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Jo Anne G. Mondowney named a 2013 Woman of Excellence

The Detroit Public Library Commission, Administration and Staff CongratulateJo Anne G. MondowneyExecutive DirectorOn Being Named a 2013 Woman of ExcellenceThank you for your continued leadership,...

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Guess Who Stopped by the Detroit Public Library?

U.S. Senators Carl Levin (D-MI) and Tom Carper (D-DE), both huge Tigers fans, stopped in the Detroit Public Library, Main Library to view the Ernie Harwell Sports Collection.Don't forget, you too can...

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The Detroit Public Library's "Hour Detroit" Cover Shoot

Check out the Detroit Public Library as we grace the cover of Hour Magazine's "Best of Detroit" June issue. A special superhero thanks goes out to Hour Detroit and we will call him Captain Detroit for...

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Honoring the Legacy of Clara Stanton Jones

Join us on Saturday, October 19, 2013, 3PM as we honor the legacy of former Detroit Public Library Clara Stanton Jones.The event will feature guest speaker Haki R. MadhubutiFounder and President Third...

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Discover the Wonders of the Detroit Public Library: An Art and Architectural...

Designed by renowned architect Cass Gilbert, this elegant four story building is constructed of white Vermont marble, Indiana limestone, and pressed brick.  The interior is adorned with an array of...

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2014 African American Booklist

2014 African American booklist-webbanner.jpgThe Detroit Public Library, encouraged by the positive response to this annual publication, continues the tradition of the African American Booklist for 2014...

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Ex - Library Official Pleads Guilty to Bribery Charges

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Lives change @ your library

People across the country celebrated National Library Week, April 13 -19. This was the time to celebrate the contributions libraries and library staff make to their communities.  The library is the...

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Omar Offendum Visits the Detroit Public Library

Join us on Friday, May 30th, 6PM for the dynamic Syrian-American spoken word artist Omar Offendum at the Detroit Public Library.  In collaboration with the Arab American National Museum, Offendum will...

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Community Art Project

Children's Library Community Art Project Saturday, August 23, 2014 Noon - 2:00 p.m. Children's LibraryExpress your creativity by making a sand art project. Join artist Gail Rosenbloom Kaplan to create...

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Author Talk with Dr. Joy Lawson Davis

Dr. Davis will discuss her seminal book "Bright, Talented & Black: A Guide for African American Gifted Learners" Saturday, October 112:30 PMread more

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Conversations for Caregivers II

Presented by Wayne State University's Shiffman Medical Library Conversations for Caregivers IISaturday, May 9, 20151:00 - 4:30 p.m.Detroit Public Library - Main Library - Clara Stanton Jones Friends...

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Midwest Ethnic Convention for Comics and Arts

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September System Wide Event Listing

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50th Anniversary of Broadside Press: A Community Celebration

A Legacy of Literary Excellence Broadside Press 50th Anniversary CelebrationA Legacy of Literary ExcellenceFriday, September 18, 7:00 p.m.Detroit Main Library - Main Library read more

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Interactive Workshops September 23 & 30

Presented by Jeffrey G. Collins web image.jpgMain Library Presents Ethics is Your BusinessWednesday, September 23, 2015 - 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.An interactive workshop for the business owner, executive and...

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2015 Book Lovers Buffet

October 16, 2015 - 7 p.m. **LIMITED TICKETS** book club buffet web banner.jpg“Detroit Loves to Read!! What is Your Favorite Must-Read Book?”read more

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2016 African American Booklist

webbanner.jpgThe Detroit Public Library, encouraged by the positive response to this annual publication, continues the tradition of the African American Booklist for 2016 and beyond. This bibliography...

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April System Wide Event Listing

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Used Book Sale

book sale web banner.jpgGreat books at great prices!Join us for the Spring Book Sale and stock up on some reading material. Prices from $1 to $5 with some exceptions.read more

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WCCCD's Chancellor Reading Carnival for Children

Saturday, May 21, 201611:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.WCCCD Downtown Campus1001 W. Fort StreetDetroit, MI 48226  Join the fun and discover the wonderful world of books at the WCCCD's Chancellor Reading Carnival...

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2016 Park and Read Program Field Trips

Register Now!! Camping, Boating, Fishing & Archery park read web banner.jpg Grades 3-12 -10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.Limit 36 - Ask your Librarian for Further Detailsread more

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Wilder Branch Grand Re-opening

The newly renovated Wilder Branch has re-opened! Come by and see what's new!read more

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Detroit Public Library Unveils Newly Renovated Divie B. Duffield Branch

The free re-opening & ribbon-cutting celebration is scheduled for Saturday, February 18, 2017 @ Noon Detroit– The Detroit Public Library (DPL) is hosting a re-opening and ribbon-cutting...

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The 13th Amendment Program

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Authors @ the Detroit Public Library Series

October Events Authors Image Website Banner2.jpgOctober Author Visits  Ilyasah ShabazzSaturday, October 14 at 2:00 p.m.read more

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Dlectricity is Back @ the Detroit Public Library

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ProjectArt @ the Detroit Public Library

Sign Up at the Library or Online Today! projectart web banner.jpgBudding young artists learn basic skills in these fun-filled, free visual art classes. Students create a new project each week....

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ARISE DETROIT! THE CITY, THE HEART, THE HOPE

Produced by award-winning director Jeffrey Miller arise detroit web banner.jpgYOU’RE INVITED TO THE FREE PUBLIC PREMIER OF THE DOCUMENTARY: ARISE DETROIT! THE CITY, THE HEART, THE HOPEProduced by...

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Celebrate African-American History Month

Black-History-Month-2017-Image.jpgDr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Programs for Every Age Celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. this January at one more of these Detroit Public Library...

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