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Story time @ 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.

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

 

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. 

4th Monday Book Discussion

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sept 22 - Black Butterflies by Priscilla Morris

Storytime Shuffle with Miss Mo!

10:30am–11:30am
Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Storytime Shuffle with Miss Mo

You Kill Me: the True Crime Book Club

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

We read true crime, all the time. Hooked on true crime? Find yourself talking about it with others who just don’t get the appeal? Feel a bit guilty (and sometimes odd) about your fascination? Then this book club is for you! We’ll read and discuss true crime cases, both historical and contemporary, cold and solved, as well as the psychology behind it all. Not for the faint of heart.

This group will meet bimonthly, the fourth Tuesday of the month, at 7pm, in the Woods Branch Story Time Room. 

This group is full. Please email malmaguer@grossepointelibrary.org and you'll be added to the wait list. When a space opens, you will be notified.

5th & 6th Grade Book Group

7:00pm–8:15pm
Middle School
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Back Program Room
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

For kids who love to read and discuss books, play games, and make new friends! Registration is necessary.

Please note: The December Book Group will be held on December 16, 2025.

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.

Baby Time @ Woods

9:30am–10:00am
Infant/Toddler
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Story Time Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Baby Time
Registration Required

Join Miss Rachel and Mr. Bear for lapsit stories, songs, and fingerplays. Baby time is for babies ages 0-23 months. Please make arrangements for older siblings. Registration is required.

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. 

My Path to Traditional Publishing

7:00pm–8:15pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Front Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an evening with Suja Sukumar, award winning author of the Young Adult thriller When Mimi Went Missing.

Baby Time @ Central

9:30am–10:00am
Infant/Toddler
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Front Program Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Baby Time
Registration Required

Join Miss Jane for lapsit stories, songs, and fingerplays. Baby time is for babies ages 0-23 months. Please make arrangements for older siblings. Registration is required.

Story time @ 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.

Content Creator 101 (Session 1)

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

So, you want to be a content creator? Join us as we explore the world of being a social media content creator. This is a two-part build on workshop. Bring your laptops or mobile devices for a hands-on experience. 

Session 1

Teen Tabletop Game Club

1:00pm–4:00pm
Middle School, Teens, High School
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Program Room
Age Group: Middle School, Teens, High School
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

🎲 Teen Tabletop Game Club 🎲 @ Woods

Ready to battle dragons, cast spells, or solve epic mysteries with your crew?

Storytime Shuffle with Miss Mo!

10:30am–11:30am
Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Storytime Shuffle with Miss Mo

Dinovember Family Movie @ 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. 

Drop-In Afternoon Kids' Craft

1:00pm–4:00pm
Preschool, Elementary, Tween
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Back Program Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Hey Kids! Come on in for some creative crafting!

No registration needed.

First Tuesday Book Group

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Front Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required

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

Teen Leadership Council

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

💬 Teen Leadership Council @ Woods 

Looking for a fun way to make your voice heard, earn volunteer hours, and help shape teen programs at the library?

Baby Time @ Woods

9:30am–10:00am
Infant/Toddler
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Story Time Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler
Program Type: Baby Time
Registration Required

Join Miss Rachel and Mr. Bear for lapsit stories, songs, and fingerplays. Baby time is for babies ages 0-23 months. Please make arrangements for older siblings. Registration is required.

Dinovember 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. 

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!