Calling All Book Clubs

The Detroit Public Library would like to support your book club.  Please contact any branch library if you are looking for a comfortable meeting location, book swaps or special events.

Invest in your future by improving your computer skills with free computer classes! Classes are held at the Main Library Technology, Literacy and Career Center (TLC) and at all branches.

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

The Detroit Public Library is a member of the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) and has served the federal information needs of the metropolitan Detroit area since 1868.  The library maintains a large collection of federal documents in print and online formats.

The resources of the Detroit Public Library are available through the interlibrary loan services of participating libraries.

Customers wishing to obtain death notices or obituaries from any of the major Detroit newspapers have three options:

Space Rental

The Main Library is currently unavailable for rental. Some branch libraries have rooms available for community use; inquire at the individual location. There is a charge for room rental. Rooms must be reserved at least 4-6 weeks for most events.