Nicely designed, useful free things? Then I promise you will love this year’s Spilled Ink prize! We’ve created a lovely little 2010 desk calendar for you! Each month features a different illustration evoking moods or memories associated with the season. January’s illustration is a close up of a cozy sweater (like the one I am [...]
Best-selling author Connie Briscoe is coming to town for Celebration of the Book! Or at least she’ll be here through a special Skype video feed from her home into our auditorium. Connie will be reading from her new book Sisters and Husbands and taking audience questions after her presentation. We hope to have signed copies [...]
While perusing carts of new books, I came across some really sweet looking titles that I thought I should pass along.
This Is For You by Rob Ryan
Gosh, this book is a beauty. It’s comprised of pictures cut out of paper, and it is beautiful. The front inside flap of the jacket says, “If you believe [...]
Idol fever has hit Grand Rapids! Join us for GRPL Idol at the Grand Rapids Public Main library on Thursday, August 13 and hear some great local talent perform original songs. The program begins at 7pm and everyone is welcome to attend, even if you don’t know someone performing! We will have our very own [...]
GET A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE!
Want to see how China views the power transfer in Cuba? Or how African nations view the “green” revolution? Maybe you’re interested in how elderly abuse in the United States is seen by
European countries.
One of our newest databases, Global Issues in Context, offers perspectives on news and events in a variety of [...]
I’ve been meaning to do a blog on this for some time, because i was startled to see a peculiar piece of artwork outside the library here:
and another little guy (on a lamp post) here:
As it turns out, Grand Rapids is now part of a growing trend of
guerrilla knitting. I wondered if there was more [...]
Been thinking about doing some repairs around the house while you’re on vacation this summer? If you’re like me — not too confident in my fix-it skills — help is available through the Fix-it School Classes offered by Home Repair Services. There’s still time this summer to brush up on skills such as basic and [...]
If you haven’t been to the Ottawa Hills branch lately, you should come check it out! We’ve had lots of changes done in the past 2 weeks. Not only did we have nice new carpet installed, which by the way, makes the floor space look much larger, but we also had a desk renovation! We [...]
Teens, the deadline for the Volunteen program has been extended! You have until the end of the day on Saturday to turn in your application at your favorite branch. The orientation at Main on Saturday, May 30 has been postponed to accomodate this change. An individual orientation session will be set up with you after [...]
And a passion for helping raise money for a worthy cause? If so, and you find yourself free on Wednesday, May 20th, consider signing up for the 14th Annual Alzheimer’s Golf Scramble at the Ravines Golf Club in Saugatuck, Michigan.
You’ll have a chance to play a course rated a “Best Place to Play” by Golf [...]
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