and fossils, then create a multi-step escape plan.

Children/Family Teens/Young Adults Writing Summer Reading
Jul
13
SUMMERTIME AND THE CROCHETING IS EASY!

5:30 pm - 7:00 pmMonday, July 13

Lincoln Branch

Join us at Lincoln Branch for a summer of creating and crocheting.

Teens/Young Adults Adults Crafts & Hobbies Special Interest
Jul
14
Lincoln Branch presents "The Games People Play!"

2:00 pm - 5:00 pmTuesday, July 14

Lincoln Branch

SENIORS- Scramble down to Lincoln Branch and join us for an afternoon of fun playing old -fashioned SCRABBLE!

Adults Crafts & Hobbies Special Interest
Jul
15
The 1st Michigan Colored Regiment with Maurice Imhoff

5:00 pm - 7:00 pmWednesday, July 15

Lincoln Branch

An author talk with Maurice Imhoff.

Teens/Young Adults Adults Author Events Genealogy & History
Jul
16
The Dinosaurs Watch Party!

3:00 pm - 4:00 pmThursday, July 16

Lincoln Branch

From the first dinosaurs to the last, this docuseries examines their 165 mil. years on Earth and the forces that shaped their evolution.

Children/Family All Ages Summer Reading Movies
Jul
17
Lincoln Branch Book Club will discuss "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison

12:00 pm - 1:30 pmFriday, July 17

Lincoln Branch

Join a robust discussion of one of the most challenged and banned books in the U.S.

Adults Book Clubs Special Interest
Jul
17
Microsoft Word - Beginner

7:00 pm - 8:00 pmFriday, July 17

Lincoln Branch

Learn the basics of Microsoft Word such as using templates to create resumes, letters and flyers.

Adults Computer Classes
Jul
20
Kam Komics: Dino Comic Workshop!

2:00 pm - 3:30 pmMonday, July 20

Lincoln Branch

Join us in welcoming local comic book artist, Kam Reynolds, for a fun and engaging comic workshop! Kids will learn comic drawing skills!

Children/Family Teens/Young Adults Summer Reading Art & Literature
Jul
21
Paper Pot Planting for Kids!

2:00 pm - 3:00 pmTuesday, July 21

Lincoln Branch

Join Keep Growing Detroit for drop-in paper pot planting. Supplies provided. Kids will leave with a planted seedling to take home!

Children/Family Teens/Young Adults Gardening Summer Reading
Jul
23
Coffee and Computers for Seniors

10:30 am - 12:30 pmThursday, July 23

Lincoln Branch

Join us for a cup of Joe and computer instruction!

Adults Computer Classes Special Interest
Jul
27
Dino-Mite Cookie Decorating Workshop

5:30 pm - 6:30 pmMonday, July 27

Lincoln Branch

Join us in welcoming Joy To-Go Bakery for a cookie decorating workshop perfect for families to enjoy together!

Children/Family Teens/Young Adults Summer Reading Food/Cooking
Jul
30
Coffee and Computers for Seniors

10:30 am - 12:30 pmThursday, July 30

Lincoln Branch

Join us for a cup of Joe and computer instruction!

Adults Computer Classes Special Interest
Jul
31
Footprints with 826Michigan

2:00 pm - 4:00 pmFriday, July 31

Lincoln Branch

Wrap up Summer Reading with a program designed to get kids using their imagination and creative writing skills.

Children/Family Writing Summer Reading