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X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Grand Rapids Public Library
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130901
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130418T103739
LAST-MODIFIED:20130418T103739
UID:27409-1369699200-1377993600@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:Summer Reading Challenge for Kids and Teens
DESCRIPTION:Are you up to the challenge this summer? Are you ready to dig into some good books? Will you discover what lies beneath the surface of that book cover? The Grand Rapids Public Library challenges all kids in the city under the age of 18 to read. The more levels you complete\, the more prizes you win. Victory is yours for the taking. Will you rise to the challenge? Competitors can register at www.grpl.org/summerreading.
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/summer-reading-challenge-for-kids-and-teens/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130619T103000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130619T113000
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130329T111930
LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T111931
UID:27115-1371637800-1371641400@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:Bugs, Beetles, & Bookworms 
DESCRIPTION:Join the Science Alliance for this fast-paced insect safari that makes learning about entomology fun!  Investigate the life stories of monarch butterflies\, dragonflies\, bees\, spiders and more. Learn the body parts of insects by labeling a gigantic eight-foot-long ant and praying mantis. Look through crazy goggles to see the world through a bug's compound eye.  Experience preserved and live insects close up!  Scientist Bill Bosworth will help you have a blast learning about wings and stings and crawly things!
LOCATION:2350 Eastern SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/bugs-beetles-bookworms-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130619T150000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130619T160000
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130329T112020
LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T112020
UID:27116-1371654000-1371657600@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:Bugs, Beetles, & Bookworms 
DESCRIPTION:Join the Science Alliance for this fast-paced insect safari that makes learning about entomology fun!  Investigate the life stories of monarch butterflies\, dragonflies\, bees\, spiders and more. Learn the body parts of insects by labeling a gigantic eight-foot-long ant and praying mantis. Look through crazy goggles to see the world through a bug's compound eye.  Experience preserved and live insects close up!  Scientist Bill Bosworth will help you have a blast learning about wings and stings and crawly things!
LOCATION:2025 Leonard NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49505, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/bugs-beetles-bookworms-4/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130619T183000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130619T193000
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130329T112210
LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T112210
UID:27119-1371666600-1371670200@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:Bugs, Beetles, & Bookworms 
DESCRIPTION:Join the Science Alliance for this fast-paced insect safari that makes learning about entomology fun!  Investigate the life stories of monarch butterflies\, dragonflies\, bees\, spiders and more. Learn the body parts of insects by labeling a gigantic eight-foot-long ant and praying mantis. Look through crazy goggles to see the world through a bug's compound eye.  Experience preserved and live insects close up!  Scientist Bill Bosworth will help you have a blast learning about wings and stings and crawly things!
LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/bugs-beetles-bookworms-5/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130620T110000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130620T114500
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130418T103218
LAST-MODIFIED:20130418T103218
UID:27400-1371726000-1371728700@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Reading Classes for Kids
DESCRIPTION: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.
LOCATION:1150 Giddings SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/pre-reading-classes-for-kids-19/2013-06-20
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130626T103000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130626T113000
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130329T112358
LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T112358
UID:27120-1372242600-1372246200@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:Dinosaur Encounters
DESCRIPTION:Get up close and personal with dinosaurs! Author and dino expert Janet Riehecky will explore how the dinosaurs lived and show more than 40 fossils and museum-quality replicas of real dinosaur bones. See a Tyrannosaur's tooth\, an Iguanodon's thumb\, a Velociraptor's claw\, a five-foot-seven-inch Apatosaurus femur\, and even an entire Tyrannosaurus foot.
LOCATION:713 Bridge NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/dinosaur-encounters/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130626T140000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130626T150000
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130329T112451
LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T112451
UID:27121-1372255200-1372258800@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:Dinosaur Encounters
DESCRIPTION:Get up close and personal with dinosaurs! Author and dino expert Janet Riehecky will explore how the dinosaurs lived and show more than 40 fossils and museum-quality replicas of real dinosaur bones. See a Tyrannosaur's tooth\, an Iguanodon's thumb\, a Velociraptor's claw\, a five-foot-seven-inch Apatosaurus femur\, and even an entire Tyrannosaurus foot.
