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Teen Swiftie Hang Out Night

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tween, Middle School, Teens, High School
Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods Program Room
Age Group: Tween, Middle School, Teens, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Arts, Culture, & Literature, Teen Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all Swifties!

Adult Craft To Go

All Day
Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Adults can pick up a craft-to-go kit today while supplies last.

The craft includes material to make a small collaged book with prompts about what the word "home" means to you.

Beginning CAD Modeling

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Everyone
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woods Branch
Room: Woods DREAM Lab
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of 3D modeling for 3D printing with TinkerCAD.  Adam goes over the basic tutorials of how this free software works.  All you need is a free account.  Sign up for one at h

Craft to Go @ all branches

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

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

MESSY Art

10:00am - 11:00am
Youth, Elementary
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Plaza
Age Group: Youth, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to make some messy art?    We’ll be outside at the library adding some colors to our world with a variety of creative projects. Don’t forget to dress for the mess!

Registration is required.  

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.

Meet Up & Make

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tween, Middle School
Open
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 making charms for your cellphone case and friendship bracelets for your besties. 

Please register.

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
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Story Time Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

STEM Art @ Ewald

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

Let's exercise our brains with some fun STEM art projects.  Meet us outside at the library to investigate colorful concepts and create works of art.  

Tiny Art Workshop @Ewald

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Everyone, Youth, Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Story Time Room
Age Group: Everyone, Youth, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need supplies and a space to work on your mini masterpiece for our upcoming Tiny Art Show?  Join us for this Artist in Residence event at Ewald to work on your tiny art.

Create with Procreate Mondays

10:00am - 11:00am
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult Program, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Plan to for an hour of fun as we learn to create with Procreate. 

*Participants must have an iPad with Procreate accessible. 

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.

Create with Procreate Mondays

10:00am - 11:00am
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Adult Program, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Plan to for an hour of fun as we learn to create with Procreate. 

*Participants must have an iPad with Procreate accessible. 

Craft-To-Go @ All Branches

All Day
Youth
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Need a fun activity on the fly? Stop at your branch to pick up a Craft-To-Go kit and bring the creativity home. Kits include materials to create something special, common household items may be needed for some projects. 

Create with Procreate Mondays

10:00am - 11:00am
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ewald Branch
Room: Ewald Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Adult Program, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Plan to for an hour of fun as we learn to create with Procreate. 

*Participants must have an iPad with Procreate accessible. 

STEM Art

10:00am - 11:00am
Youth, Elementary
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Front Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let’s exercise our brains with some fun STEM art projects.  Meet us outside at the library to investigate colorful concepts and create works of art.  

Registration is required.

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 crafting a locker lamp so you you can find all your supplies when school begins. 

Please register.

Comic Workshop

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

Comic Drawing for ages 10-13 with Kam Komics. Learn tips on character action, story sequencing, and create a mini comic or comic strip. 

Please register.