Grand Rapids Public Library

It is time for our annual Taste of Soul Event. The event celebrates African American culture and will be held at the Main Library from 1-4 pm on February 17th. This is a guide from a 7 year veteran (me) of this program so you can be sure to maximize your time at this great [...]

Can you tell a funny story? Do you make people laugh? Come join the Grand Rapids Public Library, Toastmasters International and LaughFest in a humor contest. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place. Contestants can choose whether they have an improvised stand up performance or a prepared 5 minute routine. Contestants must [...]

Taste of Soul Sunday It is time for our annual Taste of Soul Event. Plan your day around the events scheduled to celebrate African American culture from 1-4 pm on February 19th at the Main Library. Here is a guide from a 5 year veteran (me) of this program* When you first come in the [...]

Today I will highlight one of the food vendors for this years Taste of Soul Event. Selam Store is located in a nondescript storefront that many may overlook as they drive or walk by. Your only clue for the delectable treats inside is a sign that says “WE NOW SERVE EAST AFRICAN HOT LUNCH”. Selam [...]

Started in 1990, the Grand Rapids Public Library Foundation has raised over $13 million dollars in support of the Grand Rapids Public Library. We are very fortunate that the the Foundation decided to fund a grant towards the purchase of non-fiction DVD’s for the branch libraries. The goal of this project is to update and [...]

Tired of remembering long library card numbers? First login to your Evergreen Account with your library card number. Click the “Account Summary” tab. Now click “Change” to the right of “Username” and create an awesome username.