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DPL ShortCuts
Your Monthly News & Updates
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Christmas
Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24
Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25
New Year's
New Year's Eve, Tuesday, December 31
New Year's Day, Wednesday, January 1
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We're Back "On the Road Again!"
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You’re invited for the grand unveiling of the Detroit Public Library’s brand new Mobile Library. For 80 years, a bookmobile has provided an integral service to the city of Detroit, visiting neighborhoods, schools, events and community organizations.
Check out the new Mobile Library with our roll out events across the city!
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Sundays in December, tour the new vehicle, and enjoy hot dogs, chips, pop, cake, storytelling, crafts and giveaways!
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Sunday, December 1
Redford Branch
21200 Grand River Ave.
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
1:00 - 2:00 -- Storytelling
2:00 - 4:00 -- Crafts
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Sunday, December 8
Main Library
5201 Woodward
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
1:00 - 2:00 -- Storytelling
2:00 - 4:00 -- Crafts
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Sunday, December 15
Wilder Branch
7140 E. 7 Mile Rd.
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
1:00 - 2:00 -- Storytelling
2:00 - 4:00 -- Crafts
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Join the Detroit Public Library for joyful, holiday fun and activities! We are excited to host a meet-and-greet for our brand new Mobile Library on our lawn at Woodward & Kirby. Santa Claus will be "in the house" to listen to kids' requests and to take photos. We will have free cider and Dutch Girl doughnuts (while supplies last) and DJ Emmett spinning holiday hits for you to dance those calories away. “The Scat Diva,” Audrey Northington, will be featured in our Clara Stanton Jones Friends Auditorium. Tour through our DPL Galleria featuring an opening reception for Desiree Kelly, our Open House for special collections or just stroll through our beautiful building and enjoy the holiday atmosphere.
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DVD/FILM ROOM (1ST FLOOR):
10:30 a.m. – Disney's
Nutcracker and the Four Realms
12:30 p.m. –
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
1:30 p.m. –
The Grinch
3:30 p.m. –
Black Nativity
CHILDREN'S LIBRARY (1ST FLOOR):
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Visit with Santa
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Cranbrook’s Art Lab ‘Fiber Experience’ Make-and-Take special holiday craft activity
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – ProjectArt
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MOBILE LIBRARY (OUTSIDE ON LAWN AT WOODWARD & KIRBY):
1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Meet and Greet with tour and giveaways
OLD FINE ARTS (3RD FLOOR):
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – DJ Emmett Holiday Dance Party (Free Cider, Doughnuts)
SOUTH WING 2ND FLOOR (BS&T):
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Face-painting by Kitty the Clown & Sandy’s Land
BS&T SOUTH WING (2ND FLOOR)
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Face-painting by Kitty the Clown & Sandy’s Land
HYPE TEEN CENTER (1ST FLOOR):
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Holiday SMASH Tournament
SSER SOUTH WING (1ST FLOOR):
3:00 - 5:30 p.m.-- Adult Coloring
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CLARA STANTON JONES FRIENDS AUDITORIUM (LOWER LEVEL):
2:30 p.m. – Detroit Public Library Choir
3:00 p.m. – Little Rock Historic Church Choir
4:00 p.m. – Metro Soul Band
5:30 p.m. – Audrey Northington “The Scat Diva” & Friends
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Audrey Northington & Friends
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Audrey Branham Northington sings Opera, Gospel and the Blues, but is best known for her “SCAT DIVA” performances at the historic Baker’s Keyboard Lounge and Bert’s Place in Eastern Market.
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DPL GALLERIA (1ST FLOOR):
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“Then and Now: A Retrospective of Portraits” Exhibition by Desiree Kelly
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Opening Reception with cider, Dutch Girl doughnuts and adult beverages.
Join us we welcome Detroit artist Desiree Kelly to the Detroit Public Library Galleria. The exhibit at the Galleria will span nearly a decade of artistic development--revealing her evolution of style and exploration of techniques. The show illustrates how she uniquely combines street art, traditional oil painting, collage, mixed media and graphic design to create powerful portraits that are both artistically and historically beautiful and revealing. The library is honored to host an historic art exhibit created by an historically significant native Detroit artist.
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Decorate the Library!
Wilder Branch
Sunday, December 1, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Help us decorate the library for the Holidays! Make holiday ornaments; one for the library and one to take home.
All Ages
Letters To Santa
Douglas Branch
10:30 - 5:00 pm on the following days:
Monday, December 2, 9, 16 & 23
Tuesday, December 3, 10 & 17
Wednesday, December 4, 11 & 18
Thursday, December 5, 12 & 19
Friday, December 6, 13 & 20
Children, Tweens & Parent/Child
Annual Holiday Open House
Knapp Branch
Saturday, December 7, 11:00 -2:00 pm
Meet and greet your neighbors at the Annual Holiday Open House. Enjoy a morning of conversation, refreshments, and holiday music.
All Ages
Holiday Decorating
Conely Branch
Saturday, December 7, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Help decorate the Conely Branch for the Holidays.
Children & Tweens
Annual Holiday Open House
Conely Branch
Saturday, December 14, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Make a Holiday craft with Santa, sing Holiday songs, enjoy milk and cookies with Santa.
