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School Year: Ready to Read 4 Kindergarten

February 1, 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Children's Library at Main

Children/Family Teens/Young Adults

Black History Craft & Scavenger Hunt

February 2, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sherwood Forest Branch

Children/Family

Baby & Toddler Time

February 2, 11:00 am - 11:45 am

Sherwood Forest Branch

Children/Family Teens/Young Adults

Tween/ Teen Cuisine: Homeschool Cooking

February 2, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Children's Library at Main

Children/Family Teens/Young Adults

Lego Mondays

February 2, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Chase Branch

Children/Family Teens/Young Adults

After School Study and Snack

February 2, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Campbell Branch

Children/Family Teens/Young Adults

Lego Robotics

February 2, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Edison Branch

Children/Family

ProjectArt Detroit Lincoln (Ages 4-12)

February 2, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Lincoln Branch

Children/Family Teens/Young Adults

After School Meal

February 2, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Lincoln Branch

Children/Family

Redford Story Time

February 3, 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Redford Branch

Children/Family

Move & Groove Storytime

February 3, 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Parkman Branch

Children/Family Teens/Young Adults

Black History Craft & Scavenger Hunt

February 3, 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Sherwood Forest Branch

Children/Family

ProjectArt Detroit Main (Ages 4-12)

February 3, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Main Library

Children/Family

Weekly Scoop

February 3, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Children's Library at Main

Children/Family

Bead Art

February 3, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Children's Library at Main

Children/Family

ProjectArt Detroit Duffield (Ages 4-12)

February 3, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Duffield Branch

Children/Family

Family Story Time

February 3, 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Children's Library at Main

Children/Family Teens/Young Adults

Black History Craft & Scavenger Hunt

February 4, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sherwood Forest Branch

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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:

January Challenge: Read with Benny
Kick off the new year by reflecting on the past, present, and future with our virtual reading challenge. Complete the challenge to earn a spot in a drawing 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.

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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
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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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