December 6, 2:30 am - 3:30 am
Chandler Park Branch
December 6, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Bowen Branch
December 6, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Bowen Branch
December 6, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Chase Branch
December 6, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Chase Branch
December 6, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Lincoln Branch
December 6, 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Children's Library at Main
December 6, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Chase Branch
December 6, 10:30 am - 6:00 pm
Main Library
December 6, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Elmwood Park Branch Library
December 6, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wilder Branch
December 6, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Children's Library at Main
December 6, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Elmwood Park Branch
December 6, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Knapp Branch
December 6, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Children's Library at Main
December 6, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Chase Branch
December 6, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Chandler Park Branch
December 6, 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Chase Branch
The Detroit Public Library is excited to host seven in-person author events this May. Authors speaking on their books include Justene Hill Edwards, Bernadette Atuahene, Jocelyn Benson, Daria Burke, Ibram X Kendi, Kennedy Ryan, and Devi Brown.
View eventsYour 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.
Learn MoreThe DPL Reading Challenges help you achieve your goals to read, listen, and all ages are welcome to join. Earn badges as you complete various challenges to celebrate your progress. Check often for new challenges as we update them regularly!
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The Detroit Public Library has published its African American Booklist for more than 50 years. This bibliography provides a selected list of books by and/ or about African Americans. The works of fiction and nonfiction for adults, children and young adults were reviewed and recommended by librarians of the Detroit Public Library.
Read It Now!Access to all our digital resources and content is now available anytime and anywhere! Search our collection of the most popular digital resources such as Hoopla, Lynda.com, and Overdrive.
Learn MoreSpring is here, and so are higher temperatures. All Detroit Public Library locations are available during business hours to take respite from the heat. During heat emergencies, the City of Detroit will run seven air-conditioned cooling centers in Recreation Centers.
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