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| Elmore Leonard | 
The Wayne County Community College District &
The Grosse Pointe Public Library Present
Elmore Leonard - Grand Master of Crime Fiction
Mr. Leonard will discuss his experiences with Hollywood and adapting his books to movies and television. His latest book is Raylan, a companion piece to the television series Justified (FX).
Wednesday, February 29, 7:30pm
Grosse Pointe War Memorial
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| Youth Programs | 
Lessons of Abraham Lincoln
A show that will instill an appreciation of the struggles that divided a nation and the man whose words and actions altered the course of the United States. A story of courage, character and determination to lead a fledgling nation. A true celebration of human potential fulfilled, integrity to personal values, and the ultimate tragedy of a life cut short. Presented by professional actor who has visited over 200,000 children in 18 states!
 Dramatic Reading "Where the Wild Things Are"Actors from the Grosse Pointe Theatre will present "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak. The performance will be followed by a craft activity for children. Saturday, February 11, 2:00pm, Woods Branch. Call any branch to register. Doll Tea Party Doll Tea Party tickets available Saturday, February 25, at Central Library! The Doll Tea Party will take place on Saturday, March 10, at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial. Advanced ticket purchase required. Tickets will not be available at the door. Tickets $5.00 per person.
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| Friends of the Grosse Pointe Public Library | 
The Friends of the Grosse Pointe Public Library cordially invite YOU to become a member. It's easy to join. Just pick up a member-ship envelope at any of the Grosse Pointe Public Libraries or print up a form here (pdf). A single membership is $25 and a family membership is $30. Contributions are tax deductible. As a member of The Friends, you are supporting one of our community's richest resources. Here are some benefits:
- "Friends Day" at the Library. On the first Thursday of each month, video and DVD rentals at the Library will be FREE to Friends members
- Friends Only Night at Used Book Sales before they open to the general public
- Early admittance to Friends' events, such as the Halloween costume sale and bookstore sales
- Receipt of the "Friends News" newsletter
- The opportunity to participate in volunteer activities
- Meeting your neighbors and making new friends
- The satisfaction of supporting your Library and your community
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| Library Millage |  | |
Library Millage on the ballot, February 28, 2012
Read the initial
Information available
at all libraries.
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The Award Season
is upon us.
The complete list of The Oscars, The Golden Globes & The NYCC Awards available here. Place holds and
see if your favorites
match the critics.
Links will be updated
with library holdings
as dvds become
available for purchase.
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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
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| 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:
February 27, 2012
March 26, 2012
April 23, 2012
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