Have you signed up for the GRPL Summer Reading Challenge? If not, why not sign up? Look at these great prizes you receive for doing something fun, reading! Level 1 (300 Minutes) Choose One: Coupon Pack OR City Pack. Coupon Pack: Free personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut Free ticket to Whitecaps baseball game Free [...]
Space Station 3D
Event: Space Station 3D IMAX Movie When: Saturday, June 22, at 9:45 am Venue: Celebration Cinema North, 2121 Celebration Dr. NE Cost: Free to the first 50 attendees showing a Grand Rapids Public Library card Put on your 3D glasses and get ready for an incredible adventure aboard the International Space Station. Filmed by 25 [...]
Picking a “Just Right” Book
Summer Reading Program is here and soon students will be reading books, winning prizes, and reaching academic goals. Summer Reading is important for so many reasons, especially for struggling or disadvantaged readers. The New York State Library’s department of Library Development has an extensive page on the importance of Summer Reading and why you should [...]
ANIMALS UNDER THE SURFACE
John Ball Zoo will bring live animals that dig, burrow and/or live “under the surface”. Don’t miss out on this exciting experience! Dates and Times: Tuesday, June 18 at 2:00 pm West Side Branch – 713 Bridge ST NW Saturday, June 22 at 3:00 pm Madison Square Branch – 1201 Madison SE Tuesday, June 25 [...]
GR Reads 2013. You COULD be here….
IN A BAR…. Join us this Wednesday for the very first event for GR Reads 2013! Where? The SpeakEZ Lounge at 600 Monroe NW When? Wednesday June 12 at 7 pm What? A class and demonstration on cocktails This is the first of a three-part series on cocktails. On Wednesday the Starving Artist (Torrence O’Haire) [...]
You never know what you will find at the library
One of the joys of working at the library is discovering new information and books. While working on a GRHSC project, I came across these books and facts: –From “Pre-1912 Street Names and Changes in the City of Grand Rapids” President Teddy Roosevelt implemented a nationwide spelling reform that changed Centre to Center, theatre to [...]
Check It Out: MI Big Green Gym
Summer is a great time to get out and explore our amazing state. I’m partial to our beautiful West Michigan beaches, but there are state parks and trails all over the state. If you aren’t a regular visitor with a Recreation Passport, we’ve got a great opportunity for you! Stop in to your nearest Grand [...]
Teen [Tech]Knowledgey Camp
Are you are GRPS 6-8th grader and are interested in doing something fun over the summer? Check out our Teen [Tech]Knowledgey Camp! Free food and Free Ride-To-Read Passes to all who apply! PLUS…you get a Nook eReader for the whole summer! Download an application and apply today!
The Book Cover Archive
In the hours that I’m not here at the library, I am a freelance graphic designer. One of the fringe benefits I enjoy through working at the library is seeing all the beautiful book cover designs coming in on all the new books each week. I’m continually impressed and inspired by the creativity and powerful [...]
TSU: Flash Mob, Dance Party!
This is the last week to join our Summer Reading Challenge Opener with a Flash, Mob Dance Party! Join us for one more rehearsal at the Main Library with Brandi Angelosanto from Artistic Grace for an evening of FUN to learn simple steps for our first flash mob. No dancing experience or skill required. Grab [...]
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