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This September, the Detroit Public Library is celebrating Library Card Sign-Up Month with new library card designs!

School-year hours begin on Friday, September 11, 2026.

Reading Dragons & Friends are coming to the Jefferson and Edison Branches this fall! This round of the playing card program created by the Dover Public Library in Dover, Ohio will run from September through November 2026. Earn collectible playing cards for the reading you are already doing!

Registration is now open for ProjectArt 2026! ProjectArt will be providing free weekly art classes to youth at five Detroit Public Library locations.

Come play the PlayStation 5 at the Conely Branch! All kids are welcome to pick out a game from our collection and play it during open hours.

Dive into spooky season with mysterious events, parties, crafts, and more.

Get ready for the start of the school year at the library! A number of our branches are hosting back-to-school events with free school supplies, crafts for your locker and backpack, plus fun and games.

Come by the library for an engaging storytime! Catered to children of all ages, many of our library's storytimes feature singing, playing, challenges, and accompanying crafts.

Discover new releases and revisit genre classics with our ongoing library book clubs! Find meeting information for September through December 2026 below.

Kids ages 11-14 are encouraged to sign up for a six-day summer camp at the Main Library focusing on civil liberties, community building, and youth organizing.