This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Chasing the Aurora Beyond the 45th Parallel 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults, Seniors Westacres Branch This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Chasing the Aurora Beyond the 45th Parallel 6:30pm–8:00pm Westacres Branch Library Branch: Westacres Branch Room: Westacres Activity Center Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lectures Event Details: Ready to catch the Aurora in your backyard? Join author and founder of Michigan Aurora Chasers, Melissa F. Kaelin, to learn about how to catch an Aurora display near your house and realize your dream of viewing the Northern Lights. Disclaimer(s) Smile! Attendance at library programs may be photographed or recorded. These images may appear in the library’s print and digital marketing materials. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify a member of the library staff before the start of the program. Timeframe The library cannot guarantee that this event will end exactly at the estimated end time. Staff and presenters do their best to end on time, but please be kind if they go a little over or under the budgeted time frame. You may leave early if needed. The library also reserves the right to conclude its events early if needed.
Dec 24 2025 Wed Holiday All Day All Branches Closing Dec 24 2025 Wed Closing Holiday All Day Branches: Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site
Dec 25 2025 Thu Holiday All Day All Branches Closing Dec 25 2025 Thu Closing Holiday All Day Branches: Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site
Dec 31 2025 Wed Holiday All Day All Branches Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing Holiday All Day Branches: Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site
Jan 1 2026 Thu Holiday All Day All Branches Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing Holiday All Day Branches: Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 22 2026 Thu The Edmund Fitzgerald Investigations with Ric Mixter 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults, Seniors Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 22 2026 Thu The Edmund Fitzgerald Investigations with Ric Mixter 7:00pm–8:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lectures Event Details: The mighty Fitz is the Great Lakes largest shipwreck, resting in two major pieces on the bottom of Lake Superior, its entire crew of 29 simply vanished into the waves around seven that evening. Disclaimer(s) Smile! Attendance at library programs may be photographed or recorded. These images may appear in the library’s print and digital marketing materials. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify a member of the library staff before the start of the program. Timeframe The library cannot guarantee that this event will end exactly at the estimated end time. Staff and presenters do their best to end on time, but please be kind if they go a little over or under the budgeted time frame. You may leave early if needed. The library also reserves the right to conclude its events early if needed.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 31 2026 Sat GWBHS Annual Mtg. & Presentation: Classic Michigan Food and Drinks: The Stories Behind The Brands 10:00am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 31 2026 Sat GWBHS Annual Mtg. & Presentation: Classic Michigan Food and Drinks: The Stories Behind The Brands 10:00am–12:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lectures Event Details: Did you know the Ritz Cracker was invented in Jackson? Join authors Gail Offen and Jon Milan as they reveal secrets and surprises from their latest book “Classic Michigan Food and Drinks: The Stories Behind The Brands,” (History Press, 2024). Disclaimer(s) Timeframe The library cannot guarantee that this event will end exactly at the estimated end time. Staff and presenters do their best to end on time, but please be kind if they go a little over or under the budgeted time frame. You may leave early if needed. The library also reserves the right to conclude its events early if needed.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group Feb 9 2026 Mon College Admissions Tips & Tricks: Summer Planning 7:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12 Westacres Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group Feb 9 2026 Mon College Admissions Tips & Tricks: Summer Planning 7:00pm–8:00pm Westacres Branch Library Branch: Westacres Branch Room: Westacres Activity Center Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12 Program Type: Lectures Event Details: Summer break offers high school students more than just a pause from academics—it’s an important opportunity to grow, explore interests, and build a strong foundation for the college application process. Disclaimer(s) Smile! Attendance at library programs may be photographed or recorded. These images may appear in the library’s print and digital marketing materials. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify a member of the library staff before the start of the program. Timeframe The library cannot guarantee that this event will end exactly at the estimated end time. Staff and presenters do their best to end on time, but please be kind if they go a little over or under the budgeted time frame. You may leave early if needed. The library also reserves the right to conclude its events early if needed.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Detroit Jewish History Part 1 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Seniors Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Detroit Jewish History Part 1 7:00pm–8:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lectures Event Details: Experience the early days of Detroit’s Jewish community, from 1762 to its population surge in the 1880s. Catherine Cangany, PhD is executive director of Jewish Historical Society of Michigan. Disclaimer(s) Timeframe The library cannot guarantee that this event will end exactly at the estimated end time. Staff and presenters do their best to end on time, but please be kind if they go a little over or under the budgeted time frame. You may leave early if needed. The library also reserves the right to conclude its events early if needed.