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Library storytimes & programs (14, free) From Detroit Public Library branches (registration links go to Eventbrite). Some need registration; check the library page.
Saturday, Oct 17
10am DPL Letter Writing Project · Lincoln Branch, Detroit 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11am Story Time · Wilder Branch, Detroit 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11am Youth Empowerment Series · Edison Branch, Detroit 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
12:30pm Kids Creative Writing Workshop · Sherwood Forest Branch, Detroit 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
2pm Brickbuilders Club · Conely Branch, Detroit 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pm Crafts with Ms. Kristy · Children's Library at Main, Detroit 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pm Halloween Fairy Garden · Duffield Branch, Detroit 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
2pm Project Art · Lincoln Branch, Detroit 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
2pm Saturday Family Movie Matinee · Hubbard Branch, Detroit 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pm School Year Reading Boost: K-3rd grade · Children's Library at Main, Detroit 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
3pm Saturday at the Movies · Children's Library at Main, Detroit 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4pm Gaming Afternoon at Campbell · Campbell Branch Library, Detroit 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free Nothing matches those filters — try widening them.
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