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Library events in Detroit
You don't need a library card to browse this list, but you'll probably want one after. Below is Detroit's real library lineup — storytimes, clubs, classes, and community programs with dates.
At a glance
100 upcoming programs are listed below, with start dates from Thu Oct 1 to Tue Oct 6, across 22 branches.
- Branches: Main Library (14), Parkman Branch (11), Lincoln Branch (10), Elmwood Park Branch (8), Children's Library (7), Conely Branch (7) — plus 16 more branches.
- Most common: Community (64), Family (16), Books (14), Art (5).
- Family-friendly: 19 of the 100 programs are flagged for families.
Upcoming programs
Showing the next 100 of 709 upcoming programs.
3D Model Workshop
Thu Oct 1 · 4:00 PM · Wilder Branch More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 1: 3D Model Workshop at Wilder Branch, Detroit.
AI, Misinformation, and Voting
Thu Oct 1 · 1:00 PM · Main Library More info
Thursday, Oct 1: AI, Misinformation, and Voting at Main Library, Detroit.
After School Arts & Crafts for Kids!
Thu Oct 1 · 4:00 PM · Chaney Branch More info
Thursday, Oct 1: After School Arts & Crafts for Kids! at Chaney Branch, Detroit. Worth bringing the whole family.
Bingocize!
Thu Oct 1 · 2:00 PM · Edison Branch More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 1: Bingocize! at Edison Branch, Detroit.
Blind Date with a Spooky Book
Thu Oct 1 · 10:00 AM · Lincoln Branch More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 1: Blind Date with a Spooky Book at Lincoln Branch, Detroit.
Board Game Club
Thu Oct 1 · 3:00 PM · Children's Library More info
Children's Library, Detroit hosts Board Game Club on Thursday, Oct 1.
Conducting A Free Genealogical Search
Thu Oct 1 · 2:00 PM · Edison Branch More info
Edison Branch, Detroit hosts Conducting A Free Genealogical Search on Thursday, Oct 1.
Conely Library Tour and Tea. (RESERVATION REQUIRED)
Thu Oct 1 · 12:00 PM · Conely Branch More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 1: Conely Library Tour and Tea. (RESERVATION REQUIRED) at Conely Branch, Detroit.
DPL Letter Writing Project
Thu Oct 1 · 10:00 AM · Parkman Branch More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 1: DPL Letter Writing Project at Parkman Branch, Detroit.
DPL Letter Writing Project
Thu Oct 1 · 10:00 AM · Lincoln Branch More info
DPL Letter Writing Project is on Thursday, Oct 1 at Lincoln Branch, Detroit.
Detroit Loves Anime Club
Thu Oct 1 · 6:30 PM · Duffield Branch More info
Detroit Loves Anime Club is on Thursday, Oct 1 at Duffield Branch, Detroit.
Fall Adult Coloring Meetup
Thu Oct 1 · 6:00 PM · Franklin Branch More info
Thursday, Oct 1: Fall Adult Coloring Meetup at Franklin Branch, Detroit.
Gaming @ Conely - Open to Ages 7-17. Drop in Anytime!
Thu Oct 1 · 12:00 PM · Conely Branch More info
Gaming @ Conely - Open to Ages 7-17. Drop in Anytime! is on Thursday, Oct 1 at Conely Branch, Detroit.
HYPE Homeschool Battlegrounds:
Thu Oct 1 · 2:00 PM · HYPE Teen Center More info
HYPE Homeschool Battlegrounds: at HYPE Teen Center, Detroit on Thursday, Oct 1. Good one for the kids.
Hustle Night with Cheryl
Thu Oct 1 · 6:00 PM · Elmwood Park Branch More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 1: Hustle Night with Cheryl at Elmwood Park Branch, Detroit.
Hustle with Ms. Cheryl
Thu Oct 1 · 6:00 PM · Elmwood Park Branch More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 1: Hustle with Ms. Cheryl at Elmwood Park Branch, Detroit.
Introduction to the Spanish Language: Workshop for Families with Kids
Thu Oct 1 · 4:30 PM · Sherwood Forest Branch More info
Thursday, Oct 1: Introduction to the Spanish Language: Workshop for Families with Kids at Sherwood Forest Branch, Detroit. Bring the kids along.
Journaling Workshop
Thu Oct 1 · 12:00 PM · Online Journal writing using self-reflective prompts More info
Thursday, Oct 1: Journaling Workshop at Online Journal writing using self-reflective prompts, Detroit.
