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Authors to the Pointe - ON SALE TODAY

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Author Visit
Age Group:
Adults

Tickets go on sale Monday, September 8, 2025 at 9:00am

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Visit
Event Details:

Tickets go on sale Monday, September 8, 2025 at 9:00am

Purchase tickets here, online only

Tuesday Night Book Discussion

Tuesday, September 9, 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.

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Im-Prompt-Tu Reads

Wednesday, September 10, 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!  

Open
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!  

In Hot Mug: Book Club at the Cafe with blue book-shaped tea mug.

In Hot Mug Discussion Group

Wednesday, September 10, 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

Open
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

Author Robert Putnam speaks into a megaphone with images of community groups coming out of the megaphone like soundwaves

Join or Die Documentary Film Screening

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Front Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Program, Movies/Film
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Adults

Join or Die is a film about why you should join a club — and why the fate of America depends on it.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Front Program Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Adults
Program Type: Adult Program, Movies/Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join or Die is a film about why you should join a club — and why the fate of America depends on it.

Canva logo that has "Shelf Indulgence" title, as well as icons for a glass of wine, sparkles, and a stack of books.

Shelf Indulgence

Tuesday, September 16, 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! 

'Sentenced' - a 2024 documentary on illiteracy

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Front Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Program, Movies/Film
Age Group:
Adults

A 2024 documentary film highlighting the life-long challenges of being an adult and illiterate in the United States and the current state of literacy among our school-aged children. 

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

A 2024 documentary film highlighting the life-long challenges of being an adult and illiterate in the United States and the current state of literacy among our school-aged children. 

Yarn, spools of thread, knitting needles and crochet hook

Crafternoons @ the Library

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ewald Story Time Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Do you enjoy knitting? Crocheting? Needlepoint? Embroidery? If so, please join us every third Thursday of the month at the Ewald Branch for "Crafternoons at the Library!" Meet up with like-minded crafters for two hours of needlecraft fun.

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

Do you enjoy knitting? Crocheting? Needlepoint? Embroidery? If so, please join us every third Thursday of the month at the Ewald Branch for "Crafternoons at the Library!" Meet up with like-minded crafters for two hours of needlecraft fun.

people and laptop

Building a Business Plan with AI

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ewald Program Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Adult Program, Educational
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a fundamental lesson in how to create a business plan utilizing AI. 

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

Join us for a fundamental lesson in how to create a business plan utilizing AI. 

Street, wintertime

Book Lecture: Revolutionary Vision Blvd.

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Woods Program Room at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults

Dion A. Johnson, in his remarkable memoir, this born storyteller shares his interpersonal memories, the power of true friendships, love, respect, and true honor for family.

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

Dion A. Johnson, in his remarkable memoir, this born storyteller shares his interpersonal memories, the power of true friendships, love, respect, and true honor for family.

Non-Fiction Book Club

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Woods Story Time Room at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Non-Fiction Book Discussion Group:

True story! The nonfiction book club will meet the third Thursday of the month via zoom.

We will meet in person at the Woods Branch, with a zoom option if anyone prefers that.

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

True story! The nonfiction book club will meet the third Thursday of the month via zoom.

We will meet in person at the Woods Branch, with a zoom option if anyone prefers that.

4th Monday Book Discussion

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ewald Program Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Sept 22 - Black Butterflies by Priscilla Morris

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

Sept 22 - Black Butterflies by Priscilla Morris

Mystery Book Discussion

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Woods Story Time Room at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Mystery Book Discussion:

Love mystery fiction, classic and contemporary?  This is the group for you! This group is currently FULL. Please email malmaguer@grossepointelibrary.org to be added to th...

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

Love mystery fiction, classic and contemporary?  This is the group for you! 

This group is currently FULL. Please email malmaguer@grossepointelibrary.org to be added to the wait list. You will be notified if/when there is an opening.

