Calendar of Events

March 30, 2013

One Book, One City for Kids

One Book, One City for Kids is an annual reading program that encourages all 4th graders in the city to read and discuss the same book. The program also strives to encourage a lifelong love of reading among students, to inspire readers to bring story ideas and themes to life through discussion, and to build collaborative ties between public libraries, school libraries, and area schools. This year the entire city will be reading Special Delivery! by Sue Stauffacher. In this book, ten-year-old Keisha and her family’s animal rescue center face more challenges involving a baby crow in a mailbox and a skunk found in the nearby community garden.


Start: January 2, 2013
End: March 31, 2013
Venue: All Library Locations
Cost: Free

Adult Computer Class: Speak to a Geek

Come into the Computer Lab and practice basic computer skills and get basic computer help with word processing, spreadsheets, Email, Internet, Library databases, social networking sites, etc.


Start: March 30, 2013 11:00 am
End: March 30, 2013 1:00 pm
Venue: Main Library
Phone: 616.988.5400
Address:
111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Cost: Free

One Book, One City for Kids Party

It is the end of One Book, One City for Kids and it is time to celebrate! Join us for an afternoon of food, fun and family activities that explore Special Delivery! by Sue Stauffacher.


Start: March 30, 2013 1:00 pm
End: March 30, 2013 2:00 pm
Venue: Cook Library Center
Phone: 616-475-1500
Address:
1100 Grandville SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Cost: Free

Pre-Reading Classes for Kids

Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their preschool children, ages 3 to 5, to 45-minute classes featuring literacy-rich activities such as interactive storytelling using puppets, dramatic play, and hands-on fun. Related songs, fingerplays, and activities are interspersed between books. Classes end with a fun and creative art activity.


Start: March 30, 2013 2:00 pm
End: March 30, 2013 2:30 pm
Venue: West Side Branch
Phone: 616.988.5414
Address:
713 Bridge NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States
Cost: Free
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