Happy New Year from Grosse Pointe Public Library

Library Pointes January 2012 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.  Living in the Shadow of the Moon-Dog: A South Pole Diary -Trailer 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 7:30pm - Register Here eReader Open House Come One ~ Come All New 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.    Tuesday, January 17  Wednesday, February 1  Tuesday, March 6  10:00am - 11:00am 7:00pm - 8:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm Woods Branch Central Library Ewald Branch Register Here Register Here Register Here  eBooks and downloadable audiobooks are available 24/7  with your valid GPPL Library Card.  Browse the collection here.  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 Click here for registration information Preschool Fair 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.  Dinosaurs to Reptiles 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 4:00pm - Register Here 6:00pm - Register Here Winter Story Time WINTER STORY TIME - Session 1 January 24 - February 16   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.    Ewald Woods Central Tuesday Tuesday Thursday Preschool 9:30am-10:00am  Toddler 9:30am-9:50am  Lapsit 9:30am-9:50am  Toddler 10:30am-10:50am  Lapsit 10:30am-10:50am  Toddler 10:30am-10:50  Preschool 1:00pm-1:30pm  Wednesday   Wednesday Lapsit 9:30am-9:50am    Toddler 9:30am-9:50am  Toddler 10:30am-10:50am    Lapsit 10:30am-10:50am  Preschool 1:00pm-1:30pm      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. 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 Click here for the complete Classic Books Lecture Series schedule. In This Issue Living in the Shadow of the Moon-Dog eReader Open House In the Spirit of Women Film Series Preschool Fair Dinosaurs to Reptiles Winter Story Time Classic Book Lecture Series Movies@GPPL Adult Book Discussion Mobile Catalog Snowflake Craft Pajama Rama Winter Film Festival Hours & Locations Board Meetings Friends of the GPPL Movies@GPPL Moneyball   Brad Pitt,  Jonah Hill Phillip Seymour Hoffman Tuesday, January 10 7:00pm Woods Branch Register Here Mr. Popper's Penguins Jim Carey Monday, January 23 7:00pm Ewald Branch Register Here   Larry Crowne Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts Tuesday, January 24 7:00pm Ewald Branch Register Here Adult Book Discussion The Tiger's Wife by Tea Obreht Thursday, January 26 7:00pm Woods Branch Register Here 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. Snowflake Craft Create beautiful designs and snowflake patterns. Wednesday, January 11 4:00pm Ewald Branch Register Here 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  Register Here Winter Film Festival Short, book-based films perfect for preschoolers. Tuesday, January 10 10:30am - Ewald Branch Register Here  Wednesday, January 11 10:30am - Woods Branch Register Here Tuesday, January 17 10:30am - Ewald Branch Register Here Wednesday, January 18 10:30am - Woods Branch Register Here 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 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   Friends of the GPPL Check out the new  Friends of GPPL website!  Find tons of information on upcoming book sales, Friends Down Under Book Store,  volunteer opportunities, Friends Halloween Costume Sale  & much much more!