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Holiday Family Movie

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Woods Story Time Room at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Movies/Film
Age Group:
Everyone, Youth

Join us for a family friendly movie in the storytime room. No registration required. 

The Polar Express (G)

Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Story Time Room
Age Group: Everyone, Youth
Program Type: Movies/Film
Event Details:

Join us for a family friendly movie in the storytime room. No registration required. 

The Polar Express (G)

Dream Lab Closed Today

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Woods Branch
Program Type:
Adult Program, Youth Program
Age Group:
Everyone

The Dream Lab will be closed today--we apologize for the inconvenience!  Please check the calendar https://grossepointe.librarycalendar.com/events/month for our most up-to-da

Library Branch: Woods Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Adult Program, Youth Program
Event Details:

The Dream Lab will be closed today--we apologize for the inconvenience!  Please check the calendar https://grossepointe.librarycalendar.com/events/month for our most up-to-da

Drop-In Movie: Olaf's Frozen Adventure

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Central Front Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Movies/Film
Age Group:
Youth

Christmas is celebrated in Arendelle when Anna and Elsa open the gates for the first time in years.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Front Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Movies/Film
Event Details:

Christmas is celebrated in Arendelle when Anna and Elsa open the gates for the first time in years.

Drop-In Afternoon Kids' Craft

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Back Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Tween

Hey Kids! Come on in for some creative crafting!

No registration needed.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Back Program Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Hey Kids! Come on in for some creative crafting!

No registration needed.

paper, scissors, ribbon and glitter set up on a table

Christmas Crafting

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ewald Story Time Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Youth Program
Age Group:
Preschool, Youth, Elementary

Join us every Monday afternoon for some fun Christmas crafting for little ones! All material will be provided for you! *Parents may need to help little ones

Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Story Time Room
Age Group: Preschool, Youth, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Youth Program
Event Details:

Join us every Monday afternoon for some fun Christmas crafting for little ones! All material will be provided for you! *Parents may need to help little ones

New Year's Eve

All Day
Central Library, Ewald Branch, Woods Branch

All libraries closed

Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Ewald Branch, Woods Branch
Description:

All libraries closed

New Year's Eve

New Year's Day

All Day
Central Library, Ewald Branch, Woods Branch

All libraries closed

Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Ewald Branch, Woods Branch
Description:

All libraries closed

New Year's Day
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Paging Through the Past - A Historical Fiction Book Club

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Woods Program Room at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Adult Program, Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Paging Through the Past - A Historical Fiction Book Club:

Do you love reading historical fiction? Love putting yourself in the shoes of fictional people from the past, feeling their experiences through the turning of each page? Delv...

2026 Reading List:

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love reading historical fiction? Love putting yourself in the shoes of fictional people from the past, feeling their experiences through the turning of each page? 

Delve into past times with Lexi, Charlotte, and a cup of tea on the first Saturday of the month from 11am-12pm at the Woods branch. Discover how reading about the past can unlock your imagination and inform your future.

2026 Reading List:

Reader Dog @ Woods

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Woods Story Time Room at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Youth
Reader Dog Description:

Drop in and read with one of our friendly, trained reader dogs for some great reading practice and doggie time!

Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Story Time Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Educational

Drop in and read with one of our friendly, trained reader dogs for some great reading practice and doggie time!

colorful mocktail with mint garnish

Dry January Mocktail Workshops

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ewald Program Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults

Come make a splash with us for some Dry January fun as we make mocktails to propel us through the new year. Led by Mixologist Naomi.  

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come make a splash with us for some Dry January fun as we make mocktails to propel us through the new year. Led by Mixologist Naomi.  

First Tuesday Book Group

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Front Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
First Tuesdays:

This Book Group is Full.To be placed on the waiting list, please contact Kathleen Gallagher at 313-640-4775 x 1209 or kgallagher@grossepointelibrary.org

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Front Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required

This Book Group is Full.

To be placed on the waiting list, please contact Kathleen Gallagher at 313-640-4775 x 1209 or kgallagher@grossepointelibrary.org

Teen Leadership Council

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Woods Story Time Room at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Teen Program
Age Group:
Elementary, Tween, Middle School, Teens

💬 Teen Leadership Council @ Woods 

Looking for a fun way to make your voice heard, earn volunteer hours, and help shape teen programs at the library?

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Story Time Room
Age Group: Elementary, Tween, Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Teen Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

💬 Teen Leadership Council @ Woods 

Looking for a fun way to make your voice heard, earn volunteer hours, and help shape teen programs at the library?

colorful canva graphic with comicbook letters and colors to spell "Comic club"

Make Comics Club

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Front Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Everyone

Make Comics Club is an all ages series where you're invited to work alone or collaboratively on zines, comics, and other paper art. We will learn about a new art technique at the beginning of every meeting!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Front Program Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make Comics Club is an all ages series where you're invited to work alone or collaboratively on zines, comics, and other paper art. We will learn about a new art technique at the beginning of every meeting!

