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| | Origami Workshop For Children
 Origami Workshop for Children Learn the beautiful art of Japanese Paper Folding! Saturday, May 12 2:00pm Central Library Register Here |
| Volunteers Needed
GPPL has launched STEP (Study-Tutoring- Enrichment Program) at the Woods Branch on school days, during the hours of 3:30-5:30pm. We offer homework resources, computer workshops & other enrichment programs. We are looking for Literacy Tutors: assist students one-on-one or in small groups to help them read and comprehend material in their grade level. Homework Help Tutors: provide assistance with projects and assignments If you would like to volunteer, please contact Patricia McClary pmcclary@gp.lib.mi.us 313-343-2072 ext 205 This is perfect for: ~Certified/Retired teacher ~College student currently enrolled in education programs ~Adult with literacy training and/or experience ~High School Student |
Friends Down Under
 Operated by the Friends of the Grosse Pointe Public Library Store Hours Tuesday 6pm - 8pm Saturday Noon - 4pm Location Woods Branch Lower Level |
| 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: May 21, 2012 June 25, 2012 |
| |  An Evening Among Friends
Friends of the Grosse Pointe Public Library invite you to their Annual Meeting & Award Ceremony. Mike Skinner, Ford Historian, will address "The Legacy of Edsel and Eleanor Clay Ford" as 2012 marks the centennial of the Ford's meeting at Annie Ward Foster's Etiquette School in Detroit. Tuesday, May 15 5:30pm ~ Reception with light refreshments 6:00pm ~ Service Award Presentation, Annual Membership Meeting 7:00pm ~ Guest Speaker: Mike Skinner Edsel & Eleanor Ford House 1100 Lakeshore Rd Grosse Pointe Shores RSVP by Tuesday, May 8 343-2074 ext. 204 or gpfriends.org@gmail.com |
|  Celebrate Children's Book Week!
May 7-13, 2012 Bookmark Contest Design a bookmark celebrating your favorite children's book. Pick up entry form and instructions at any branch beginning May 1. Entries due May 14. |
 Friends of GPPL Used Book Sale
Wednesday, May 16 6:00pm - 8:00pm FRIENDS of GPPL members only Non-Members may join at the door Thursday, May 17 10:00am - 8:00pm Friday, May 18 10:00am - 4:00pm Saturday, May 19 10:00am - 2:00pm $5 Bag Day Woods Branch - 20680 Mack Ave - GPW Back to top |
 Senior Symposium 2012
Please join us for our annual Senior Symposium lecture series, held in the Ewald program room on the first three Wednesdays in May. Refreshments available at 1:30pm Lectures begin at 2:00pm Come join the fun! Wednesday, May 2: Laughter? The Best Medicine Harry J. Smith, M.A., LLP, Mental Health Therapist of St. John Eastwood Clinics Learn ways to laugh deep and from the heart and all is well. Learn about the relationship between humor and health.
Register Here Wednesday, May 9: Advanced Directives: Courageous Conversations Marianne Garacia, LMSW, Social Worker of St. John Hospital & Medical Center Learn how to have a voice now in medical decisions, documenting your choices, selecting a health care advocate, rather than risk a future burden on those you love. Wednesday, May 16: Big Band Memories Professor William Hart Professor William Hart returns for an encore performance playing your requests and fond memories on his trumpet. |
 Classic Books Lecture Series
The Friends of the Grosse Pointe Public Library present the final program in their 2012 Classics Books Lecture Series. Each lecture is presented by award-winning professors who will ignite your enthusiasm for the classics with their knowledge, wit and passion. Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin" with Dr. George Bornstein Thursday, May 24, 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 |
 Park & Read
Enjoy a Great Book in our Great Outdoors! Free One-Day Vehicle PermitAvailable through October 1, 2012 For a fourth summer, the DNR and the Library of Michigan are offering Park & Read. GPPL patrons can "check-out" a one day free vehicle pass into any Michigan State Park and Recreation Area or historical sites in the Michigan Historical Museum System. The one-day pass, a $10 savings, also provides free, one-time access to any of the more than 500 events scheduled to take place within the state parks throughout the summer. Passes are valid for seven days from checkout and are good for day use only. |
Notice of Availability of Library Board Trustee Positions
Three vacancies on the Grosse Pointe Public Library Board of Trustees will exist as of June 30, 2012 at the end of the regular term of office of those trustees representing Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods and Grosse Pointe Shores. Each position is for a four (4) year term (July 1, 2012-June 30, 2016) Applicants must reside in the represented municipality and be a registered voter. Applications are available online (pdf) or at the Central Library Administrative Office (313-343-2325), 10 Kercheval, Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. Applications must be submitted to the Secretary of the Library Board, no later than Friday, May 4, at 5:00 p.m. Submit applications to: Secretary of Library Board Library Board of Trustees 10 Kercheval Grosse Pointe Farms MI 48236 Back to top |
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New Muzzy Languages! New languages have been added to our Muzzy Foreign Language Database. Currently, children may play games and practice foreign language skills in Spanish, French, Italian, and German. Over the summer, new activities will be added in Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, and Russian! Check our website under the Youth Services dropdown menu. Back to top |
| | Save the Date ~ Read, White & Blue Cruise Please save the date for the 2nd Annual Read, White & Blue Dinner & Fireworks Cruise on beautiful Lake St. Clair! Friday, June 29, 2012 ~ 7:30 - 11:00pm ~ Ticket availability is limited. Information on how to purchase tickets will be available on the library website in May. We look forward to seeing you there! |
| | | | DVD VideoGame Coupon | This coupon entitles the bearer to one (1) DVD or Video Game free of rental charge during the month of May 2012 at any Grosse Pointe Public Library. To redeem, print and clip this coupon, fill in the requested information and bring it to Central, Ewald or Woods Library Circulation Desk. Name___________________________________________________________ Address_________________________________________________________ City______________________________________________Zip____________ Library Card Barcode______________________________________________ | | Offer Expires: MAY 31, 2012 |
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Grosse Pointe Public Library | 10 Kercheval Ave | Grosse Pointe Farms | MI | 48236 |
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