Detroit Public Library

Spooky Season is starting at the ! We have lots of fun and not too scary programs all month long--from crafts, movies and parties for kids, families and even adults!

Check out the schedule: https://detroitpubliclibrary.org/news/fall-halloween-events

Come to the to "Stitch on Sundays!" Starting this Sunday, October 4 (and then 11, 18 & 25) at the Main Library at 1:30 pm enjoy a relaxing afternoon of hand sewing as you create a patchwork bat for Halloween. We'll have the pattern and all materials, but feel free to bring your own from home. Adults and teens welcome.

More info and to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/make-a-patchwork-bat-tickets-2002341263621

Stop by the Sherwood Forest Branch to get your NEW and FREE library card--and then check out some items to take home!



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The Author Series is excited to welcome award-winning author and horror master Tananarive Due! Join us at Main Library on Sunday, October 4 at 2:00 pm as she discusses her latest novel, "Mazywood," with Wayne State University Historian Kidada Williams.

Note: This is not a ticketed event and seats are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

For more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/author-talk-horror-master-tananarive-due-with-historian-kidada-williams-tickets-1994901986543

Join us on Saturday, October 3 at 2:00 pm as the Author Series welcomes Dr. Edda L. Fields-Black and Dr. LaKisha Simmons. They will discuss Dr. Fields-Black's monumental work "Combee," a deep dive into the Combahee River Raid led by Harriet Tubman in 1863.

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/author-talk-dr-edda-l-fields-black-with-dr-lakisha-simmons-on-combee-tickets-1994243248239

During you can come in to any location and get a library card--or update your old card with one of our new designs!

Find out how you can get your library card: https://detroitpubliclibrary.org/news/library-card-2026

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The Fall Author Series kicks off at Main Library on Wednesday, September 30 at 6:00 pm! Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Phill Branch sits down with tech executive and fellow Hampton University alumna Jamila Thompson Holt to discuss his new memoir, "The Double Dutch Fuss."

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/author-talk-phill-branch-with-jamila-thompson-holt-tickets-1994241604322

The Manhattan Short Film Festival returns to the ! Film lovers are invited to the Main Library on Tuesday, September 29 at 5:00 pm to participate in the film festival. The Library will be screening the 10 short film finalists for FREE, and viewers will be asked to vote for their favorite!

For more: https://detroitpubliclibrary.org/news/2026-manhattan-short-film-festival

The and the Association for the Advancement of Deaf/Hard of Hearing present a FREE beginner American Sign Language class! This 6 part series begins on Wednesday, September 23 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm at Main Library. The other dates are:
Wed., Sept. 30: 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Thurs., Oct. 8: 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Thurs., Oct. 15: 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Thurs., Oct. 22: 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Thurs., Oct. 29: 4:30 - 6:00 pm

More info/register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beginning-american-sign-language-classes-6-part-series-tickets-2001270328425