Grosse Pointe Public Library
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Library Pointes | October 2014
In This Issue
Gifts of the Season
Join Us!
November 1, 2014
Central Library

10:00am-1:00pm   

 

See some classic and unique gift ideas for everyone you know.

Staff recommendations

for books, movies, music, literary and novelty gifts.

Enjoy light refreshments while you

browse and shop. 

November 28, 2014
Come In! Warm Up!
Have Fun!

Santa Claus Parade  

Join us at Central Library after the Santa Claus Parade! Friday, November 28, 2014

*Shop for Used Books @Our Mini-Sale
*Check out holiday  

Movies & Books
*Door prizes for the first 100 people at Central
*All movies & games are free to checkout on  

Friday, November 28. 

Mansfield Park
200 Years
Mansfield Park Lecture
Join The Friends of GPPL in celebrating the 200th anniversary of the publication of Jane Austen's classic,
Mansfield Park.
Speaker: Lisa Maruca,  Associate Professor and Associate Chair of the English Department at Wayne State University.
Seating is limited, please call 313.343.2074 ext. 204 and reserve your spot.
Book Clubs encouraged to attend and will be recognized during the program.
Library Info
Hours & Locations
Central Library
10 Kercheval
313-343-2074
Mon.-Thurs. 9am-9pm
Fri. & Sat. 9am-5pm
Sun. 1pm-5pm

Ewald Branch
15175 E. Jefferson
313-821-8830
Mon.-Thurs. 10am-9pm
Fri. & Sat. 10am-5pm
Sun. Closed

Woods Branch
20680 Mack
313-343-2072
Mon.-Thurs. 10am-9pm
Fri. & Sat. 10am-5pm
Sun. 1pm-5pm
Board Meetings
All  Board of Trustee meetings are held the fourth Thursday 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:

October 23, 2014
November 20, 2014*
December 18, 2014*
*Third Thursday due to holiday
TopBook Sale
Friends of the GPPL Used Book Sale
Thursday, October 16
10:00am - 8:00pm*
*10:00am - 11:00am Friends of the GPPL members only: Non-Members may join at the door
Friday, October 17 Friends
10:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday, October 18
10:00am - 2:00pm
$5 Bag Day

Ewald Branch
15175 E. Jefferson
Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
Great Lakes Shipwrecks
Great Lakes Shipwrecks
Committed to the Deep: Exploring Underwater Treasures
Presented by Joel Stone, Senior Curator Detroit Historical Society.

Shipwrecks in the Great Lakes are underwater treasures for recreational divers seeking adventure & well-preserved time capsules for historians, archaeologists and scientists.

Photographs and underwater video will be shown.

Wednesday, October 22

7:30pm

Woods Branch

Register here

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Halloween Fun
Get Zombified
Get Zombified - Effects Makeup

Effects Makeup Specialists of Astute Artistry will show teens how to create Zombie looks that are certain to terrify. This after-school demonstration is presented with S.T.E.P. and space is limited.

Thursday, October 16

3:30pm

Woods Branch

Register here

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Halloween Makeup
with Astute Artistry

Learn basic effects makeup techniques from the professionals to make your own, or your child's, Halloween costume Spooktacular! This workshop will include demonstrations of looks from cute pumpkins to terrifying zombies!

Great for parents, teens, or anyone who wants to add something special to this year's costume.

Thursday, October 16

6:30pm

Woods Branch

Register here 

Baffling Bill's Spooky Magic Show
Halloween Magic Show
Join us for Baffling Bill's Spooky Magic Show! See ghosts and spooks magically appear! See a drawing of Frankenstein come to life and sing! See Halloween safety tips uniquely presented with magical effects!
Watch a lady float in midair! The show includes live animals, audience participation, and large illusions.
Dim lighting and spooky tricks may be scary for our youngest patrons.
Monday, October 20
7:00pm
Ewald Branch
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Halloween Craft
Let's get into the Halloween mood by having some fun making a Spooky Craft or two.
Wednesday, October 22
4:00pm
Ewald Branch
Register here
Spiders and Snakes, Oh My
Spiders and Snakes, Oh My:
A Family Event

An after hours event for families with  

Nick Dicresce.

Meet live spiders and snakes. Learn about creepy crawlers, monsters of myth & legends, and how we find the truth in nature.

Attendees will enjoy a bonfire and refreshments. Dress for the weather and bring a blanket or camp chair to relax on.

Friday, October 24

6:30pm

Woods Branch

Register here

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For Your Viewing Pleasure
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Tuesday Night @ the Movies
The Fault in Our Stars
Hazel and Gus are two extraordinary teenagers who share an acerbic wit, a disdain for the conventional, and a love that sweeps them on an unforgettable journey. Their relationship is all the more miraculous, given that they met and fell in love at a cancer support group.
Tuesday, October 28
6:45pm
Woods Branch
Register here
Downton Abbey
Downton Abbey Seasons 3 & 4
Get ready for the next season of this beloved series. Can you remember everything that happened last season? Don't worry!
Join us for a viewing of seasons 3 and 4.
What could be better?
Coffee, tea and Downton Abbey!
Monday Mornings at the Woods Branch!
Monday October 15 to December 8, 2014
10:30am
Woods Branch
Register here
Greg Heffley and his family are back!
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul Release Party
Join us to celebrate the release of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Book 9: The Long Haul.
Activites, fun, refreshments and a raffle for your own copy of The Long Haul!

Tuesday, November 4
6:30pm
Woods Branch
Register here