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DPL ShortCuts
Your Monthly News & Updates
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Veteran's Day
Saturday, November 9 = Main Library
Monday, November 11 = Branches
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Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 28 = All Locations
Friday, November 29 = Main Library
Saturday, November 30 = Branches
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Fall Hours
Branches are now open on Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Branches are closed on Fridays. Sunday hours at Main Library and Redford and Wilder Branches will resume on October 6, 2019.
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Music at the Library
Fall Author Series
Storytelling
Upcoming Events
Science at the Library
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Celebrate Thanksgiving
International Game Week
De-Stress at the Library
Get Ready for the Holidays
Save the Date--Noel Night
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Sunday Family Fundays Return!
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Sunday schedule continues in 2019 and 2020. Beginning on October 6, 2019 until May 17, 2020, the Main Library, the Redford Branch (serving Westside Detroit) and the Wilder Branch (serving Eastside Detroit) will be open on Sundays from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. There will be all regular services plus special programs for all ages.
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No More Overdue Fines...@ Your Detroit Public Library
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Beginning September 1, 2019, the Detroit Public Library discontinued charging overdue fines for books and other material. So, if you have overdue items preventing you from checking more items out, just return them and you will be back to borrowing!
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Main Library
Sunday, November 3, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
You will not want to miss this jazzy concert performed by the 26 piece Michigan Flute Orchestra. The MFO has been delighting people across Michigan for the last 25 years.
All Ages
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Wilder Branch
Sunday, November 10, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Jacob Schwandt on guitar, Jason Rickett on bass and Virgil Shepp on keys, the Earhustlers will stop at nothing to spread their ramshackle funk tunes.
All Ages
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Linda Solomon
Main Library
Sunday, November 3, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
The book,
The Queen Next Door: Aretha Franklin, An Intimate Portrait
, is full of firsts as Solomon was invited to capture historical events in Aretha's music career showcasing Detroit and Franklin family's most intimate and cherished moments.
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Danielle D. Hughes
Wilder Branch
Sunday, November 3, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Join us for a Q&A and reading of her debut book;
Always Make Your Bed
, a practical resource for individuals ready to make a change, move forward and maximize their impact. A 2018 Forbes 30 under 30.
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De'Shawn Charles Winslow
Main Library
Sunday, November 3, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m
In West Mills
was named a most anticipated novel of 2019 by
Time Magazine
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USA Today
and
Essence Magazine.
Author Winslow crafts a magnificent, big-hearted small-town story.
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Steve Luxenberg
Main Library
Tuesday, November 5, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Luxenberg tells one of the most compelling and dramatic stories of the nineteenth century in
Separate: The Story of Plessy v. Ferguson, and America's Journey from Slavery to Segregation
, cutting to the heart of battles over race and equality that have raged throughout American history.
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Dani McClain
Main Library
Sunday, November 10, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Join us for a conversation between Dani McClain and a Detroit Public Library librarian about Black motherhood, the importance of mutually supportive communities, and navigating power structures.
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Dan Ringo
Main Library
Saturday, November 16, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Join us for a book talk with Dan Ringo, author of,
Airman to CEO, Boiler Room to Boardroom
. Ringo is a graduate of Detroit Public Schools & Wayne State University, Air Force veteran, & much more.
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Mark Stryker
Main Library
Sunday, November 17,
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Author Mark Stryker celebrates Detroit’s profound influence on jazz from the mid-20th century through the present day.
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Amanda Barratt
Main Library
Saturday, November 23,
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Barratt is a romantic historical fiction author. She is an Evangelical Christian Publishers Association, bestselling author. Join us as she discusses her latest book,
My Dearest Dietrich.
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Main Library
Sunday, November 24, 2:00 p.m.
A historic and entertaining look at the second oldest Thanksgiving Parade in the United States, including a behind the scenes look at the parade through historic photographs and anecdotes from his book,
Detroit's Thanksgiving Day Parade
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Mo Willems Storytime
Edison Branch
Saturday, November 2, 11:00-12:00 pm
Do you like hearing funny stories about pigeons, elephants, and pigs? Join us for popular stories from Mo Willems’ books and a fun craft.
Toddlers, Children & Parent/Child
Mary Grant Storyteller
Main Library
Sunday, November 3, 1:30-2:30 pm
Mary Grant is a professional storyteller who will be telling some of her original stories that she has published into picture books. She is a local touring storyteller with the Michigan Humanities.
Children & Parent/Child
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Native American Storytelling
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Main Library
Tuesday, November 12, 10:30-11:30 am
Join us for an exciting program celebrating Native American stories, songs, music, instruments, languages and dance.
Children & Parent/Child
Starry Night Stories
Sherwood Forest Branch
Tuesday, November 19, 6:00-6:30 pm
Join us at Sherwood Forest Library for Starry Night Stories! We'll share books, rhymes and songs to help wind down your evening. The story time is designed to engage children of various ages.
