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Silent Book Club is a global community of readers with 2,000 chapters in 60+ countries. There is no assigned reading or pressure to say something smart. Bring a book you are currently reading and settle in for silent reading.
All readers are welcome—ebooks, audiobooks, textbooks, comic books, etc.
Come alone, with a friend or your own book group!
The Grosse Pointe Chapter of SBC has two great locations with different dates/times to enjoy
GP War Memorial
GP War Memorial
Address: 32 Lake Shore Drive, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
Monthly: Second Tuesday of Each Month
Time: 6pm - 8pm
2026 Dates Include:
Jan 13 - Feb 10 - Mar 10- Apr 14 - May 12 - Jun 9 - Jul 14 - Aug 11 - Sep 8 - Oct 13 - Nov 10 - Dec 8
To Register*: Visit War Memorial Website
Come enjoy complimentary coffee and tea, and stay for the calming joy of reading in good company.
Cheese & cracker boxes in addition to a selection of wine will be available for purchase. (Served at the War Memorial only)
* Registration appreciated but not required
Friends of the GPPL
Friends of the GPPL
Address: GPPL Ewald Branch at 15175 E. Jefferson Ave, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
Quarterly: Second Thursday of Each Quarter
Time: 7pm - 8pm
2026 Dates Include:
January 8th - April 9th - July 9th - October 8th
To Register*: Visit GPPL Website
In the winter months we gather around the fireplace at the Ewald branch and outdoors on the patio when the weather permits.
Feel free to bring your own food and drinks to outdoor events and covered drinks only when indoors.
* Registration appreciated but not required
Silent Book Club - Metro Detroit River Reading Cruise - Saturday, May 16th at 2pm - 4pm
Silent Book Club - Metro Detroit River Reading Cruise - Saturday, May 16th at 2pm - 4pm
The Friends of the GPPL is excited to announce a collaboration with Metro Detroit Silent Book Club Chapters to host a River Reading Cruise! Join us on Saturday, May 16th from 2pm - 4pm on a Diamond Jack private charter to enjoy the Detroit river, reading, giveaways and bookish fun!
Tickets are SOLD OUT
Event Details
Saturday, May 16 | 1:45pm Check-in and boarding
2-hour Detroit River cruise 2–4 PM
1340 E. Atwater St., Detroit, MI 48207
Cash bar with snacks & drinks, giveaways & bookish fun.
No personal food or drinks of any kind are allowed on board.
Funds raised beyond event costs support participating Friends of the Libraries
Ticket Pricing
• Early Bird: $20 (through April 1)
• VIP tickets available include a custom tote & t-shirt made exclusively for the cruise!
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