Just a quick reminder that the Main Library is closed on Sundays starting Sunday, May 27, 2013 (Memorial Day weekend) and continuing through Sunday, September 1, 2013 (Labor Day weekend).

On Sunday, September 8, 2013, the Main Library’s Sunday hours (1:00 to 5:00 pm) will start back up again along with the school year!

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If you know your username and password without looking at your library card number, you can log in to your account. Once logged in, go to the Account Preferences tab. Click “Report Lost” in the Active Barcode line. Once you confirm, this will deactivate your card instantly.

If you can’t log in to your account, you can fill out this form. A staff member will deactivate your card by the end of the next business day.

Of course, you are still welcome to call us at (616)988-5400 or come in to any branch to report the card lost or stolen.

Please note that you are still responsible for any fines or replacement fees accrued before the card is deactivated.

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This Request for Proposal details the requirements, deadlines, and guidelines for submitting proposals (last day to submit is May 3). If you know of anyone who might be might be interested, please pass this information along.

If you have any questions, please contact Business Manager Don Jakel at 616-988-5402 ext. 5433.

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On Saturday, April 27, drop by the Green Market and Info Expo, and stop by one of 23 tables featuring local green and recycled art artists, earth friendly organizations WMEAC and Veg West Michigan, and Grand Rapids foodies Aura of the food blog Dinner with Aura, and Sheri from Nourish Organic Market. After you’re done with the Market, don’t forget to check out the other programs going on in other parts of the library.

For more information about Earth Week, click here. We hope to see you next week!

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Today (April 16) is National Library Workers Day! What is National Library Workers Day? NLWD is a day for library staff, users, administrators and Friends groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers. If you would like to nominate a library star, (and aren’t we all stars?), click here.

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All Grand Rapids Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2013 for Memorial Day. Madison Square, Ottawa Hills, Van Belkum, and West Side Branches are also closed on Saturday, May 25.

The Main Library will be closed on Sunday, May 26 and will not resume Sunday hours until Sunday, September 8. Happy summer!

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The Grand Rapids Public Library is conducting a short survey about the new technology in the library. We want to know what you think about the new check out stations, how material is checked in, and more.

Please give us 5 minutes of your time to take our survey. Thanks for helping us make the library great!

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All Grand Rapids Public Library locations will be closed on Sunday, March 31, 2013 for Easter.

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Awarded Best New Database of 2012 by Library Journal, Zinio offers multi-user access to many of today’s most popular magazines.  New issues are released each month and include page for page, full color, interactive content. Consumer Reports, The Economist, Good Housekeeping,  Popular Mechanics, Newsweek, and National Geographic are just a few of the titles available.

With your valid Grand Rapids Public Library card, you can access complete editions of popular magazines and read them on a computer or on a wide range of mobile devices, including iPad, Kindle Fire, and Android tablets. There is never a waiting list and you can keep your chosen titles as long as you wish!

Look for the eBooks and Downloads tab at the top of our home page and select Download Magazines to get started!

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The Grand Rapids Public Library has most of the tax forms you want, including Federal, State and City. GRPL is also a VITA site (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) for those who qualify, so call 2-1-1 for scheduling.

For a LOT more information on tax forms and taxes, check our web page. And happy filing!

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