Your PBS Education team plans to join forces with the Detroit Public Library Children's Librarians all summer long! Here are some of the events to look for:
Library Kick Offs
You will find a friendly PBS Education Team member at the following branch library kick offs and a visit from a furry PBS KIDS or Michigan Learning Channel friend at each event as well!
- Bowen Branch: Monday, June 23, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
- Campbell Branch: Wednesday, July 9, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
- Chandler Park Branch: Thursday, June 26, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
- Chaney Branch: Monday, June 23, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Chase Branch: Tuesday, June 24, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
- Conely Branch: Tuesday, July 1, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
- Duffield Branch: Monday, June 23, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
- Edison Branch: Monday, June 23, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
- Franklin Branch: Tuesday, June 24, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
- Hubbard Branch: Monday, June 23, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
- Jefferson Branch: Wednesday, June 25, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
- Knapp Branch: Tuesday, June 24, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
- Lincoln Branch: Monday, June 23, 6:00 – 6:45 pm
- Redford Branch: Friday, June 27, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
- Wilder Branch: Tuesday, June 24, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
ODD SQUAD Experience
Odd Squad is a TV show for children ages 5 to 8. The show is designed to help kids learn math concepts while solving strange and hilarious cases. It's part of the PBS KIDS educational programming and is available on TV and online. Our team will be bringing this to life with video clips, books and activities at each branch.
- Bowen Branch: Tuesday, July 15, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
- Campbell Branch: Wednesday, July 16, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
- Chase Branch: Monday, July 28, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Conely Branch: Thursday, July 17, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
- Duffield Branch: Tuesday, July 29, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
- Edison Branch: Wednesday, July 23, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
- Elmwood Park Branch: Wednesday, July 30, 12:15 – 1:15 pm
- Franklin Branch: Wednesday, July 23, Noon – 1:00 pm
- Hubbard Branch: Wednesday, July 23, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
- Jefferson Branch: Monday, July 21, 5:00 – 6:00 pm
- Knapp Branch: Wednesday, July 30, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
- Lincoln Branch: Tuesday, July 22, Noon – 1:00 pm
- Parkman Branch: Wednesday, July 16, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
- Redford Branch: Wednesday, July 23, Noon – 1:00 pm
- Wilder Branch: Wednesday, July 30, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Peg + Cat Experience
Peg + Cat follows the adorable, spirited Peg and her sidekick Cat as they embark on adventures, solve problems together, and learn math concepts and skills. Peg + Cat is an animated math-based series for children ages 3-5 years old. Our team will be bringing this to life with video clips, books and activities to each branch.
- Bowen Branch: Tuesday, July 22, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
- Campbell Branch: Wednesday, July 23, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
- Chase Branch: Monday, July 28, 10:30 – 11:30 am
- Conely Branch: Thursday, July 24, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
- Duffield Branch: Wednesday, July 9, 10:30 – 11:30 am
- Edison Branch: Wednesday, July 16, 12:15 – 1:15 pm
- Elmwood Park Branch: Tuesday, July 15, 3:45 – 4:30 pm
- Franklin Branch: Tuesday, July 15, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
- Hubbard Branch: Wednesday, July 9, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
- Jefferson Branch: Monday, July 21, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
- Knapp Branch: Wednesday, July 16, 5:00 – 5:30 pm
- Lincoln Branch: Wednesday, July 9, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
- Parkman Branch: Wednesday, July 16, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
- Redford Branch: Wednesday, July 9, Noon – 1:00 pm
- Wilder Branch: Wednesday, July 16, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Building the Reading Brain
Screening for adults of “Building the Reading Brain.” Targeted for caregivers and parents of young children learning to read, participants will explore the science of reading and ways to help ready your child for this complex task. Reading is essential for daily life, but humans are not born with the ability. Experts in education and neuroscience explain the science of how neuropathways are built, the brain’s reading centers, and their impact on early childhood literacy, skill development, and school readiness.
- Bowen Branch: Tuesday, July 29, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
- Campbell Branch: Wednesday, July 30, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
- Chase Branch: Wednesday, August 13, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Conely Branch: Thursday, July 31, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
- Duffield Branch: Wednesday, July 16, 10:30 – 11:30 am
- Edison Branch: Wednesday, July 23, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
- Elmwood Park Branch: Wednesday, July 30, 12:15 – 1:15 pm
- Franklin Branch: Tuesday, July 22, 3:00 – 4:00 pm
- Hubbard Branch: Wednesday, July 23, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
- Jefferson Branch: Tuesday, August 12, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
- Knapp Branch: Wednesday, July 30, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
- Lincoln Branch: Tuesday, July 22, Noon – 1:00 pm
- Parkman Branch: Monday, August 4, 5:00 – 6:00 pm
- Redford Branch: Wednesday, July 23, Noon – 1:00 pm
- Wilder Branch: Wednesday, July 30, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Summer Reading Finales
Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with a friendly PBS Education Team member and a visit from a furry PBS KIDS or Michigan Learning Channel friend at each event as well!
- Bowen Branch: August 1, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
- Campbell Branch: August 6
- Chandler Park Branch: July 31, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
- Chase Branch: July 29, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
- Conely Branch: August 8, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
- Duffield Branch: July 31, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
- Edison Branch: July 31, 11:00 am – Noon
- Elmwood Park Branch: July 31, 3:00 – 3:30 pm
- Franklin Branch: July 29, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
- Hubbard Branch: August 1, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
- Jefferson Branch: August 13, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
- Knapp Branch: August 5, 5:30 – 6:00 pm
- Lincoln Park Branch: July 31, 1:30 – 2:00 pm
- Parkman Branch: July 30, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
- Redford Branch: August 8, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
- Wilder Branch: July 31, 4:00 – 5:00 pm