Grand Rapids Public Library
Reading the Great Lakes
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Submitted 11-09-2015 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...Music in the Stacks: Tommy Schichtel
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Submitted 11-09-2015 under
Have a musical interlude in the library! As you browse the collection, enjoy a performance by Tommy Schichtel. Heart and tone draw listeners into the world of guitarist Tommy Schichtel, who has embraced instrumental surf music and garage band/vocal...History Detectives: Sleuthing for Local History
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Submitted 11-09-2015 under
A day-long event made up of six programs exploring various aspects of Grand Rapids history. Presented by area historians and members of historical and cultural organizations, topics are varied and reflect the unique heritage of West Michigan. Topics...The Birthplace of Snowboarding: 50th Anniversary of the Snurfer
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Submitted 11-09-2015 under
Nearly a foot of new snow covered the sand dune behind Sherm Poppen's home on Christmas Day in 1965. In his attempt to entertain his two young daughters, he created the prototype for the Snurfer—the first commercial snowboard. Celebrate...EatPlayGrow
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Submitted 11-09-2015 under
EatPlayGrow combines the latest science and research to teach children ages 2-5 and their parents how to make healthy nutrition and physical activity choices. Join GRPL and Cherry Health Services for interactive and engaging lessons that incorporate...EatPlayGrow
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Submitted 11-09-2015 under
EatPlayGrow combines the latest science and research to teach children ages 2-5 and their parents how to make healthy nutrition and physical activity choices. Join GRPL and Cherry Health Services for interactive and engaging lessons that incorporate...EatPlayGrow
by (grpl)
Submitted 11-09-2015 under
EatPlayGrow combines the latest science and research to teach children ages 2-5 and their parents how to make healthy nutrition and physical activity choices. Join GRPL and Cherry Health Services for interactive and engaging lessons that incorporate...EatPlayGrow
by (grpl)
Submitted 11-09-2015 under
EatPlayGrow combines the latest science and research to teach children ages 2-5 and their parents how to make healthy nutrition and physical activity choices. Join GRPL and Cherry Health Services for interactive and engaging lessons that incorporate...EatPlayGrow
by (grpl)
Submitted 11-09-2015 under
EatPlayGrow combines the latest science and research to teach children ages 2-5 and their parents how to make healthy nutrition and physical activity choices. Join GRPL and Cherry Health Services for interactive and engaging lessons that incorporate...One Book, One City for Kids
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Submitted 11-09-2015 under
One Book, One City for Kids is an annual reading program that encourages all 5th graders in the city to read and discuss the same book. The program also strives to encourage a lifelong love of reading among students, to inspire readers to bring...