Grand Rapids Public Library
Acting Up Theatre
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Submitted 06-13-2016 under
Charlie the Couch Potato does nothing all day except watch TV, play video games and eat junk food. The problem is that he was planted to become a fat-free potato for fat-free french fries, but he has a lot of fat and has no motivation to lose it....Acting Up Theatre
by (grpl)
Submitted 06-13-2016 under
Charlie the Couch Potato does nothing all day except watch TV, play video games and eat junk food. The problem is that he was planted to become a fat-free potato for fat-free french fries, but he has a lot of fat and has no motivation to lose it....Painting and Pinot
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Submitted 06-13-2016 under
Join us for an evening of artistic creativity! Sip a glass of your favorite wine while a local artist leads a painting demonstration. Enjoy a fun evening of painting and take home a completed canvas. While you're creating enjoy the wonderful...Baking with the Ginger Chef
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Submitted 06-13-2016 under
Inspired by the book Kitchens of the Great Midwest, join the library and Chef Jen, the Ginger Chef, for an evening of baking. Learn creative baking techniques tailored specifically to the season's freshest ingredients. Recipes include peaches...An Evening with Author W. Bruce Cameron
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Submitted 06-13-2016 under
Stop in for a conversation with bestselling author W. Bruce Cameron, Michigan Notable Book finalist for The Midnight Plan of the Repo Man. After beginning his career as a humor columnist for the Denver Rocky Mountain News, Cameron has gone on to...Tai Chi in the Park
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Submitted 06-13-2016 under
Tai Chi is an ancient, continuous, slow form of exercise. It is a moving meditation which builds strength, vitality and balance, and has many other benefits. Students of all ages will learn warm-up and eternal-youth exercises, push-hands, and forms...Speak Up: All About Oral History
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Submitted 06-13-2016 under
History is made up of the stories of individual people. Oral histories record these stories, highlighting the role a person played in the broader community. Over time, some stories are buried or forgotten. Oral histories can speak to these gaps,...Explore the Galaxy of GR Scavenger Hunt
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Submitted 06-13-2016 under
Are you ready for the most out-of-this-world scavenger hunt? On this hunt inspired by The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and our city, you and your team of up to 6 people go head to head with other teams as you strive to solve missions in the...Reading the Great Lakes
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Submitted 06-13-2016 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...Guerilla Cosplay Workshop
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Submitted 06-13-2016 under
Want to make comics-based costumes inexpensively? Want to cosplay for a comic-con but aren't sure how to make a costume? Attend this workshop and create an easy cosplay costume. Learn tips and tricks on creating a cosplay outfit. Bring some...