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Read, Rhyme & Play

9:30am–10:30am
Infant/Toddler, Preschool
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.

Read, Rhyme & Play

11:00am–11:30am
Infant/Toddler, Preschool
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.

Berries, Bugs and Snags - How to Create a Garden for Birds

6:00pm–7:45pm
Teens, High School, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Front Program Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Adults
Program Type: Adult Program, Educational, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this presentation you will learn about essential food sources for resident and migrating birds, the trees and shrubs that provide those food sources, as well as the importance of snags within our yards.  

Shelf Indulgence

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
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! 

Storytime @ Woods

10:30am–11:00am
Infant/Toddler, Preschool
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. 

1000 Hours Nature Crafts @ Ewald

10:30am–11:30am
Everyone, Preschool, Elementary
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Age Group: Everyone, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

ORANGE you glad we’re having so much fun at the library this summer?  Don’t take your morning for GARNET and come over to Ewald for a RED-ly fun time creating with nature.  We’ll dive into some LEAF-tastic projects outside that are sure

Summer Book Binge - Teen Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Tween, Middle School, Teens, High School
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Story Time Room
Age Group: Tween, Middle School, Teens, High School
Program Type: Book Club, Teen Program
Registration Required
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

10:30am–11:00am
Infant/Toddler, Preschool
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.

Jim Gill in Concert

11:00am–12:00pm
Everyone, Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Youth, Elementary
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Program Room
Age Group: Everyone, Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Youth, Elementary
Program Type: Music & Theater, Performance, Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's get together to sing and play with award-winning musician, author and entertainer Jim Gill.  We'll be clapping, jumping, dancing and even sneezing along to his banjo music!

Reader Dog @ Woods

1:00pm–2:00pm
Youth
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods 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!

Crafternoons @ the Library

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
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.

Non-Fiction Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

We will meet in person at the Woods Branch, with a zoom option if anyone prefers that.

Dream Lab Closed Today

All Day
Everyone
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Adult Program, Youth Program
Event Details:

The Dream Lab will be closed today--we apologize for the inconvenience!  Please check the calendar https://grossepointe.librarycalendar.com/events/month for our most up-to-da

Create with Procreate Mondays

10:00am–11:00am
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult Program, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

*Participants must have an iPad with Procreate accessible. 

GPPL @ Pier Park - Rescheduled from June 24

10:00am–1:00pm
Everyone, Youth
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone, Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Youth Program
Event Details:

Residents of Grosse Pointe Farms -- your library is coming to play in the sunshine at Pier Park!  Have fun with lawn games and crafts, check out books from the Book Bike, enjoy a Story Walk and say Hi! to your librarians!

Wicked Singalong

3:00pm–4:00pm
Youth
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Music & Theater, Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our very special guests for a Wicked singalong and photo op. Please register, beginning July 1st. 

Mystery Book Discussion

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
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.

In Cold Mug Book Discussion Group

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Closed
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.

Storytime @ Woods

10:30am–11:00am
Infant/Toddler, Preschool
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

10:30am–11:00am
Infant/Toddler, Preschool
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.

Author Visit with Gary Abud: What Color Will it Be?

10:30am–12:00pm
Youth, Elementary
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Author Visit, STEAM, Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

What happens when you mix different color lights? How does color work?  Parents and Grandparents, bring the kids and grand kids for a reading of Science with Scarlett: What Color Will it Be? by Gary Abud.

Tiny Art Workshop @ Central

2:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone, Youth, Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Back Program Room
Age Group: Everyone, Youth, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need supplies and a space to work on your mini masterpiece for our upcoming Tiny Art Show?  Join us for this Artist in Residence event at Central to work on your tiny art.

Drawing with Mari

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun time learning to draw with, Mari. 

Library Board of Trustees

6:30pm–8:30pm
Everyone
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.
 

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