Pokémon Club
Thu Oct 1 · 6:00 PM · Chandler Park Branch More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 1: Pokémon Club at Chandler Park Branch, Detroit.
Seed Saving @ Parkman Branch
Thu Oct 1 · 10:00 AM · Parkman Branch More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 1: Seed Saving @ Parkman Branch at Detroit.
Thursday Story Time!
Thu Oct 1 · 11:00 AM · Children's Library More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 1: Thursday Story Time! at Children's Library, Detroit. Bring the kids along.
Trick Or Treat scavenger hunt
Thu Oct 1 · 7:00 PM · Elmwood Park Branch More info
Elmwood Park Branch, Detroit hosts Trick Or Treat scavenger hunt on Thursday, Oct 1.
Virtual Book Talk: What Comes Next with Dystopian Icon Veronica Roth
Thu Oct 1 · 7:00 PM · Online #1 New York Times and International Bestselling Author Adults Author More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 1: Virtual Book Talk: What Comes Next with Dystopian Icon Veronica Roth at Online #1 New York Times and International Bestselling Author Adults Author, Detroit.
3-D Printing Workshop: Spooky Theme
Fri Oct 2 · 4:00 PM · HYPE Teen Center More info
Friday, Oct 2: 3-D Printing Workshop: Spooky Theme at HYPE Teen Center, Detroit.
Author talk: Joel Walkowski
Fri Oct 2 · 4:30 PM · Main Library More info
Author talk: Joel Walkowski at Main Library, Detroit on Friday, Oct 2.
Basic Computer Skills
Fri Oct 2 · 2:00 PM · Main Library More info
Main Library, Detroit hosts Basic Computer Skills on Friday, Oct 2.
Smiles & Sensory Stories
Fri Oct 2 · 11:00 AM · Children's Library More info
Smiles & Sensory Stories is on Friday, Oct 2 at Children's Library, Detroit.
Trick Or Treat scavenger hunt
Fri Oct 2 · 7:00 PM · Elmwood Park Branch More info
Friday, Oct 2: Trick Or Treat scavenger hunt at Elmwood Park Branch, Detroit.
"What's at stake?": 2026 Voter Education Forum
Sat Oct 3 · 11:00 AM · Main Library More info
"What's at stake?": 2026 Voter Education Forum at Main Library, Detroit on Saturday, Oct 3.
Adult Craft: Still Life Painting
Sat Oct 3 · 12:30 PM · Chandler Park Branch More info
On the calendar for Saturday, Oct 3: Adult Craft: Still Life Painting at Chandler Park Branch, Detroit. Worth bringing the whole family.
Author Talk: Dr. Edda L. Fields-Black With Dr. LaKisha Simmons on Combee
Sat Oct 3 · 2:00 PM · Main Library More info
Author Talk: Dr. Edda L. Fields-Black With Dr. LaKisha Simmons on Combee is on Saturday, Oct 3 at Main Library, Detroit.
Basic Computer Skills
Sat Oct 3 · 1:00 PM · Main Library More info
Main Library, Detroit hosts Basic Computer Skills on Saturday, Oct 3.
Blind Date with a Spooky Book
Sat Oct 3 · 10:00 AM · Lincoln Branch More info
Mark Saturday, Oct 3: Blind Date with a Spooky Book at Lincoln Branch, Detroit.
Chandler Park Adult Book Club
Sat Oct 3 · 2:30 PM · Chandler Park Branch More info
Mark Saturday, Oct 3: Chandler Park Adult Book Club at Chandler Park Branch, Detroit.
Crochet Circle: The Granny Square
Sat Oct 3 · 12:00 PM · Edison Branch More info
Crochet Circle: The Granny Square is on Saturday, Oct 3 at Edison Branch, Detroit.
DPL Letter Writing Project
Sat Oct 3 · 10:00 AM · Parkman Branch More info
Mark Saturday, Oct 3: DPL Letter Writing Project at Parkman Branch, Detroit.
DPL Letter Writing Project
Sat Oct 3 · 10:00 AM · Lincoln Branch More info
Mark Saturday, Oct 3: DPL Letter Writing Project at Lincoln Branch, Detroit.
Exotic Zoo at Redford Branch
Sat Oct 3 · 2:00 PM · Redford Branch More info
Detroit hosts Exotic Zoo at Redford Branch on Saturday, Oct 3.
FALL SATURDAY STORYTIME FOR KIDS!
