Detroit Public Library

Join us tomorrow, Friday, June 5 from Noon - 3 pm at the Jefferson Branch (12350 E. Outer Dr.) as we celebrate the beginning of the North American ! We have joined with Detroit City Football Club and the Urban Football League to present a literacy and soccer clinic for children and teens.

For more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/world-cup-kickoff-with-urban-football-league-and-detroit-city-football-club-tickets-1986344837881

Stop by the Chase Branch for take and make crafts, custom bookmarks, coloring sheets, books and DVDs!

At the we celebrate all month long! Learn about the history of Juneteenth through crafts and cooking programs, story times and storytellers, and even music and dance—there’s something for all ages and interests.

Check out the complete listing of programs throughout June: https://detroitpubliclibrary.org/news/juneteenth-2026-events

The is coming to the ! Mark your calendars as the Midwest Invitational Rodeo returns to the library on Wednesday, June 10 from 3 - 7 pm for our annual Rodeo. In addition to pony rides, there will be a carnival with games, a petting zoo, line dance lessons & a special surprise for parents. And be sure to sign up for Summer Reading while you're there!

*NOTE: All Library programs are free and open to the public--no tickets are required. Registration helps us gauge interest and numbers, but again is not required.

Don't forget to check out the ProjectArt exhibit "Small Wonders" now on view in the Galleria (5201 Woodward). View art by the students alongside new work from the Teaching Artists-in-Residence.

It has been a busy May at the with fun programs at all of our locations! Visit our website to check out all of our upcoming events.

Holiday Hours for . On Saturday, May 23 the Main Library (5201 Woodward) will be OPEN but the Burton Historical Collection only will be CLOSED. Then on , Monday, May 25, ALL library locations will be CLOSED.

Summer Hours start this week! Beginning tomorrow, May 22, all Branches will be OPEN on Fridays and CLOSED on Saturdays. The Main Library will be closed on Sundays during the summer.