LOCATION:1150 Giddings SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/dinosaur-encounters-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130626T183000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130626T193000
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130329T112608
LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T112608
UID:27122-1372271400-1372275000@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:Dinosaur Encounters
DESCRIPTION:Get up close and personal with dinosaurs! Author and dino expert Janet Riehecky will explore how the dinosaurs lived and show more than 40 fossils and museum-quality replicas of real dinosaur bones. See a Tyrannosaur's tooth\, an Iguanodon's thumb\, a Velociraptor's claw\, a five-foot-seven-inch Apatosaurus femur\, and even an entire Tyrannosaurus foot.
LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/dinosaur-encounters-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130627T103000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130627T111500
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130418T103057
LAST-MODIFIED:20130418T103358
UID:27398-1372329000-1372331700@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Reading Classes for Kids
DESCRIPTION: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.
LOCATION:2025 Leonard NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49505, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/pre-reading-classes-for-kids-11/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130627T103000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130627T113000
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130329T112713
LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T112713
UID:27123-1372329000-1372332600@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:Dinosaur Encounters
DESCRIPTION:Get up close and personal with dinosaurs! Author and dino expert Janet Riehecky will explore how the dinosaurs lived and show more than 40 fossils and museum-quality replicas of real dinosaur bones. See a Tyrannosaur's tooth\, an Iguanodon's thumb\, a Velociraptor's claw\, a five-foot-seven-inch Apatosaurus femur\, and even an entire Tyrannosaurus foot.
LOCATION:1563 Plainfield NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49505, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/dinosaur-encounters-4/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130627T110000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130627T114500
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130418T103218
LAST-MODIFIED:20130418T103218
UID:27400-1372330800-1372333500@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Reading Classes for Kids
DESCRIPTION: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.
LOCATION:1150 Giddings SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/pre-reading-classes-for-kids-19/2013-06-20
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130627T140000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130627T150000
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130329T112840
LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T112840
UID:27124-1372341600-1372345200@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:Dinosaur Encounters
DESCRIPTION:Get up close and personal with dinosaurs! Author and dino expert Janet Riehecky will explore how the dinosaurs lived and show more than 40 fossils and museum-quality replicas of real dinosaur bones. See a Tyrannosaur's tooth\, an Iguanodon's thumb\, a Velociraptor's claw\, a five-foot-seven-inch Apatosaurus femur\, and even an entire Tyrannosaurus foot.
LOCATION:1201 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/dinosaur-encounters-5/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130703T110000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130703T114500
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130502T121955
LAST-MODIFIED:20130502T121955
UID:27712-1372849200-1372851900@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Reading Classes for Kids
DESCRIPTION: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.
LOCATION:1017 Leonard NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/pre-reading-classes-for-kids-20/2013-07-03
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130709T103000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130709T113000
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130329T113118
LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T113118
UID:27125-1373365800-1373369400@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:RockGarden Party
DESCRIPTION:“There’s magic in the music\, inside of you. Use its power to bring the rain.” Suspend your disbelief\, harness your imagination and enter the garden with SkaterDude. ROCKgarden Party is an interactive\, fun\, and educational performance about our changing environments. Charlie Kert and Little Fingers Music bring lots of instruments and teach you (Garden Pixies) how to bring the rain by getting them to sing\, dance\, and drum (GardenGames). Come and help us throw a ROCKgarden Party.
LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/rockgarden-party/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130709T140000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130709T150000
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130329T113222
LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T113222
UID:27127-1373378400-1373382000@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:RockGarden Party
DESCRIPTION:“There’s magic in the music\, inside of you. Use its power to bring the rain.” Suspend your disbelief\, harness your imagination and enter the garden with SkaterDude. ROCKgarden Party is an interactive\, fun\, and educational performance about our changing environments. Charlie Kert and Little Fingers Music bring lots of instruments and teach you (Garden Pixies) how to bring the rain by getting them to sing\, dance\, and drum (GardenGames). Come and help us throw a ROCKgarden Party.
