DPL News

Branch Closures for Interior Painting

Posted on October 27th, 2026

Multiple Detroit Public Library branches will be closed for periods this fall and winter for interior painting. The scheduled closures are as follows:

  • Chandler Park: Closed September 21-28
  • Wilder: Closed September 26 (after 2:00pm) - October 5
  • Lincoln: Closed October 3-10
  • Franklin: Closed October 10-19
  • Jefferson: Closed October 17-26
  • Hubbard: Closed October 26-November 2
  • Chaney: Closed November 2-9

In addition, the Douglass Branch is closed October 21 - 23 for building repairs.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we complete these improvements.