Infants, Toddlers & Children
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Day of the Dead Celebrations
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Campbell Branch
Saturday, November 2, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Celebrate Day of the Dead at the library! Make your own sugar skulls and add to our ofrenda (alter)
Conely Branch
Saturday, November 2, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Children & Tweens can enjoy stories, games, crafts, refrescos
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Explore the Financial Side of Your Invention
Main Library
Saturday, November 2,
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Diana Dimitroff, of Michigan SBDC will discuss the crucial financial details that you will need to know to profit from your invention. Success can be yours!
Adults & All Age
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Couponing 101
Parkman Branch
Saturdays, November 2, 9, 16,
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Learn all about couponing. In this three-week series, learn how to combine coupons, use couponing apps, store apps, electronic coupons and more.
Adults
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3D Printing Workshop
Main Library
Sundays, November 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2:30 - 4:00 pm
Come join us for a fun workshop, where you will learn to design and print a personalized object. All ages. Children under 13 need a parent or guardian with them.
All Ages
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Census 2020
Chandler Park Branch
Wednesday, November 6, 13, 20 & 27, 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Representatives from the census bureau will be at the library every Wednesday to recruit workers for the 2020 census.
Adults & Seniors
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Lead in Detroit- An Informative Presentation
Hubbard Branch
Wednesday, November 6, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
How can you protect yourself from exposure to lead? The WSU Center for Urban Responses to Environmental Stressors will be here to answer your questions. Lunch provided! Call branch to register
Adults & Seniors
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Scrapbooking Class
Franklin Branch
Thursday, November 7, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Transform your memories into wonderful creations to share. For experienced pros or those new to scrapbooking. Bring your photos and we'll help you create the pages or create the pages and add photos
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Herpetology 101: A Wildlife Program with The Little Creatures Company
Duffield Branch
Saturday, November 9, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Learn about cold-blooded reptiles and amphibians. The Little Creatures Company will bring these types of animals to the Duffield Library Branch.
Tweens, Teens & Parent/Child
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Middle East Travelogue: Travels With Miguel
Elmwood Park Branch
Saturday, November 9, 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Photographer Miguel Pope will give a presentation on his recent trip to Palestine and Israel.
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Detroit 48202 - Detroit 48202 Screening and Discussion
Knapp Branch
Saturday, November 9, 2:00-4:00 pm
Join us for a screening of the documentary
Detroit 48202
with a panel discussion to follow. Let's talk about where we are, where we have been, and where we are going.
All Ages
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Harlem Renaissance Book Series:
I'm Black when I'm Singing, I'm Blue when I Ain't - Sonia Sanchez
Main Library
Tuesday, November 19, 6:00-7:30 pm
Join this lively discussion of Sonia Sanchez' work. Sanchez is an award-winning poet and one of the most prominent writers in the Black Arts movement.
Teens, Adults & Seniors
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Skillman Branch
Friday, November 22, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Going to the Detroit Tree Lighting Ceremony? Come warm up with us at the Library! We’ll have hot chocolate, crafts, music, face painting, games and more!
All Ages
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Science of Toys with Mad Science Detroit
Campbell Branch
Tuesday, November 5, 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Discover the science behind some of your favorite toys! You aren’t the only ones with the energy to play, your toys are packed with it, too! More physics fun awaits when you take your new yo-yo home!
Children, Tweens & Teens
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Science Sundays
with the Michigan Science Center
Redford Branch
Sunday, November 17, 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Its Science Spectacular Sunday with the Michigan Science Center. Stop by on Sunday and enjoy science experiments.
All Ages
Science Fair Success: Your Best Work
Main Library
Saturday, November 23, 10:00 - 3:00 pm
This program is open to students in 6th to 12th grades who are entering the 63rd Annual Science & Engineering Fair of Metropolitan Detroit. Registration required: www.semfd.org/seminar.
Tweens & Teens
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Join the Michigan Science Center at the Detroit Public Library to use telescopes to identify celestial bodies and participate in hands-on activities. Fun event for all ages!
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Conely Branch
:Tuesday, November 12,
6:00- 8:00 pm
Parkman Branch
: Wednesday, November
13, 5:00 - 7:45 pm
Main Library
: Tuesday, November 26,
5:30 - 7:30 pm
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Thanksgiving Craft
Chase Branch
Saturday, November 9, 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Use your creativity to paint and design your very own pumpkin centerpiece, paint, glitter, pumpkin and crafts will be provided along with apple cider and donuts.
Adults & Seniors
Wreath Class
Redford Branch
Wednesday, November 13,
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Want to learn how to make a door wreath? Come create a fall wreath for your door.
Tweens, Teens & Adults
Thanksgiving Wreath
Hubbard Branch
Saturday, November 16, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Make a beautiful fall wreath using yearn.
Children, Tweens & Parent/Child
Celebrate Native-American Heritage Month
Conely Branch
Saturday, November 16, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Learn about Native-American Customs and make a Native American craft.
Thanksgiving Day Craft
Elmwood Park Branch
Saturday, November 23, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Come and make a holiday musical instrument.
Children, Tweens & Teens
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Thanksgiving Celebration
Conely Branch
Saturday, November 23, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Read stories and make a Thanksgiving decoration to take home.
