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Franklin

13651 E. McNichols

Open Now. Closes at 8pm.

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Time: September 30th, 2025 - 2:04pm
Summer Hours Start: May 23rd, 2025 - 12:00am
Summer Hours End: August 29th, 2025 - 12:00am
Next Summer Hours Start: May 22nd, 2026 - 12:00am
Opens Today at: September 30th, 2025 - 12:00pm
Closes Today at: September 30th, 2025 - 8:00pm

Franklin Hours

Monday 10am6pm
Tuesday 12pm8pm
Wednesday 10am6pm
Thursday 12pm8pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 10am6pm
Sunday Closed

Spotlight: Benjamin Franklin Branch

Located at the corner of Gratiot and McNichols, the Detroit Public Library Benjamin Franklin Branch was the first of a new type of “modern” branch when it opened to the public on January 24, 1950. The new branch replaced the older Outer Gratiot Branch, which had been located in a rented storefront since 1929. During the Depression, with threat of closure, the community rallied around the Outer Gratiot Branch and raised the funds through bridge parties, carnivals, and fairs to help cover the rent. Library service and access to books was vital to the neighborhood.

Upcoming Events at Franklin

All Franklin Events
September Storytime!

Tuesday, September 30

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Fall Family Crafts!

Thursday, October 2

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Adult Coloring

Thursday, October 9

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Adult Coloring

Thursday, October 16

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Saturday Storytime & Crafts!

Saturday, October 18

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Adult Coloring

Thursday, October 23

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Computer Class: Internet Basics for Everyone

Monday, October 27

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Computer Class: Writing on a Computer

Tuesday, October 28

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Adult Coloring

Thursday, October 30

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

LEGO Robotics at the Library!

Tuesday, November 4

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Fall Family Crafts!

Thursday, November 6

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Grant Writing Part 1 of 2

Thursday, November 6

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Adult Coloring

Thursday, November 13

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Grant Writing Part 2 of 2

Thursday, November 13

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Saturday Storytime & Crafts!

Saturday, November 15

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Adult Coloring

Thursday, November 20

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Computer Class: Internet Basics for Everyone

Monday, November 24

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Computer Class: Writing on a Computer

Tuesday, November 25

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

All Franklin Events

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