Summer Reading 2026

The Detroit Public Library is excited to partner with a wide variety of organizations throughout our Summer Reading programming, including Vision to Learn, Forgotten Harvest, and Eaton Summer Learning Academy.

Special thanks to our 2026 sponsors - the Detroit Lions, Wayne RESA, Detroit PBS Kids, and Kiwanis Club of Detroit.

Vision To Learn

The Detroit Public Library is excited to partner with Vision To Learn, a national program which provides free eye exams and glasses for children and young adults aged 4 – 21.

This summer, the Library will be hosting the Vision To Learn mobile clinics at Main Library and branches across the city. You must register for an appointment with Vision To Learn. Click the link below to find dates and locations close to you.

Make an Appointment with Vision to Learn

Forgotten Harvest

Forgotten Harvest is an equal opportunity provider.

Health Food/Healthy Kids Summer Lunch Program

The Detroit Public Library partners with Forgotten Harvest to provide lunches at library locations throughout the summer. Please call the branches for more detailed information regarding dates and times of the lunches.

Participating Locations:

• Chandler Park Branch
• Chaney Branch
• Chase Branch
• Children's Library at Main
• Conely Branch
• Duffield Branch
• Edison Branch
• Franklin Branch
• Hubbard Branch
• Jefferson Branch
• Lincoln Branch
• Redford Branch
• Wilder Branch (Meet Up and Eat Up)

Eton Academy Summer Learning

Free Summer Learning Mini-Camps for Neurodiverse Learners

The Detroit Public Library is partnering with Eton Academy’s Hartmann–Eton Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL) to offer free 7-week Summer Learning Mini-Camps at the Parkman, Sherwood Forest, and Wilder branches this summer. Designed for students entering grades 1–10, the program supports neurodiverse learners — including students with ADHD, dyslexia, executive functioning challenges and those who benefit from additional structure and support.

Students will strengthen skills in organization, focus, emotional regulation, reading, writing, math reinforcement, and self-advocacy through engaging, multisensory activities led by Eton-trained tutors. The program runs June 22–August 12 and is free for families.

Sherwood Forest Branch
Mondays, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Wednesdays, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Wilder Branch
Session 1: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 am – Noon
Session 2: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Parkman Branch
Monday and Wednesdays, Noon – 2:00 pm

Register for Eton Academy Summer Learning

Don't miss the Summer Reading fun happening at your local library branch! Check out the links below to view Summer Reading programs taking place across Detroit Public Library locations:

• Bowen Programs
• Campbell Programs
  
• Chandler Park Programs
• Chaney Programs
• Chase Programs
• Conely Programs
• Douglass Programs
• Duffield Programs
• Edison Programs
• Elmwood Park Programs
• Franklin Programs
• Hubbard Programs
• Jefferson Programs
• Lincoln Programs
• Main Library Programs
• Parkman Programs
• Redford Programs
• Sherwood Forest Programs
• Wilder Programs