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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
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

Non-Fiction Book Club

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
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.

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 4

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

Readers' Choice Book Discussion Group

Saturday, March 22, 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
Various dice and chess pieces

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. 

4th Monday Book Discussion

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ewald Program Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Fourth Monday:

We meet on the fourth Monday of the month from September through June.January 27 -- Liliana's Invincible Summer: a Sister's Search for Justice by Cristina Rivera GarzaFebruary 24 -...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

We meet on the fourth Monday of the month from September through June.


January 27 -- Liliana's Invincible Summer: a Sister's Search for Justice by Cristina Rivera Garza

February 24 -- How to Build a Boat by Elaine Feeney
March 24 -- Northwoods by Amy Pease          
April 28 -- Chemistry by Weike Wang         
NO MEETING IN MAY
June 23- Horse by Geraldine Brooks 

OpenSpot Theatre Workshop @ Central

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Front Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Performance, Youth Program
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Theatre is for everybody! This fun, accessible and interactive workshop is open to kids of all abilities in elementary and middle school. Participants will discover their unique ta...

Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Front Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Performance, Youth Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Theatre is for everybody! This fun, accessible and interactive workshop is open to kids of all abilities in elementary and middle school.

toddlers sitting on stacks of books

Read, Rhyme & Play

Tuesday, March 25, 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, March 25, 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.

DREAM Lab Senior Open House

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 4:30pm - 8:00pm
Woods DREAM Lab at Woods Branch
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Seniors!  Come take a look at the lab to see what everyone is talking about.   Ever wanted to try 3D printing but were nervous to take the plunge?  Well have no...

Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods DREAM Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Seniors!  Come take a look at the lab to see what everyone is talking about.   Ever wanted to try 3D printing but were nervous to take the plunge?  Well have no fear we will give you a guided look at the technology and hardware

Mystery Book Discussion

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.

5th & 6th Grade Book Group

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Central Back Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Elementary
5th & 6th Grade Book Club:

For kids who love to read and discuss books, play games, and make new friends! Registration is necessary.

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Back Program Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

For kids who love to read and discuss books, play games, and make new friends! Registration is necessary.

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

In Cold Mug Book Discussion Group

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
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.In order to facilitate engaging conversation an...

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.

kids playing with a colorful parachute

Baby time @ Woods

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Woods Story Time Room at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
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...

Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Story Time Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Storytime

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.

kids playing with parachute

Storytime @ Woods

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
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. 

Red banner that says "Movie"

Family Movie

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Woods Story Time Room at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Movies/Film, Youth Program
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Enjoy a family movie in the storytime room. No registration required.

Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Story Time Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Movies/Film, Youth Program
Event Details:

Enjoy a family movie in the storytime room. No registration required.

Wild Robot Party

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Woods Story Time Room at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Youth Program
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary
Event Details:

Celebrate Roz and friends with trivia, crafts and fun. Please register.

Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Story Time Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary
Program Type: Youth Program
Event Details:

Celebrate Roz and friends with trivia, crafts and fun. Please register.

Baby time @ Central

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Central Front Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Storytime
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. Registration is required.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Front Program Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 22

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

Marc The Balloon Meister

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Front Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Performance, Youth Program
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

See the Balloon Meister twist a variety of fun animals and shapes. Then choose one, and Marc will make it for you to take home! Registration is necessary.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Front Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Performance, Youth Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

See the Balloon Meister twist a variety of fun animals and shapes. Then choose one, and Marc will make it for you to take home! Registration is necessary.

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

Shelf Indulgence - Chapter 2

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ewald Program Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
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! Join GPPL's romance book clu...

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

Friends of the GPPL logo

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.

toddlers sitting on stacks of books

Read, Rhyme & Play

Tuesday, April 1, 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, April 1, 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, April 1, 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

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Back Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

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