Children & Tweens
Selfies with Santa
Duffield Branch
Saturday, December 14, 11:30 - 2:30 pm
Celebrate the holidays enjoying stories told by the Detroit Association of Black Storytellers (DABS) and take a selfie with Santa too! There is something for everyone, arts & crafts, light refreshment
All Ages
Meet Santa
Parkman Branch
Saturday, December 14, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Here's your chance to tell Santa what you want for the holidays! Bring your phone to take pictures.
Children, Tweens & Parent/Child
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Holiday Movie with Fresh Popcorn
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Campbell Branch
Saturday, December 14, 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Join us for a family friendly movie with popcorn! We will be watching Toy Story 4.
All Ages
Holiday Festival
Wilder Branch
Sunday, December 15, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Get your list ready, Santa will be at Wilder! Visit with Santa, adopt a stuffed pet, make holiday ornaments, karaoke holiday carols and enjoy cookies and punch!
All Ages
Christmas in the Community Program
Monteith Branch
Monday, December 16, 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Everyone is invited to the Christmas Party! This party is to celebrate community and the holiday season. Sponsored by the Monteith branch and Hope Village Outreach.
All Ages
Santa Visits the Library
Edison Branch
Monday, December 16, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Santa is coming to see all the good boys and girls at the Edison Branch. He will read a story and we will be making a craft to take home.
Infants, Toddlers & Children
Santa at Sherwood
Sherwood Forest Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Come to the library to see Santa and tell him what you want for Christmas. Santa will be at the library from 5:00-5:45. Hang out afterwards to create Christmas crafts.
Toddlers, Children & Tweens
Holiday Party
Campbell Branch
Thursday, December 19, 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Celebrate all winter holidays at the library!
All Ages
Visit From Santa
Elmwood Park Branch
Saturday, December 21, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Come visit with Santa and make a holiday theme craft!
Children, Tweens & Parent/Child
A Snoopy Holiday Saturday
Conely Branch
Saturday, December 28, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Watch the movies "Peanuts: I Want A Dog for Christmas" and "Happy New Year, Brown." Enjoy Chips and Juice.
Children & Tweens
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DIY Christmas Lantern
Redford Branch
Sunday, December 1, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Create a lantern from an ivy bowl.
Children, All Ages & Parent/Child
Holiday Ornament Craft
Wilder Branch
Monday, December 2, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Make a holiday ornament to decorate your home.
Children, Tweens & Teens
DIY Snowman Craft
Redford Branch
Wednesday, December 4, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
create a snowman from 2 round candle glasses,
Children, Tweens & All Ages
Origami Craft
Duffield Branch
Saturday, December 7, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Try your hand at making an origami gift box for the holidays.
Children, Tweens & Teens
Crazy Reindeer Painting
Chase Branch
Saturday, December 7, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Create your very own Christmas art. We will be painting a Crazy Christmas Reindeer, perfect to hang up for the holidays.
Adults
Christmas Painting Class
Redford Branch
Sunday, December 8, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Christmas Paint with a Twist
Teens, Adults & All Ages
Christmas Card Day
Wilder Branch
Monday, December 9, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Sir Henry Cole of England created the first commercial Christmas card in 1843. Since then giving Christmas cards has been popular. Make a handmade Christmas Card or learn to create an E-card.
Children, Teens & Adults
Winter Craft
Campbell Branch
Tuesday, December 10, 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Warm up with a great craft to make and take home!
All Ages
Holiday Science
Bowen Branch
Tuesday, December 10, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Join us for Holiday Science! Grow your own crystal candy cane ornament.
Children, Tweens & Teens
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3D Printing
Main Library
Tuesday, December 10, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, December 18, 4:00 -5:00 pm
Print ornaments using a 3D printer.
Ages 5 - 12, Children & Tweens
After School S.T.E.A.M
Edison Branch
Wednesday, December 11, 3:00- 4:00 pm
Join us to make winter-themed glitter globes. Recommended for ages 7 and up.
Children & Tweens
DIY Snowglobe
Redford Branch
Wednesday, December 11, 6:00- 7:30 pm
Come create a Christmas scenery filled with water.
Children, All Ages & Parent/Child
Candle Making Workshop
Hubbard Branch
Saturday, December 14, 2:00-3:30pm
Learn how to make homemade candles; an instructor will give step-by-step instructions. All supplies included. Class limited to the first 20 people.
Tweens, Teens & Parent/Child
DIY Christmas Tree
Redford Branch
Saturday, December 14, 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Come build a Christmas tree with peppermints.
Children, All Ages & Parent/Child
Christmas Crafts
Sherwood Forest Branch
Monday, December 16, 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Wednesday, December 18, 4:30- 5:30 pm
Join us at our Christmas craft table
Toddlers, Children & Tweens
Christmas Wreath
Redford Branch
Monday, December 16, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Learn how to make a Christmas wreath.
Tweens, Teens & Adults
Create a Holiday Menu in Word
Douglass Branch
Wednesday, December 18,
11:00-12:30 pm
Create an impressive holiday menu for all the family to see and enjoy.
Adults & Seniors
Winter Family Crafts
Edison Branch
Saturday, December 21, 11:00 -12:00 pm
Celebrate the first day of winter by joining us for some fun and festive crafts!
Toddlers, Children & Parent/Child
Gift Maker Fair
Skillman Branch
Saturday, December 21, 10:30 - 5:30 pm
Hand made gifts are made with love. Spend the day with us making gifts for yourself or someone else.
Candle Making… 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Cocktail Hat Making… 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Earring Design… 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Men’s Bracelet… 4:00 – 5:30 pm
All Ages & Parent/Child
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