Name: PBS Kids Party
Start: 2025-02-27T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-02-27T14:30:00-05:00
Location: Woods Program Room

Picture shows Clifford the Big Red Dog smiling next to a little girl with a yellow dress and blonde hair named Emily Elizabeth.

PBS Kids Party

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Woods Program Room at Woods Branch

Program Type:

Educational, Storytime, Youth Program

Age Group:

Everyone, Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Youth

Event Details:

Connect to resources that make learning fun and exciting for you and your children. Take photos, make memories, share some laughs and meet our special furry friend!

Library Branch: Woods Branch

Room: Woods Program Room

Age Group: Everyone, Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Youth

Program Type: Educational, Storytime, Youth Program

Event Details:

Connect to resources that make learning fun and exciting for you and your children. Take photos, make memories, share some laughs and meet our special furry friend!

Library Board of Trustees

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Central Front Program Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Library Board

Age Group:

Everyone

Library Board of Trustees:

The Library Board of Trustees holds regular meetings on the 4th Thursday of every month (except where indicated) at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are open to the public.July 25, 2024 -- Woods...

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Front Program Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Library Board

The Library Board of Trustees holds regular meetings on the 4th Thursday of every month (except where indicated) at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are open to the public.

July 25, 2024 -- Woods Branch
August 22, 2024 -- Woods Branch
September 26, 2024 -- Woods Branch
October 17, 2024* -- cancelled
November 21, 2024* -- Central Library
No meeting in December
January 23, 2025 -- Central Library
February 27, 2025 -- Central Library
March 20, 2025* -- Central Library
April 17, 2025* -- Ewald Branch
May 22, 2025 -- Ewald Branch
June 26, 2025 -- Ewald Branch
*Third Thursday

Note: Any person who wishes to be in attendance but needs auxiliary aids or services should contact Library Administration at 313-343-2325

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

Make Comics Club

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Central Front Program Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature

Age Group:

Everyone

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 b...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Front Program Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Required

Seats Remaining: 14

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!

The Evolution of the Beatles: Piano Concert Talk

Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Front Program Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature, Educational, Performance

Age Group:

Everyone

Event Details:

Join pianist David Rodgers for a musical performance and a history and culture discussion about how the Beatles revolutionized popular music, from their early days through the brea...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Front Program Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Educational, Performance

Required

Seats Remaining: 38

Event Details:

Join pianist David Rodgers for a musical performance and a history and culture discussion about how the Beatles revolutionized popular music, from their early days through the breakup of the band.

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

Beginning CAD Modeling

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Woods DREAM Lab at Woods Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology

Age Group:

Everyone

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. ...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Woods Branch

Room: Woods DREAM Lab

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology

Required

Seats Remaining: 10

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

Picture of author Vaness Ivy Rose posing next to a wall mural dedicated to "Norman Turkey Stearnes"

Hall of Fame DNA: The Legacy of Baseball Legend Turkey Stearnes

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Central Front Program Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Author Visit, Educational

Age Group:

Everyone, Teens, High School, Adults

Event Details:

According to baseball statistics and five Hall of Fame inductions, Turkey Stearnes is one of the all-time greats, yet many people have never heard his name. In her book entitled “H...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Front Program Room

Age Group: Everyone, Teens, High School, Adults

Program Type: Author Visit, Educational

Required

Seats Remaining: 60

Event Details:

According to baseball statistics and five Hall of Fame inductions, Turkey Stearnes is one of the all-time greats, yet many people have never heard his name.

Families taking a stroll through Patterson Park

1000 Hours Signs of Spring Walk at Patterson Park

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Educational, Health & Wellness, Youth Program

Age Group:

Youth, Everyone

Event Details:

Celebrate spring with us and add to your 1000 Hours outside by taking a walk with us at Patterson Park! We’ll be doing a scavenger hunt and learning about the season. A...

Open

Required

Offsite Event

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Youth, Everyone

Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness, Youth Program

Required

Seats Remaining: 50

Event Details:

Celebrate spring with us and add to your 1000 Hours outside by taking a walk with us at Patterson Park! We’ll be doing a scavenger hunt and learning about the season. All ages are welcome. We’ll meet at Patterson Park in Grosse P

Library Board of Trustees

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Central Front Program Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Library Board

Age Group:

Everyone

Library Board of Trustees:

The Library Board of Trustees holds regular meetings on the 4th Thursday of every month (except where indicated) at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are open to the public.July 25, 2024 -- Woods...

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Front Program Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Library Board

The Library Board of Trustees holds regular meetings on the 4th Thursday of every month (except where indicated) at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are open to the public.

July 25, 2024 -- Woods Branch
August 22, 2024 -- Woods Branch
September 26, 2024 -- Woods Branch
October 17, 2024* -- cancelled
November 21, 2024* -- Central Library
No meeting in December
January 23, 2025 -- Central Library
February 27, 2025 -- Central Library
March 20, 2025* -- Central Library
April 17, 2025* -- Ewald Branch
May 22, 2025 -- Ewald Branch
June 26, 2025 -- Ewald Branch
*Third Thursday

Note: Any person who wishes to be in attendance but needs auxiliary aids or services should contact Library Administration at 313-343-2325

Grosse Pointe Community Game Meet-Up

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Front Program Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Everyone

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 thinki...

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.

GPPL Friends $5 Bag Sale

Saturday, March 29, 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.

Silent Book Club

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Ewald Branch

Program Type:

Book Club, Friends of the Library

Age Group:

Everyone

Event Details:

Join the library and Friends of the GPPL for a Silent Book Club event. There is no assigned reading or pressure to say something smart! Bring a book you are currently reading ...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Ewald Branch

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Book Club, Friends of the Library

Required

Seats Remaining: 23

Event Details:

Join the library and Friends of the GPPL for a Silent Book Club event.

