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Readers' Choice Book Discussion Group

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ewald Program Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Readers' Choice:

Stephanie Fazekas - sfazekas@grossepointelibrary.orgMost months patrons will have the option of reading 2 books - its readers' choice! Meets every month on the fourth Saturday, 12p...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Stephanie Fazekas - sfazekas@grossepointelibrary.org

Most months patrons will have the option of reading 2 books - its readers' choice! Meets every month on the fourth Saturday, 12pm - 1pm.

  • January 11th -- First Lie Wins by Elston Ashley
  • February 22nd -- Let Us Descend by Jasmyn Ward
  • March 22nd -- The Women by Kristin Hannah
  • April 19th -- Blood Grove by Walter Mosley
  • May 17th -- The Reformatory by Tananarive Due
  • June 14th -- One Blood by Denine Millner
toddlers sitting on stacks of books

Read, Rhyme & Play

Tuesday, May 20, 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.

Toddlers sitting on piles of books

Read, Rhyme & Play

Tuesday, May 20, 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.

A bumble bee landing on goldenrod flowers

1000 Hours World Bee Day Celebration

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Educational, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone
:

May 20th is World Bee Day! Join us to celebrate these essential pollinators, including the 2025 Pollinator of the Year, the Squash Bee.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 73
Event Details:

May 20th is World Bee Day! Join us to celebrate these essential pollinators, including the 2025 Pollinator of the Year, the Squash Bee.

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, May 20, 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! 

Someone studying

High School Exam Study Nights

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Woods Program Room at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Educational, Teen Program
Age Group:
Teens, High School
:

Stressing over finals or AP exams? We’ve got your back! Join us at the Grosse Pointe Public Library – Woods Branch for Study Nights on May 6, May 14, and May 21 from 6–8 PM.

Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Program Room
Age Group: Teens, High School
Program Type: Educational, Teen Program
Event Details:

Stressing over finals or AP exams? We’ve got your back! Join us at the Grosse Pointe Public Library – Woods Branch for Study Nights on May 6, May 14, and May 21 from 6–8 PM.

landscape photo of field and pathway on the Camino de Santiago

Talk the Walk - Camino de Santiago

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ewald Program Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
:

Patrons & friends from all walks (pun intended) of life, please join us at the Ewald branch to celebrate National Walking Month! 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:

Patrons & friends from all walks (pun intended) of life, please join us at the Ewald branch to celebrate National Walking Month! 

Library Board of Trustees

Thursday, May 22, 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. May 22, 2025 -- ...

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.
 
May 22, 2025 -- Central Library
June 26, 2025 -- Central Library
 

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

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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
:

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. 

A sweet golden doodle named Eden resting on a blanket with a GPPL scarf on!

Reader Dog @ Ewald

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ewald Story Time Room at Ewald 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: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald 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!

Memorial Day

All Day
Central Library, Ewald Branch, Woods Branch

All libraries closed

Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Ewald Branch, Woods Branch
Description:

All libraries closed

Memorial Day
toddlers sitting on stacks of books

Read, Rhyme & Play

Tuesday, May 27, 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.

Toddlers sitting on piles of books

Read, Rhyme & Play

Tuesday, May 27, 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.

Mystery Book Discussion

Tuesday, May 27, 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.

Picture of book shaped foaming beer mug with words "In Cold Mug: Book Club at the Pub"

In Cold Mug Book Discussion Group

Tuesday, May 27, 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
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

Teen Anime & Manga Night @ Woods

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Woods Program Room at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Teen Program
Age Group:
Tween, Middle School, Teens, High School
:

🎌 Anime & Manga Night @ the Library

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Program Room
Age Group: Tween, Middle School, Teens, High School
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Teen Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

🎌 Anime & Manga Night @ the Library

Oneita Jackson blowing a bubble with gum.

Spring into Writing 2025 with Oneita Jackson

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ewald Story Time Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Educational
Age Group:
Adults
:

Experience your words blossom on the page in our Spring into Writing workshop led by satirist, Oneita Jackson. 

Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Story Time Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Educational
Event Details:

Experience your words blossom on the page in our Spring into Writing workshop led by satirist, Oneita Jackson. 

Yellow and blue logo for Shelf Indulgence Chapter 2, including a stack of books, sparkles, and a heart.

Shelf Indulgence - Chapter 2

Thursday, May 29, 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
Required
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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! 

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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
:

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.

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.

toddlers sitting on stacks of books

Read, Rhyme & Play

Tuesday, June 3, 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.

Toddlers sitting on piles of books

Read, Rhyme & Play

Tuesday, June 3, 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.

First Tuesday Book Discussion

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Back 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

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Back Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 12

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

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

Make Comics Club

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Front Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Everyone
:

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!

Closed
Required
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!