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					1	2 Adult Computer Class: Speak to a Geek Adult Computer Class: Skype 101 Adult Computer Class: Skype 101 March 2, 2013 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Skype is a phone and video calling service that offers free videoconferencing in real-time to an international audience. Want to connect with your relative in another state or chat with…
3	4	5 Adult Computer Class: Skype 101 Adult Computer Class: Google Essentials Adult Computer Class: Google Essentials March 5, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm This is an advanced class designed for those who already have a working knowledge of computers and the Internet. This class is designed to provide students with an introduction to…	6 Adult Computer Class: Google Essentials Adult Computer Class: Google Essentials From Success to Significance From Success to Significance March 6, 2013 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm In Success to Significance, motivational speaker Kris Mathis delivers a step-by-step program that teaches you “the eight keys to achieving any goal or dream.” These principles will help you discover… Market Research Series Market Research Series March 6, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:30 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…	7 Market Research Series Reading the Great Lakes Reading the Great Lakes March 7, 2013 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…	8	9 Reading the Great Lakes Adult Computer Class: Introduction to Email Adult Computer Class: Introduction to Email March 9, 2013 11:00 am – 1:00 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. …
10	11 Adult Computer Class: Introduction to Email Adult Computer Class: Introduction to Email Pretty Funny Movies: I am Comic Pretty Funny Movies: I am Comic March 11, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Going way beyond the funny, filmmaker Jordan Brady crafts an eye-opening portrait of the life of a professional comedian, shadowing retired comic Ritch Shydner as he bravely returns to the… Adult Computer Class: Facebook 101 Adult Computer Class: Facebook 101 March 11, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm This is a more advanced class designed for those who already have a working knowledge of computers and the Internet. Students in this class will be introduced to Facebook. Facebook…	12 Adult Computer Class: Facebook 101 Adult Computer Class: Introduction to Library Resources Adult Computer Class: Introduction to Library Resources March 12, 2013 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm This class is designed for those who already have a working knowledge of computers and some experience with using the mouse. GRPL offers a wide variety of electronic resources from…	13 Adult Computer Class: Introduction to Library Resources Adult Computer Class: Introduction to Library Resources Market Research Series Market Research Series March 13, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:30 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… Literary Showcase Literary Showcase March 13, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Don’t miss this unique showcase where local writers, storytellers and poets get the opportunity to share with LaughFest 2013 what makes them laugh. We’re still looking for a few more participants…	14 Literary Showcase Pretty Funny Movies: Why Do I Do This? Pretty Funny Movies: Why Do I Do This? March 14, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm One of America’s fastest-rising comedians, Bill Burr, wields his razor-sharp wit with rare skill. In this performance, Bill takes aim at the stuff that drives us crazy: political correctness gone…	15	16 Pretty Funny Movies: Why Do I Do This? Pretty Funny Movies: Why Do I Do This? Adult Computer Class: Facebook 201 Adult Computer Class: Facebook 201 March 16, 2013 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… Exploring Michigan: Rivers, Islands, and Ghost Towns with Doc Fletcher, Deborah Gouin and Dianna Stampfler Exploring Michigan: Rivers, Islands, and Ghost Towns with Doc Fletcher, Deborah Gouin and Dianna Stampfler March 16, 2013 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Spend the afternoon at the library exploring the unique and hidden parts of Michigan. Canoeist Doc Fletcher will discuss Michigan’s waterways in his program “Paddle Now. Chores Later.” Sailing enthusiast…
17	18 Exploring Michigan: Rivers, Islands, and Ghost Towns with Doc Fletcher, Deborah Gouin and Dianna Stampfler Adult Computer Class: Digital Cameras & Your Computer Adult Computer Class: Digital Cameras & Your Computer March 18, 2013 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Digital cameras make it easier to upload videos and photos to the Internet and to have pictures printed. Basic tips on how to access digital camera files via your computer,…	19 Adult Computer Class: Digital Cameras & Your Computer Adult Computer Class: Digital Cameras & Your Computer Adult Computer Class: Genealogical Research Using Online Databases Adult Computer Class: Genealogical Research Using Online Databases March 19, 2013 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm Participants will learn what it takes to conduct genealogical research through an understanding of genealogy database software, and techniques for locating and organizing family history information. Several key online databases… Write Michigan Awards Ceremony Write Michigan Awards Ceremony March 19, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Celebrate the Write Michigan Short Story Contest winners! Author Wade Rouse will speak at the event. Rouse is a humorist and memoirist whose work has been featured multiple times on…	20 Write Michigan Awards Ceremony Market Research Series Market Research Series March 20, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:30 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…	21 Market Research Series Market Research Series Early Childhood Essentials Class: Learning Disabilities Early Childhood Essentials Class: Learning Disabilities March 21, 2013 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm “He seems so smart, but he is not doing well in school. Does my child have a learning disability?” Teacher and parent trainer of 30 years, JoAnn Hubach will use… Adult Computer Class: Introduction to Computers Adult Computer Class: Introduction to Computers March 21, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm This basic course is designed to provide students with an introduction to various aspects of personal computing. Attention will be focused on understanding the basic hardware components and operating systems,…	22	23 Adult Computer Class: Introduction to Computers Adult Computer Class: Basic Internet Adult Computer Class: Basic Internet March 23, 2013 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Designed for those who already have a working knowledge of computers and some experience with using the mouse, this class covers the basics of the Internet and will give participants…
24	25 Adult Computer Class: Basic Internet Adult Computer Class: Blogging 101 Adult Computer Class: Blogging 101 March 25, 2013 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…	26 Adult Computer Class: Blogging 101 Community Film Discussion: Eve’s Bayou Community Film Discussion: Eve’s Bayou March 26, 2013 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Dr. Veta Tucker from the Kutsche Center will lead a screening and discussion of the film Eve’s Bayou.	27 Community Film Discussion: Eve’s Bayou Adult Computer Class: Basic Word Processing Adult Computer Class: Basic Word Processing March 27, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Designed for those who have some experience with using the mouse, this class covers the basics of using a word processing program similar to Microsoft Word or WordPerfect. You’ll learn…	28 Adult Computer Class: Basic Word Processing Using the Library to Write a Business Plan Using the Library to Write a Business Plan March 28, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm This is a more advanced class designed for those who already have a working knowledge of computers and the Internet, this course will highlight library resources to assist students in…	29	30 Using the Library to Write a Business Plan Adult Computer Class: Speak to a Geek Adult Computer Class: Speak to a Geek March 30, 2013 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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	Main Library 111 Library Street NE \| 49503 616.988.5400 M-Th 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM F-Sat 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sun 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Closed May 26 & May 27	Madison Square Branch 1201 Madison SE \| 49507 616.988.5411 T-W 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Th 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM F-Sat 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Closed Saturday, May 25	Ottawa Hills Branch 1150 Giddings SE \| 49506 616.988.5412 T 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM W 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Th-Sat 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Closed Saturday, May 25	Seymour Branch 2350 Eastern SE \| 49507 616.988.5413 M-T 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM W-Th 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Closed Monday, May 25
	Van Belkum Branch 1563 Plainfield NE \| 49505 616.988.5410 T 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM W 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Th-Sat 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Closed Saturday, May 25	West Leonard Branch 1017 Leonard NW \| 49504 616.988.5416 M-T 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM W-Th 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Closed Monday, May 25	West Side Branch 713 Bridge NW \| 49504 616.988.5414 T-W 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Th 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM F-Sat 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Closed Saturday, May 25	Yankee Clipper Branch 2025 Leonard NE \| 49505 616.988.5415 M-T 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM W-Th 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Closed Monday, May 25