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In Cold Mug Book Discussion Group

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 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.

Full
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "High School" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

The Keep it Simple Sing Along and Jam

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Woods Program Room at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Adult Program, Music & Theater
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, High School, Everyone

Do you love to sing and create harmonies?  Are you learning to play guitar, ukulele, or any other folky acoustic instrument?

Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, High School, Everyone
Program Type: Adult Program, Music & Theater
Event Details:

Do you love to sing and create harmonies?  Are you learning to play guitar, ukulele, or any other folky acoustic instrument?

This event is in the "Everyone" group

GPPL Friends $5 Bag Sale

Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 9:30am - 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.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Gettin' Crafty with Miss Mo!

Monday, August 31, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ewald Story Time Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Youth Program
Age Group:
Youth

Join Miss Mo every Monday in August for a fun new craft! Drop by any time between 4 and 5pm at the Ewald Branch Storytime room.

All instructions and supplies will be provided- just show up and get crafty!

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

Join Miss Mo every Monday in August for a fun new craft! Drop by any time between 4 and 5pm at the Ewald Branch Storytime room.

All instructions and supplies will be provided- just show up and get crafty!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Make Comics Club

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 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!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Front Program Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Paging Through the Past - A Historical Fiction Book Club

Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Woods Program Room at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Adult Program, Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Paging Through the Past - A Historical Fiction Book Club:

Do you love reading historical fiction? Love putting yourself in the shoes of fictional people from the past, feeling their experiences through the turning of each page? Delv...

2026 Reading List:

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love reading historical fiction? Love putting yourself in the shoes of fictional people from the past, feeling their experiences through the turning of each page? 

Delve into past times with Lexi, Charlotte, and a cup of tea on the first Saturday of the month from 11am-12pm at the Woods branch. Discover how reading about the past can unlock your imagination and inform your future.

2026 Reading List:

Labor Day

All Day
Central Library, Ewald Branch, Woods Branch

All libraries closed

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

All libraries closed

Labor Day
This event is in the "Adults" group

In Hot Mug Book Discussion Group

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Adult Program, Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

This afternoon book club meets at local cafes to discuss novels and some non-fiction.

April 8: The Days of Abandonment by Elena Ferrante

May 13: Elena Knows by Claudia Pineiro

Full
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

This afternoon book club meets at local cafes to discuss novels and some non-fiction.

April 8: The Days of Abandonment by Elena Ferrante

May 13: Elena Knows by Claudia Pineiro

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Laughing Stacks Book Club

Monday, September 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Woods Story Time Room at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Book Club Descriptions:

Monday Blues?  Need a little comic relief?  Join the Laughing Stacks!  Each month we will gather to read and discuss humorous fiction, comedian memoirs, funny essays, and books about your favorite comedy shows.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Story Time Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Monday Blues?  Need a little comic relief?  Join the Laughing Stacks!  Each month we will gather to read and discuss humorous fiction, comedian memoirs, funny essays, and books about your favorite comedy shows.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafternoons @ the Library

Thursday, September 17, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

In Cold Mug Book Discussion Group

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 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.

Full
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "High School" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

The Keep it Simple Sing Along and Jam

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Woods Program Room at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Adult Program, Music & Theater
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, High School, Everyone

Do you love to sing and create harmonies?  Are you learning to play guitar, ukulele, or any other folky acoustic instrument?

Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, High School, Everyone
Program Type: Adult Program, Music & Theater
Event Details:

Do you love to sing and create harmonies?  Are you learning to play guitar, ukulele, or any other folky acoustic instrument?

This event is in the "Everyone" group

GPPL Friends $5 Bag Sale

Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 9:30am - 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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Grosse Pointe Community Game Meet-Up

Saturday, September 26, 2026 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafterhours - Adults

Monday, September 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ewald Story Time Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Adult Program, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Do you like to junk journal? Scrapbook? Knit? Whatever your craft is (crochet, weave, embroider, etc)... Come craft and meet fellow creatives in your community!

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

Do you like to junk journal? Scrapbook? Knit? Whatever your craft is (crochet, weave, embroider, etc)... Come craft and meet fellow creatives in your community!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Paging Through the Past - A Historical Fiction Book Club

Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Woods Program Room at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Adult Program, Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Paging Through the Past - A Historical Fiction Book Club:

Do you love reading historical fiction? Love putting yourself in the shoes of fictional people from the past, feeling their experiences through the turning of each page? Delv...

2026 Reading List:

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love reading historical fiction? Love putting yourself in the shoes of fictional people from the past, feeling their experiences through the turning of each page? 

Delve into past times with Lexi, Charlotte, and a cup of tea on the first Saturday of the month from 11am-12pm at the Woods branch. Discover how reading about the past can unlock your imagination and inform your future.

2026 Reading List:

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Make Comics Club

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 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!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Front Program Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Silent Book Club

Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Book Club Descriptions:

Join the library and Friends of the GPPL for a Silent Book Club event. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the library and Friends of the GPPL for a Silent Book Club event. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Laughing Stacks Book Club

Monday, October 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Woods Story Time Room at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Book Club Descriptions:

Monday Blues?  Need a little comic relief?  Join the Laughing Stacks!  Each month we will gather to read and discuss humorous fiction, comedian memoirs, funny essays, and books about your favorite comedy shows.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Story Time Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Monday Blues?  Need a little comic relief?  Join the Laughing Stacks!  Each month we will gather to read and discuss humorous fiction, comedian memoirs, funny essays, and books about your favorite comedy shows.

This event is in the "Adults" group

In Hot Mug Book Discussion Group

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Adult Program, Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

This afternoon book club meets at local cafes to discuss novels and some non-fiction.

April 8: The Days of Abandonment by Elena Ferrante

May 13: Elena Knows by Claudia Pineiro

Full
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

This afternoon book club meets at local cafes to discuss novels and some non-fiction.

April 8: The Days of Abandonment by Elena Ferrante

May 13: Elena Knows by Claudia Pineiro

This event is in the "Adults" group

Science Fiction Book Club

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Woods Program Room at Woods Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

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.

2026 Reading list:

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

2026 Reading list:

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafternoons @ the Library

Thursday, October 15, 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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Grosse Pointe Community Game Meet-Up

Saturday, October 24, 2026 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafterhours - Adults

Monday, October 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ewald Story Time Room at Ewald Branch
Program Type:
Adult Program, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Do you like to junk journal? Scrapbook? Knit? Whatever your craft is (crochet, weave, embroider, etc)... Come craft and meet fellow creatives in your community!

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

Do you like to junk journal? Scrapbook? Knit? Whatever your craft is (crochet, weave, embroider, etc)... Come craft and meet fellow creatives in your community!