| Monday | 10am–6pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12pm–8pm |
| Wednesday | 12pm–8pm |
| Thursday | 10am–6pm |
| Friday | 10am–6pm |
| Saturday | 10am–6pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Discover the Main Library's exciting schedule for this year's Summer Reading Program, Unearth a Story.
View ProgramsFind your dream job with our free resources. Plan your career goals, get help with your resume and cover letter, or look for job listings.
Search our collection of Detroit News, Detroit Free Press and Detroit Times articles starting from 1874 to the present.
Search our collection of legislative and legal documents, trade and population reports, consumer price studies, and labor statistics.
The Detroit Public Library Literacy Program for Adults aims to foster engagement with reading by creating a learner-centered, safe, and motivating environment through tutor training, an abundance of supportive materials, comprehensive assessments and reassessments, and periodic reviews of the program’s effectiveness.
Host your small group for free in one of our community meeting rooms, study carrels or open spaces.
Search for death records using our newspaper and microfilm archives.
Patent your next great invention with the help of our expert librarians. Visit our Patent and Trademark Resource Center to search for patents and trademarks. Learn how to successfully market your products or services in our business section.
Visit the HYPE Teen Center, our space exclusively for teens. Attend an event, use our Makerspace or study areas, or just hang out.
The Burton Historical Collection of the Detroit Public Library began as the private library of Clarence Monroe Burton. In addition to being a prominent attorney, Mr. Burton was a Detroit historiographer and the founder of the C. M. Burton Abstract Co. Mr. Burton’s original intention was to assemble a collection on the history of Detroit.
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