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Adult Computer Class: Speak to a GeekAdult Computer Class: Speak to a GeekAdult Computer Class: Speak to a Geek
Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos
Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos
October 31, 2012 – November 4, 2012
Dìa de Los Muertos is a Mexican holiday that honors family and friends who have passed on. Loved ones come together to build altars that celebrate the life and memory…
Small Business Market Research I
Small Business Market Research I
November 1, 2012 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Learn how to research your market, customers and competitors in this series on market research co-sponsored by the Grand Rapids Public Library and the Michigan Small Business and Technology Development…
Reading the Great Lakes
Reading the Great Lakes
November 1, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Come explore the Lakes with us! We’ll read a range of titles including mystery, history, fiction, and nonfiction all taking place in the Great Lakes region–from Chicago to Cleveland. This…
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Reading the Great Lakes
Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos
Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos
October 31, 2012 – November 4, 2012
Dìa de Los Muertos is a Mexican holiday that honors family and friends who have passed on. Loved ones come together to build altars that celebrate the life and memory…
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Day of the Dead/Dia de los MuertosDay of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos
Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos
Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos
October 31, 2012 – November 4, 2012
Dìa de Los Muertos is a Mexican holiday that honors family and friends who have passed on. Loved ones come together to build altars that celebrate the life and memory…
Adult Computer Class: Using the Flip-Pal Portable Scanner
Adult Computer Class: Using the Flip-Pal Portable Scanner
November 3, 2012 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
The Flip-Pal portable scanner has revolutionized the way that genealogists organize their research. This portable scanner can assist in scanning documents in the field. Learn more about this versatile device…
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Adult Computer Class: Using the Flip-Pal Portable Scanner
Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos
Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos
October 31, 2012 – November 4, 2012
Dìa de Los Muertos is a Mexican holiday that honors family and friends who have passed on. Loved ones come together to build altars that celebrate the life and memory…
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Investor Education in Your Community: Mind Your Money Manners
Investor Education in Your Community: Mind Your Money Manners
November 7, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
This brand-new four part series brings useful instruction on developing good money manners to help you cultivate and maintain a more responsible and productive relationship with your money. Learn easy-to-follow…
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Investor Education in Your Community: Mind Your Money MannersInvestor Education in Your Community: Mind Your Money Manners
Caregiving: Stresses, Benefits, and Where to Turn for Help
Caregiving: Stresses, Benefits, and Where to Turn for Help
November 8, 2012 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Caregivers have stresses brought about by the continuing need for their caregiving services. These stresses vary from person to person in regard to the intensity of the stresses, the duration…
Small Business Market Research II
Small Business Market Research II
November 8, 2012 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Learn how to research your market, customers and competitors in this series on market research co-sponsored by the Grand Rapids Public Library and the Michigan Small Business and Technology Development…
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Small Business Market Research II
Adult Computer Class: Facebook 201
Adult Computer Class: Facebook 201
November 10, 2012 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
This is a more advanced class designed for those who already have an introductory knowledge of Facebook and social networking. Students will go beyond the basics of Facebook and learn…
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Adult Computer Class: Facebook 201
Ask-the-Lawyer: Divorce and Child Custody
Ask-the-Lawyer: Divorce and Child Custody
November 13, 2012 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Do you have a legal question? Are you interested in finding out how the courts handle a particular topic? Here’s an opportunity to connect with a legal expert for free…
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Ask-the-Lawyer: Divorce and Child CustodyAsk-the-Lawyer: Divorce and Child Custody
Adult Computer Class: Introduction to Email
Adult Computer Class: Introduction to Email
November 14, 2012 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Designed for those who already have a working knowledge of computers and the Internet, this class covers basic topics in using email with particular emphasis on free web-based email accounts. …
Early Childhood Essential Class: RELAX: Alternatives to Anger for Parents and Caregivers
Early Childhood Essential Class: RELAX: Alternatives to Anger for Parents and Caregivers
November 14, 2012 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
This workshop, taught by MSU Extension instructor Holly Tiret focuses on anger triggers for parents and caregivers and helps adult participants learn to manage their own anger in constructive ways.…
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Early Childhood Essential Class: RELAX: Alternatives to Anger for Parents and CaregiversEarly Childhood Essential Class: RELAX: Alternatives to Anger for Parents and CaregiversEarly Childhood Essential Class: RELAX: Alternatives to Anger for Parents and Caregivers
Friends of the West Side Library Mega Book Sale
Friends of the West Side Library Mega Book Sale
November 15, 2012 – November 17, 2012
The Friends of the West Side Library are hauling up lots of items from the basement for a mega three-day sale. All items are 25 cents each.
