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. Book a 15 minute appointment with Vision to Learn.

• Bowen Branch
  Wednesday, July 8, 10:30am - 1:30pm
• Campbell Branch
  Monday, July 20, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
• Chandler Park Branch
  Monday, August 3, 10:30am - 2:00pm
  Wednesday, August 19, 10:30am - 2:00pm
• Chaney Branch
  Monday, July 27, 10:30am - 2:00pm
  Monday, August 24, 10:30am - 2:00pm
• Chase Branch
  Friday, July 24, 10:30am - 2:30pm
• Duffield Branch
  Monday, August 10, 10:30am - 1:30pm
• Douglass Branch
  Wednesday, July 29, 10:30am - 2:00pm
• Edison Branch
  Tuesday, August 18, 10:30pm - 1:30pm
  Tuesday, August 25, 10:30am - 1:30pm
• Chandler Park Branch
  Monday, August 3, 10:30am - 2:00pm
• Edison Branch
  Tuesday, August 18, 10:30am - 1:30pm
• Elmwood Park Branch
  Friday, June 26, 10:30am - 2:30pm
• Franklin Branch
  Wednesday, August 12, 10:30am - 2:00pm
• Hubbard Branch
  Friday, August 21, 10:30am - 1:30pm
• Main Library
  Monday, July 27, 10:30am - 1:00pm
  Monday, August 10, 10:30am - 1:00pm
• Parkman Branch
  Tuesday, August 27, 10:30am - 1:30pm
• Redford Branch
  Friday, August 21, 10:30am - 2:00pm
• Sherwood Forest Branch
  Wednesday, August 26, 10:30am - 1:30pm

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