Southfield, MI

It was a dark and stormy night… or was it a bright and sunny day, not giving any sort of clue to the mayhem that was soon to come. Or…

It’s time to Drop Everything And Read Southfield. Read in the great outdoors at SPL’s next Read Out on the front lawn, near the whale fountain. Bring a book and…

It was a dark and stormy night… or was it a bright and sunny day, not giving any sort of clue to the mayhem that was soon to come. Or…

It was a dark and stormy night… or was it a bright and sunny day, not giving any sort of clue to the mayhem that was soon to come. Or…

Gale Courses offers a wide range of highly interactive, instructor led courses that you can take entirely online. As a library card holder in good standing, you are…

All final drafts are due today for Championship of Chills!

In this episode, learn how to quickly place an item on hold through our online catalog! Pre-recorded to air on our website, YouTube, and Facebook on October 20th…

Spooky season is here! Join us on social media or through the Library website to learn how to make Halloween-themed treats that your friends and family will love. We’ll provide…

Tricia Jones is a native Detroiter and a longtime Southfield resident. She is a violinist, musician and composer. She developed her love for music early in life and Detroit Public…

There are lots of fun fall-themed activities to enjoy, especially around Halloween. If you’re looking to unwind for a bit and get creative in the spirit of autumn, painting pumpkins…

Shari is back in the library kitchen again; this time sharing snack ideas that highlight the holiday(s) of each month. For families with school age children. No registration…

Are you a fan of watching horror films around Halloween? Are you excited to return to that unbeatable movie theater experience? Come by the auditorium on the first floor to…

Your favorite (and possibly the only) library based reading game show is back! Join the youth librarians as they try to guess book titles based on strange clues and vague…

Are you a fan of watching horror films around Halloween? Are you excited to return to that unbeatable movie theater experience? Come by the auditorium on the first floor to…

Join the Michigan Association of Calligraphers for an evening of calligraphy. See a demonstration of calligraphy, learn more about the Michigan Association of Calligraphers and see the winners for…

In this episode of our Computer Basics series, learn about Microsoft Excel. We'll take you through how to open, navigate, save, and exit an Excel sheet. Stay tuned for Episode…

Book Chat is back for another season! Tune in once a month for book recommendations from your Southfield Librarians. Find us virtually on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. October 1, November…

Join us for this monthly do-it-yourself craft program that will have your whole family re-purposing all of those recyclables! For families with children of all ages. Videos will be posted…

In the final episode of the series, learn about the Class Catalog. This catalog has all the same information as our current catalog but is set up in a way…

Grand re-opening of the Friends BookShelf with everything 1/2 off! Enjoy gently used books at an affordable price. All proceeds benefit the Friends programs and events. Friends members received a 10%…

Confused by Medicare? Get answers this from information only session by Jae W. Oh, author of Maximize Your Medicare. Maximize Your Medicare helps readers understand how and what to…

The next virtual Urban Fiction Book Club meeting is Wednesday, Nov. 3rd on Zoom from 7:00 - 8:00pm. The book we will be discussing is Criminal Minded by Tracy Brown.…

Grand re-opening of the Friends BookShelf with everything 1/2 off! Enjoy gently used books at an affordable price. All proceeds benefit the Friends programs and events. Friends members received a 10%…

Caregivers of children who can be carried in a pouch or pushed in a stroller are invited to join us as we walk around the Donald F. Fracassi Municipal Campus…

Second and Third graders who are struggling with reading are invited to join We Read 2-3. We Read 2-3 is designed to encourage reading using fun and simple books. This…

Grand re-opening of the Friends BookShelf with everything 1/2 off! Enjoy gently used books at an affordable price. All proceeds benefit the Friends programs and events. Friends members received a 10%…

The Creecy Book Club selection for November 9th is "Red at the Bone" by Jacqueline Woodson. In person book discussions will be held in the Auditorium and are scheduled…

The Creecy Book Club selection for November 9th is "Red at the Bone" by Jacqueline Woodson. Book discussions are via Zoom meetings and are scheduled for 7 pm every…

Fall is a fabulous time of year to try out so many seasonal flavors: pumpkins, apples, and something warm coming out of the oven. Join us as we explore some…

Gale Courses offers a wide range of highly interactive, instructor led courses that you can take entirely online. As a library card holder in good standing, you are…