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Sensory Friendly Movie @ Woods

11:00am - 1:00pm
Youth
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Story Time Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Movies/Film, Youth Program
Event Details:

Lights up. Sound down. Enjoy recent releases in an accepting environment. Sensory Showtimes make movies extra welcoming to guests with special needs, including autism. No registration required.

Afternoon Drop-In Kids Craft

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Front Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Hey kids! Come on in for some creative crafting! No registration necessary.

Reader Dog @ Woods

10:00am - 11:00am
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!

Star Wars Craft

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Front Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Get ready for “May the Fourth Be With You” with Star Wars crafts and activities. Costumes are welcome but not required. Great for elementary age Star Wars enthusiasts. 

Please register.

Reader Dog @ Ewald

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald 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!

Craft to Go @ all branches

All Day
Youth
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Event Details:

Pick up a kit to grow your own beanstalk!  Some supplies from home will be needed.  Available at all branches while supplies last.  

Reader Dog @ Ewald

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald 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!

Family Movie Mondays @ Woods

11:00am - 1:00pm
Everyone, Youth
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. 

GPPL @ Your Park

10:00am - 1:00pm
Everyone, Youth
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone, Youth
Program Type: Youth Program
Event Details:

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

GPPL @ Your Park

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!

Messy Art @ Ewald

10:00am - 11:00am
Youth, Elementary
Registration
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Story Time Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Explore Our World and make it messy! Join us outside on the patio to create beautiful, messy art. 

Rufus the Dufus Comedy Juggler and Unicyclist

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Everyone, Youth
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Front Program Room
Age Group: Everyone, Youth
Program Type: Performance, Youth Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

In this interactive program, Rufus will demonstrate the laws of gravity with juggling, face balancing, and other incredible balancing acts.

Please register.

Hula Hooping

11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth, Tween, Middle School
Registration
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Tween, Middle School
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Youth Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Hoop it up with us at a lively hula hoop dance demo full of spins, tricks, music, and fun for ages 10-13. Whether you’re cheering from the sidelines or jumping into the action, it’s the perfect way to kick off your July 4th weekend!

Summer STEM: Color Science - Session 1

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth, Elementary
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Back Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary
Program Type: STEAM, Youth Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Kids ages 6 to 10 will perform hands-on experiments that explore the science of color.


Please register for one session only.
 

Summer STEM: Color Science - Session 2

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth, Elementary
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Back Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary
Program Type: STEAM, Youth Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Kids ages 6 to 10 will perform hands-on experiments that explore the science of color.


Please register for one session only.
 
 

Family Movie Mondays @ Woods

11:00am - 1:00pm
Everyone, Youth
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. 

Coding @ Ewald

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth
Registration
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

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

Summer STEM: Fizzy Science - Session 1

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth, Elementary
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Back Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary
Program Type: STEAM, Youth Program
Registration 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

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth, Elementary
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Back Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary
Program Type: STEAM, Youth Program
Registration 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.
 

Coding @ Ewald

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth
Registration
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Story Time Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Learn Python to create your own colorful pixel art.    

Sensory Friendly Movie @ Woods

11:00am - 1:00pm
Youth
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Story Time Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Movies/Film, Youth Program
Event Details:

Lights up. Sound down. Enjoy recent releases in an accepting environment. No registration required.

Family Movie Mondays @ Woods

11:00am - 1:00pm
Everyone, Youth
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.