Detroit Public Library

Detroit Public Library The largest library system in Michigan, Main Library and its 21 branches make it one of the most accessible public institutions in metropolitan Detroit.
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Don't forget to check out the ProjectArt exhibit "Small Wonders" now on view in the Galleria (5201 Woodward). View ar...
05/28/2026

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.

05/26/2026

Check out the storytime at the Parkman Branch on Tuesdays at 10:30 am!

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 upc...
05/26/2026

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 Colle...
05/22/2026

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...
05/21/2026

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.

Now on view in the Galleria (5201 Woodward) is the ProjectArt exhibition "Small Wonders." View art by the students al...
05/20/2026

Now on view in the Galleria (5201 Woodward) is the ProjectArt exhibition "Small Wonders." View art by the students alongside new work from the Teaching Artists-in-Residence. Come and see the impact that another year of free art educations has had on our community!

The Franklin Branch (13651 East McNichols) is starting Summer early! Stop by for a Summer Reading Kickoff Party on Sat...
05/14/2026

The Franklin Branch (13651 East McNichols) is starting Summer early! Stop by for a Summer Reading Kickoff Party on Saturday, May 16 beginning at Noon for games, prizes, snacks and to sign up for Summer Reading!

05/12/2026

Did you know that the Parkman Branch (1766 Oakman Blvd) has a Romance Book Club? The next meeting is Wednesday, May 27 at 3 pm and the book will be "The Kiss Countdown" by Etta Easton. Come and join us!

The welcomes historian John Garrison Marks, who will be discussing his latest book, "Thy Will Be Done: George Washingt...
05/08/2026

The welcomes historian John Garrison Marks, who will be discussing his latest book, "Thy Will Be Done: George Washington’s Legacy of Slavery and the Fight for American Memory." On Sunday, May 10 at 2 pm, John will be joined in conversation with Lance Wheeler, Vice President of Learning & Engagement at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.

For more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/author-talk-john-garrison-marks-with-lance-wheeler-on-george-washington-tickets-1984420901335

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5201 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI
48202

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 12pm - 8pm
Wednesday 12pm - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

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+13134811300

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