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 25 2026 Wed What's Cooking?- At Anano's 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Seniors Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 25 2026 Wed What's Cooking?- At Anano's 6:00pm–8:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lectures Event Details: What’s Cooking? features local chefs and other food and beverage experts as they give demonstrations with generous samples. No registration is required. Disclaimer(s) Allergies The library cannot guarantee that this event will be free from allergens. Please contact the library for further questions or concerns. Smile! Attendance at library programs may be photographed or recorded. These images may appear in the library’s print and digital marketing materials. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify a member of the library staff before the start of the program. Timeframe The library cannot guarantee that this event will end exactly at the estimated end time. Staff and presenters do their best to end on time, but please be kind if they go a little over or under the budgeted time frame. You may leave early if needed. The library also reserves the right to conclude its events early if needed.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mar 25 2026 Wed Job Interview Tips & Tricks 6:30pm–7:45pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Main Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mar 25 2026 Wed Job Interview Tips & Tricks 6:30pm–7:45pm Main Library Upcoming Library Branch: Main Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lectures Registration Required Event Details: Get ready to shine in your next job interview! Join Executive Library Director Cathy Russ for a practical class that will help you walk into any job interview feeling confident and prepared. Disclaimer(s) Timeframe The library cannot guarantee that this event will end exactly at the estimated end time. Staff and presenters do their best to end on time, but please be kind if they go a little over or under the budgeted time frame. You may leave early if needed. The library also reserves the right to conclude its events early if needed.
Apr 5 2026 Sun Holiday All Day All Branches Closing Apr 5 2026 Sun Closing Holiday All Day Branches: Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group May 11 2026 Mon College Admissions Tips & Tricks: College Research and Visit Planning 7:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Grades 9-12 Westacres Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group May 11 2026 Mon College Admissions Tips & Tricks: College Research and Visit Planning 7:00pm–8:00pm Westacres Branch Library Branch: Westacres Branch Room: Westacres Activity Center Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12 Program Type: Lectures Event Details: Join Ashleigh Taylor of Empowered 4 College Counseling to learn about the importance of assessing fit when deciding where to apply to college. Disclaimer(s) Smile! Attendance at library programs may be photographed or recorded. These images may appear in the library’s print and digital marketing materials. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify a member of the library staff before the start of the program. Timeframe The library cannot guarantee that this event will end exactly at the estimated end time. Staff and presenters do their best to end on time, but please be kind if they go a little over or under the budgeted time frame. You may leave early if needed. The library also reserves the right to conclude its events early if needed.
May 15 2026 Fri Staff Safety Training - Library Closed All Day All Branches Closing May 15 2026 Fri Closing Staff Safety Training - Library Closed All Day Branches: Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site
May 23 2026 Sat Holiday All Day All Branches Closing May 23 2026 Sat Closing Holiday All Day Branches: Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site
May 24 2026 Sun Holiday All Day All Branches Closing May 24 2026 Sun Closing Holiday All Day Branches: Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site
May 25 2026 Mon Holiday All Day All Branches Closing May 25 2026 Mon Closing Holiday All Day Branches: Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site
Jul 3 - 5 2026 Holiday All Day 7/3–7/5 All Branches Closing Jul 3 - 5 2026 Closing Holiday All Day 7/3–7/5 Branches: Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site
Aug 4 2026 Tue Election Day All Day Main Library Closing Aug 4 2026 Tue Closing Election Day All Day Branches: Main Library Description: The Main Library is closed while voting takes place in the Meeting Room (Precinct 15). The Westacres Branch is open.
Aug 15 - 23 2026 Maintenance All Day 8/15–8/23 Main Library Closing Aug 15 - 23 2026 Closing Maintenance All Day 8/15–8/23 Branches: Main Library
Sep 5 - 7 2026 Holiday All Day 9/5–9/7 All Branches Closing Sep 5 - 7 2026 Closing Holiday All Day 9/5–9/7 Branches: Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site
Nov 9 2026 Mon Staff In-Service Day All Day All Branches Closing Nov 9 2026 Mon Closing Staff In-Service Day All Day Branches: Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site
Nov 25 2026 Wed Holiday 5:00pm–9:00pm All Branches Closing Nov 25 2026 Wed Closing Holiday 5:00pm–9:00pm Branches: Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site
Nov 26 2026 Thu Holiday All Day All Branches Closing Nov 26 2026 Thu Closing Holiday All Day Branches: Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site