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!
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 eReader Open House |
 Learn 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
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| Harry Potter's Birthday Party |
 We 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
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| Story Time |
 Summer LapsitLapsit is a story time for babies ages 6-23 months. Please make arrangements for older children.
Wednesday, July 11 - 10:00am
Wednesday, July 25 - 10:00am
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 |
 Classic 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 |
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Pinocchio
Monday, July 16
2:00pm
Woods Branch
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole
Monday, July 30
2:00pm
Ewald Branch
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| Night Adventures Craft |
 It wouldn't be summer without some crafts! Join us for a "Night Adventures" craft. Monday, July 23 - 2:00pm
Woods Branch
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| DREAM BIG Puppet Show |
 Dream Big Puppet Show"The Adventures of Wanda and Wendall"
Tuesday, July 24 - 11:00am
Ewald Branch
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| Jim Gill's Family Room Tour |
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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.
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| Friends Down Under Bookstore |
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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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