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May 2026

Mother's Day Events

Celebrate Mother's Day at the Library

Celebrate Mother's Day at the Detroit Public Library! Create custom mugs, cards, jewelry and more, or stop in for cookie decorating or a brunch-and-paint party.


Mindful Coloring Workshop: Mother’s Day

Hubbard Branch
Saturday, May 2, 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Unwind and get creative with some coloring, handmade cards, and jewelry making—perfect gifts for Mother's Day.

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Drop-In Craft: Mother’s Day Mug

Sherwood Forest Branch
Wednesday, May 6, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Decorate and take home a mug for your mother or caregiver. Supplies are available on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the program. Ages 4+.

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Mommy & Me Cookie Decorating

Campbell Branch
Wednesday, May 6, 6:00 – 7:00 pm

Make tasty memories as you decorate sugar cookies with a special lady in your life! One adult and one child per pair please. LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE: MUST CALL OR BOOK IN-PERSON WITH LIBRARIAN

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Arts and Crafts for Kids

Chaney Branch
Thursday, May 7, 3:30 – 5:00 pm

Craft keepsakes as we create Mother's Day Tea Pot Frames. All materials provided. For ages 4 years and up.

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Mother’s Day Craft

Wilder Branch
Saturday, May 9, Noon – 1:00 pm

Make a cute craft for all the great moms out there!

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Mother’s Day Brunch and Paint Party

Chaney Branch
Saturday, May 9, Noon – 2:00 pm

Celebrate mom with a fun brunch and paint party where you can unleash your inner artist. This is a free event and attendees will be admitted on a first come first serve basis. Tickets are not required for admittance.

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Mother’s Day Craft for Kids

Chandler Park Branch
Saturday, May 9, 2:00 – 3:00 pm

Let's get creative and decorate a flower pot for mom!

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Mother’s Day Flower Picture Frame

Parkman Branch
Saturday, May 9, 2:00 – 3:00 pm

Join us for a Mother’s Day craft!

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