Back to School Events
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, and all sorts of fun and games.
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Social Justice Summer Camp
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.
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Letter Writing Stations at Lincoln & Parkman
Unplug, slow down, and rediscover the joy of handwritten letters at the Lincoln and Parkman Branches.
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July 2026 Special Commission Meeting
Date: July 21, 2026 at 2:00pm
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Luminous Harmony Exhibit
"Luminous Harmony" is a multimedia exhibition of paintings by Timothy Orikri on display in the Detroit Public Library Galleria through August, 2026. The collection is inspired by Detroit's pulse, memories, music, and enduring creative fire.
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Borrowing Limit Update for Hoopla & Libby
Beginning July 1, 2026, the Detroit Public Library will adjust the monthly borrowing limit for Hoopla and Libby/OverDrive.
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Summer Reading 2026 Kick-Offs
Find your local branch's 2026 Summer Reading Challenge kick-off!
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MiLibraryQuest - Teen Challenge
Calling all teens to embark on a summer library quest!
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Juneteenth 2026 Events
Celebrate Juneteenth at the library! Explore storytelling and music events, crafts and cooking classes, and dance workshops and rodeo pony rides - all honoring Freedom Day across Detroit Public Library locations.
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Java and Jazz 2026
The 2026 Java and Jazz concert series kicks off on Tuesday, June 16th! Running through August, don't miss performances by Straight Ahead, Marcus Elliot, and Keith Gamble.