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Children/Family

Letters to Santa

December 23, 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Bowen Branch

Children/Family

Meet Santa!

December 23, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Sherwood Forest Branch

Children/Family

Roblox Club

December 23, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Wilder Branch

Children/Family

Winter Wonderland Snow Globe and Story

December 23, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Elmwood Park Branch

Children/Family

Family Movie Night: The Santa Clause

December 23, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Bowen Branch

Children/Family

WEDNESDAY MORNING STORYTIME at DUFFIELD

December 24, 10:30 am - 11:15 am

Duffield Branch

Children/Family Teens/Young Adults

After School Study and Snack

December 24, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Campbell Branch

Children/Family

Fun Friday Crafts with Mr. Aaron

December 26, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Children's Library at Main

Children/Family

Preschool Playtime Meetup

December 27, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Children's Library at Main

Children/Family

Toddler Storytime

December 27, 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Hubbard Branch

Children/Family

Reading with Shelter Dogs

December 27, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Chase Branch

Children/Family

Roblox Club

December 27, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Wilder Branch

Children/Family Teens/Young Adults

Let's Dance! Detroit "Ballroom" Dance Class for Kids and Parents

December 28, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Main Library

Children/Family Teens/Young Adults

Lego Mondays

December 29, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Chase Branch

Children/Family

Roblox Club

December 29, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Wilder Branch

Children/Family

Lego Club!

December 29, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Children's Library at Main

Children/Family Teens/Young Adults

After School Study and Snack

December 29, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Campbell Branch

Children/Family Teens/Young Adults

After School Meal

December 29, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Lincoln Branch

All Children's Events

Beanstack Reading Challenges

We create high-quality reading challenges for all ages throughout the year with prizes at the end of each challenge. Keep your child engaged in growing their reading habits all year! Here is our current challenge for kids:

December Challenge: Reading Wrap-Up
Join our December virtual reading challenge! Complete the challenge to win a chance for an Amazon gift card. All ages can participate!

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
As your child meets milestones in the challenge, you’ll receive physical books to take home and build a foundation for your own library.

Sign Up Today!

ABCmouse Library Edition

ABCmouse is the #1 learning resource for children ages 2–8+, with more than 8,500 learning activities that teach reading, math, science, health, social studies, art, and music.

ABCmouse Library Edition

ABCmouse early learning resource for children.

Only accessible from computers at Detroit Public Library locations. Access Now

ABCmouse at Home

ABCmouse early learning resource for children at home. Select "Check Out Account" on the ABCmouse splash page.

Library Card required.
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Learning Express

The LearningExpress suite of highly-acclaimed eLearning solutions provides interactive tutorials, practice tests, e-books, flashcards and articles for academic skill-building, standardized test preparation, career development and more.

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Open Book And Bookshelves

Children's Librarian's Choice

Request up to six books and our librarians will curate book recommendations for you. We will notify you when the books are ready for pick up at your selected location.

Request Books

Michigan Learning Channel

The Michigan Learning Channel is a statewide public television partnership offering instructional content to support the education of students and to provide alternative resources for families and teachers.

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DK Home Learning for Kids

Help your children stay curious with our downloadable activities and curriculum resources. From science experiments, to creative crafts and LEGO builds, explore activity packs to keep kids educated and entertained.

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