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 [...]
You are here: reading a good book
The seagulls are chirping as you get your money’s worth for the sunglasses you recently bought while lying on your stomach at the beach. You turn to the first page in the book you’ve picked up yesterday at the library and read the first line: “Call me Ishmael” from Moby Dick; or “All happy families [...]
Roadtrip!!!
I like to think of GR Reads as the library’s way of taking you on a really cool summer trip. They provide you with 10 interesting books and you can read them all, or only the ones that interest you, or none at all. There is no judgement here. Then they create unique experiences (that [...]
Savvy Social Security Planning
Deciding when to claim Social Security requires research and careful consideration. Each situation is different, with many factors affecting the decision of when and how to begin collecting social security retirement benefits. Are you single, married, divorced, remarried, or widowed? At what age should you start collecting your benefit? Does it make sense to delay [...]
CONSTRUCTION TRUCK PETTING ZOO
Does your child love construction trucks? Would he or she like to see them up close and in- person? Come explore our petting zoo of real construction trucks on display in the streets in front of Main library and the Grand Rapid Children’s Museum. Come, explore, and learn. Hands-on activities for the whole family! The [...]
ARE YOU READY FOR A CHALLENGE?
Babies, kids, teens – sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge! The more levels you complete the more prizes you earn! Plus, check out all our awesome events!
Get in SYNC
Do you love audiobooks? Are you a fan of YA fiction? Are you a teen? If you’ve answered yes to all three of those questions I’ve got good news for you. This summer, starting May 30 SYNC will be offering two free teen audiobook downloads each week. These MP3 titles can be downloaded for free [...]
Summer Reading Challenge 2013
Babies, kids, teens – sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge! The more levels you complete the more prizes you earn! Plus, check out all our awesome events!
Made in Michigan Writers Series Bus Tour
Toast the exciting partnership between Wayne State University Press and The Meijer Foundation in an evening with the authors at the Grand Rapids Public Museum – Meijer Theater and Lobby. The evening will include keynote readings by Made in Michigan Writers Series authors Bonnie Jo Campbell (National Book Award finalist, American Salvage) and Gloria Whelan [...]
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