Last night the Vander Veen Center for the Book hosted Michael Schumacher, author of The Wreck Of the Carl D: A True Story of Loss, Survival and Rescue at Sea. November 18th was the 51st anniversary of the tragedy of this lost ship in Lake Michigan. Schumacher did an excellent program and [...]
Turkey day is fast approaching and I know my mouth is already watering at the thought of the glorious feasting it entails. Alright so there are no Thanksgiving presents, but when there is good food to be had I could care less. Thanksgiving is probably one of my favorite holidays (yep even better than Christmas [...]
I was at the Humane Society the other day, and that prompted me to get out the old Jasnowski photo albums. I was struck by two things: the Humane Society had a lot of Pit Bulls up for adoption– really a lot, and I remembered my dad telling me often about the wonderful dog he’d [...]
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 [...]
The Friends Bookstore at the Main Library is having a great sale now through the end of the year. Receive up to 20% off new books and gift items. The Friends Bookstore offer new books by local authors, books about local history, art, and more. It is the right time to stock up on gifts [...]
Are you one of the many who are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the
newest Twilight Saga movie New Moon? Did you know you could visit actual places in the books and movies? Did you know they were ACTUAL cities? Stephenie Meyer did not make them up! They are real and Forks, WA and Volterra, Italy [...]
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All GRPL branches now have Book Cards – cool little business cards for books! New and exciting titles are featured with the cover on the front of the card and a blurb on the back telling you what it’s about and why you’ll like it. [...]
What book do we all reach for before the holidays? No, silly– not Martha Stewart, the DSM-IV, (Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders) .
Do you get stressed just thinking about seeing your smarty-pants brother-in-law, your know-it-all sister with her great job in the capital, your annoying parents, the second and third spouses, politically incorrect [...]
Do you like pizza? Do you like adventure? Do you like both at the same time? Then join the discussion on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 4pm of Caroline Cooney’s book Code Orange. Pick up a copy at the Main Library or check one out from any of our branch libraries.
Book Description: “In top, utterly [...]
Perhaps you don’t think of yourself as a caregiver but, according to the National Family Caregivers Association, “more than 50 million people provide care for a chronically ill, disabled or aged family member or friend during any given year.”
November is National Family Caregivers Month and the Grand Rapids Public Library has partnered with the Caregiver [...]
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