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DPL ShortCuts
Your Monthly News & Updates
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The Library System will be closed on Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. You can celebrate the holiday with these great events!
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Conely Branch
Saturday, January 18 at 2:00-3:00pm
Participate in our Kindness Program with Gwen Lewis. Help write and design Conely's Kindness Code. Children & Tweens
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Storytime & Craft
Franklin Branch
Tuesday, January 7, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Readings That Matter:
Dr. Martin Luther King's
Letter From Birmingham Jail
Parkman Branch
Thursday, January 9 & 16,
4:00 - 5:45 p.m.
Journal Making Inspired by the Activism of Dr. King
Edison Branch
Saturday, January 11, 11:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Teens & Adults
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MLK Day of Peace, Drop-In Peace Tree Craft
Knapp Branch
Monday, January 13 to Saturday,
January 18
MLK Day Craft: My Dream, My Hands
Edison Branch
Saturday, January 18, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Children & Tweens
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Celebration
Bowen Branch
Saturday, January 18, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Children & Tweens
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The Detroit Public Library Author Series kicks off 2020 when the library welcomes Susan E. Rice on Sunday, January 19. Ambassador Rice was the National Security Advisor to President Obama and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. She was a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University where she received a master’s degree and doctorate in international relations. Rice served throughout the Clinton administration, and became one of the nation’s youngest assistant secretaries of state.
Rice’s memoir,
Tough Love: My Story of the Things Worth Fighting For
is a
New York Times
bestseller. In the book, she recalls pivotal moments from her dynamic career on the front lines of American diplomacy and foreign policy.
This book discussion and signing is free and open to the public.
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Main Library
Sunday, January 19
at 2:00 pm
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Behind the Line of Scrimmage: Inside the Front Office of the NFL
Main Library
Sunday, January 12, 2:00 p.m.
Michael Huyghue chronicles his journey from childhood athletics to one of the highest-ranking black executives in the NFL.
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Remembrance
Main Library
Sunday, January 26, 2:00 p.m.
Described as historical fiction with a touch of magical realism, Rita Woods’ new novel, Remembrance, is one of the most highly anticipated books of the new year.
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Elmwood Park Branch
Saturday, January 11, 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Meet author and radio show host Lavonia Perryman
of the
Lavonia Perryman Show
(910 AM) as she talks about her new book
Fearless Women Rock: Courageous Women Find Strength During the Storm
.
All Ages
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Now on view in the DPL Galleria at Main Library:
“Then and Now: A Retrospective of Portraits” Exhibition by Desiree Kelly
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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Children's New Year
Conely Branch
Saturday, January 4, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Decorate a Wish Box for home to place your wishes in for the New Year. Participate in Conely's 2nd. Annual Ball Drop and enjoy refreshments.
Children/Family
Ballroom Dance Instruction
Monteith Branch
Monday, January 6, 13, 27, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Mr. Bomani from Have Dance Will Travel will teach an introduction to Ballroom dance. Learn the basic moves in this class. No partner required!
Adults
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Vision for the New Year
Knapp Branch
Saturday, January 4, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Create a New Year's resolution vision board to visualize all of the things you want for the new year.
Teens/Young Adults & Adults
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3D Design with TinkerCAD
Main Library
Saturday, January 4, 1:30 - 3:00 pm
A part of the Community Technology Class Series from mYe (
Michigan Youth Empowerment Foundation)
. Create and print a 3D design.
For ages 8 - 14
Children/Family
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Piecing Things Together Through Quilting!
Parkman Branch
Tuesday, January 7, 14, 21 & 28,
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Join us as we piece together a Community Quilt. It will hang in the Parkman Branch Library for the whole community to see and enjoy! Beginners and Experienced Quilters may participate.
Adults
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Essay Writing Workshop
Duffield Branch
Saturday, January 11, 12:00 - 3:00 pm
Workshop for Entrants of Albert H. Mallory Oratorical Contest. Help with research, writing, public speaking. This Year's Topic: "A Famous Black Journalist Who Has Done Much to Educate and Advance Mankind" Pizza Afterward Open to All Young People Grades 3-12
Children/Family & Teens/Young Adults
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A History of Cartoons
Hubbard Branch
Saturday, January 11, 3:45 - 4:45 pm
Join us for a fun and entertaining presentation of television's most popular cartoon characters and learn which are the funniest, the coolest and more.... "the 100 greatest cartoon characters in television history!"
All Ages
Real Talk About Islam
Main Library
Saturday, January 11, 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Join Detroit Public Library and Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of Michigan for a Real Talk about Islam. Imam Shamshad A. Nasir will lead an interfaith discussion about Islam that promotes peace through increasing understanding and knowledge of each other. We look forward to seeing you!
Adults & All Ages
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Detroit Recycles
Chase Branch
Tuesday, January 14, 3:30 - 6:30 pm
Green Science Living will provide you with a free recycling cart and educate you about the 3 R's; Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Join thousands of Detroiters who are protecting their environment.
