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Then don’t miss the Construction Truck Petting Zoo on Saturday, June 1 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm!

Children can create a work of art during the month of May on these dates at one of Grand Rapids Public Library’s eight branches. We will read the book “Press Here” by Herve Tullet and create art with an artist from Cook Art Center operated by Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities based on that book. [...]

Children’s books are a unique blend of pictures and art.  This 75th anniversary of the Caldecott Medal celebrates the most distinguished picture book of the year.   The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott.  A committee from the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library [...]

Book bundles, sing-alongs, and sparkly geodes all await you!

Looking for something fun to do with your kids during spring break?  Bring them to the library for two free programs! Sing-along with Laz Slomovits of Gemini Wednesday, April 3, 2013 10:30 am | Yankee Clipper Branch | Lower Level 2:00 pm | Seymour Branch Thursday, April 4, 2013  10:30 am | Main Library | [...]

Sign up to read to a West Michigan Therapy dog.  Children are encouraged to come every week at the same time for four weeks this March.  They will get more practice reading and get to know the dog and trainer better.   Registration is required.  Sessions begin next week.  Spots are still open at Main [...]

I have been intrigued by the Titanic since I was a kid. Although I am not one of those that has learned all sorts of facts and trivia about it, I do enjoy learning new information about it, and I have been known to stop and watch a special on it when channeling surfing. So, [...]

Have you read Special Delivery! by Sue Stauffacher yet? Have you signed up your 4th grade class to win an author visit?

One Book, One City for Kids 2013 is kicking off with a party on Monday, January 28, 4:00 – 6:00 pm at Pooh’s Corner Bookstore in Breton Village Mall.