Synthesizers in the Library

Presented by Henry Birdseye, who's been making music with synthesizers for over 40 years. Join us for an exploration of this contemporary art form on Saturday, June 22 in the Community Room. Registration is required, and is available via our online event ...

Children's Summer Reading Book Club

The Children's Summer Reading Book Club: A Universe of Stories

Join today!  The reading program is open to all students ages 3-12.  Set and meet your own reading goals.  Prizes include books, gift cards, book bags, t-shirts, game...

Summer Activity Centers for Ages 3-12

Summer Activity Centers for ages 3-12This summer’s program theme is “A Universe of Stories!”  Each week, the children's department  offer a different space theme that features a variety of activities and cra...

Teen Summer Reading Program

Register for our Summer Reading Program starting June 17^th. We’ve made it simpler this year.  You just have to log the number of minutes you read over a 7-week period. Ideally, your goal should be to read at least 20 minutes a day. &...

Adult Summer Reading Program

For more information, please see our Adult Summer Reading page.

Teen SRP Kickoff: Teen Bingo (6th - 12th graders)

Kick off the Teen Summer Reading Program with Book Bingo!  You might win a new book to get you started on your summer reading.  Registration is required.  

Alex Thomas & Friends: Claymation Workshop (6th - 12th graders)

Explore the stop-motion animation process of Claymation.  Participants will learn about the tools necessary to make their own Claymation films.  Registration is required.

Space Shirts

Space Shirts –  Tuesday, June 25 - 9:30a & 10:30a - 

For older kids, ages 9-12, who like more challenging tasks.  Create a tie-dye space shirt.  Bring a clean, prewashed white, or light colored t-shirt. &am...

Movie Matinee: Mystery Movie - Thursday, June 27th @ 2:00

Viewers won't know the title until the movie starts. We'll give clues each week for the three weeks leading up to the movie. Here are your first two clues:

Clue: #2: The movie is shot in black & white, although movies had been shot in color for decades...

Space Bubbles

Space Bubbles  Monday, July 1 - 10:30-11:15a Recommended for ages 5 and up.Ron the Bubbleman brings famous science program to the library and demonstrates the Saturn Bubble, Moon Rising Bubble, and many more.  Registration begin...

Portraits of Oliver Williams and Mary Williams are on display

We have portraits of Oliver and Mary Williams on loan from the Detroit Historical Museum. They are on display in the library's circulation lobby until the end of July. Read more about Oliver Williams and his family here.