Library Pointes | July 2016Top
Join our Summer Reading Club
Summer Reading Club
Summer Reading For All!
Celebrate the love of reading throughout the summer. Register here, or in person at any branch, and keep track of how much you read for chances to win prizes all summer long.
Events, Crafts, and Activities
Story Times
Drop-in Summer Story Times
Join us for stories, songs, and fun.   All ages are welcome, but the program is designed with children ages 2-5 in mind. No registration necessary.

Wednesday, July 6, 10:30am - Woods
Wednesday, July 13, 10:30am - Woods
Wednesday, July 20, 10:30am - Woods
Wednesday, July 27, 10:30am - Woods
Thursday, August 4, 10:30am - Central
Thursday, August 11, 10:30am - Central
Thursday, August 18, 10:30am - Central
_Go for the Gold_ Magic Show Exercise your summer reading muscles, and tickle your funny bone, with a healthy dose of humor and 24-carat, pure, magical fun. Discover the gold medal benefits of reading at the library!
This program is most appropriate for children ages 5-12.
Tuesday, July 12
4:30pm
Ewald Branch
Register Here
Dinosaur CraftIt's a Paleo Party!  We'll make dinosaurs, sing dinosaur songs, and play games.
This craft is most appropriate for ages 3 and up.
Thursday, July 14
2:00pm
Central Library
Register Here
Jazz DayFrancis Vallejo (a Metro-Detroit artist) will share Jazz Day - The Making of a Famous Photograph, written by Roxane Orgill, and illustrated by Mr. Vallejo.
Kids will...
  • Hear the story.
  • Learn how Mr. Vallejo became an artist.
  • Make art.
  • Hear the music of the Jazz artists in the book.
  • Laugh!
Recommended for creative kids Elementary age and up who love art and music.
Monday, July 18
2:00pm
Central Library
Register Here
Acting UpActing Up has been entertaining audiences for years with their high energy interactive theatrical shows - come and laugh along with us!
Thursday, July 21
11:00am
Woods Branch
Register Here
Level Up Club
Level Upp Club
Level Up Club
Attention 4th through 6th graders!
Join the Club and "LEVEL UP" this summer and read Classics and Award Winners.

Kids who join will enjoy book discussions, wilderness survival training, friends, fun and a special Zoo meet-up invitation.

When you register for the book discussion location you will be automatically signed up for the Wilderness Survival Workshop at the Woods Branch on July 7th.

The book club selection is My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George.
Please choose one Book Discussion location.
Monday, July 11 - 6:00pm  - Ewald Branch - Register Here
Saturday, July 23 - 2:00pm - Central Library - Register Here
Tween/Teen Summer Reading Events
Tween Craft-O-lympics Art and Engineering combine for an afternoon of invention and creativity of Olympic proportions. Use available materials to meet challenges of design and ingenuity. Compete with other crafters for the gold!
Tuesday, July 12
2:00pm
Central Library
Register Here
Tuesday, July 26
2:00pm
Central Library
Register Here
movie-collage.jpgTeens! Join us this summer and enjoy movies based on your favorite YA books. Must be at least 13 years of age to attend.
Paper Towns
Friday, July, 22
11:00am
Ewald Branch
No registration required.
Maze Runner
Thursday, July 28
6:30pm
Woods Branch
Register Here
Tween Stop-Motion Animation Workshop
Kids age 10-13, your film career begins here!
-Learn how to make a stop-motion animation film.
-Create your own stop-motion puppet.
-End the workshop by making a stop-motion film short.
Space is limited and registration is required.
Sign up begins Tuesday, July 5th.
Monday, July 25
11:00am
Central Library
Register Here
Extreme Duct Tape Workshop Choose from 100+ rolls of duct tape to make colorful creations such as bookmarks, bracelets, wallets, pouches, and purses.
Space is limited and registration is required.
Sign up begins Tuesday, July 5th.
Tuesday, August 2
2:00pm
Central Library
Register Here
Adult Summer Reading Events
Stay FitNick Di Cresce will show us wild edibles, fire-starting with out matches, survival knots, and archery. For ages 18 and older.
Thursday, July 7
10:00am
Central Library
Register Here

Judgement in Stone If you love mysteries, join us for the Mystery Book Discussion. Our book is A Judgement in Stone by Ruth Rendell. Copies will be available at the front desk at the Woods Branch in July.
Tuesday, July 26
7:00pm
Woods Branch
Register Here
asst-flowers.jpgCreate a flower bouquet with Nancy Wiegandt of Grosse Pointe Grows and Detroit Abloom. Please register. There will be a $10 fee for materials to be paid at the start of program.
Thursday, July 28
6:00pm
Ewald Branch
Register Here
In This Issue
More Fun!
Archery
Archery for Youth 
Ages 10 and older
Experience one of the fastest growing sports. The classes will cover safety, proper technique, eye dominance, proper form, target shooting, games, scoring and lots of fun with Mr. Nick, a Level 3
Archery Instructor.

Wednesday, July 27
Wednesday, August 3
Wednesday, August 10
Wednesday, August 17
Wednesday, August 24
1:00pm
Woods Branch
Register Here
Let's have fun as we
learn to jump rope.
Friday, July 8
2:00pm
Central Library
Register Here
color your world
Color Your World
Tired of gardening, mowing, heat?
Need to relax?
Come join us and color your problems away. We provide the coloring books (the designs and pictures are beautiful) and a great selection of colored pencils. Come over and cool off, meet new people and have a great time.
Wednesday, July 6
Wednesday, July 13
Wednesday, July 20
Wednesday, July 27
6:30pm
Woods Branch
No registration required.
Monday, July 25
6:00pm
Ewald Branch
No registration required.

Film Fest
 Film Fest
for Preschoolers

Come and enjoy
short movies based on classic picture books.
Thursday, July 21
Thursday, July 28
10:30am
Central Library
No registration required.

Stargazing
Stargazing
The Warren Astronomical Society will be available to show you how to use one of the telescopes in the library collection.
Also enjoy telescope viewing events at dusk in the library's circle drive, weather permitting.  Library telescopes are available for use with valid adult library card.
Wednesday, July 6
Wednesday, July 27
6:30pm
Woods Branch
No registration required.

camp_tent.jpg
Meet us on our library grounds, pitch a tent with us! Family overnight, with children age 8 and older. Adults must accompany children. Registration required, please
indicate how many will be in your group.
Friday, July 22
7:00pm
Woods Branch
Registration Here

Library Information
Hours & Locations
All GP Libraries will
be closed on: Independence Day
Monday, July 4

Central Library 
10 Kercheval 
313-343-2074
Mon.-Thurs.: 9am - 9pm 
Friday: 9am - 6pm 
Saturday: 9am - 5pm 
Sunday: Closed

Ewald Branch

15175 E. Jefferson
313-821-8830
Mon.-Thurs.: 10am - 9pm
Friday: 10am - 6pm
Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: Closed

Woods Branch
20680 Mack
313-343-2072
Mon.-Thurs.: 10am-9pm
Friday: 10am - 6pm
Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: Closed
Board Meetings
All Board of Trustee meetings are held
the fourth Thursday
of each month, unless otherwise noted.
They are open to the public & begin at 7:00pm at the Central Library
10 Kercheval
Grosse Pointe Farms
Upcoming Meeting Dates
July 21*
August 18*
September 22