Use an assortment of decorative papers to create a handmade book, bound with a traditional stitching technique. Image Source
Create your own pencil drawing to take home while exploring the collection up close. No experience necessary, and all supplies are provided. Open to ages 6 through adult (children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited. Image Source
Join Belle Isle Nature Center staff on a scenic walk to appreciate the colors, shapes, and textures of nature. Create ephemeral art on the landscape. Image Source
Spend your summer enjoying music from different local bands. From rock to country to R&B and oldies, there is a concert for everyone. Lounge in a lawn chair or get on your feet and dance. Concessions will be available for all concerts. Concerts are FREE, but a valid Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter the park. If event is cancelled due to inclement weather, it will be posted on social media and the […]
Parents need movement + community more than ever. This is why we created this class. Taking care of our families. Join us for a kid friendly 45 min workout. The coach will help you move thru the session with your children playing or even joining in if they are old enough. 2 mornings a week to help YOU make YOUR wellness a priority. All age kiddos welcome. (sitting in a stroller, carseat, pack & play […]
Join us for a fun-filled outdoor storytime with Miss Amanda! Children and their caregivers will gather on the lawn as Miss Amanda reads engaging stories, shares songs, and leads interactive activities that spark imagination and creativity. The fresh air and beautiful surroundings make this an extra special experience for little ones! After the stories, families are invited to stick around, relax, and enjoy some quality time together. Pack a bagged lunch or a snack and […]
Join us for a fun-filled outdoor storytime with Miss Amanda! Children and their caregivers will gather on the lawn as Miss Amanda reads engaging stories, shares songs, and leads interactive activities that spark imagination and creativity. The fresh air and beautiful surroundings make this an extra special experience for little ones! After the stories, families are invited to stick around, relax, and enjoy some quality time together. Pack a bagged lunch or a snack and […]
Book Break at the Beach with the Nature Center at Lake St. Clair Metro Park Mondays: June 16-August 11 at 11:00 am Join us at the playground pavilion at Lake St. Clair Metro Park each week for stories and songs! Then, the nature center will bring cool and exciting experiments and activities for us to enjoy! Don’t miss out! No registration required. Image Source
Join us for a family friendly movie in the storytime room. No registration required.
Join us every Monday for a movie in our club room. All ages welcome! Image Source
Join us to build cool things with Legos! We may even put yours up for display on our Wall of Fame! Image Source
Our scaled-down Tuesday Market is perfect for stocking up on fresh produce, baked goods, and meats. This market has special offerings including free Zumba and yoga classes. Every Tuesday, June through September 9 am – 3 pm Shed 2 with FREE weekly fitness classes in Shed 3 Yoga: 11 am – 12 pm Zumba: 1 pm – 2 pm Detroit, MI 48207 Image Source
Join us for this interactive story time for children under 5 and their adults! There will be reading, marching, rhyming, singing and more to help your little one learn, grow and have fun! Toys will be provided after, if you’d like to stay and play. No registration is necessary. Image Source
Date(s): 06/17/2025 – 06/17/2025 Time: 10:00 am -11:00 am Overview: This class, for our youngest learners, will ignite excitement for nature by focusing each month on a well-known animal, plant, or natural occurrence. Through stories, crafts and nature exploration kids will collect information about these fun topics. With this new knowledge, kids and families can gain confidence with outdoor nature play and experience the joy and wonder of nature. Please register both the participating child(ren) and […]
Come enjoy books and a craft! It’s A great way for children to build early literacy, creativity and social skills. Image Source
DATE: Tuesdays in June June 3, 2025 June 10, 2025 June 17, 2025 June 24, 2025 Time: 10:30 a.m. AGE RANGE: Ideal for ages 7 and younger ABOUT THIS EVENT Join us every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for Storytime at Ford House, a free program designed to inspire young imaginations! Perfect for children aged 7 and under, this weekly event features engaging children’s books read by our education team, paired with a fun, interactive activity inspired by the story. Each […]
Join us for this interactive story time for children under 5 and their adults! There will be reading, marching, rhyming, singing and more to help your little one learn, grow and have fun! Toys will be provided after, if you’d like to stay and play. No registration is necessary. Image Source
A place for parent and children effected by autism or other disabilities to meet, share knowledge, and play✨ If you or anyone you know is effected by Autism please stop by! We have fun and sensory toys, cozy apt vibes, and a healthy cafe and eatery to order food from. Image Source
Stop by our Makerspace and create whatever you like! Each week, we’ll highlight a different famous artist and provide a variety of art supplies. Drop in and let your creativity run wild! Children younger than 2nd grade must be accompanied by an older sibling or an adult at all times. Image Source
Join Miss Tina or Miss Kristen every Tuesday during summer reading for story time at McKinley Barrier Free Park. We’ll have stories, activities and songs as we explore the wonderful adventures, we have all around us. Image Source
Calling all kids to come play outside in the library’s very own garden! Enjoy crafting and gardening activities under the sun. Join the Youth Department in exploring our garden when the weather permits. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Image Source
Each week, Children’s Library hosts 2 story times! Tuesdays @ 5pm Thursdays @ 11am 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 Image Source
A place for parent and children effected by autism or other disabilities to meet, share knowledge, and play✨ If you or anyone you know is effected by Autism please stop by! We have fun and sensory toys, cozy apt vibes, and a healthy cafe and eatery to order food from. Image Source
Celebrate Juneteenth with trivia and traditional foods that symbolize the resilience of Black Americans and the sacrifices they made during slavery. The Emancipation Proclamation, which took effect in 1863, could not be enforced in areas still under Confederate control. As a result, enslaved people in Texas, the westernmost Confederate state, remained in bondage for more than two years. Freedom finally came on June 19, 1865, when approximately 2,000 Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas, […]