Small Business Market Research III
Small Business Market Research III
November 15, 2012 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Learn how to research your market, customers and competitors in this series on market research co-sponsored by the Grand Rapids Public Library and the Michigan Small Business and Technology Development…
The Search for Westmoreland, Lake Michigan’s Treasure Shipwreck
The Search for Westmoreland, Lake Michigan’s Treasure Shipwreck
November 15, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
On December 7, 1854, the Propeller Westmoreland foundered in deep water near Sleeping Bear Dunes, killing 17 of her crew and passengers. Soon after the steamer’s sinking, rumors began circulating…
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The Search for Westmoreland, Lake Michigan’s Treasure Shipwreck
Friends of the West Side Library Mega Book Sale
Friends of the West Side Library Mega Book Sale
November 15, 2012 – November 17, 2012
The Friends of the West Side Library are hauling up lots of items from the basement for a mega three-day sale. All items are 25 cents each.
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Friends of the West Side Library Mega Book SaleFriends of the West Side Library Mega Book Sale
Friends of the West Side Library Mega Book Sale
Friends of the West Side Library Mega Book Sale
November 15, 2012 – November 17, 2012
The Friends of the West Side Library are hauling up lots of items from the basement for a mega three-day sale. All items are 25 cents each.
Santa’s Workshop
Santa’s Workshop
November 17, 2012 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
After the Santa Claus Parade, stop by the Library to warm up with holiday cheer, crafts for kids ages 3 – 101, hands-on fun, holiday stories, and a visit from…
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Adult Computer Class: Digital Cameras & Your Computer
Adult Computer Class: Digital Cameras & Your Computer
November 19, 2012 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Digital cameras make it easier to upload videos and photos to the Internet and to have pictures developed. Basic tips on how to access digital camera files via your computer,…
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Adult Computer Class: Digital Cameras & Your Computer
Adult Computer Class: Word Processing II & Spreadsheets
Adult Computer Class: Word Processing II & Spreadsheets
November 20, 2012 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Designed for those already familiar with the basics of word processing, this class covers more advanced formatting topics such as headers and footers, columns, tables, along with a basic overview…
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Adult Computer Class: Word Processing II & Spreadsheets
Adult Computer Class: Blogging 101
Adult Computer Class: Blogging 101
November 27, 2012 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
This is a more advanced class designed for those who already have a working knowledge of computers and the Internet. Students will learn about the impact of blogs on the…
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Adult Computer Class: Blogging 101Adult Computer Class: Blogging 101
Spilled Ink – The Book Club for the Rest of Us
Spilled Ink – The Book Club for the Rest of Us
November 28, 2012 – February 28, 2013
Sign up, read ten books, and win prizes! A great way for grown-ups to beat the winter blues.
The Facebook Reader’s Advisory Challenge
The Facebook Reader’s Advisory Challenge
November 28, 2012 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
The librarians have taken over our Facebook page and they are competing to answer your toughest book-related questions! All day, readers can ask our experts to help them find what…
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The Facebook Reader’s Advisory ChallengeThe Facebook Reader’s Advisory Challenge
Spilled Ink – The Book Club for the Rest of Us
Spilled Ink – The Book Club for the Rest of Us
November 28, 2012 – February 28, 2013
Sign up, read ten books, and win prizes! A great way for grown-ups to beat the winter blues.
Adult Computer Class: Speak to a Geek
Adult Computer Class: Speak to a Geek
November 29, 2012 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
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.
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Adult Computer Class: Speak to a Geek
Spilled Ink – The Book Club for the Rest of Us
Spilled Ink – The Book Club for the Rest of Us
November 28, 2012 – February 28, 2013
Sign up, read ten books, and win prizes! A great way for grown-ups to beat the winter blues.
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