Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Check out @TheGPPL Library Pointes - Summer Fun


Grosse Pointe Public Library 
Dream Big READ 
Library Pointes July 2012 
In This Issue
Recommended Reading
Coming Soon
eReader Open House
Harry Potter's Birthday Party
Story Time
Summer Film Festival
Movies
Night Adventures Craft
Dream Big Puppet Show
Jim Gill's Family Room Tour
Friends Down Under Bookstore
Recommended Reading
Coming Soon 
Linda Castillo

 

Lisa Jackson

 

Steve Hamilton

 

Mia March

 

Dorothea Benton Frank

 

Karen Thompson Walker

 

Jennifer Weiner

 

Daniel Silva

 

Deborah Harkness
 
James Patterson/Michael Ledwidge
Hours & Locations

Central Library

10 Kercheval Avenue

313-343-2074

Mon.-Thurs. 9am-9pm

Fri. & Sat. 9am-5pm

Sun. Closed

 

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. Closed

Board Meetings

All Board of Trustee meetings are held the fourth Monday of each month.

 

They are open to the public and begin at 7:00pm at the Woods Branch 

20680 Mack Ave.

Grosse Pointe Woods

 

Upcoming meeting dates include: 

July 23, 2012

August 27, 2012

September 24, 2012

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Summer Reading is in full swing. Readers are encouraged to read books at home for fun and for a chance to win prizes. Register and log in from your home computer or at any of the three library branches.

Participants keep track of time spent reading and earn free prizes, books, and more! 

GPPL also offers a summer reading program for Teens.  

topeReader Open House 
eReaderLearn about downloadable library eBooks. Bring your eReader and your library card. Kindle owners should bring their Amazon ID and password, and iPad owners should bring their Apple ID and password. 
 
Thursday, July 26 - 10:30am
Woods Branch  - Register here 
Harry Potter's Birthday Party 
Harry PotterWe are celebrating Harry Potter's birthday! Dress as your favorite Harry Potter character as we make a magic wand, sort into houses and have lots of fun! Space is limited, registration required.
Tuesday, July 31 - 2:00pm
Woods Branch - Register here
Story Time
Summer Reading Cat DancerSummer Lapsit
Lapsit is a story time for babies ages 6-23 months. Please make arrangements for older children.
Wednesday, July 11 - 10:00am
Woods Branch - Register here
Wednesday, July 25 - 10:00am
Central Library - Register here
Summer Toddler Story Time

Toddler Story Time is a story time children 2 - 3 1/2 years old. Please make arrangements for older children.

Wednesday, July 18 - 10:00am

Ewald Branch - Register here

Summer Preschool Story Time

Stories and fun for children ages 3 1/2 to 5 years old.

Tuesday, July 24 - 10:00am

Ewald Branch - Register here

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Summer Film Festival
Summer Film FestivalClassic children's books come to life on the big screen at the Summer Film Festival. Join us for a simple craft after the movies. The movies are perfect for preschool age children, but everyone is welcome to attend. No registration necessary.

Tuesday, July 17 - 10:00am - Woods Branch

Tuesday, July 31 - 10:00am - Central Library

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Movies

Pinocchio

Monday, July 16

2:00pm
Woods Branch 
 
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole
Monday, July 30
2:00pm
Ewald Branch
Night Adventures Craft
Summer Reading Squid ChefIt wouldn't be summer without some crafts! Join us for a "Night Adventures" craft.
Monday, July 23 - 2:00pm
Woods Branch
DREAM BIG Puppet Show 
Summer Reading rock ferretDream Big Puppet Show
"The Adventures of Wanda and Wendall"
Tuesday, July 24 - 11:00am
Ewald Branch
Jim Gill's Family Room Tour

Watch "Silly Dance Contest"  with

Jim Gill and his band.

Jim Gill is returning to Grosse Pointe August 10, 2012!
Tickets available beginning Monday, July 30.
Jim Gill's Family Room Tour "Music Play for Folks of All Stripes" offers more than a show to watch, it's an opportunity for family play! Jim bangs out energetic rhythms on his banjo while everyone claps, jumps, dances & even sneezes along.
Program is free of charge but tickets must be picked up in person at Central Library beginning Monday, July 30.
Friends Down Under Bookstore 
Friends Down Under Bookstore
FRIENDS DOWN UNDER BOOKSTORE Operated by:

Friends of the

Grosse Pointe Public Library

Store Hours

Tuesday 6pm - 8pm

Saturday Noon - 4pm

Location: Woods Branch-Lower Level

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Teen Read 

Grosse Pointe Public Library | 10 Kercheval Ave | Grosse Pointe Farms | MI | 48236

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