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Drop-In Afternoon Kids' Craft

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Back Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Youth Program
Age Group:
Youth

Hey Kids! Come on in for some creative crafting!

No registration needed.

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

Hey Kids! Come on in for some creative crafting!

No registration needed.

text of Great Backyard Bird Count with four birds on a tree branch with leaves to the side. Blue background

1000 Hours Outside: Great Backyard Bird Count!

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Educational
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us for a neighborhood walk to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count - a global community science project that takes place every February! 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a neighborhood walk to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count - a global community science project that takes place every February! 

Heritage Collection Building: Boxes in the Attic - Know your collection

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ewald Program Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Adult Program, Class, Educational, Technology, Teen Program
Age Group:
Tween, Teens, Adults

Learn how to best organize and access your collection, whether it be family photos or Hot Wheels cars! We will learn and do some hands-on activities together. All types of collectors welcome.   

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult Program, Class, Educational, Technology, Teen Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to best organize and access your collection, whether it be family photos or Hot Wheels cars! We will learn and do some hands-on activities together. All types of collectors welcome.   

Miss Mo reading the Very Hungry Caterpillar

Storytime Shuffle With Miss Mo

Tuesday, February 17, 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.

Miss Mo reading the Very Hungry Caterpillar

Storytime Shuffle With Miss Mo

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Grosse Pointe Theatre Youth on Stage - The Wizard of Oz

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Front Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Music & Theater, Performance
Age Group:
Youth, Teens, Adults

Join Grosse Pointe Theatre to celebrate Wizard of Oz Youth Edition. Cast members will read excerpts from the book, act out scenes, and sing songs from the musical. Copies of the book and seed packets will be provided, while supplies last.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Front Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Music & Theater, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Grosse Pointe Theatre to celebrate Wizard of Oz Youth Edition. Cast members will read excerpts from the book, act out scenes, and sing songs from the musical. Copies of the book and seed packets will be provided, while supplies last.

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, February 17, 2026 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! 

Baby Time @ Woods

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Woods Story Time Room at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Baby Time
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...

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Story Time Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Baby Time
Registration Required

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.

Storytime @ Woods

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 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. 

Michigan Science Center Presents: Kaboomistry

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Woods Program Room at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Educational, STEAM, Youth Program
Age Group:
Everyone, Youth, Elementary, Tween, Middle School

Why do things explode? Learn about the relationships between pressure, temperature, and fuel to explain why things go KABOOM! We’ll mix physics and chemistry to get some loud, flashy effects. Registration is necessary. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Program Room
Age Group: Everyone, Youth, Elementary, Tween, Middle School
Program Type: Educational, STEAM, Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Why do things explode? Learn about the relationships between pressure, temperature, and fuel to explain why things go KABOOM! We’ll mix physics and chemistry to get some loud, flashy effects. Registration is necessary. 

two paper plate love bug crafts on a blue background surrounded by hearts

Drop-in & Craft with Miss Mo

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ewald Story Time Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Youth Program
Age Group:
Preschool, Youth, Elementary

Drop in anytime between 4-5pm every Wednesday in February to do a fun craft with Miss Mo!

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

Drop in anytime between 4-5pm every Wednesday in February to do a fun craft with Miss Mo!

Book Party - Agents of S.U.I.T.

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Front Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Youth Program
Age Group:
Youth

Investigate like an agent with crafts and activities to celebrate the release of InvestiGators Agents of S.U.I.T. book 4 - Sew Much Trouble. Great for fans of the series. Please register. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Front Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Investigate like an agent with crafts and activities to celebrate the release of InvestiGators Agents of S.U.I.T. book 4 - Sew Much Trouble. Great for fans of the series. Please register. 

Baby Time @ Central

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Central Front Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Baby Time
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. Please make arrangements for older siblings. Registration is required.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Front Program Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Baby Time
Registration Required

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

Playtime Pop-ins

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Woods Program Room at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Youth

Back by popular demand! Are you looking for a space for your kids to get their wiggles out and play? We’ve got you covered. Drop in any time between 10 am and noon to play in our lower-level program room.

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

Back by popular demand! Are you looking for a space for your kids to get their wiggles out and play? We’ve got you covered. Drop in any time between 10 am and noon to play in our lower-level program room.

Story time @ Central

Thursday, February 19, 2026 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.

Family Movie @ Woods

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Woods Story Time Room at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Movies/Film
Age Group:
Youth
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Story Time Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Movies/Film
Yarn, spools of thread, knitting needles and crochet hook

Crafternoons @ the Library

Thursday, February 19, 2026 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.

Drop-In Afternoon Kids' Craft

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Woods Story Time Room at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Youth Program
Age Group:
Youth

Hey Kids! Come on in for some creative crafting!

No registration needed.

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

Hey Kids! Come on in for some creative crafting!

No registration needed.

Human holding a book in front of her face with a rose on the cover

Brave Belle's Bookclub

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ewald Story Time Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Youth, Tween

A book club for 4th and 5th grade girls and the lady they look up to! (mom, aunt, grandma, babysitter...)

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Story Time Room
Age Group: Youth, Tween
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

A book club for 4th and 5th grade girls and the lady they look up to! (mom, aunt, grandma, babysitter...)

Garden; South Korea

"Korea: Land of the Morning Calm"

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Woods Program Room at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Adult Program, Arts, Culture, & Literature, Educational
Age Group:
Adults

Korea: Land of the Morning Calm

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program, Arts, Culture, & Literature, Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Korea: Land of the Morning Calm

 

Non-Fiction Book Club

Thursday, February 19, 2026 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.

Teen Tabletop Game Club

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Woods Program Room at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Games, Teen Program
Age Group:
Tween, Middle School, Teens, High School

🎲 Teen Tabletop Game Club 🎲 @ Woods

Ready to battle dragons, cast spells, or solve epic mysteries with your crew?

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

🎲 Teen Tabletop Game Club 🎲 @ Woods

Ready to battle dragons, cast spells, or solve epic mysteries with your crew?

4th Monday Book Discussion

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ewald Program Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
  • December - NO MEETING
  • January 26 - Heft by Liz Moore
  • February 23 - Someone Like Us by Dinaw Mengestu
  • March 23 - Fire Exit by Morgan Talty
  • April 27 - Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips
  • May - NO MEETING
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:
  • December - NO MEETING
  • January 26 - Heft by Liz Moore
  • February 23 - Someone Like Us by Dinaw Mengestu
  • March 23 - Fire Exit by Morgan Talty
  • April 27 - Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips
  • May - NO MEETING
Craft stick with Snow written on it and pipecleaning bent into the shape of a snowboarder on top

Winter Olympic Drop-In Crafting

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ewald Program Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth

Drop in to the program room at Ewald anytime between 3:30 and 4:30pm for some fun Olympic themed crafting!

Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in to the program room at Ewald anytime between 3:30 and 4:30pm for some fun Olympic themed crafting!