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Mother's Day at the Detroit Public Library

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Mother’s Day Storytime and Craft

Elmwood Park Branch

Saturday, May 10, Noon – 12:30 pm

Join us for a heartwarming Mother's Day Storytime where we'll share tips and stories on how to raise a mom!

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Mother’s Day Craft: Make a Bouquet for Mom!

Chase Branch

Saturday, May 10, Noon – 1:00 pm

Create a beautiful felt flower bouquet that will last forever – just in time for Mother's Day! All materials provided.

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Make a Mother’s Day Gift

Wilder Branch

Saturday, May 10, Noon – 1:00 pm

Crafts for all ages to make a unique gift for Mother’s Day! Our younger artists will be using simple foam and stickers, and our older artists will be able to experiment with our Cricut.

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Mother’s Day Bracelet Gift Making

Jefferson Branch

Saturday, May 10, 1:00 – 2:00 pm

Show your mom how much you care by crafting a unique piece of jewelry together.

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Mother’s Day Craft and Story Time

Chandler Park Branch

Saturday, May 10, 2:00 – 3:00 pm

Listen to a story all about those important ladies while creating something special to give as a gift.

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Make Your Own Mother’s Day Wind Chimes!

Knapp Branch

Saturday, May 10, 2:00 – 3:00 pm

Create a unique wind chime for Mother's Day—a special gift that will bring music to mom’s ears.

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Mother’s Day Tea & Paint Party

Jefferson Branch

Saturday, May 10, 2:00 – 4:30 pm

Let's sip tea, paint, and celebrate all the amazing moms out there! Enjoy a variety of teas and treats, then create a painting on a pre-drawn canvas.

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Tissue Paper Flower Making

Parkman Branch

Saturday, May 10, 2:00 – 3:00 pm

Make a beautiful bouquet for Mother’s Day. We’ll show you some basic designs and then you’ll create from there. For ages 7+, adult supervision required for kids under 11 years old.

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Mother’s Day Crafts

Children’s Library at Main

Sunday, May 11, 1:00 – 5:00 pm

Drop-in craft to make something special for the amazing mom in your life!

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