Join us as 2024 Michigan Notable Books award winner Kai Thomas discusses his debut novel.
Thursday, April 25, 2:00pm
Get ready to groove and have a blast as you learn some popular ballroom hustles!
Tuesday, April 30, 6:30pm
Michigan native McMillan shares insights from her new book, "The White Bonus".
Tuesday, May 7, 6:00pm
The Detroit Public Library YouTube channel provides instant access to experience all the amazing programs and events at the library! Did you miss the most recent author discussion or music performance? Forgot to log in to that Zoom presentation? With “DPL Replay” you can catch up on programs you missed or re-watch events you liked!
Go Now!Detroit Opera partnered with the Detroit Public Library for an evening of intimate music to celebrate the musical legacies of Black artists in opera during Black History Month.
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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.
Learn MoreDive into the world of gardening with expert tips and inspiration to cultivate your green oasis. Enhance your financial literacy with insightful books on money management and smart investing, empowering you to achieve your financial goals. And as the weather warms, indulge your culinary senses with guides to perfecting the art of barbecuing, ensuring memorable gatherings and delicious meals shared with loved ones.
The 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!ProjectArt is back at the Detroit Public Library for a new year of free art classes for children and teens! Classes run from the week of September 25, 2023 through the week of May 20, 2024. While enrollment is ongoing throughout the year—registration is required as space is limited. This year, you can find ProjectArt in four library locations throughout the city.
View Upcoming ScheduleAccess 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 MoreThe Detroit Public Library celebrates National Library Week (April 7 – 13, 2024) as we recognize the importance of libraries, library workers and the special place that the library holds in the community.
Explore our fantastic programing for National Poetry Day at DPL!
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