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National Automotive History Collection
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70th Anniversary Lecture Series
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2013 Summer Reading Booklists
Join the Summer Reading Program and keep reading all summer!  Fun activities planned for all...
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ReShonda Tate Billingsley
Author Talk
Thursday, August 15, 2013 - 6:00pm
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Not Far From the Tree
8th Annual Family History Festival
Saturday, September 28, 2013 - 10:00am
DETROIT PUBLIC LIBRARYBURTON HISTORICAL COLLECTION September 28, 2013 COSPONSORED BY Detroit...
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Today: August 13, 2013
ReShonda Tate Billingsley
Thursday, August 15, 2013 - 6:00pm
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Open Computer Tutorials
Tuesday, August 13, 2013 - 10:30am
Tuesdays, August 6, 13, 20 & 27, 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon Short one on one or small group tutorials...
All ages
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Computer Assistance
Tuesday, August 13, 2013 - 10:30am
"Do you have computer questions?  We have answers.  Meet with staff for individual...
Walk-ins are welcome for all classes.
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Conely and Matrix Theatre Drama Camp
Tuesday, August 13, 2013 - 12:00pm
CALL BRANCH FOR EXACT TIMESThis is an intensive drama program for young people ages 11-14. We will...
Children 11-14 years of age
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ReShonda Tate Billingsley Author Talk

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2013 Summer Reading Booklists

Join the Summer Reading Program and keep reading all summer!  Fun...

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The Detroit Public Library's "Hour Detroit" Cover Shoot

Check out the Detroit Public Library as we grace the cover of Hour Magazine'...

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Guess Who Stopped by the Detroit Public Library?

U.S. Senators Carl Levin (D-MI) and Tom Carper (D-DE), both huge Tigers fans...

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Special Collections

Burton Historical Collection
The Burton Historical Collection (BHC) of the Detroit Public Library began as the private library...
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National Automotive History Collection
Located in the Rose and Robert Skillman Branch of the Detroit Public Library, the National...
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E. Azalia Hackley Collection
The E. Azalia Hackley Collection of African Americans in the Performing Arts was established in...
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Ernie Harwell Collection
The Ernie Harwell Sports Collection began in 1966 when sportscaster Ernie Harwell made his initial...
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Rare Book Collection
Since 1948, the Detroit Public Library Rare Book Collection has acquired and preserved rare...
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Career and Employment Assistance

Resources for making career decisions, strategizing your job search, and finding job listings are available in the Technology, Literacy and Career (TLC) Center at the Main Library.

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Learn to read or improve your reading skills. Join the Detroit Public Library’s literacy campaign Detroit Reads!

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Detroit Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (LBPH)

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HYPE Teen Center

Welcome to HYPE, the Detroit Public Library's Teen Center.

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Library On Wheels (LOW) brings books and other reading materials, audiocassettes and information to Detroit's seniors and schools.

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The Detroit Public Library now subscribes to OverDrive Digital Media, which provides access to eBooks and audiobooks on a wide variety of portable devices and e-readers.

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