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Detroit Public Library

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Spotlight

Get Ready for Summer Reading

Adventure awaits at the library! Find your local schedule for games, challenges, and exciting events in June and July.

Find Your Schedule

  • Shelter Hotline

    Need emergency housing? Call the 24-hour hotline: 866-313-2520

  • America 250

    Explore U.S. history as we approach the country's 250th anniversary

  • Friday Concert Series

    Free concerts every Friday at 4pm

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Featured Services

  • Print & Copy?

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Popular Resources

  • LinkedIn Learning

    Online courses and video tutorials for software, creative, and business skills.

  • Ancestry

    Only accessible from computers at library locations

  • Libby

    Access eBooks, audiobooks, comics, magazines and more

Upcoming Events

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Women's History Month

Celebrate Women's History Month this March with documentary screenings, lectures, book discussions and free film streaming.

Learn More

Abby Phillip on Jesse Jackson's Legacy

CNN Anchor Abby Phillip was joined by Amna Nawaz at the Detroit Public Library last fall to discuss her book, A Dream Deferred: Jesse Jackson and the Fight for Black Political Power.

Watch the Discussion

Music at DPL

Discover upcoming performances and explore our music collection.

Explore Music
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  • Jun
    29

    Field Sketch Station

    Monday, June 29 • 4pm - 12am

    atParkman Branch

  • Jun
    29

    Juneteenth: The Detroit Black Farmer Land Fund

    Monday, June 29 • 9pm - 11:30pm

    atEdison Branch

    Age GroupsAdults

  • Jun
    29

    Unearth a Story: Teen TricerARTops

    Monday, June 29 • 10pm - 11:30pm

    atJefferson Branch

  • Jun
    30

    Field Sketch Station

    Tuesday, June 30 • 2pm - 10pm

    atParkman Branch

  • Jun
    30

    Unearth a Story: Dinostaury

    Tuesday, June 30 • 2:30pm - 3pm

    atJefferson Branch

  • Jun
    30

    WAVE Project Essentials Van

    Tuesday, June 30 • 3pm - 4pm

    atParkman Branch

  • Jun
    30

    Test Event

    Tuesday, June 30 • 3pm - 6pm

    atChase Branch

    Age GroupsTeens

  • Jun
    30

    Make a Patchwork Tote Bag

    Tuesday, June 30 • 4pm - 6pm

    atEdison Branch

    Age GroupsAdults

  • Jun
    30

    Basic Computer Skills

    Tuesday, June 30 • 5pm - 6pm

    atJefferson Branch

    Age GroupsAdults

  • Jun
    30

    Lego Day!

    Tuesday, June 30 • 5pm - 6pm

    atFranklin Branch

    Age GroupsKids & Families

  • Jun
    30

    Little Explorers Bug Hunt

    Tuesday, June 30 • 5pm - 6pm

    atMain Library

    Age GroupsKids & Families

  • Jun
    30

    Owl Pellet Dissection

    Tuesday, June 30 • 6pm - 7pm

    atWilder Branch

  • Jun
    30

    Family Story Time

    Tuesday, June 30 • 9pm - 9:30pm

    atMain Library

    Age GroupsKids & Families

  • Jun
    30

    Computer Class: Writing on a Computer

    Tuesday, June 30 • 10pm - 11pm

    atFranklin Branch

    Age GroupsTeens, Adults

  • Jun
    30

    Free Hustle Classes @ DPL with Cheryl

    Tuesday, June 30 • 10:30pm - 11:30pm

    atMain Library

    Age GroupsAll Ages

  • Jun
    30

    Tech Tuesdays for Beginners

    Tuesday, June 30 • 10:30pm - 11:30pm

    atMain Library

  • Jul
    01

    Summer Learning Mini Camp

    Wednesday, July 1 • 2:30pm - 4:30pm

    atSherwood Forest Branch

    Age GroupsKids & Families, Teens

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