Grand Rapids Public Library
Reading the Great Lakes
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Submitted 06-09-2014 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...Mad Scientist Workshop: Magnet Power
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Submitted 06-09-2014 under
Preschoolers will love exploring the power of magnets through interactive magnet play. For ages 3-5.Collecting Jewelry: A Passionate Hobby
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Submitted 05-16-2014 under
Chuck Schoenknecht, antiques appraiser and avid collector, will lead a tour of vintage jewelry including rhinestones, amber, and pearls. Chuck will talk about his own vintage jewelry collection, what to look for when collecting, and the value of...An Evening with Lori Nelson Spielman
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Submitted 05-16-2014 under
Enjoy an evening of chocolates as Lori Nelson Spielman talks about the inspiration for her debut novel, The Life List. As a teacher, Lori is accustomed to giving homework assignments, so each audience member will receive his or her own 'life...Lids at the Library
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Submitted 05-16-2014 under
The Grand Rapids Griffins' “Put a Lid on It!” program and Safe kids Greater Grand Rapids will distribute a limited number of free bike helmets to kids ages 1-12 (subject to availability). A parent or guardian must be present to...Voigt House Tours
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Submitted 05-16-2014 under
Join us on a tour of Grand Rapids' very own empty mansion. The Voigt House Victorian Museum, a property of the Grand Rapids Public Museum, is a rare time capsule of the late Victorian period. The tour will show what life was like for a prominent...Poetry in Michigan/Michigan in Poetry: The Vital Ongoings of Michigan Poetry
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Submitted 05-16-2014 under
Poet William Olsen will discuss poetry in Michigan, looking at both its diversity and it universities as seen in his anthology Poetry in Michigan/Michigan in Poetry. Poetry readings by Olsen, Linda Nemec Foster, and Amorak Huey will be followed by a...GR Reads: Summer Reading All Grown Up
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Submitted 05-01-2014 under
The Grand Rapids Public Library has once again partnered with area organizations to present the fifth annual GR Reads, a summer reading program designed for adults. Come discover the ten interesting books that our smart staff have selected, or join...Pre-Reading Classes for Kids
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Submitted 05-01-2014 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 05-01-2014 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...