All Ages
50 Shades of Natural Hair
Franklin Branch
Tuesday, January 14, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
It All Comes Back to Natural in a night of Natural Hair Tingz and giveaways with Kimberly Donuyale, the Owner of Donuyale Essentials ® and inventor of handmade natural personal products.
Teens/Young Adults & Adults
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GED PREP
Elmwood Park Branch
Tuesday, January 14, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Free GED Math Test PrepGain the skills to pass the GED math test with instructor Stephanie Wren. Space limited. Call 313-550-6181 to register. Registration ends January. 7.
Adults
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Job Searching Help @ the
Skillman Branch
Job Searching Tips & Tricks
Saturday, January 18, 11:00 - 12:30 pm
Job searching can be complicated so join us as we discuss helpful ways to make your job search a little easier.
Teens/Young Adults & Adults
Tackling Online Job Apps
Saturday, January 25, 11:00 - 1:30 pm
With hands-on training, we will tackle the online job application process. Basic computer skills and an email address is required. Resumes are preferred. Please call 313-481-1852 to register.
Teens/Young Adults & Adults
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Science Sunday with the Michigan Science Center
Redford Branch
Sunday, January 19, 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Come enjoy the Michigan Science Center program "Frostology".
All Ages
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Colonizing Mars
Main Library
Sunday, January 19, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
There are many challenges to be dealt with to live on Mars, such as long term living in reduced gravity, cosmic radiation, energy sources, etc. Terraforming Mars is possible, but challenging.
All Ages
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Overture to Opera
Bowen Branch
Thursday, January 23, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Free program presented by Michigan Opera Theater. Enjoy an evening with some of the great masterworks of opera with live performances from MOT artists.
All Ages
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When Hollywood Went to War
Main Library
Sunday, January 26, 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Come and experience the real life story of nearly 90 celebrities who served in the United States military during World War II.
Adults
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Crystals and Chakras- Crystal Energy and Your Body
Main Library
Saturday, January 25, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Experience how crystals interact with your body and why they are such supportive tools for personal health and healing.
Adults
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Luau in the Library
Campbell Branch
Saturday, January 25, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Travel to the tropics at the library. Warm up with some sun, sand, and snacks!
All Ages
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Genot Picor - Storyteller
Wilder Branch
Sunday, January 26, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Stories, songs, and dances of the Metis' Voyageur. On January 26th, 1837 Michigan became the 26th State. Picor will entertain us with stories and songs of early Michigan. (Sponsored by WALI)
All Ages
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Cooking @ the Library - Egg Rolls!
Wilder Branch
Saturday, January 11, 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Chef Ming Louie will demonstrate how to make egg rolls to serve at your Chinese New Year's Party on January 25th. Audience participation required. (Sponsored by WALI)
All Ages
Chinese New Year
Wilder Branch
Saturday, January 25, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Origami paper was first invented in China around 105 A.D., Learn how to fold some origami shapes using this art form.
All Ages
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Chinese New Year Craft
Main Library
Thursday, January 23, 4:00 - 4:30 pm
Create a craft to welcome the Year of the White Metal Rat.
Chinese New Year Crafts
Sherwood Forest Branch
Saturday, January 25,12:30 - 1:30 pm
Celebrate Chinese New Year with crafts at Sherwood Forest Library.
Children/Family
Chinese New Year
Edison Branch
Saturday, January 25, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
We will listen to a story and make a dragon to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
Children/Family
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Escapade Enero - Jedi School
Saturday, January 4, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Learn to battle with our Jedi fighters! Check out an awesome lightsaber demonstration and learn some of your own Jedi moves!
Teens/Young Adults
Escapade Enero - Pirate Treasure Hunt
Saturday, January 11, 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Kick of our adventure month with a Pirate style treasure hunt through the library!
Children/Family & Teens/Young Adults
Escapade Enero - Musketeer Movie Night
Thursday, January 16, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Join us for a family movie night! A different movie will be featured on the third Thursday of every month. This month we are continuing our adventure theme by watching
The Three Musketeers
!
All Ages
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Our Bowen Branch has fun activities centered around adventure during the month of January! Visit the Bowen Branch at 3648 Vernor Hwy.
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Escapade Enero - Mission Impossible
Tuesday, January 21, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Make your way through our "lazer maze" Mission Impossible style in this edition of Escapade Enero!
Children/Family & Teens/Young Adults
Escapade Enero - Teen Book Club
Thursday, January 30, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Close out our adventure month by reading the dystopian adventure story,
The Hunger Games
by Suzanne Collins. Join us for a discussion and activity about the book.
Teens/Young Adults
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The Detroit Public Library is proud to offer you bestselling and classic eBooks and digital audio-books available 24/7 from the library's digital collection. This service, powered by OverDrive, is free with your library card.
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Sign-up with your DPL Library card!
Instantly borrow free digital video, music, audiobooks and much more 24/7 with your Detroit Public Library card.
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Real-time tutoring services for elementary, middle, high school students, and college students. Students can submit a paper for review, take practice quizzes and prepare for standardized tests. Tutor.com has resources for adults as well--information on career resources, resumes and cover letters, financial literacy and studying for the GED. Ask a librarian today!
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