Grand Rapids Public Library
The Life and Art of Manierre Dawson
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Submitted 09-26-2014 under
Manierre Dawson, a native of Chicago, lived in Mason County as a fruit farmer for 55 years. Dawson was a pioneer of abstract art: the first artist in America to move away from representational painting that sought to copy nature and towards complete...Be a Teen Director: Scripting a Documentary from Outline to Online
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Submitted 09-26-2014 under
You've got the idea. You may even have the footage. What's next? Learn how to take your documentary to the next level by narrowing down your ideas and organizing your shots. Bring your ideas for stories. Registration is required at grpl.org/...Reading the Great Lakes
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Submitted 09-26-2014 under
Come explore the Lakes with us! We'll read a range of titles including mystery, history, fiction, and nonfiction all taking place in the Great Lakes region—from Chicago to Cleveland. This book club will be lead by our smart librarians and...Hidden Gems for Veterans
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Submitted 09-26-2014 under
Join experts from the law firm of Plachta, Murphy & Associates, P.C., for a free, no obligation, educational presentation on “The Hidden Gems for Veterans.” Topics include government benefits, disability claims and appeals, and...Small Business Class: How to Use the Library to Write a Business Plan
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Submitted 09-26-2014 under
Do you have a great idea for a business? Take the first step to starting your own: write a business plan! A more advanced class, this course will highlight library resources to assist students in crafting a well-written business plan. Both online...Be a Teen Director: Documentary Filmmaking
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Submitted 09-26-2014 under
Documentary films can help connect people, answer questions, paint bigger pictures and shine light on greater truths. It has never been easier to look at the world through a camera lens. This class will help you do it! Teens are encourged to bring...Pre-Reading Classes for Kids
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Submitted 08-15-2014 under
Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their preschoolers, ages 3 to 5, to 45-minute classes featuring literacy-rich activities such as interactive storytelling using puppets, dramatic play, and hands-on fun. Related songs, fingerplays, and...Pre-Reading Classes for Kids
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Submitted 08-15-2014 under
Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their preschoolers, ages 3 to 5, to 45-minute classes featuring literacy-rich activities such as interactive storytelling using puppets, dramatic play, and hands-on fun. Related songs, fingerplays, and...Pre-Reading Classes for Kids
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Submitted 08-15-2014 under
Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their preschoolers, ages 3 to 5, to 45-minute classes featuring literacy-rich activities such as interactive storytelling using puppets, dramatic play, and hands-on fun. Related songs, fingerplays, and...Pre-Reading Classes for Toddlers
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Submitted 08-15-2014 under
Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their energetic toddlers, ages 18 months to 3 years, to 30-minute classes featuring hands-on, literacy-rich activities including stories, songs with fingerplays and other action, and sign language....