Grosse Pointe Public Library 
December 2012
In This Issue
Winter Story Time
Music Together
Open House for Book Browsers
Yoga for Little Ones
GPPL Food Drive
Support Your Library
Winter Story Time
Storytime Bears  
Don't forget!
Registration for Winter Story Time starts the day after New Year's,
January 2, 2013
Save the Date! 
Preschool Fair 
Mark your calendars! The Annual Preschool Fair will be held January 15, 2013, from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Woods Branch.
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Hours & Locations 

All Libraries  

will be Closed

Christmas Eve 

Monday, December 24

Christmas Day

Tuesday, December 25

New Year's Day

Tuesday, January 1 

 

New Year's Eve

December 31

All Libraries

Close at 5:00pm

 

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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Down Under Bookstore 
FRIENDS DOWN UNDER BOOKSTORE
 
Friends Down Under Bookstore  

Operated by: 
Friends of the GPPL
Store Hours

Tuesday 6pm - 8pm

Saturday Noon - 4pm

Location: Woods Branch-Lower Level

Library Pointes
Music Together Music Together   
Join us for fun and music with the Grosse Pointe Music Academy on Wednesday, December 5 at the Ewald Branch.

Space is limited, so be sure to register.

Pick one session.

 

Wednesday, December 5

9:30am

Ewald Branch

Register Here

 

Wednesday, December 5

10:30am

Ewald Branch

Register Here

Open House for Book Browsers Books  
Please join us for an Open House for Book Browsers!
Enjoy light refreshments, learn about staff favorites, browse our collections and check out our Recommended Reading Shelf.
  
Thursday, December 13
9:00am - 10:00am
Woods Branch
  
*Computers will not be available until 10:00am.  
Yoga for Little Ones! Yoga for Little Ones   
Little Kid Yoga
Yoga for little kids ages 2-5. Please register, space is limited.
Tuesday, December 11
10:00am
Ewald Branch
  
Mama and Baby Yoga
Yoga for Mama and baby ages 6-23 months. Please register, space is limited.
Wednesday, December 12
10:00am
Ewald Branch
GPPL Food Drive Gleaners 
Donations of nonperishable food items can be dropped off at any Grosse Pointe Library through December 18. The donations will then be turned over to Gleaners Community Food Bank, which has been feeding the hungry in Michigan for over 34 years.

 

If you bring in three or more items, you will receive one free video buck. There will be a limit of one free video buck per day, but you may bring in three or more items every single day for a video buck.

Signing Story Time 
Wednesday, December 19 - 10:30am - Woods Branch
Call 313-343-2072 ext. 200
Support Your Library! 

Two thoughtful organizations recognize the vital need for a modern, well-equipped library. Both entities are involved in the effort to maintain and improve our libraries. With your gift, we can continue expanding upon programs and services.

 

Grosse Pointe Library Foundation - Donate here

  • Collections: Additional Books (adult, teen, large print), DVDs, CDs, eBooks
  • Read, White & Blue: Dinner & Fireworks Cruise
  • Write On Pointe!
  • Local & National Author Visits
  • Youth Programs: Reader Dog, Homework Assistance, Book Clubs
  • Adult Programs: Senior Symposium, Book Clubs, Movie Nights

Friends of the Grosse Pointe Public Library - Join here

  • Friends Down Under Bookstore
  • The Classics Books Lecture Series: Free admittance to Friends
  • Family Programs: Trick or Read, Gift of Reading
  • Used Book Sales: Early admittance to Friends
  • "Friends Day": 1st Thursday of the month, video & game rentals are free to Friends
  • The opportunity to participate in volunteer activities
Board Meetings 
All Board of Trustee meetings are held the fourth Monday of each month. They are open to the public and begin at 7:00pm at the

Woods Branch

20680 Mack Avenue

Grosse Pointe Woods

Upcoming meeting dates include:

December 17, 2012 -- January 28, 2013 -- February 25, 2013