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May spring scene with flowers, redbud, and a garden box.

Spring & Gardening Events

Spring & gardening classes continue this May! Explore classes, connect with local organizations, pick up seeds and more at the library.

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Celebrate Mother's Day at the Library

Mother's Day Events

Celebrate Mother's Day at the Detroit Public Library! Create custom mugs, cards, jewelry and more, or stop in for cookie decorating or a brunch-and-paint party.

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Upcoming authors include Jack Marchbanks (April 29), Gerald McBride (May 9), and John Garrison Marks (May 10)

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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If This World Were Mine: Romance and African American Writers, with collage cover art by Jamea Richmond Edwards ("Slow Dance with Big Chief")

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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Up next in the Friday Concert Series. On May 1, hear the Kate Hinote Trio (indie folk). On May 8, hear the Alex Harding Trio (jazz improv). On May 15th, hear Spectrum 2 / Jimbo Easter / Domes.

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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Adam Strohm Hall, a grand room with high intricately coffered ceilings and a set of three murals titled "Man's Mobility" on the far wall.

Art & Architecture Tours

Join for a guided tour of the art and architecture at the Main Library. Tours take place on the third Sunday of each month from October through May.

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Food in box, food assistance

Need Food Assistance?

Many local organizations are available to help individuals and families facing food insecurity. For referrals to nearby food banks and soup kitchens, contact the Library’s TIP Service at 313-481-1400 or call Michigan’s Food & Other Resources Helpline at 888-544-8773.

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Call Detroit Housing Resource Helpline, 866-313-2520, for 24/7 emergency shelter requests

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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A dynamic display of the classic white and green Adult Detroit Public Library cards and Hype Teen cards

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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