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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 15, 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

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Mud Day @ Ewald

10:30am - 11:30am
Everyone
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Story Time Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's celebrate International Mud Day by getting our hands dirty and making funny faces, critters and other fun stuff with mud and other natural found items.  Outside at Ewald.  Registration requested. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Screenplay Writing

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a movie in your head and you want to get it out? Register for this screenplay workshop and learn the industry standards. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
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.

Monday Art with Mari

9:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on Monday mornings for an introduction to art, led by Mari. Each class will build on the previous class to create something great. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.

Rufus the Dufus Comedy Juggler and Unicyclist

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

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

Please register.

This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.

GPPL @ Your Park - Osius

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

Enjoy the BLUEtiful sunshine with GPPL at your local parks. We’ll be making colorful crafts, sharing a story walk, playing games, and checking out books. Stop by to say “Hi!” to your Librarians and visit with the Book Bike.

This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Photo Walk with Monica Morgan

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult Program, Teen Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us with your camera or camera phone for a walk and photos. Workshop led by Monica Morgan. 

This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

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. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Make Comics Club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Everyone
Waitlist
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 "Infant/Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Hula Hooping

11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth, Tween, Middle School
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Tween, Middle School
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Youth Program
Registration Required
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!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Silent Book Club

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

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

Independence Day

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

All libraries closed

Independence Day

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

All libraries closed in observance of Independence Day Weekend.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Tiny Art Supply Pick Up @ Central

All Day
Everyone
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you ready to Color Our World?  Register for our Tiny Art Show and make a mini masterpiece to share with our community.  After completing your art, you'll return your dry canvas to your local branch to be on display.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Tiny Art Supply Pick Up @ Woods

All Day
Everyone
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you ready to Color Our World?  Register for our Tiny Art Show and make a mini masterpiece to share with our community.  After completing your art, you'll return your dry canvas to your local branch to be on display.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Tiny Art Supply Pick Up @Ewald

All Day
Everyone
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Adult Program, Arts & Crafts, Teen Program, Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you ready to Color Our World?  Register for our Tiny Art Show and make a mini masterpiece to share with our community.  After completing your art, you'll return your dry canvas to your local branch to be on display.

This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Meet Up & Make

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tween, Middle School
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Back Program Room
Age Group: Tween, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 10-13 get together with friends for a summertime maker session. This month we will be giving sunglasses a glow up. All materials, including sunglasses, provided. 

Please register.

This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

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.

This event is in the "Infant/Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

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.