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Shelf Indulgence

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
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! 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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 "Adults" group

Books & Bubbles

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Grosse Pointe Library Foundation
Age Group:
Adults

Save the date for this year's annual Grosse Pointe Library Foundation fundraiser at the Ford House. For more information visit gplf.org

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Grosse Pointe Library Foundation
Event Details:

Save the date for this year's annual Grosse Pointe Library Foundation fundraiser at the Ford House. For more information visit gplf.org

This event is in the "Adults" group

Film and the Monsters We Love

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Ewald Program Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a glimpse into the art of film as we examine the filmmaking process and find out why “we need dragons in our dungeons, creatures in our lagoons and, monsters under our beds.” -Charlie 

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

Join us for a glimpse into the art of film as we examine the filmmaking process and find out why “we need dragons in our dungeons, creatures in our lagoons and, monsters under our beds.” -Charlie 

This event is in the "Adults" group

4th Monday Book Discussion

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ewald Program Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Oct 27 - The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez ; Nov 24 -

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

Oct 27 - The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez ; Nov 24 -

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafterhours

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ewald Story Time Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Adult Program, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

From 6-8pm every fourth Monday of the month, join us at Ewald to craft it up after work/school hours.

Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Story Time Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

From 6-8pm every fourth Monday of the month, join us at Ewald to craft it up after work/school hours.

This event is in the "Adults" group

You Kill Me: the True Crime Book Club

Tuesday, October 28, 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 "Adults" group

In Cold Mug Book Discussion Group

Tuesday, October 28, 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 "Adults" group

My Path to Traditional Publishing

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Central Front Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an evening with Suja Sukumar, award winning author of the Young Adult thriller When Mimi Went Missing.

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

Join us for an evening with Suja Sukumar, award winning author of the Young Adult thriller When Mimi Went Missing.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Film and the Monsters We Love

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Ewald Program Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a glimpse into the art of film as we examine the filmmaking process and find out why “we need dragons in our dungeons, creatures in our lagoons and, monsters under our beds.” -Charlie 

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

Join us for a glimpse into the art of film as we examine the filmmaking process and find out why “we need dragons in our dungeons, creatures in our lagoons and, monsters under our beds.” -Charlie 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Content Creator 101 (Session 1)

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ewald Program Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults

So, you want to be a content creator? Join us as we explore the world of being a social media content creator. This is a two-part build on workshop. Bring your laptops or mobile devices for a hands-on experience. 

Session 1

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

So, you want to be a content creator? Join us as we explore the world of being a social media content creator. This is a two-part build on workshop. Bring your laptops or mobile devices for a hands-on experience. 

Session 1

This event is in the "Adults" group

First Tuesday Book Group

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 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

This event is in the "High School" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Holiday Photography with Monica Morgan

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ewald Program Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
High School, Adults

It's time to capture holiday memories with your smart phones; join us for an exciting hands-on workshop on how to take photos that will last lifetimes. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's time to capture holiday memories with your smart phones; join us for an exciting hands-on workshop on how to take photos that will last lifetimes. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Business of Acting with Shawntay Dalon

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ewald Program Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for build-on workshops designed to enlighten and enhance attendees' knowledge on the business side of acting. 

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

Join us for build-on workshops designed to enlighten and enhance attendees' knowledge on the business side of acting. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Laughing Stacks Book Club

Monday, November 10, 2025 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.

Open
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tuesday Night Book Discussion

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Woods Story Time Room at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Tuesday Night Book Discussion:

We read fiction and non-fiction, old and new. This group is currently full. Please email malmaguer@grossepointelibrary.org to be added to the wait list and when there is an opening...

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

We read fiction and non-fiction, old and new. This group is currently full. Please email malmaguer@grossepointelibrary.org to be added to the wait list and when there is an opening, you will be notified.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Im-Prompt-Tu Reads

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ewald Program Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Adult Program, Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Want to join a book club but also don't want other people picking the books you read? Join Im-Promt-Tu reads!  

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to join a book club but also don't want other people picking the books you read? Join Im-Promt-Tu reads!  

This event is in the "Adults" group

In Hot Mug Discussion Group

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

This afternoon book club meets at local cafes to discuss novels and some non-fiction.

September 10: Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin

October 8: Clear by Carys Davies

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

This afternoon book club meets at local cafes to discuss novels and some non-fiction.

September 10: Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin

October 8: Clear by Carys Davies

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Business of Acting with Shawntay Dalon (Workshop 2)

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ewald Program Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for the second installment of the Business of Acting, designed to enlighten and enhance attendees' knowledge on the business side of acting. 

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

Join us for the second installment of the Business of Acting, designed to enlighten and enhance attendees' knowledge on the business side of acting. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mr. & Mrs. William B. Stratton - GP's Gilded Age Power Couple

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Central Front Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults

The idiom “behind every great man is a great woman,” takes on a whole new meaning in our next historic lecture.  The focus will be on Grosse Pointe’s Gilded Age “Power Couple,” - notable architect William B.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Front Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

The idiom “behind every great man is a great woman,” takes on a whole new meaning in our next historic lecture.  The focus will be on Grosse Pointe’s Gilded Age “Power Couple,” - notable architect William B.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Through the Eyes of Rose

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Woods Program Room at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults

Author John Kozak presents Through the Eyes of Rose which details the story of Rose Kozak and how she successfully defied the Czechoslovakian Communists in October 1949 and escaped with her children through the wilderness of the Bohemian

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

Author John Kozak presents Through the Eyes of Rose which details the story of Rose Kozak and how she successfully defied the Czechoslovakian Communists in October 1949 and escaped with her children through the wilderness of the Bohemian

This event is in the "Adults" group

Copy of Content Creator 101 (Session 2)

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ewald Program Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults

So, you want to be a content creator? Join us as we explore the world of being a social media content creator. This is a two-part build on workshop. Bring your laptops or mobile devices for a hands-on experience. 

Session 2

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

So, you want to be a content creator? Join us as we explore the world of being a social media content creator. This is a two-part build on workshop. Bring your laptops or mobile devices for a hands-on experience. 

Session 2

This event is in the "Adults" group

Shelf Indulgence

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
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! 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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 "Adults" group

Sunfish (& Other Tales on Green Lake) Film Screening

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Adult Program, Movies/Film
Age Group:
Adults

Lives intertwine around Green Lake as a girl learns to sail, a boy fights for first chair, two sisters operate a bed-and-breakfast, and a fisherman is after the catch of his life.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program, Movies/Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

Lives intertwine around Green Lake as a girl learns to sail, a boy fights for first chair, two sisters operate a bed-and-breakfast, and a fisherman is after the catch of his life.