Fall Harvest Storytime @ Detroit Public Library (Elmwood Park)
Snuggle up for a spook-tacular bedtime! Join us for cozy stories, gentle frights, and sweet Halloween dreams. Image Source
Snuggle up for a spook-tacular bedtime! Join us for cozy stories, gentle frights, and sweet Halloween dreams. Image Source
Join us for fun, stories, CRAFTS, rhymes, dancing, and more! Ages 2-5 years, with a caregiver. No registration required! Drop-ins welcome! Image Source
Reserved Open Play 4 hours of Open Play By Reservation! With the new time slot, you may come in anytime between 10-2pm! Current Open Play Times Are: Wednesdays 10am-2pm Fridays 10am-2pm & 4pm-8pm Sundays 9am-11am Any Dates Not Showing Are Sold Out! **No Refunds** We can move dates if needed** *$15.00 per child (admission is charged for children ages 1-8) Siblings 9 & up and babies younger than 1 are free IF accompanied by a […]
No pass or appointment needed! Our Play Village & Art Zone (previously names drop in art) is $15 per child! Adults are free! Babies 12 and under too! Tinker Bar art is included too! larger art projects are for purchase!
Join Miss Rachel and Mr. Bear for stories and songs. Recommended for ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome. No registration required. Image Source
Enjoy twenty minutes of interactive stories, rhymes, and riddles followed by an engaging craft activity. This program is intended for children five and younger and their caregivers with no registration required. Family Storytime is held at 11 AM on Wednesdays, and repeats the next day, Thursday at 6 PM.
Pumpkin Painting + Dining Experience! Skip the farm this year and head to JoJo’s Pumpkin Patch! Your one-stop shop for fall fun, delicious food, over-the-top desserts, and festive cocktails! Perfect for family outings, office happy hours, or a cozy girls’ night out. Your ticket includes:A cozy comfort entrée of your choiceOur iconic Pumpkin Patch Biggie ShakeA pumpkin from our patch + all the painting supplies you need to get creative Available all day, every day […]
Let your little ones explore, jump, and play! Open Play is the perfect opportunity for kids ages 6 & under to burn off energy and get comfortable in the gym environment. They’ll love bouncing on trampolines, swinging on bars, and diving into the foam pit! Image Source
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Join us every Wednesday afternoon in October for a different Halloween inspired craft! All supplies will be provided as well as instructions on how to create your craft, plus Miss Mo will be there to give a hand! Image Source
Bring the whole family for a night of fun at the library! Family Fun Night features games, puzzles coloring and Lego’s designed for all ages Image Source
Join our special guest, Sam Muzzey to learn all about Native American Beadwork. She will lead a weekly family beading circle for our community. This is a hands-on activity for all levels. No previous experience necessary. Join us on Wednesdays, Oct. 1st, 15th, 22nd, 29th. Class will not be held on Oct. 8th. Ages 8 & up are welcome. Image Source
Ready to unplug?! Join us once a month for our family game nights. Bring your own games or borrow one of ours, have some snacks and enjoy a night of fun and most importantly board games. Image Source
Join us for a (not so) scary good time! Monsters and mayhem will take over the library for some creepy crafts, ghostly games, and spooky stories. Costumes are encouraged. No registration required. Image Source
Are you one of the 74% of parents who have not named legal guardians for your kids yet? Or maybe you have named legal guardians, but you’ve made one of the six common mistakes that almost every parent makes when naming guardians, even after they’ve worked with a lawyer? Join us for this educational, informative, empowering class for parents with children at home. Local mom and attorney Maura McKeever of Trinity Estate Planning PLLC will […]
Get ready for a colorful, creative adventure at Messy Mornings—a special tie-dye class designed for toddlers (ages 3-6) and their adult companions! Created by Montessori teachers, this workshop focuses on fostering independence, focus, and concentration in young children, all while diving into the vibrant world of tie-dye. In this engaging, hands-on class, you and your little one will work together to create beautiful tie-dye masterpieces, exploring various folding and dyeing techniques. The art environment has […]
Thursdays, September 11-December 11 at 10:00 am Suggested ages 2 and up. Come jam out with Marge. Come sing songs, play instruments and listen to stories! *No storytime Nov. 27* No registration required. Image Source
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Ages 10 months – 5 years Escape the elements and join us for an exciting “open play” session indoors! Explore climbers, slides, bikes, wagons, scooters, and more in a safe and dry environment. Please note that parents must supervise their children during this drop-in program, as no instructor will be present. Let’s make chilly days fun days at our Indoor Park! Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00am – noon September 16 – December 18 (no class 11/4, […]
No pass or appointment needed! Our Play Village & Art Zone (previously names drop in art) is $15 per child! Adults are free! Babies 12 and under too! Tinker Bar art is included too! larger art projects are for purchase!
Join Miss Jane for stories, songs and fun! No registration necessary. Image Source
During this 30-minute Story Thyme, children from birth to 24 months and their caregivers will explore their growing world through books, fingerplays, music, and more. Image Source
Mondays | Thursdays 10:30-11:30am Open Plays return September 4th! $10/child, cash only. No advanced registration is necessary, but each child must have a waiver on file before participating.
We will have fun with some movement activities, read a few stories from our collection, and finish up with a craft the kiddos can take home. All are welcome, so join us for good fun! Questions? Contact the Children’s Library at 313-481-1409 *We kindly request that you refrain from utilizing the “Ask A Question” feature, as it may cause delays in receiving a response. Thank you for your cooperation and we look forward to your […]
