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| Living in the Shadow of the Moon-Dog |
Filmmaker and local resident Paul C. Daniels will discuss his film,
Living in the Shadow of the Moon-Dog: A South Pole Diary.
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This intriguing documentary captures life at the U.S. Antarctic research station South Pole, on the highest, driest, coldest continent on earth.
Film clips will be shown.
Wednesday, January 25 - Ewald Branch
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 Come One ~ Come AllNew eReader Owners, the Experienced &
the Just Plain Curious
Drop by with your eReader
and download a library book.
Learn tips from the other owners
and share your knowledge.
eBooks and downloadable audiobooks are available 24/7
with your valid GPPL Library Card.
Browse the collection here.
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| Now Showing! In the Spirit of Women Film Series |
NOW SHOWING! Inspirational movies, minutes from home, come with friends for an evening to play, laugh and learn! GPPL, Beaumont Heath System & The Grosse Pointe War Memorial are co-sponsoring three movie nights to share and learn with friends.
January's Film: The Help
Wednesday, January 18
6:00pm hors d'oeuvres; 7:00pm movie
Grosse Pointe War Memorial
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 Looking For a Preschool? Choosing a preschool can be a daunting task, and the Grosse Pointe Public Library is here to help! Representatives from many Grosse Pointe Area preschools will be available to answer questions and provide information about preschool programs. This is one-stop shopping for parents looking for the perfect preschool fit for their families. Wednesday, January 18 6:00pm - 8:00pm Woods Branch Children welcome. Don't forget to check the Grosse Pointe Area Preschool Guide for more information about the schools. |
 View live reptiles up close as we learn about the similarities of reptiles today and dinosaurs of the past!
Ages 5 and up.
Please register for ONE session only. Parents should also register if they plan on attending with child.
Wednesday, January 25 - Woods Branch
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| Classic Books Lecture Series |
The Friends of the Grosse Pointe Public Library have once again partnered with the University of Michigan Department of English and Literature to present the Classics Books Lecture Series for 2012. Each lecture is presented by award-winning professors who will ignite your enthusiasm for the classics with their knowledge, wit and passion. First in the series is: Sir Thomas More "Utopia" with Dr. Terri Tinkle Thursday, January 26, 7:30pm Grosse Pointe South Auditorium
Admission at the door Friends' Members: Free Non-Members: $10.00 per lecture Students & Teachers: Free with identification There are no presales
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Movies@GPPL
Moneyball
Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill
Phillip Seymour Hoffman
Tuesday, January 10
7:00pm
Woods Branch
Mr. Popper's Penguins
Jim Carey
Monday, January 23
7:00pm
Ewald Branch
Larry Crowne
Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts
Tuesday, January 24
7:00pm
Ewald Branch
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Adult Book Discussion
by Tea Obreht
Thursday, January 26
7:00pm
Woods Branch
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Mobile Catalog
The library's mobile catalog allows you to search items,
place holds & check your record anywhere/anytime.
Visit the web site on your
mobile phone here.
It is designed to serve a wide variety of devices.
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Snowflake Craft
Create beautiful designs and snowflake patterns.
Wednesday, January 11
4:00pm
Ewald Branch
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Pajama Rama
Story Time for children 2 - 5 years of age with books, flannel board and props, music and fingerplays. Wear your pajamas and bring your bed-time buddy (stuffed animal or doll),
pillow or blanket.
Monday, January 30 7:00pm Woods Branch
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Winter Film Festival
Short, book-based films
perfect for preschoolers.
Tuesday, January 10
10:30am - Ewald Branch
Wednesday, January 11
10:30am - Woods Branch
Tuesday, January 17
10:30am - Ewald Branch
Wednesday, January 18
10:30am - Woods Branch
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Hours & Locations
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
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:
January 23, 2012
February 27, 2012
March 26, 2012
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Friends of the GPPL
Check out the new
Find tons of information on upcoming book sales, Friends Down Under Book Store, volunteer opportunities, Friends Halloween Costume Sale
& much much more!
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