Sat Oct 3 · 2:00 PM · Chaney Branch More info
Saturday, Oct 3: FALL SATURDAY STORYTIME FOR KIDS! at Chaney Branch, Detroit. Family-friendly.
Gaming @ Conely - Open to Ages 7-17. Drop in Anytime!
Sat Oct 3 · 10:00 AM · Conely Branch More info
Conely Branch, Detroit hosts Gaming @ Conely - Open to Ages 7-17. Drop in Anytime! on Saturday, Oct 3.
Halloween Spooktacular Family Movie
Sat Oct 3 · 3:00 PM · Chaney Branch More info
Chaney Branch, Detroit hosts Halloween Spooktacular Family Movie on Saturday, Oct 3. Bring the kids along.
Hispanic Heritage Month ¡Baila! Beginner Latin Dance Series
Sat Oct 3 · 3:30 PM · Conely Branch More info
Hispanic Heritage Month ¡Baila! Beginner Latin Dance Series at Conely Branch, Detroit on Saturday, Oct 3.
Indigo Dyeing Workshop with Juniper Jones
Sat Oct 3 · 1:00 PM · Main Library More info
Mark Saturday, Oct 3: Indigo Dyeing Workshop with Juniper Jones at Main Library, Detroit.
Jewelry Workshop Series
Sat Oct 3 · 4:00 PM · Main Library More info
Saturday, Oct 3: Jewelry Workshop Series at Main Library, Detroit.
Kids Creative Writing Workshop
Sat Oct 3 · 12:30 PM · Sherwood Forest Branch More info
On the calendar for Saturday, Oct 3: Kids Creative Writing Workshop at Sherwood Forest Branch, Detroit. Worth bringing the whole family.
Math Tutor
Sat Oct 3 · 2:00 PM · Redford Branch More info
Math Tutor at Redford Branch, Detroit on Saturday, Oct 3.
Project Art
Sat Oct 3 · 2:00 PM · Lincoln Branch More info
Saturday, Oct 3: Project Art at Lincoln Branch, Detroit.
Seed Saving @ Parkman Branch
Sat Oct 3 · 10:00 AM · Parkman Branch More info
Seed Saving @ Parkman Branch at Detroit on Saturday, Oct 3.
Soundbath Meditation
Sat Oct 3 · 10:30 AM · Chase Branch More info
Soundbath Meditation is on Saturday, Oct 3 at Chase Branch, Detroit.
Story Time
Sat Oct 3 · 11:00 AM · Wilder Branch More info
Mark Saturday, Oct 3: Story Time at Wilder Branch, Detroit. Good one for the kids.
Switch Saturdays
Sat Oct 3 · 3:00 PM · Parkman Branch More info
Mark Saturday, Oct 3: Switch Saturdays at Parkman Branch, Detroit.
Trick Or Treat scavenger hunt
Sat Oct 3 · 7:00 PM · Elmwood Park Branch More info
Saturday, Oct 3: Trick Or Treat scavenger hunt at Elmwood Park Branch, Detroit.
Urban Survival - Foraging in the City: Part Two of Two
Sat Oct 3 · 12:00 PM · Chase Branch More info
Urban Survival - Foraging in the City: Part Two of Two at Chase Branch, Detroit on Saturday, Oct 3.
Youth Empowerment Series
Sat Oct 3 · 11:00 AM · Edison Branch More info
On the calendar for Saturday, Oct 3: Youth Empowerment Series at Edison Branch, Detroit. Bring the kids along.
Author Talk: Horror Master Tananarive Due With Historian Kidada Williams
Sun Oct 4 · 2:00 PM · Main Library More info
Main Library, Detroit hosts Author Talk: Horror Master Tananarive Due With Historian Kidada Williams on Sunday, Oct 4.
Make A Patchwork Bat
Sun Oct 4 · 1:30 PM · Main Library More info
Main Library, Detroit hosts Make A Patchwork Bat on Sunday, Oct 4.
Rhythm & Reads w/Detroit YMCA
Sun Oct 4 · 3:30 PM · Main Library More info
Mark Sunday, Oct 4: Rhythm & Reads w/Detroit YMCA at Main Library, Detroit.
Sunday Fun-Day
Sun Oct 4 · 1:00 PM · HYPE Teen Center More info
Sunday Fun-Day at HYPE Teen Center, Detroit on Sunday, Oct 4.
Trick Or Treat scavenger hunt
Sun Oct 4 · 7:00 PM · Elmwood Park Branch More info
Trick Or Treat scavenger hunt is on Sunday, Oct 4 at Elmwood Park Branch, Detroit.
