Find your adventure in the central area of Detroit this summer by visiting one of our neighborhood branch libraries. Attend a program, learn something new, listen to stories, play games, get crafty, make new friends…and READ! There are 2 branch libraries plus Main Library located in the central area of the city. Each branch has different activities to celebrate Summer Reading such as story times, crafts, magic shows, and nature programs. Be sure to check out what’s happening at not only your local branch—but those branches in the neighboring communities to take part in all the fun activities the library offers!
The theme for Summer Reading this year is “Adventure” and there are many ways you can have an adventure—right in your own backyard.
3666 Grand River
The Douglass Branch is located right next to Scripps Park. A gathering place for the community, Scripps Park offers a playground, gardens and a stone reading circle. The Douglass Branch hosts library programs and events in the park.
2507 W. Grand Blvd.
Behind the Duffield Branch lies the historic LaSalle Gardens neighborhood. The picturesque LaSalle Park offers gardens and walking paths—perfect for picnics and leisurely strolls.
5201 Woodward Ave.
Main Library is located in the heart of Midtown on Woodward Avenue. The Cultural Center offers lots of museums to explore within walking distance of the library, including the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Detroit Historical Museum, the Michigan Science Center, and the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.