Teen Anime & Manga Club

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Woods Program Room at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Educational, Movies/Film, Teen Program
Age Group:
Tween, Middle School, Teens, High School

🎌Teen Anime & Manga Club @ Woods

Love anime? Obsessed with manga? Join the Teen Anime & Manga Club, the library’s teen anime and manga club!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Program Room
Age Group: Tween, Middle School, Teens, High School
Program Type: Educational, Movies/Film, Teen Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

🎌Teen Anime & Manga Club @ Woods

Love anime? Obsessed with manga? Join the Teen Anime & Manga Club, the library’s teen anime and manga club!

blue and yellow logo

DigiLit Series

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ewald Program Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Adult Program, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
DigiLit Series:

Welcome to the DigiLit series! A series that focuses on digital literacy...aka, teaching patrons valuable skills in using information technologies such as web browsers, email, the ...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program, Technology
Registration Required

Welcome to the DigiLit series! A series that focuses on digital literacy...aka, teaching patrons valuable skills in using information technologies such as web browsers, email, the library catalog, apps, and so much more. You do not have to register, but it is recommended in case of a cancellation. Lexi will have basics to demonstrate, and can help patrons 1:1 throughout the class with library related tech questions. 

Please bring any passwords you may need, as well as your own device and library card. 

A stuffed penguin and orangutan reading a book

Sensory Storytime @ Woods

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Woods Story Time Room at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Youth Program
Age Group:
Youth
Sensory Storytime:

Sensory Storytime is a fun, interactive and educational storytime designed for children with sensory needs or who are on the autism spectrum and welcoming all ages and abilities. &...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Story Time Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime, Youth Program
Registration Required

Sensory Storytime is a fun, interactive and educational storytime designed for children with sensory needs or who are on the autism spectrum and welcoming all ages and abilities.  Join us for stories, songs and play that incorporate the five senses. 

Registration is required.  

the words YOGA STORYTIME in the center with 2 children doing yoga poses and an open book

Yoga Storytime with Miss Mo

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Ewald Program Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Youth

Join Miss Mo on a Saturday morning once a month for a fun Yoga Storytime!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Preschool, Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Mo on a Saturday morning once a month for a fun Yoga Storytime!

Library Bigs & Littles

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Woods Story Time Room at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Educational, Games, Teen Program, Youth Program
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary, Tween, Middle School, Teens, High School

📚 Library Bigs & Littles: A Mentorship Program for Young Readers @ Woods

Join us for Library Bigs & Littles, a monthly Saturday program where teen volunteers (Bigs) are paired with younger child

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Story Time Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary, Tween, Middle School, Teens, High School
Program Type: Educational, Games, Teen Program, Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

📚 Library Bigs & Littles: A Mentorship Program for Young Readers @ Woods

Join us for Library Bigs & Littles, a monthly Saturday program where teen volunteers (Bigs) are paired with younger child

Anime-Style Character Drawing Lab with Finn Heenan

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Woods Program Room at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Teen Program
Age Group:
Tween, Middle School, Teens, High School

Step into a collaborative creative space where artists, writers, and worldbuilders come together to design standout characters.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Program Room
Age Group: Tween, Middle School, Teens, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Teen Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step into a collaborative creative space where artists, writers, and worldbuilders come together to design standout characters.

J Bell

Funny Acting Comedy Workshop

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ewald Program Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Adult Program, Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adults

Join us as Comedian J Bell shares his techniques on how to be Funny Acting. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program, Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as Comedian J Bell shares his techniques on how to be Funny Acting. 

logo for first iteration of program, "From Page..."

From PAGE to Stage: Community Book Club - "Pride & Prejudice" by Jane Austen

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ewald Program Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Adult Program, Book Club
Age Group:
Everyone, Teens, Adults

Join us for the first part of “From Page to Stage with GP Theatre!” In this special book club gathering, we’ll dive into Jane Austen’s timeless classic, Pride and Prejudice to prepare for Grosse Pointe Theatre’s stage adaptation of the same name.&

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Everyone, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult Program, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for the first part of “From Page to Stage with GP Theatre!” In this special book club gathering, we’ll dive into Jane Austen’s timeless classic, Pride and Prejudice to prepare for Grosse Pointe Theatre’s stage adaptation of the same name.&

a 3D modeled jet sitting on a gridded work plane in TinkerCAD.

Beginning CAD Modeling

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Woods DREAM Lab at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Everyone

Learn the basics of 3D modeling for 3D printing with TinkerCAD.  Adam goes over the basic tutorials of how this free software works.  All you need is a free account.  Sign up for one at h

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods DREAM Lab
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of 3D modeling for 3D printing with TinkerCAD.  Adam goes over the basic tutorials of how this free software works.  All you need is a free account.  Sign up for one at h

The Laughing Stacks Book Club

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Woods Story Time Room at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Book Club Descriptions:

Monday Blues?  Need a little comic relief?  Join the Laughing Stacks!  Each month we will gather to read and discuss humorous fiction, comedian memoirs, funny essays, and books about your favorite comedy shows.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Story Time Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Monday Blues?  Need a little comic relief?  Join the Laughing Stacks!  Each month we will gather to read and discuss humorous fiction, comedian memoirs, funny essays, and books about your favorite comedy shows.

Miss Mo reading the Very Hungry Caterpillar

Storytime Shuffle With Miss Mo

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Ewald Program Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Youth
Storytime Descriptions:

Join Miss Mo for a fun and ever-changing Storytime adventure! Each week features a different twist— but every week is full of stories, laughter, and imaginative fun.

Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Miss Mo for a fun and ever-changing Storytime adventure! Each week features a different twist— but every week is full of stories, laughter, and imaginative fun.