Back to School Events
Get ready for the start of the school year at the library with school supplies, crafts for your locker and backpack, and fun and games.
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Author Series Events
The Detroit Public Library's Author Series Committee welcomes you to hear the voices behind the books at our in-person author talks.
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Friday Concert Series
Check out our lineup for free, live music on Fridays at 4:00pm. Concerts take place in the Music Room on the third floor of the Main Library.
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Java & Jazz
The 2026 season of Java and Jazz kicks off on June 16th at the Main Library. Join us for live performances by Straight Ahead, Marcus Elliot, and Keith Gamble.
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Cooling Centers
Detroit Recreation Centers and most Detroit Public Library locations are available during open hours to take respite from extreme heat. Learn about the signs of heat stroke.
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The Stories of Us
The Detroit Public Library is partnering with The Stories of Us, a national storytelling nonprofit, to bring a public art exhibition and a digital storytelling platform to the library. View ten sculptures featuring artwork from Detroit and beyond at the Main Library and share your own story as part of a collective narrative.
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Library Card Perks!
Your library card comes with a variety of exciting and useful perks! Enjoy free access to E-books through Hoopla and Libby, Full-Access to LinkedIn Learning, ABC Mouse for children and so much more. Check out the full list of perks here.
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In the Galleria
From now until August, view Luminous Harmony - a multimedia exhibition of paintings by Timothy Orikri, inspired by the spirit of Detroit.
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Emergency Shelter Hotline
Call 866-313-2520 for emergency shelter assistance, operated 24-hours. Line connects to the Street Outreach team on weekends and from 6pm - 8am on weekdays. Detroit Public Library locations and Detroit Recreation Centers are available to take respite in during open hours.
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African-American Booklist 2026
The Detroit Public Library has published its African American Booklist for more than 50 years. Read the 2026 booklist, If This World Were Mine: Romance and African American Writers, online today!
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