Children & Tweens
Turkey Day Craft
Chaney Branch
Saturday, November 23, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Gobble on out and make a delightful turkey puppet to add to your Thanksgiving Day enjoyment.
Children, Tweens & Parent/Child
Thanksgiving Craft
Campbell Branch
Tuesday, November 26, 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Make a craft to celebrate fall and thanksgiving at the library!
Children, Tweens & Teens
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Open Chess
Hubbard Branch
Saturday, November 2, 23,
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Want to play chess? Want to learn chess? Join our open chess sessions. Our instructor, Mr. Ronald Williams is on hand to help/or challenge you.
Video Game Day: Wii
Redford Branch
Saturday, November 2, 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Would you like to play video games with other children. Come have some video game fun.
Children
International Games Week
Main Library--HYPE
Sunday, November 3, 1:30 - 4:30 pm
Games in HYPE to celebrate International Games Week
Teens
Card Game Night
Wilder Branch
Monday, November 4, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Let's play cards! Learn a new game or build your expertise playing one you already know.
All Ages
Roblox Play
Parkman Branch
Wednesday, November 6, 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Play Roblox games with friends & compete for prizes the 1st Wednesday of each month. Call the library for dates and times. Ages 8+
Children, Tweens & Teens
Play Video Games
Campbell Branch
Thursday, November 7, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Come play video games on our Wii and Xbox. Play your favorites or try out something new.
Children, Tweens & Teens
Online Gaming for Kids
Chase Branch
Saturday, November 9, 16, 23,
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Similar to our Roblox tournament we will have prizes for participation, games to be announced.
Children, Tweens & Teens
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Sponsored by the American Library Association, International Game Week
is an initiative run by volunteers from around the world to reconnect communities through their libraries around the educational, recreational, and social value of all types of games. This year,
International Game Week takes place November 3 - 9. The libraries have game days throughout the year, but here are some the events going on in November!
International Game Day: Old School Games
Bowen Branch
Tuesday, November 12, 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Celebrate International Day of Gaming all week with us! Today we will be learning and playing some old school games
Children, Tweens & Teens
International Game Day: New School Games
Bowen Branch
Thursday, November 14, 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Celebrate International Day of Gaming all week with us! Today we will be learning and playing some new school computer games.
Children, Tweens & Teens
Celebrate International Game Week
Duffield Branch
Tuesday, November 12, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Wednesday, November 13, 3:30- 5:30 pm
Thursday, November 14, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Board and card games at the library. Learn a new game, or play an old favorite.
Children, Tweens & Teens
Teen Board Game Night
Sherwood Forest Branch
Thursday, November 21, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Teen Board Game Night is a great way to try new games, meet new people, and have an overall great time. Anyone ages 12 to 18 is encouraged to attend.
Tweens & Teens
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Family Yoga with Your Mat
Main Library
Sundays, November 3, 10, 17 & 24,
2:00 - 3:00 pm
All Ages
Sahaja Yoga and Meditation
Campbell Branch
Mondays, November 4, 18 & 25,
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Come and learn meditation for inner peace, spiritual awakening and joy.
All Ages
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Social Stressors and Mental Health
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Douglass Branch
Wednesday, November 6,
11:00 - 12:00 pm
Join us for a free lunch and learn about how social stresses can affect our health, and how we can be resilient. Presentation by WSU Center for Urban Responses to Environmental Stressors (CURES)
All Ages
Yoga with Ms. Cora
Chaney Branch
Thursday, November 7, 14, 21,
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Relax, refresh, renew through yoga with Ms. Cora. Bring your own mat!!!
Adults
Thanksgiving De-Stressing Slime Craft
Chaney Branch
Wednesday, November 20, 3:30-4:30 pm
Stress of that upcoming big turkey holiday getting to ya? Pop in and chill out as you relax and unwind and make some cool de-stressing slime.
Teens
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Get Ready for the Holidays
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Let's Make Greeting Cards!
Skillman Branch
Saturday, November 2, 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Learn how to make personalized greeting cards with us and Merci Cadeaux in our card making basics class.
Adults
Holiday Cards
Edison Branch
Saturday, November 16,
11:00 am -1:00 pm
Join us at the Edison Branch with artist Vera Smith, as we learn to craft and create cards that you can share with friends and family during the holiday season.
Teens, Adults & Seniors
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Make a Holiday Wreath
Edison Branch
Monday, November 18, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Get into the holiday spirit at the Edison Branch and learn how to make your own wreath for your front door and/or fireplace mantel. Supplies will be provided. Space is limited.
Ornament Design
Skillman Branch
Saturday, November 16, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Children, tweens and teens will put their design skills to the test as they decorate their very own ornament for any and every occasion.
Children, Tweens & Teens
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Noel Night at the Library
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This year, Noel Night will take place at the Main Library on Saturday, December 7 from 11:00 am - 7:00 pm. Stop by for crafts, concerts, cider and donuts, dancing and the opening reception of the Desiree Kelly exhibit!
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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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