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Read, Rhyme & Play

11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Family Center Community Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Front Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join The Family Center for an engaging and informative discussion with a panel of local experts discussing Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence by Dr. Anna Lembke.

Getting to the Art of Things with Ashely Menth

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Mother's Day themed art workshop with, Ashely Menth. 

Motor City Famous

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Author Steve Platto presents a slide show of Motor City Famous: Celebrity Homes, Graves & little-known locales.

Sensory Storytime @ Central

10:30am - 11:00am
Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Elementary
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Back Program Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18

Sensory Storytime is a fun, interactive and educational storytime designed for children with sensory needs or who are on the autism spectrum and welcoming all ages and abilities.  Join us for stories, songs and play that incorporate the five senses. 

Registration is required.  

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.

Meet Up & Make @ Central

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tween, Middle School
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Back Program Room
Age Group: Tween, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

For ages 11-13 - make something magnificent while hanging out with friends. This month we will be creating with Buttons and Beads to get ready for Summer.

Please register.

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 - 12:00pm
Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Cancelled
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.

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.

First Tuesday Book Discussion

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Back Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11

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 Nights

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, High School
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Program Room
Age Group: Teens, High School
Program Type: Educational, Teen Program
Event Details:

Stressing over finals or AP exams? We’ve got your back! Join us at the Grosse Pointe Public Library – Woods Branch for Study Nights on May 6, May 14, and May 21 from 6–8 PM.

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!

SOLD OUT - Books on the Lake

10:00am - 2:00pm
Teens, Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Visit
Event Details:

Tickets go on sale Monday, April 7 at 9 a.m.

Purchase tickets here, online only

Saturday Drop-In Storytime at 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.

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.  

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 - 12:00pm
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.

Tuesday Night Book Discussion

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Story Time Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club

We read fiction and non-fiction, old and new. This group is currently full. Please email malmaguer@grossepointelibrary.org to be added to the wait list and when there is an opening, you will be notified.

In Hot Mug Book Discussion Group

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Closed
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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

High School Exam Study Nights

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, High School
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Program Room
Age Group: Teens, High School
Program Type: Educational, Teen Program
Event Details:

Stressing over finals or AP exams? We’ve got your back! Join us at the Grosse Pointe Public Library – Woods Branch for Study Nights on May 6, May 14, and May 21 from 6–8 PM.

The History of Grosse Pointe Theatre

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Front Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 70

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
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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 this month, with a zoom option.