LOCATION:1017 Leonard NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/rockgarden-party-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130710T103000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130710T113000
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130329T113326
LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T113326
UID:27128-1373452200-1373455800@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:RockGarden Party
DESCRIPTION:“There’s magic in the music\, inside of you. Use its power to bring the rain.” Suspend your disbelief\, harness your imagination and enter the garden with SkaterDude. ROCKgarden Party is an interactive\, fun\, and educational performance about our changing environments. Charlie Kert and Little Fingers Music bring lots of instruments and teach you (Garden Pixies) how to bring the rain by getting them to sing\, dance\, and drum (GardenGames). Come and help us throw a ROCKgarden Party.
LOCATION:2350 Eastern SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/rockgarden-party-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130710T110000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130710T113000
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130502T104602
LAST-MODIFIED:20130502T104602
UID:27708-1373454000-1373455800@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Reading Classes for Toddlers
DESCRIPTION:Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their energetic toddlers\, ages 18 months to 3 years\, to 30-minute classes featuring hands-on\, literacy-rich activities including stories\, songs with fingerplays and other action\, and sign language. Toddlers will develop pre-reading skills as they make connections between words and movement and have fun with related crafts and socialize during playtime.
LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/pre-reading-classes-for-toddlers-8/2013-07-10
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130710T110000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130710T114500
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130502T121955
LAST-MODIFIED:20130502T121955
UID:27712-1373454000-1373456700@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Reading Classes for Kids
DESCRIPTION: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.
LOCATION:1017 Leonard NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/pre-reading-classes-for-kids-20/2013-07-03
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130710T150000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130710T160000
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130329T113446
LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T113446
UID:27129-1373468400-1373472000@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:RockGarden Party
DESCRIPTION:“There’s magic in the music\, inside of you. Use its power to bring the rain.” Suspend your disbelief\, harness your imagination and enter the garden with SkaterDude. ROCKgarden Party is an interactive\, fun\, and educational performance about our changing environments. Charlie Kert and Little Fingers Music bring lots of instruments and teach you (Garden Pixies) how to bring the rain by getting them to sing\, dance\, and drum (GardenGames). Come and help us throw a ROCKgarden Party.
LOCATION:2025 Leonard NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49505, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/rockgarden-party-4/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130710T183000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130710T193000
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130329T113725
LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T113725
UID:27131-1373481000-1373484600@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:RockGarden Party
DESCRIPTION:“There’s magic in the music\, inside of you. Use its power to bring the rain.” Suspend your disbelief\, harness your imagination and enter the garden with SkaterDude. ROCKgarden Party is an interactive\, fun\, and educational performance about our changing environments. Charlie Kert and Little Fingers Music bring lots of instruments and teach you (Garden Pixies) how to bring the rain by getting them to sing\, dance\, and drum (GardenGames). Come and help us throw a ROCKgarden Party.
LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/rockgarden-party-5/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130713T110000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130713T114500
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130502T122107
LAST-MODIFIED:20130502T122107
UID:27713-1373713200-1373715900@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Reading Classes for Kids
DESCRIPTION: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.
LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/pre-reading-classes-for-kids-21/2013-07-13
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130717T103000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130717T113000
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130329T113919
LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T113919
UID:27132-1374057000-1374060600@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:Dr. Dirt: The Art of the Soil
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that the first paints ever created came from soil?  Dr. Dirt will make crayons and paint with soil in this interactive program.
LOCATION:713 Bridge NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/dr-dirt-the-art-of-the-soil/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130717T110000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130717T113000
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130502T104602
LAST-MODIFIED:20130502T104602
UID:27708-1374058800-1374060600@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Reading Classes for Toddlers
DESCRIPTION:Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their energetic toddlers\, ages 18 months to 3 years\, to 30-minute classes featuring hands-on\, literacy-rich activities including stories\, songs with fingerplays and other action\, and sign language. Toddlers will develop pre-reading skills as they make connections between words and movement and have fun with related crafts and socialize during playtime.
LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/pre-reading-classes-for-toddlers-8/2013-07-10
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130717T110000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130717T114500
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130502T121955
LAST-MODIFIED:20130502T121955
UID:27712-1374058800-1374061500@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Reading Classes for Kids
DESCRIPTION: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.