After School Storytime at Redford
Mon Oct 5 · 4:00 PM · Redford Branch More info
On the calendar for Monday, Oct 5: After School Storytime at Redford at Redford Branch, Detroit. Good one for the kids.
Baby and Toddler Time
Mon Oct 5 · 11:00 AM · Sherwood Forest Branch More info
Baby and Toddler Time at Sherwood Forest Branch, Detroit on Monday, Oct 5. Good one for the kids.
Banned Books BINGO! for Adults
Mon Oct 5 · 6:00 PM · Jefferson Branch More info
Jefferson Branch, Detroit hosts Banned Books BINGO! for Adults on Monday, Oct 5.
Basic Computer Skills
Mon Oct 5 · 5:00 PM · Edison Branch More info
Mark Monday, Oct 5: Basic Computer Skills at Edison Branch, Detroit.
Blind Date with a Spooky Book
Mon Oct 5 · 12:00 PM · Lincoln Branch More info
Blind Date with a Spooky Book is on Monday, Oct 5 at Lincoln Branch, Detroit.
Books for Babies
Mon Oct 5 · 11:00 AM · Children's Library More info
Books for Babies is on Monday, Oct 5 at Children's Library, Detroit. Family-friendly.
Busy Bodies Lego Club!
Mon Oct 5 · 4:00 PM · Children's Library More info
Busy Bodies Lego Club! at Children's Library, Detroit on Monday, Oct 5. Good one for the kids.
Chair Yoga
Mon Oct 5 · 10:30 AM · Douglass Branch More info
Douglass Branch, Detroit hosts Chair Yoga on Monday, Oct 5.
Computer Basics
Mon Oct 5 · 10:30 AM · Chase Branch More info
Computer Basics is on Monday, Oct 5 at Chase Branch, Detroit.
DPL Letter Writing Project
Mon Oct 5 · 12:00 PM · Parkman Branch More info
Monday, Oct 5: DPL Letter Writing Project at Parkman Branch, Detroit.
DPL Letter Writing Project
Mon Oct 5 · 12:00 PM · Lincoln Branch More info
Monday, Oct 5: DPL Letter Writing Project at Lincoln Branch, Detroit.
Gaming @ Conely - Open to Ages 7-17. Drop in Anytime!
Mon Oct 5 · 10:00 AM · Conely Branch More info
Mark Monday, Oct 5: Gaming @ Conely - Open to Ages 7-17. Drop in Anytime! at Conely Branch, Detroit.
Gardening Basics & Paper Pots
Mon Oct 5 · 5:00 PM · Hubbard Branch More info
Monday, Oct 5: Gardening Basics & Paper Pots at Hubbard Branch, Detroit.
Guided Meditation and Sound Bath
Mon Oct 5 · 12:00 PM · Douglass Branch More info
Guided Meditation and Sound Bath is on Monday, Oct 5 at Douglass Branch, Detroit.
History's Mysteries
Mon Oct 5 · 1:00 PM · Children's Library More info
History's Mysteries is on Monday, Oct 5 at Children's Library, Detroit.
Knitting Circle
Mon Oct 5 · 1:00 PM · Redford Branch More info
On the calendar for Monday, Oct 5: Knitting Circle at Redford Branch, Detroit.
Mobile Devices: Beginner's Tips N' Tricks
Mon Oct 5 · 12:30 PM · Parkman Branch More info
Mobile Devices: Beginner's Tips N' Tricks is on Monday, Oct 5 at Parkman Branch, Detroit.
Project Art
Mon Oct 5 · 4:30 PM · Lincoln Branch More info
Mark Monday, Oct 5: Project Art at Lincoln Branch, Detroit.
Seed Saving @ Parkman Branch
Mon Oct 5 · 12:00 PM · Parkman Branch More info
Seed Saving @ Parkman Branch at Detroit on Monday, Oct 5.
Senior Special!
Mon Oct 5 · 1:00 PM · Franklin Branch More info
Monday, Oct 5: Senior Special! at Franklin Branch, Detroit.
Trick Or Treat scavenger hunt
Mon Oct 5 · 7:00 PM · Elmwood Park Branch More info
Trick Or Treat scavenger hunt at Elmwood Park Branch, Detroit on Monday, Oct 5.
What Is AI? Understanding Artificial Intelligence Without the Hype
Mon Oct 5 · 4:00 PM · Douglass Branch More info
On the calendar for Monday, Oct 5: What Is AI? Understanding Artificial Intelligence Without the Hype at Douglass Branch, Detroit.
