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Summer Reading 2026

Travel back in time and "Unearth a Story" in this year's Summer Reading Program at the Detroit Public Library. Find activities and challenges packed with prehistoric fun all summer long.

Events in this collection

  • Kickoff Party for Summer Reading primary image

    Kickoff Party for Summer Reading

    Sat, May 16 • 12:00 PM

    Free

  • S.T.E.M. Show & Youth Summer Reading Registration primary image

    S.T.E.M. Show & Youth Summer Reading Registration

    Wed, Jun 17 • 2:00 PM

    Free

  • Field Sketch Station primary image

    Field Sketch Station

    Mon, Jun 22 • 12:00 PM

    Free

  • Summer Reading Kick Off Party primary image

    Summer Reading Kick Off Party

    Mon, Jun 22 • 4:00 PM

    Free

  • Unearth A Story: Kickoff primary image

    Unearth A Story: Kickoff

    Mon, Jun 22 • 5:30 PM

    Free

  • Roar Into Summer!: A Prehistoric Summer Reading Kickoff primary image

    Roar Into Summer!: A Prehistoric Summer Reading Kickoff

    Mon, Jun 22 • 6:00 PM

    Free

  • Unearth a Story: Dinostaury primary image

    Unearth a Story: Dinostaury

    Tue, Jun 23 • 10:30 AM

    Free

  • Lego Day! primary image

    Lego Day!

    Tue, Jun 23 • 1:00 PM

    Free

  • Summer Reading Kickoff with MellyPop! Adventures primary image

    Summer Reading Kickoff with MellyPop! Adventures

    Tue, Jun 23 • 2:00 PM

    Free

  • Summertime Storytime primary image

    Summertime Storytime

    Wed, Jun 24 • 10:30 AM

    Free

  • Make Slime Day primary image

    Make Slime Day

    Wed, Jun 24 • 1:00 PM

    Free

  • Summer Reading 2026 - Registration primary image

    Summer Reading 2026 - Registration

    Wed, Jun 24 • 2:00 PM

    Free

  • Kids Creative Writing Class: Dinos, Footprints, and Escape Routes primary image

    Kids Creative Writing Class: Dinos, Footprints, and Escape Routes

    Wed, Jun 24 • 2:00 PM

    Free

  • Summer Reading Kick Off with Exotic Zoo primary image

    Summer Reading Kick Off with Exotic Zoo

    Wed, Jun 24 • 3:00 PM

    Free

  • Summer Reading Kick-Off primary image

    Summer Reading Kick-Off

    Wed, Jun 24 • 4:00 PM

    Free

  • Storytime with a Dog-osaur primary image

    Storytime with a Dog-osaur

    Wed, Jun 24 • 4:00 PM

    Free

  • Unearth A Story: TyrannoSCIENCE primary image

    Unearth A Story: TyrannoSCIENCE

    Thu, Jun 25 • 11:00 AM

    Free

  • Roblox Team primary image

    Roblox Team

    Thu, Jun 25 • 1:00 PM

    Free

  • The Dinosaurs Watch Party! primary image

    The Dinosaurs Watch Party!

    Thu, Jun 25 • 3:00 PM

    Free

  • Summertime Arts & Crafts primary image

    Summertime Arts & Crafts

    Thu, Jun 25 • 5:30 PM

    Free

  • Group Speed Puzzling - Jurassic Parkman Edition primary image

    Group Speed Puzzling - Jurassic Parkman Edition

    Mon, Jun 29 • 5:30 PM

    Free

  • Unearth a Story: Teen TricerARTops primary image

    Unearth a Story: Teen TricerARTops

    Mon, Jun 29 • 6:00 PM

    Free

  • Summertime Storytime with Special Guests – Baby Dinosaur and Dinosaur Explo primary image

    Summertime Storytime with Special Guests – Baby Dinosaur and Dinosaur Explo

    Wed, Jul 1 • 10:30 AM

    Free

  • Paint a Canvas primary image

    Paint a Canvas

    Wed, Jul 1 • 1:00 PM

    Free

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Organizer of Summer Reading 2026
The Detroit Public Library enlightens and empowers people by providingDiverse andDynamicPathways toLiteracy andLearning.  The Library will be a vital force for promoting literacy, expanding the mind, creating opportunities for individuals and building community.If you require any further information about an event, please do not hesitate to contact the event organizer directly at the email provided for that event. We kindly request that you refrain from utilizing the "Ask A Question" feature, as it may cause delays in receiving a response. The event organizer will be more than happy to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have. Thank you for your cooperation and we look forward to your participation at our events!