Grand Gesture celebrates the scale, energy, and emotion that emerge when artists think big. This exhibition transforms the gallery into an immersive visual experience, where paintings, photographs, and mixed media works command attention through bold color, layered textures, and expansive composition.
Meeting Date: October 21, 62025 at 1:30pm
Four Detroit Public Library locations will have temporary closures for maintenance in October, 2025.
The Detroit Public Library will be participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program, providing after school meals at select library locations beginning the week of October 13, 2025. Youth 18 years of age and younger, as well as adults with physical and mental disabilities, will be eligible for the meals.
Film lovers are invited to the Detroit Public Library on Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5 from 2:00 – 5:00 pm to participate in the MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. The Library will be screening the 10 short film finalists for FREE, and viewers will be asked to vote for their favorite!
Join us on Fridays at 4:00 pm for an eclectic selection of musicians and genres, sure to appeal to a wide range of interests and tastes.
September 23rd marks the International Day of Sign Languages, celebrated during National Deaf Awareness Month and the International Week of Deaf People. These periods are dedicated to recognizing Deaf culture, history, and the lived experiences of Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
The third annual Educators Night will take place on September 23rd, 2025 from 4 - 7pm. Educators Night is a free evening designed to connect teachers, school administrators, and educators from across Southeast Michigan with the rich educational and cultural resources of the Detroit Cultural Center and its nonprofit partners.
The Sherwood Forest Branch Library, located at 7117 W. Seven Mile Road near Livernois, reopened to the public on Monday, September 22, 2025. The branch was closed over the summer for maintenance.
ProjectArt is back at the Detroit Public Library for a new year of
free art classes for children and teens! Classes run from the week of
September 29th, 2025 through the week of May 27th, 2025. While enrollment is
ongoing throughout the year, registration is required as space is
limited. This year, you can find ProjectArt at five library locations
throughout the city.