Events

Apr
20
National Library Week Celebration

10:00 am - 6:00 pmMonday, April 20

Sherwood Forest Branch

Stop by to participate in our "Find Your Joy" community craft at Sherwood Forest!

All Ages Crafts & Hobbies Community & Advocacy
Apr
25
Find Your Joy at the Library

10:00 am - 6:00 pmSaturday, April 25

Parkman Branch

YOU are National Library Week!

Apr
25
Chase Seed Station

10:00 am - 6:00 pmSaturday, April 25

Chase Branch

The Chase Seed Library is now open thorough the end of July: It is available during regular business hours.

All Ages Gardening Food/Cooking
Apr
25
Seed Library @ Parkman Branch!

10:00 am - 5:30 pmSaturday, April 25

Parkman Branch

Pick up free flower and vegetable seeds at the Parkman Branch and start your garden today!

Apr
25
What's Your Joy?

10:00 am - 6:00 pmSaturday, April 25

Lincoln Branch

Celebrate National Library Week with us! Come in and contribute to our What's Your Joy? board.

Apr
25
Blackout Poetry Kits

10:00 am - 6:00 pmSaturday, April 25

Lincoln Branch

A take and make kit including everything you need to create your own blackout poetry. Available while supplies last.

Apr
25
Read to a Shelter Dog

10:30 am - 11:30 amSaturday, April 25

Chase Branch

Join us for reading with adoptable dogs from the Detroit Animal Care and Control.

Children/Family Storytime Animals & Nature
Apr
25
NACA Homebuying Workshop

10:30 am - 3:00 pmSaturday, April 25

Main Library

NACA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making homeownership accessible and affordable for working families and communities.

Adults Business and Finance
Apr
25
Hair and Dance Imagery

10:30 am - 11:30 amSaturday, April 25

Jefferson Branch

A low impact dance flow designed for seniors including posture and balance strengthening, breathwork, and scalp stimulation to encourage hai

Apr
25
Saturday Storytime & Stay-and-Play

10:30 am - 12:00 pmSaturday, April 25

Children's Library at Main

Join us for Saturday morning storytime as we read, sing, craft and play our way into robust early literacy skills!

Children/Family Storytime Fun and Games
Apr
25
Reading Dragons

10:30 am - 5:30 pmSaturday, April 25

Jefferson Branch

Earn collectible playing cards for the reading you are already doing! Collect them or battle each other and staff at Jefferson.

Apr
25
Chaney Branch Book Club

11:00 am - 1:00 pmSaturday, April 25

Chaney Branch

Book of the Month: : "Listen for the Lie"

Apr
25
The Dreamer Experience Children's Book Reading and Signing

11:00 am - 1:00 pmSaturday, April 25

Chaney Branch

Book Featured: "The Dreamer" By: Ciara Teague

Apr
25
ProjectArt Detroit Sherwood Forest (Ages 4-7)

11:00 am - 12:00 pmSaturday, April 25

Sherwood Forest Branch

Local, professional artists teach classes aligned with the National Arts Education Association standards and are informed by the teaching artist's personal artistic practice. Registration is required, enrollment is ongoing throughout the year.

Children/Family ProjectArt Crafts & Hobbies
Apr
25
Quilt Club at the Library

11:00 am - 1:00 pmSaturday, April 25

Chase Branch

Bring your own project to work on, or try one of our kits to start something new.

Teens/Young Adults Adults Crafts & Hobbies
Apr
25
Story Time

11:00 am - 12:00 pmSaturday, April 25

Wilder Branch

Join us at Wilder Branch for a weekly story time and craft!

Children/Family Storytime Crafts & Hobbies
Apr
25
Meet the Author

11:00 am - 12:00 pmSaturday, April 25

Elmwood Park Branch Library

Detroit author Lisa Maude Williams reads from and discusses her book Ms. Ogletree.

Apr
25
Youth Empowerment Program

11:00 am - 1:30 pmSaturday, April 25

Edison Branch

Join us for free character building classes for 3rd-6th graders.

Children/Family Genealogy & History Special Interest
Apr
25
Saturday Art Club for Kids

12:00 pm - 2:00 pmSaturday, April 25

Chandler Park Branch

We've got paper, crayons, colored pencils and paints that you can use to create your own masterpiece!

Apr
25
Saturday Crafternoons

12:00 pm - 1:00 pmSaturday, April 25

Elmwood Park Branch

Get your creative juices flowing with fun DIY projects and chill vibes this Saturday afternoon.

Children/Family Crafts & Hobbies