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Im-Prompt-Tu Reads

Wednesday, July 9, 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
Required
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program, Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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!  

Picture of a book-shaped mug of steaming tea with words "In Hot Mug: Book Club at the Cafe"

In Hot Mug Book Discussion Group

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
:

This new afternoon book club will meet at local cafes to discuss novels and some non-fiction. There will be no book for the first meeting, we will discuss what we are currently reading!

 

March 12: Current Reads discussion

Closed
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

This new afternoon book club will meet at local cafes to discuss novels and some non-fiction. There will be no book for the first meeting, we will discuss what we are currently reading!

 

March 12: Current Reads discussion

Storytime @ Central

Thursday, July 10, 2025 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.

black typewriter on a table

The Art of Self-Publishing with Sylvia Hubbard

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ewald Program Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults
:

Have a book in mind that you want to publish? Don't know where to start? Learn how in this A to Z publishing workshop, led by Motown Writers Network founder, Sylvia Hubbard 

Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

Have a book in mind that you want to publish? Don't know where to start? Learn how in this A to Z publishing workshop, led by Motown Writers Network founder, Sylvia Hubbard 

Fuchsia picture depicted on iPad.

Create with Procreate Mondays

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Ewald Program Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Adult Program, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Plan to for an hour of fun as we learn to create with Procreate. 

*Participants must have an iPad with Procreate accessible. 

Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult Program, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Plan to for an hour of fun as we learn to create with Procreate. 

*Participants must have an iPad with Procreate accessible. 

Family Movie Mondays @ Woods

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Woods Story Time Room at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Movies/Film
Age Group:
Everyone, Youth
:

Join us for a family friendly movie in the storytime room. No registration required. 

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

Join us for a family friendly movie in the storytime room. No registration required. 

child at computer

Coding @ Ewald

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ewald Program Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
:

Join us to learn how to use pixels and code to draw a basic picture.  

Required
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us to learn how to use pixels and code to draw a basic picture.  

toddlers sitting on stacks of books

Read, Rhyme & Play

Tuesday, July 15, 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 stacks of books

Read, Rhyme & Play

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
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.

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Shelf Indulgence

Tuesday, July 15, 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! 

kids playing with parachute

Storytime @ Woods

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 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. 

Summer reading book stack

Summer Book Binge - Teen Book Club

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Woods Story Time Room at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Book Club, Teen Program
Age Group:
Tween, Middle School, Teens, High School
:

Ready to escape into some epic reads this summer? Join our Summer Book Binge at the Grosse Pointe Public Library – Woods Branch!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Story Time Room
Age Group: Tween, Middle School, Teens, High School
Program Type: Book Club, Teen Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Ready to escape into some epic reads this summer? Join our Summer Book Binge at the Grosse Pointe Public Library – Woods Branch!

Storytime @ Central

Thursday, July 17, 2025 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.

Yarn, spools of thread, knitting needles and crochet hook

Crafternoons @ the Library

Thursday, July 17, 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.

Fuchsia picture depicted on iPad.

Create with Procreate Mondays

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Ewald Program Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Adult Program, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
:

Plan to for an hour of fun as we learn to create with Procreate. 

*Participants must have an iPad with Procreate accessible. 

Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Adult Program, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Plan to for an hour of fun as we learn to create with Procreate. 

*Participants must have an iPad with Procreate accessible. 

Mystery Book Discussion

Tuesday, July 22, 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, July 22, 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.

kids playing with parachute

Storytime @ Woods

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 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. 

Storytime @ Central

Thursday, July 24, 2025 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.

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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.

Various dice and chess pieces

Grosse Pointe Community Game Meet-Up

Saturday, July 26, 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. 

Fuchsia picture depicted on iPad.

Create with Procreate Mondays

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Ewald Program Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Adult Program, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
:

Plan to for an hour of fun as we learn to create with Procreate. 

*Participants must have an iPad with Procreate accessible. 

Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Adult Program, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Plan to for an hour of fun as we learn to create with Procreate. 

*Participants must have an iPad with Procreate accessible. 

Summer STEM: Fizzy Science - Session 1

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Back Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Youth Program
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary
:

Kids ages 6 to 10 will perform hands-on experiments that snap, crackle and pop!


Please register for one session only.
 

Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Back Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary
Program Type: STEAM, Youth Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Kids ages 6 to 10 will perform hands-on experiments that snap, crackle and pop!


Please register for one session only.
 

Summer STEM: Fizzy Science - Session 2

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Back Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Youth Program
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary
:

Kids ages 6 to 10 will perform hands-on experiments that snap, crackle and pop!


Please register for one session only.
 

Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Back Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary
Program Type: STEAM, Youth Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Kids ages 6 to 10 will perform hands-on experiments that snap, crackle and pop!


Please register for one session only.