Upcoming Events

Grades 7-12.

Have you wanted to learn American Sign Language but didn’t know where to start? Presenters from OpenSpot Theatre will teach teens basic signs and give everyone a chance to practice. 

Join us outdoors in the children's garden for 30 minutes of songs, rhymes, and stories with a take home craft available at the end! *storytime will be moved indoors in the event of bad weather*

The Detroit Historical Society is caretaker of sixty automobiles. Most are rare – many are one-of-a-kind vehicles that exist in no other collection.

Like to play chess? Want to get better? Drop by for Chess Club and play a couple of games. Bring your own board or use one of ours. Novices to chess masters are all welcome. No sign-up required.

You don’t have to be a Master Chef to attend the Food for Thought Cookbook Club. The only requirement is a hearty appetite for laughter and learning. Discover new recipes and connect with other adventurous cooks and bakers. 

Teens who read 30 days as part of our Summer Reading Program will be invited to our exclusive after hours party featuring food, games, a freebie table, the return of the candy ball, giant Jenga, crafts, prizes, and laser tag!  

Like to play chess? Want to get better? Drop by for Chess Club and play a couple of games. Bring your own board or use one of ours. Novices to chess masters are all welcome. No sign-up required.

Grab a blanket (or chair) and join us for Family STEM in the Garden! We'll be doing a hands-on activity involving Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.  Program will be held indoors in the event of inclement weather.

Battle of the Books is a book-related competition for teens going into grades 7-12. 

Build strength and flexibility along with a calmer mind in this gentle yoga class with instructor Amy Poupard. Amy has been teaching yoga for 5 years and is experienced in accessible yoga for all ages and abilities.

Join us outdoors in the children's garden for 30 minutes of songs, rhymes, and stories with a take home craft available at the end! *storytime will be moved indoors in the event of bad weather*

Join author Shetan Noir as she discusses the 6 different lakes monsters found in the Great Lakes. 

Like to play chess? Want to get better? Drop by for Chess Club and play a couple of games. Bring your own board or use one of ours. Novices to chess masters are all welcome. No sign-up required.

Join us for a Friday night movie! Popcorn, candy, and pop will provided. Adults 18+ only.

Doors will open at 6:00 pm and the movie will start at 6:15 pm.

Build strength and flexibility along with a calmer mind in this gentle yoga class with instructor Amy Poupard. Amy has been teaching yoga for 5 years and is experienced in accessible yoga for all ages and abilities.

Like to play chess? Want to get better? Drop by for Chess Club and play a couple of games. Bring your own board or use one of ours. Novices to chess masters are all welcome. No sign-up required.

Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can improve flexibility, decrease stress, and reduce joint strain.

Learn to make your own stickers with materials you may have at home. Drop in for a few, or make as many as you can.

Registration required.

Open to anyone going into 5th - 8th grade in the fall.

When the luxury ocean liner RMS Titanic went down in 1912, many Michiganders tragically lost their lives. Within a week, U.S. Senator William Alden Smith of Grand Rapids convened the U.S. inquiry into the disaster.

Join us outdoors in the children's garden for 30 minutes of songs, rhymes, and stories with a take home craft available at the end! *storytime will be moved indoors in the event of bad weather*