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,...
View ArticleGuess 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleHonoring 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...
View ArticleDiscover 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...
View Article2014 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...
View ArticleLives 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...
View ArticleOmar 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...
View ArticleCommunity 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...
View ArticleAuthor 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
View ArticleConversations 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...
View ArticleMidwest Ethnic Convention for Comics and Arts
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View ArticleSeptember System Wide Event Listing
Looking for some cool activities in your neighborhood this month?read more
View Article50th 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
View ArticleInteractive 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...
View Article2015 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
View Article2016 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...
View ArticleApril System Wide Event Listing
Looking for some cool activities in your neighborhood this month?read more
View ArticleUsed 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
View ArticleWCCCD'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...
View Article2016 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
View ArticleWilder Branch Grand Re-opening
The newly renovated Wilder Branch has re-opened! Come by and see what's new!read more
View ArticleDetroit 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...
View ArticleThe 13th Amendment Program
African American History Month Program - The 13th Amendment 13 amendment banner.jpg read more
View ArticleAuthors @ 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
View ArticleDlectricity is Back @ the Detroit Public Library
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View ArticleProjectArt @ 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....
View ArticleARISE 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...
View ArticleCelebrate 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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