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1000 Hours Earth Day Celebration with The Cleanup Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Everyone
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 72
Event Details:

April is Earth and Citizen Science Month! To celebrate, we’re getting together to learn from The Clean Up Club and participate in SciStarter’s One Million Acts of Science initiative!

Mongolian Falconry and Wildlife Conservation With Dr. Carl

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Everyone
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Front Program Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 56
Event Details:

Dr. Carl will captivate you with stunning photography and compelling stories about his adventures in Mongolia as he cares for and helps to preserve and maintain all species of falcons,  especially the Golden Eagle. 

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

GPPL Friends $5 Bag Sale

10:00am - 1:00pm
Everyone
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.

Grosse Pointe Community Game Meet-Up

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Everyone
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. 

Tyler Hilton Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Everyone
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Program Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Author Visit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

Actor and musician Tyler Hilton now adds author to his accomplishments. His new book provides a sweet window into the mind of a child.

Make Comics Club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Everyone
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Front Program Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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!

1000 Hours World Bee Day Celebration

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Everyone
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 73
Event Details:

May 20th is World Bee Day! Join us to celebrate these essential pollinators, including the 2025 Pollinator of the Year, the Squash Bee.

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.
 
May 22, 2025 -- Central Library
June 26, 2025 -- Central Library
 

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

Grosse Pointe Community Game Meet-Up

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Everyone
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. 

GPPL Friends $5 Bag Sale

10:00am - 1:00pm
Everyone
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.

Summer Reading Begins

All Day
Everyone
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.

Make Comics Club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Everyone
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Front Program Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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!

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!

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.
 
May 22, 2025 -- Central Library
June 26, 2025 -- Central Library
 

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

GPPL Friends $5 Bag Sale

10:00am - 1:00pm
Everyone
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.

Grosse Pointe Community Game Meet-Up

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Everyone
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. 

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.

Make Comics Club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Everyone
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Front Program Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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!

Silent Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Everyone
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Book Club, Friends of the Library
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

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

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 Friends $5 Bag Sale

10:00am - 1:00pm
Everyone
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.