Get creative every week with Bead Art! In this fun afterschool program, you’ll design and make colorful creations using fuse beads (Perler beads) and explore other awesome beaded crafts. For Ages 6-12 Questions about this program? Feel free to contact the Children’s Library at (313) 481-1409 or email edurrett@detroitpubliclibrary.org. Image Source
Welcome to Family Story Time at the Main | Detroit Public Library! Come join us for a fun-filled morning of stories, songs, and activities perfect for preschool-aged children. Our friendly librarians will lead the session, keeping your little ones engaged and entertained. **Family Story Time** is a great way to introduce your child to the wonders of reading and foster a love for books from a young age. It’s also an excellent opportunity to socialize with other […]
Join us to watch a movie on the projector and enjoy some snacks while you’re at it. This month’s movie is “Inside Out!” Image Source
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Explore an immersive, large-scale exhibition that reimagines home as a dynamic playscape. Created by acclaimed artist duo Tin & Ed, this installation is an engaging for all ages. Plus pop-ups from the Michigan Science Center on select dates and times Register Here Spanning the West Mezzanine of The Station, the premiere of Kaleidoscopic Home and Life Forces brings an immersive, large-scale exhibit to Michigan Central that explores the interconnections between nature, technology and imagination. Exaggerated and custom-designed […]
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
The Hope Village Farmers Market not only brings fresh and local produce to the Hope Village every week – it is also a neighborhood connector and a hub of cultural activity, with music, spoken word performance, yoga, and much more! Image Source
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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
Library Street Collective is excited to announce HORSE: A Game for Everyone by artist Tyrrell Winston, supported by Bedrock Detroit. Opening to the public on August 1, 2025, this dynamic installation transforms the boundaries between sport, art, and community participation. HORSE reimagines the basketball court as a site of creativity, memory, and public engagement. Inspired by Winston’s signature use of found and culturally charged materials, this interactive experience invites visitors to engage with art through motion, reflection, and […]
EVERY WEDNESDAY, July 9 – September 24, 2025 from 4:30-7:30pm | SW corner of 7 Mile & Woodward (DEN parking lot) Join us each Wednesday at this lovely local market for farm fresh fruits and vegetables and more, rain or shine. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FARMERS! Palmer Park Farmers Market now accepts EBT Palmer Park Farmers Market is made possible in partnership with SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program) and Detroit Community Markets HAVE QUESTIONS? PLEASE CONTACT our […]
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 our FREE Mommy & Me Fitness Pop-Up with @the_fitdoula and the team from The Village PTW 💪🏽💚 📍The Congregation, Detroit 📅 Sep 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM We’re bringing the vibes: 🌿 30-min outdoor workout w/ Shawni 🧘🏾♀️ Meditation w/ @fitbychrisyg 💆🏾♂️ Massage & assisted stretch by @ryonwalker22 👶🏽 Baby-friendly space (bring your stroller or carrier!) ✨ Community, connection & empowerment This is more than a workout—it’s a movement for […]
Every Wednesday of a month, wear your favorite pjs and bring your favorite stuffed toy to the library to hear some fun stories . Image Source
Join us for a FRESH 2025 season! The CHASS Mercado offers fresh produce, community resources and fun for the whole family! The CHASS Mercado is a vibrant hub for community resources located in the heart of Southwest Detroit. Come with friends and family to enjoy locally grown fruits and vegetables available for sale! Farmer’s Market Cooking demonstrations Kids activities Community resources Local vendors Fresh Rx Program Cash, Credit/Debit, EBT, WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) For more information and […]
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
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, […]
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.