Android Smart Phone Class
Tue Oct 6 · 3:00 PM · Main Library More info
Android Smart Phone Class is on Tuesday, Oct 6 at Main Library, Detroit.
Author Talk: Disability Rights Activists Tiffany Yu and Ani Grigorian
Tue Oct 6 · 6:00 PM · Main Library More info
Author Talk: Disability Rights Activists Tiffany Yu and Ani Grigorian at Main Library, Detroit on Tuesday, Oct 6.
Basic Computer Skills
Tue Oct 6 · 11:00 AM · Jefferson Branch More info
On the calendar for Tuesday, Oct 6: Basic Computer Skills at Jefferson Branch, Detroit.
Blind Date with a Spooky Book
Tue Oct 6 · 10:00 AM · Lincoln Branch More info
Blind Date with a Spooky Book is on Tuesday, Oct 6 at Lincoln Branch, Detroit.
Books with Babies
Tue Oct 6 · 10:30 AM · Redford Branch More info
Books with Babies at Redford Branch, Detroit on Tuesday, Oct 6. Good one for the kids.
Collage Workshop Series
Tue Oct 6 · 5:30 PM · Main Library More info
Main Library, Detroit hosts Collage Workshop Series on Tuesday, Oct 6.
DPL Letter Writing Project
Tue Oct 6 · 10:00 AM · Parkman Branch More info
DPL Letter Writing Project at Parkman Branch, Detroit on Tuesday, Oct 6.
DPL Letter Writing Project
Tue Oct 6 · 10:00 AM · Lincoln Branch More info
Tuesday, Oct 6: DPL Letter Writing Project at Lincoln Branch, Detroit.
Family Story Time
Tue Oct 6 · 4:00 PM · Children's Library More info
Children's Library, Detroit hosts Family Story Time on Tuesday, Oct 6. Bring the kids along.
Game On! Board Games for Kids!
Tue Oct 6 · 4:00 PM · Chaney Branch More info
Mark Tuesday, Oct 6: Game On! Board Games for Kids! at Chaney Branch, Detroit. Family-friendly.
Gaming @ Conely - Open to Ages 7-17. Drop in Anytime!
Tue Oct 6 · 12:00 PM · Conely Branch More info
Mark Tuesday, Oct 6: Gaming @ Conely - Open to Ages 7-17. Drop in Anytime! at Conely Branch, Detroit.
Girl Scout Troop Meeting
Tue Oct 6 · 5:30 PM · Elmwood Park Branch More info
Mark Tuesday, Oct 6: Girl Scout Troop Meeting at Elmwood Park Branch, Detroit.
Hustle Line Dance With Cheryl
Tue Oct 6 · 6:00 PM · Chaney Branch More info
On the calendar for Tuesday, Oct 6: Hustle Line Dance With Cheryl at Chaney Branch, Detroit.
Indeed Resume Builder
Tue Oct 6 · 1:00 PM · Conely Branch More info
Tuesday, Oct 6: Indeed Resume Builder at Conely Branch, Detroit.
Introduction to DPL Digital Resources
Tue Oct 6 · 10:30 AM · Redford Branch More info
Redford Branch, Detroit hosts Introduction to DPL Digital Resources on Tuesday, Oct 6.
Kids' Lego Club
Tue Oct 6 · 5:00 PM · Bowen Branch More info
Tuesday, Oct 6: Kids' Lego Club at Bowen Branch, Detroit. Bring the kids along.
Move & Groove Storytime
Tue Oct 6 · 10:30 AM · Parkman Branch More info
Move & Groove Storytime at Parkman Branch, Detroit on Tuesday, Oct 6. Worth bringing the whole family.
Movie Poster Studio
Tue Oct 6 · 1:00 PM · HYPE Teen Center More info
Tuesday, Oct 6: Movie Poster Studio at HYPE Teen Center, Detroit.
Seed Saving @ Parkman Branch
Tue Oct 6 · 10:00 AM · Parkman Branch More info
Mark Tuesday, Oct 6: Seed Saving @ Parkman Branch at Detroit.
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Good to know
- Most library programs are free, but the popular ones need registration — sign up on the library's site, don't just show up.
- Storytimes fill up fast on weekend mornings; weekday sessions are calmer and easier with a stroller.
- Big library systems run the same program at different branches on different days — check the branch before you go.
- Bring your library card: some workshops, equipment bookings, and room reservations require one.
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