| INVESTOR EDUCATION |  | Your Money In Balance
October 19, 7:00pm Woods Branch Financial Planning For Women October 26, 6:30pm Woods Branch Alpha Boomers November 2, 7:00pm Woods Branch Made possible with funding from the Investor Protection Trust in Washington D.C., through the Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation, all Investor Education In Your Community courses are highly informative and free to attend.
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| LIBRARY GEAR SALE |
Running through September 30, some of our library t-shirts will be on sale. This project was originally funded by the Grosse Pointe Library Foundation. Stop in at any branch to take advantage
of the sale prices.
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HOURS & LOCATIONS
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Sunday hours begin September 11, 2011
Central Library
10 Kercheval Avenue
313-343-2074
Mon.-Thurs. 9am-9pm
Fri. & Sat. 9am-5pm
Sun. 1pm-5pm
Ewald Branch
15175 E. Jefferson Avenue
313-343-2071
Mon.-Thurs. 10am-9pm
Fri. & Sat. 10am-5pm
Sun. Closed
Woods Branch
20680 Mack Avenue
313-343-2072
Mon.-Thurs. 10am-9pm
Fri. & Sat. 10am-5pm
Sun. 1pm-5pm
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BOARD MEETINGS
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All Board of Trustee meetings are held the fourth Monday of each month. They are open
to the public and begin at 7pm at the Ewald Branch, 15175 E. Jefferson, Grosse Pointe Park.
Upcoming meeting
dates include:
September 26, 2011
October 24, 2011
November 28, 2011
December 19, 2011
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MITCHELL ZUCKOFF
Wayne County Community College District &
The Grosse Pointe Public Library Present
MITCHELL ZUCKOFF -Distinguished Professor, Journalist and Bestselling Author of Lost in Shangri-La: A True Story of Survival, Adventure,
and the Most Incredible Rescue Mission of World War II. Program is free of charge but seating is limited, register online.
Thursday, October 20, 2011, 7:30 pm
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Ghost Writers
KEITH TAYLOR
STEVE AMICK
LOLITA HERNANDEZ
& Grosse Pointe Author KELLY FORDON
Please join us as the authors of "Ghost Writers" read from this haunting collection of contemporary Michigan literature. Program is free of charge but seating is limited, register online.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 7:30 pm
Ewald Branch
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MUZZY Online
Did you ever want to learn a new language? Try MUZZY Online! Learn with stories, activities and games in MUZZY Online, vocabulary and grammar are presented in new contexts. MUZZY's multi-sensory, multilayered communication works powerfully and naturally. The unique MUZZY design is effective for visual/spatial, verbal, kinesthetic, musical and logical/mathematical learners. Access from our homepage, with a valid library card.
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MICHIGAN READS! with Kim Adams
Join us as we celebrate "Michigan Reads! One State, One Children's Book" program. The Library of Michigan has announced "Memoirs of a Goldfish" by Michigan author Devin Scillian, illustrated by Tim Bowers as the featured title for the 2011. Local personality, Kim Adams will be reading "Memoirs of a Goldfish" at the Ewald Branch, September 8, 2011, 4:00pm. Register Today!
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Book Group Bonanza!
Avid Readers: Share your love of books!
Join us for a lively discussion of the book club experience and discover the resources your library has to offer.
Tuesday, September 27, 2:00pm.
Woods Branch Program Room.
Hosts: Priscilla Burns and Peggy Kitchel
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 Who Let The Dogs In?
You may see one of our Dog Teams visiting one of our library branches. You can recognize them wearing a blue bandana. Our reader dogs are registered therapy dogs and may enter our buildings with their handlers.
Take a moment to say hello. Our volunteers are ready and willing to share information about the training, volunteer work and their experience as a Reader Dog Team with the Grosse Pointe Library.
If you have any questions or would like additional information about the Grosse Pointe Library Reader Dog Program, please contact Pat McClary ~ Coordinator of the Program at 313.343.2072.
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 Fall Story Time
September 13 - October 6, 2011
Enjoy your favorite stories with books, puppets, music, and more! Story Time is open to residents of the Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods. Non-residents will be placed on a waiting list and admitted if space allows.
Please remember that space is limited, and registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Only the registered child and caregiver may attend.
Lapsit - ages 6 months to 23 months, with parent or caregiver.
Please make arrangements for older siblings.
Toddler - ages 2 years to 3 1/2 years, with parent or caregiver.
Please make arrangements for older siblings.
Preschool - ages 3 1/2 to 5 years. Parents must remain in the building.
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EWALD MOVIE NIGHT
ADJUSTMENT BUREAU
Thursday, September 22 - 7:00pm - Ewald Program Room
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FRIENDS of the Grosse Pointe Public Library
Used Halloween Costume Sale
Back by popular demand! The Friends of GPPL are sponsoring the Fifth Annual Used Halloween Costume Sale. Donate your gently used costumes (infant to teen), donation boxes are located at each branch. Sale will be held in the Woods Program Room on Saturday October 1, 10:00am - 2:00pm.
A Musical Conversation between  Frederic Chopin and George Sand October 6, 2011 - 7:00pm Fall Used Book Sale October 12-15, 2011 Ewald Branch Three Session Seminar: James Joyce UlyssesOctober 13, 20 & 27, 2011 Woods Branch Back to top |
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