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DREAM Lab Senior Open House

Tuesday, May 27, 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, May 27, 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.

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In Cold Mug Book Discussion Group

Tuesday, May 27, 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.

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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
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, 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.

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

High School Exam Study

All Day 6/7 - 6/12
Central Front Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
High School
Event Details:

Exam Study for High School

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Front Program Room
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Exam Study for High School

DREAM Lab TEENS ONLY

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 8:00pm
Woods DREAM Lab at Woods Branch
Program Type:
STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teen hours for the DREAM Lab.  Teens, come to the lab and check things out.  Try the VR, use the sound studio, set up a 3D print. Build some craft.   The lab to...

Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods DREAM Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM, Technology
Event Details:

Teen hours for the DREAM Lab.  Teens, come to the lab and check things out.  Try the VR, use the sound studio, set up a 3D print.

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, June 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
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 rea...

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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

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Science Fiction Book Club

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Woods Program Room at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Science Fiction Book Discussion Group:

David Lamb - dlamb@grossepointelibrary.orgThis bi-monthly group discusses current, contemporary and classical Science Fiction releases. Meets the second Wednesday at 7 p.m., every ...

Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club

David Lamb - dlamb@grossepointelibrary.org

This bi-monthly group discusses current, contemporary and classical Science Fiction releases. Meets the second Wednesday at 7 p.m., every other month at the Woods Branch.

2025 Reading list:

  • February, 2025: Necrotek – Jonathan Maberry
  • April, 2025: Infinity Gate – M.R. Carey
  • June, 2025: Against All Odds (Grimm’s War, book 1) – Jeffrey Haskell
  • August 2025: Here and Now and Then – Mike Chen
  • October 2025: The Mote In God’s Eye – Larry Niven & Jerry Pournelle
  • December 2025: We Are Legion (Bobiverse, book 1) – Dennis E. Taylor

DREAM Lab ADULTS ONLY

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 8:00pm
Woods DREAM Lab at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Grown up hours for the DREAM Lab.   Its time for grownups to find things they want to do in the lab.   All services available, just bring supplies as needed. Fe...

Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods DREAM Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology
Event Details:

Grown up hours for the DREAM Lab.   Its time for grownups to find things they want to do in the lab.   All services available, just bring supplies as needed.

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Shelf Indulgence

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
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! Consider attending GPPL's bo...

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! 

Non-Fiction Book Club

Thursday, June 19, 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: 20

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

4th Monday Book Discussion

Monday, June 23, 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 -...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 16

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 

DREAM Lab Senior Open House

Tuesday, June 24, 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

You Kill Me: the True Crime Book Club

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Woods Story Time Room at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
You Kill Me: The True Crime Book Club: True Crime, All the Time:

We read true crime, all the time. Hooked on true crime? Find yourself talking about it with others who just don’t get the appeal? Feel a bit guilty (and sometimes odd) about your f...

Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Story Time Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club

We read true crime, all the time. Hooked on true crime? Find yourself talking about it with others who just don’t get the appeal? Feel a bit guilty (and sometimes odd) about your fascination? Then this book club is for you! We’ll read and discuss true crime cases, both historical and contemporary, cold and solved, as well as the psychology behind it all. Not for the faint of heart.

This group will meet bimonthly, the fourth Tuesday of the month, at 7pm, in the Woods Branch Story Time Room. 

This group is full. Please email malmaguer@grossepointelibrary.org and you'll be added to the wait list. When a space opens, you will be notified.

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In Cold Mug Book Discussion Group

Tuesday, June 24, 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.

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

Shelf Indulgence - Chapter 2

Thursday, June 26, 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! 

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

Friends of the GPPL logo

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.

Readers' Choice Book Discussion Group

Saturday, June 28, 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
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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. 

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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
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.