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In Cold Mug Book Discussion Group

Tuesday, September 23, 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.

bike with book over it that says "ride to read"

Ride to Read Book Crawl

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Plaza at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Program, Friends of the Library
Age Group:
High School, Adults

Join the Friends of the Grosse Pointe Library for a Bike Book Crawl around the Pointes! Riders (or drivers) will meet at the Central Branch of the Grosse Pointe Public Library to begin their journey!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Plaza
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Adult Program, Friends of the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Grosse Pointe Library for a Bike Book Crawl around the Pointes! Riders (or drivers) will meet at the Central Branch of the Grosse Pointe Public Library to begin their journey!

Phil Hale Jazz Quartet

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Main Public Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Music & Theater
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Phil Hale's jazz quartet will perform a variety of music.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Main Public Area
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music & Theater
Event Details:

Phil Hale's jazz quartet will perform a variety of music.

profile, Alexander Jefferson, WW2 pilot

Greatest Generation Interview: Tuskegee Airman, Alexander Jefferson, (Lt. Col., Ret.)

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Woods Program Room at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults

Interviewer Larry Martin will present a oral interview of a WW2 veteran that he did several years ago.

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

Interviewer Larry Martin will present a oral interview of a WW2 veteran that he did several years ago.

Boots on the Ground Book Discussion

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Front Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Program, Book Club, Teen Program
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults

Join us for an intergenerational book discussion of Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam by Elizabeth Partridge for Middle School and High School students and Adults.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Front Program Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults
Program Type: Adult Program, Book Club, Teen Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an intergenerational book discussion of Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam by Elizabeth Partridge for Middle School and High School students and Adults.

Join or Die Event

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Adults

Join or Die -- a film about why you should be a joiner and why the fate of America depends on it. Tonight is a conversation with filmmaker Rebecca Davis and a Community Joiner Fair.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, High School, Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

Join or Die -- a film about why you should be a joiner and why the fate of America depends on it. Tonight is a conversation with filmmaker Rebecca Davis and a Community Joiner Fair.

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Science Fiction Book Club

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Woods Program Room at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Science Fiction Book Discussion Group:

This bi-monthly group discusses current, contemporary and classical Science Fiction releases. Meets the second Wednesday at 7 p.m., every other month at the Woods Branch.2025 Readi...

Due to schedule conflict, this session is moved up one week from the usual 2nd Wednesday of the calendar month.

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

This bi-monthly group discusses current, contemporary and classical Science Fiction releases. Meets the second Wednesday at 7 p.m., every other month at the Woods Branch.

2025 Reading list:

  • February, 2025: Necrotek – Jonathan Maberry
  • April, 2025: Infinity Gate – M.R. Carey
  • June, 2025: Against All Odds (Grimm’s War, book 1) – Jeffrey Haskell
  • August 2025: Here and Now and Then – Mike Chen
  • October 2025: The Mote In God’s Eye – Larry Niven & Jerry Pournelle
  • December 2025: We Are Legion (Bobiverse, book 1) – Dennis E. Taylor

Due to schedule conflict, this session is moved up one week from the usual 2nd Wednesday of the calendar month.

1932 Miss America X - World's Fastest Motor Boat -Lake St. Clair

Grosse Pointe and the Packard Motor Car Legacy

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Central Front Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults

In the 1920's and 30's,  Grosse Pointe investors whose names we still recognize, such as the Alger's, Newberry's, Joy's, and Gar Wood had an association with the Packard Motor Car Company.  

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

In the 1920's and 30's,  Grosse Pointe investors whose names we still recognize, such as the Alger's, Newberry's, Joy's, and Gar Wood had an association with the Packard Motor Car Company.  

First Tuesday Book Group

Tuesday, October 7, 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

logo for Imprompttu reads book club with an open book on top and script writing on bottom

Im-Prompt-Tu Reads

Wednesday, October 8, 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!  

Open
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!  

In Hot Mug: Book Club at the Cafe with blue book-shaped tea mug.

In Hot Mug Discussion Group

Wednesday, October 8, 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

Open
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