Library Board of Trustees

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Ewald Program Room at Ewald Branch

Program Type:

Library Board

Age Group:

Everyone

Library Board of Trustees:

The Library Board of Trustees holds regular meetings on the 4th Thursday of every month (except where indicated) at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are open to the public.July 25, 2024 -- Woods...

Library Branch: Ewald Branch

Room: Ewald Program Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Library Board

The Library Board of Trustees holds regular meetings on the 4th Thursday of every month (except where indicated) at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are open to the public.

July 25, 2024 -- Woods Branch
August 22, 2024 -- Woods Branch
September 26, 2024 -- Woods Branch
October 17, 2024* -- cancelled
November 21, 2024* -- Central Library
No meeting in December
January 23, 2025 -- Central Library
February 27, 2025 -- Central Library
March 20, 2025* -- Central Library
April 17, 2025* -- Ewald Branch
May 22, 2025 -- Ewald Branch
June 26, 2025 -- Ewald Branch
*Third Thursday

Note: Any person who wishes to be in attendance but needs auxiliary aids or services should contact Library Administration at 313-343-2325

Hunter on horseback, golden Eagle landing on hunter's arm

Mongolian Falconry and Wildlife Conservation With Dr. Carl

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Central Front Program Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Adult Program

Age Group:

Everyone

Event Details:

Dr. P will enthrall you with stunning photography and wonderful stories about his adventures in Mongolia, caring for and helping to preserve and maintain all species of falcons.&nb...

Required

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Front Program Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Adult Program

Required

Seats Remaining: 65

Event Details:

Dr. P will enthrall you with stunning photography and wonderful stories about his adventures in Mongolia, caring for and helping to preserve and maintain all species of falcons.

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.

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

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 thinki...

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.

Library Board of Trustees

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Ewald Program Room at Ewald Branch

Program Type:

Library Board

Age Group:

Everyone

Library Board of Trustees:

The Library Board of Trustees holds regular meetings on the 4th Thursday of every month (except where indicated) at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are open to the public.July 25, 2024 -- Woods...

Library Branch: Ewald Branch

Room: Ewald Program Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Library Board

The Library Board of Trustees holds regular meetings on the 4th Thursday of every month (except where indicated) at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are open to the public.

July 25, 2024 -- Woods Branch
August 22, 2024 -- Woods Branch
September 26, 2024 -- Woods Branch
October 17, 2024* -- cancelled
November 21, 2024* -- Central Library
No meeting in December
January 23, 2025 -- Central Library
February 27, 2025 -- Central Library
March 20, 2025* -- Central Library
April 17, 2025* -- Ewald Branch
May 22, 2025 -- Ewald Branch
June 26, 2025 -- Ewald Branch
*Third Thursday

Note: Any person who wishes to be in attendance but needs auxiliary aids or services should contact Library Administration at 313-343-2325

Grosse Pointe Community Game Meet-Up

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Front Program Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Everyone

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 thinki...

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.

GPPL Friends $5 Bag Sale

Saturday, May 31, 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.

Illustration of Color Our World Slogan rising out of a book.

Summer Reading Begins

All Day

Off Site

Program Type:

Adult Program, Teen Program, Youth Program

Age Group:

Everyone

Event Details:

Color Our World Summer Reading June 1 - August 9 for Kids, Teens and Adults.Great stories, prizes and fun at your library!Kids may pick up a Summer Starter Bag from any branch whil...

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Adult Program, Teen Program, Youth Program

Event Details:

Color Our World Summer Reading June 1 - August 9 for Kids, Teens and Adults.

Great stories, prizes and fun at your library!

Kids may pick up a Summer Starter Bag from any branch while supplies last.

Library Board of Trustees

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Ewald Program Room at Ewald Branch

Program Type:

Library Board

Age Group:

Everyone

Library Board of Trustees:

The Library Board of Trustees holds regular meetings on the 4th Thursday of every month (except where indicated) at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are open to the public.July 25, 2024 -- Woods...

Library Branch: Ewald Branch

Room: Ewald Program Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Library Board

The Library Board of Trustees holds regular meetings on the 4th Thursday of every month (except where indicated) at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are open to the public.

July 25, 2024 -- Woods Branch
August 22, 2024 -- Woods Branch
September 26, 2024 -- Woods Branch
October 17, 2024* -- cancelled
November 21, 2024* -- Central Library
No meeting in December
January 23, 2025 -- Central Library
February 27, 2025 -- Central Library
March 20, 2025* -- Central Library
April 17, 2025* -- Ewald Branch
May 22, 2025 -- Ewald Branch
June 26, 2025 -- Ewald Branch
*Third Thursday

Note: Any person who wishes to be in attendance but needs auxiliary aids or services should contact Library Administration at 313-343-2325

GPPL Friends $5 Bag Sale

Saturday, June 28, 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.

Grosse Pointe Community Game Meet-Up

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Front Program Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Everyone

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 thinki...

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.

Silent Book Club

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Ewald Branch

Program Type:

Book Club, Friends of the Library

Age Group:

Everyone

Event Details:

Join the library and Friends of the GPPL for a Silent Book Club event. There is no assigned reading or pressure to say something smart! Bring a book you are currently reading ...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Ewald Branch

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Book Club, Friends of the Library

Required

Seats Remaining: 30

Event Details:

Join the library and Friends of the GPPL for a Silent Book Club event.

GPPL Friends $5 Bag Sale

Saturday, July 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.

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