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Read, Rhyme & Play

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Ewald Program Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Read, Rhyme & Play, Storytime
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Read, Rhyme & Play:

Join us for this interactive story time for children under 5 and their adults! There will be reading, marching, rhyming, singing and more to help your little one learn, grow and ha...

Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Read, Rhyme & Play, Storytime

Join us for this interactive story time for children under 5 and their adults! There will be reading, marching, rhyming, singing and more to help your little one learn, grow and have fun!  Toys will be provided after, if you'd like to stay and play.  No registration is necessary.

This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Read, Rhyme & Play

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ewald Program Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Read, Rhyme & Play, Storytime
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Read, Rhyme & Play:

Join us for this interactive story time for children under 5 and their adults! There will be reading, marching, rhyming, singing and more to help your little one learn, grow and ha...

Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Read, Rhyme & Play, Storytime

Join us for this interactive story time for children under 5 and their adults! There will be reading, marching, rhyming, singing and more to help your little one learn, grow and have fun!  Toys will be provided after, if you'd like to stay and play.  No registration is necessary.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

DREAM Lab Senior Open House

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 8:00pm
Woods DREAM Lab at Woods Branch
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
:

Seniors!  Come take a look at the lab to see what everyone is talking about.   Ever wanted to try 3D printing but were nervous to take the plunge?  Well have no fear we will give you a guided look at the technology and hardware

Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods DREAM Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Seniors!  Come take a look at the lab to see what everyone is talking about.   Ever wanted to try 3D printing but were nervous to take the plunge?  Well have no fear we will give you a guided look at the technology and hardware

This event is in the "Adults" group.

You Kill Me: the True Crime Book Club

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Woods Story Time Room at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
You Kill Me: The True Crime Book Club: True Crime, All the Time:

We read true crime, all the time. Hooked on true crime? Find yourself talking about it with others who just don’t get the appeal? Feel a bit guilty (and sometimes odd) about your f...

Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Story Time Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club

We read true crime, all the time. Hooked on true crime? Find yourself talking about it with others who just don’t get the appeal? Feel a bit guilty (and sometimes odd) about your fascination? Then this book club is for you! We’ll read and discuss true crime cases, both historical and contemporary, cold and solved, as well as the psychology behind it all. Not for the faint of heart.

This group will meet bimonthly, the fourth Tuesday of the month, at 7pm, in the Woods Branch Story Time Room. 

This group is full. Please email malmaguer@grossepointelibrary.org and you'll be added to the wait list. When a space opens, you will be notified.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

5th & 6th Grade Book Group

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Central Back Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Elementary
5th & 6th Grade Book Club:

For kids who love to read and discuss books, play games, and make new friends! Registration is necessary.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Back Program Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required

For kids who love to read and discuss books, play games, and make new friends! Registration is necessary.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

In Cold Mug Book Discussion Group

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
:

A discussion group for those with a bold palate for books as well as dining! Meets 4th Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. at local restaurants.

Closed
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

A discussion group for those with a bold palate for books as well as dining! Meets 4th Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. at local restaurants.

This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group.

Baby time @ Woods (Full)

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Woods Story Time Room at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler
Baby time @ Woods:

Join Miss Rachel and Mr. Bear for lapsit stories, songs, and fingerplays. Baby time is for babies ages 0-23 months. Please make arrangements for older siblings. Registration is req...

Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Story Time Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Storytime

Join Miss Rachel and Mr. Bear for lapsit stories, songs, and fingerplays. Baby time is for babies ages 0-23 months. Please make arrangements for older siblings. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Storytime @ Woods

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Woods Story Time Room at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Storytime @ Woods:

Join Miss Rachel and Mr. Bear for stories and songs. Recommended for ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome. No registration required. 

Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Story Time Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

Join Miss Rachel and Mr. Bear for stories and songs. Recommended for ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome. No registration required. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

1000 Hours Earth Day Celebration with The Cleanup Club

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Educational, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone
:

April is Earth and Citizen Science Month! To celebrate, we’re getting together to learn from The Clean Up Club and participate in SciStarter’s One Million Acts of Science initiative!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

April is Earth and Citizen Science Month! To celebrate, we’re getting together to learn from The Clean Up Club and participate in SciStarter’s One Million Acts of Science initiative!

This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group.

Baby time @ Central

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Central Front Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler
Baby Time @ Central:

Join Miss Jane for lapsit stories, songs, and fingerplays. Baby time is for babies ages 0-23 months. Registration is required.

This event is full

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Front Program Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Jane for lapsit stories, songs, and fingerplays. Baby time is for babies ages 0-23 months. Registration is required.

This event is full

This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Storytime @ Central

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Front Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Storytime @ Central:

Join Miss Jane for stories, songs and fun!No registration necessary.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Front Program Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

Join Miss Jane for stories, songs and fun!

