Friday, January 6, 2012

Happy New Year from Grosse Pointe Public Library

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
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
eReaderCome 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
The Help
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
Preschool Fair
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
RepitlesView 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


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

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
Adult Book Discussion
by Tea Obreht
Thursday, January 26
7:00pm
Woods Branch
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
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
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
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!



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