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			1 Savvy Social Security Planning Savvy Social Security Planning Adult Computer Class: Digital Cameras & Your Computer Adult Computer Class: Digital Cameras & Your Computer May 1, 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,… Until Tuesday: A Wounded Warrior and the Golden Retriever Who Saved Him Until Tuesday: A Wounded Warrior and the Golden Retriever Who Saved Him May 1, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Captain Montalvan will discuss his book Until Tuesday and educate the public about the trauma and real experiences of veterans and people with disabilities. He will discuss issues relating to…	2 Until Tuesday: A Wounded Warrior and the Golden Retriever Who Saved Him Reading the Great Lakes Reading the Great Lakes May 2, 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…	3	4 Reading the Great Lakes Small Business Class: Intro to Finding Funders Small Business Class: Intro to Finding Funders May 4, 2013 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Learn how to find funders for your nonprofit organization with the Foundation Center’s comprehensive funding research tool, Foundation Directory Online. Search tactics, database design, and comprehensive information strategies for nonprofits…
5 Small Business Class: Intro to Finding Funders Cinco de Mayo Cinco de Mayo May 5, 2013 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo with us! Learn about the significance of the holiday, enjoy a performance by Grupo Tarasco—A Dance Company of the Cook Arts Center, and enjoy refreshments…	6	7 Cinco de Mayo Cinco de Mayo Medicare 101 Medicare 101 May 7, 2013 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm A, B, C, D. What are all those parts? What is the right Medicare coverage for you? Working through the Medicare maze often seems complicated. What do you get with… Adult Computer Class: Facebook 101 Adult Computer Class: Facebook 101 May 7, 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 blogging sites…	8 Adult Computer Class: Facebook 101 Adult Computer Class: Basic Internet Adult Computer Class: Basic Internet May 8, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:30 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…	9 Adult Computer Class: Basic Internet Adult Computer Class: Basic Internet Adult Computer Class: Internet Security 101 Adult Computer Class: Internet Security 101 May 9, 2013 11:00 am Designed for those who already have a working knowledge of computers and some experience with using the mouse, this class covers the basics of internet security from protecting your computer… Early Childhood Essentials Class: No Fuss Feeding Early Childhood Essentials Class: No Fuss Feeding May 9, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Parents and child care providers will learn tips for more pleasant mealtimes. The importance of family-style meals will be reviewed along with the ages and stages of feeding development. Participants…	10	11 Early Childhood Essentials Class: No Fuss Feeding Adult Computer Class: Introduction to Library Resources Adult Computer Class: Introduction to Library Resources May 11, 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, GRPL offers a wide variety of electronic resources from research databases to…
12	13 Adult Computer Class: Introduction to Library Resources Adult Computer Class: Introduction to Library Resources Adult Computer Class: Basic Word Processing Adult Computer Class: Basic Word Processing May 13, 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 the Microsoft Word. You’ll learn such fundamentals… Michigan’s Vanishing Train Stations: Architecture, History & Sense of Place Michigan’s Vanishing Train Stations: Architecture, History & Sense of Place May 13, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm In the 2013 Michigan Notable Book, Michigan’s Historic Railroad Stations, journalist Michael H. Hodges photographed and profiled 31 depots across the state, from Detroit to Three Oaks to Iron Mountain.…	14 Michigan’s Vanishing Train Stations: Architecture, History & Sense of Place Michigan’s Vanishing Train Stations: Architecture, History & Sense of Place Michigan’s Vanishing Train Stations: Architecture, History & Sense of Place Adult Computer Class: Introduction to Computers Adult Computer Class: Introduction to Computers May 14, 2013 11:00 am – 1:00 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,… Ask-the-Lawyer: Social Security Disability Ask-the-Lawyer: Social Security Disability May 14, 2013 6:00 pm – 8:00 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.… Adult Computer Class: Pre-1912 Grand Rapids Street Name Changes Adult Computer Class: Pre-1912 Grand Rapids Street Name Changes May 14, 2013 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm Did you think that Grand Rapids only changed street names in 1912? The first street name change in Grand Rapids occurred in 1857. East Bridge Street was changed to Michigan…	15	16	17 Adult Computer Class: Pre-1912 Grand Rapids Street Name Changes Community Resource & Senior Volunteer Fair Community Resource & Senior Volunteer Fair May 17, 2013 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Spring into volunteering! Are you interested in becoming an active volunteer? This open house will bring together 25 different community organizations featuring information on available community resources and meaningful volunteer…	18 Community Resource & Senior Volunteer Fair House History 101: Learn how to research your house’s past House History 101: Learn how to research your house’s past May 18, 2013 9:30 am – 11:30 am Join us to learn how the library can help you research the history of your home! Library staff will provide a tour of the Grand Rapids History and Special Collections…
19	20	21 House History 101: Learn how to research your house’s past Developmental Milestones for Children’s Behaviors (and the books and tips that will SAVE you) Developmental Milestones for Children’s Behaviors (and the books and tips that will SAVE you) May 21, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Parents, childcare providers, and teachers can explore social and emotional behaviors in children. Anne King, a Prevention, Education, Motivation Consultant, will present social and emotional behavior expectations for normal growth…	22	23	24	25
26	27	28	29	30 Developmental Milestones for Children’s Behaviors (and the books and tips that will SAVE you) Savvy Social Security Planning Savvy Social Security Planning May 30, 2013 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Deciding when to claim social security requires research and careful consideration. Each situation is different, with many factors affecting the decision of when and how to begin collecting social security…	31

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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