No registration necessary.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Shelf Indulgence - Chapter 2

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ewald Program Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
:

Are you a fan of Romance or New Adult fiction? Are you dying to discuss fictional heartthrobs and romance tropes? Well, now is your time to shine! 

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

Are you a fan of Romance or New Adult fiction? Are you dying to discuss fictional heartthrobs and romance tropes? Well, now is your time to shine! 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Mongolian Falconry and Wildlife Conservation With Dr. Carl

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Front Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Everyone
:

Dr. Carl will captivate you with stunning photography and compelling stories about his adventures in Mongolia as he cares for and helps to preserve and maintain all species of falcons,  especially the Golden Eagle. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Front Program Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dr. Carl will captivate you with stunning photography and compelling stories about his adventures in Mongolia as he cares for and helps to preserve and maintain all species of falcons,  especially the Golden Eagle. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Dream Lab Closed Today

All Day
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

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Reader Dog @ Woods

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

GPPL Friends $5 Bag Sale

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Woods Basement at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Friends $5 Bag Sale:

Support the Friends of the GPPL and shop the $5 bag sale! On the last Saturday of each month the Friends opens up their storage area to shoppers!  Shoppers fill a grocery...

Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Basement
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Friends of the Library

Support the Friends of the GPPL and shop the $5 bag sale! 

On the last Saturday of each month the Friends opens up their storage area to shoppers!  Shoppers fill a grocery bag from a large selection of books, CDs, DVDs, and puzzles for only $5.   The sales are held on the lower level of the Woods Branch from 10am - 1pm.  Friends Members can shop starting at 9:30am.  Hope to see you there!

All proceeds go to the library.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Grosse Pointe Community Game Meet-Up

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Front Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Everyone
:

Join us  for an afternoon of board gaming with your friends, family, and neighbors. Board gaming has always been a great way to have fun while also encouraging critical thinking and problem solving. 

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Front Program Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us  for an afternoon of board gaming with your friends, family, and neighbors. Board gaming has always been a great way to have fun while also encouraging critical thinking and problem solving. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

4th Monday Book Discussion

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ewald Program Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Fourth Monday:

We meet on the fourth Monday of the month from September through June.January 27 -- Liliana's Invincible Summer: a Sister's Search for Justice by Cristina Rivera GarzaFebruary 24 -...

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

We meet on the fourth Monday of the month from September through June.


January 27 -- Liliana's Invincible Summer: a Sister's Search for Justice by Cristina Rivera Garza

February 24 -- How to Build a Boat by Elaine Feeney
March 24 -- Northwoods by Amy Pease          
April 28 -- Chemistry by Weike Wang         
NO MEETING IN MAY
June 23- Horse by Geraldine Brooks 

This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Read, Rhyme & Play

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Ewald Program Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Read, Rhyme & Play, Storytime
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Read, Rhyme & Play:

Join us for this interactive story time for children under 5 and their adults! There will be reading, marching, rhyming, singing and more to help your little one learn, grow and ha...

Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Read, Rhyme & Play, Storytime

Join us for this interactive story time for children under 5 and their adults! There will be reading, marching, rhyming, singing and more to help your little one learn, grow and have fun!  Toys will be provided after, if you'd like to stay and play.  No registration is necessary.

This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Read, Rhyme & Play

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ewald Program Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Read, Rhyme & Play, Storytime
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Read, Rhyme & Play:

Join us for this interactive story time for children under 5 and their adults! There will be reading, marching, rhyming, singing and more to help your little one learn, grow and ha...

Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Read, Rhyme & Play, Storytime

Join us for this interactive story time for children under 5 and their adults! There will be reading, marching, rhyming, singing and more to help your little one learn, grow and have fun!  Toys will be provided after, if you'd like to stay and play.  No registration is necessary.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Family Center Community Book Club

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Front Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
:

Join The Family Center for an engaging and informative discussion with a panel of local experts discussing Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence by Dr. Anna Lembke.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Front Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join The Family Center for an engaging and informative discussion with a panel of local experts discussing Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence by Dr. Anna Lembke.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Getting to the Art of Things with Ashely Menth

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ewald Program Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
:

Mother's Day themed art workshop with, Ashely Menth. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mother's Day themed art workshop with, Ashely Menth. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Motor City Famous

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Woods Program Room at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults
:

Author Steve Platto presents a slide show of Motor City Famous: Celebrity Homes, Graves & little-known locales.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Author Steve Platto presents a slide show of Motor City Famous: Celebrity Homes, Graves & little-known locales.

This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Sensory Storytime @ Central

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Back Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Elementary
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: Central Library
Room: Central Back Program Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Storytime
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.