LOCATION:1017 Leonard NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/pre-reading-classes-for-kids-20/2013-07-03
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130717T140000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130717T150000
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130329T114012
LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T114012
UID:27133-1374069600-1374073200@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:Dr. Dirt: The Art of the Soil
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that the first paints ever created came from soil?  Dr. Dirt will make crayons and paint with soil in this interactive program.
LOCATION:1150 Giddings SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/dr-dirt-the-art-of-the-soil-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130717T183000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130717T193000
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130329T114135
LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T114135
UID:27134-1374085800-1374089400@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:Dr. Dirt: The Art of the Soil
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that the first paints ever created came from soil?  Dr. Dirt will make crayons and paint with soil in this interactive program.
LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/dr-dirt-the-art-of-the-soil-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130718T103000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130718T113000
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130329T114233
LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T114233
UID:27135-1374143400-1374147000@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:Dr. Dirt: The Art of the Soil
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that the first paints ever created came from soil?  Dr. Dirt will make crayons and paint with soil in this interactive program.
LOCATION:1563 Plainfield NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49505, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/dr-dirt-the-art-of-the-soil-4/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130718T140000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130718T150000
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130329T114345
LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T114345
UID:27136-1374156000-1374159600@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:Dr. Dirt: The Art of the Soil
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that the first paints ever created came from soil?  Dr. Dirt will make crayons and paint with soil in this interactive program.
LOCATION:1201 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/dr-dirt-the-art-of-the-soil-5/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130720T110000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130720T114500
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130502T122107
LAST-MODIFIED:20130502T122107
UID:27713-1374318000-1374320700@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Reading Classes for Kids
DESCRIPTION: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.
LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/pre-reading-classes-for-kids-21/2013-07-13
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130723T103000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130723T113000
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130329T114635
LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T114635
UID:27137-1374575400-1374579000@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:Kevin Kammeraad: A Hole in the Ground and Other Puppet Vignettes
DESCRIPTION:Two artists\, a cast of puppets\, a variety of vignettes\, a suitcase of songs\, and a bundle of energy all come together to interact\, invigorate\, and leave audiences feeling great! Vignettes flow from a dancing garden of fruits and vegetables\, puppets becoming puppeteers\, a talking shovel\, and more! 
LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/kevin-kammeraad-a-hole-in-the-ground-and-other-puppet-vignettes/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130723T140000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130723T150000
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130329T114801
LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T114801
UID:27138-1374588000-1374591600@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:Kevin Kammeraad: A Hole in the Ground and Other Puppet Vignettes
DESCRIPTION:Two artists\, a cast of puppets\, a variety of vignettes\, a suitcase of songs\, and a bundle of energy all come together to interact\, invigorate\, and leave audiences feeling great! Vignettes flow from a dancing garden of fruits and vegetables\, puppets becoming puppeteers\, a talking shovel\, and more! 
LOCATION:1017 Leonard NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/kevin-kammeraad-a-hole-in-the-ground-and-other-puppet-vignettes-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130724T103000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130724T113000
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130329T114850
LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T114850
UID:27139-1374661800-1374665400@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:Kevin Kammeraad: A Hole in the Ground and Other Puppet Vignettes
DESCRIPTION:Two artists\, a cast of puppets\, a variety of vignettes\, a suitcase of songs\, and a bundle of energy all come together to interact\, invigorate\, and leave audiences feeling great! Vignettes flow from a dancing garden of fruits and vegetables\, puppets becoming puppeteers\, a talking shovel\, and more! 
LOCATION:2350 Eastern SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/kevin-kammeraad-a-hole-in-the-ground-and-other-puppet-vignettes-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130724T110000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130724T113000
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130502T104602
LAST-MODIFIED:20130502T104602
UID:27708-1374663600-1374665400@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Reading Classes for Toddlers
DESCRIPTION:Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their energetic toddlers\, ages 18 months to 3 years\, to 30-minute classes featuring hands-on\, literacy-rich activities including stories\, songs with fingerplays and other action\, and sign language. Toddlers will develop pre-reading skills as they make connections between words and movement and have fun with related crafts and socialize during playtime.
LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/pre-reading-classes-for-toddlers-8/2013-07-10
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130724T110000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130724T114500
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130502T121955
LAST-MODIFIED:20130502T121955
UID:27712-1374663600-1374666300@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Reading Classes for Kids
DESCRIPTION: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.
LOCATION:1017 Leonard NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/pre-reading-classes-for-kids-20/2013-07-03
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130724T150000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130724T160000
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130329T114945
LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T114945
UID:27140-1374678000-1374681600@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:Kevin Kammeraad: A Hole in the Ground and Other Puppet Vignettes
DESCRIPTION:Two artists\, a cast of puppets\, a variety of vignettes\, a suitcase of songs\, and a bundle of energy all come together to interact\, invigorate\, and leave audiences feeling great! Vignettes flow from a dancing garden of fruits and vegetables\, puppets becoming puppeteers\, a talking shovel\, and more! 
LOCATION:2025 Leonard NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49505, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/kevin-kammeraad-a-hole-in-the-ground-and-other-puppet-vignettes-4/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130724T183000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130724T193000
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130329T115658
LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T115658
UID:27141-1374690600-1374694200@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:Kevin Kammeraad: A Hole in the Ground and Other Puppet Vignettes
DESCRIPTION:Two artists\, a cast of puppets\, a variety of vignettes\, a suitcase of songs\, and a bundle of energy all come together to interact\, invigorate\, and leave audiences feeling great! Vignettes flow from a dancing garden of fruits and vegetables\, puppets becoming puppeteers\, a talking shovel\, and more! 
LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/kevin-kammeraad-a-hole-in-the-ground-and-other-puppet-vignettes-5/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130727T110000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130727T114500
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130502T122107
LAST-MODIFIED:20130502T122107
UID:27713-1374922800-1374925500@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Reading Classes for Kids
DESCRIPTION: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.
LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/pre-reading-classes-for-kids-21/2013-07-13
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130731T103000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130731T113000
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130329T115829
LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T115829
UID:27142-1375266600-1375270200@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:Pippin Puppets Present Journey to the Center of the Earth
DESCRIPTION:Dig into a sci-fi classic! Volcanoes! Dinosaurs! Adventures! The Underground Ocean! Join us for this live puppet show that takes us to the center of the earth!  Everyone will receive a take-home dino craft puppet.
LOCATION:713 Bridge NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/pippin-puppets-present-journey-to-the-center-of-the-earth/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130731T110000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130731T113000
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130502T104602
LAST-MODIFIED:20130502T104602
UID:27708-1375268400-1375270200@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Reading Classes for Toddlers
DESCRIPTION:Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their energetic toddlers\, ages 18 months to 3 years\, to 30-minute classes featuring hands-on\, literacy-rich activities including stories\, songs with fingerplays and other action\, and sign language. Toddlers will develop pre-reading skills as they make connections between words and movement and have fun with related crafts and socialize during playtime.
LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/pre-reading-classes-for-toddlers-8/2013-07-10
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130731T140000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130731T150000
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130329T115914
LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T115914
UID:27143-1375279200-1375282800@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:Pippin Puppets Present Journey to the Center of the Earth
DESCRIPTION:Dig into a sci-fi classic! Volcanoes! Dinosaurs! Adventures! The Underground Ocean! Join us for this live puppet show that takes us to the center of the earth!  Everyone will receive a take-home dino craft puppet.
LOCATION:1150 Giddings SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/pippin-puppets-present-journey-to-the-center-of-the-earth-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130731T183000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130731T193000
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130329T115957
LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T115957
UID:27144-1375295400-1375299000@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:Pippin Puppets Present Journey to the Center of the Earth
DESCRIPTION:Dig into a sci-fi classic! Volcanoes! Dinosaurs! Adventures! The Underground Ocean! Join us for this live puppet show that takes us to the center of the earth!  Everyone will receive a take-home dino craft puppet.
LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/pippin-puppets-present-journey-to-the-center-of-the-earth-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130801T103000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130801T113000
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130329T120045
LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T120046
UID:27145-1375353000-1375356600@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:Pippin Puppets Present Journey to the Center of the Earth
DESCRIPTION:Dig into a sci-fi classic! Volcanoes! Dinosaurs! Adventures! The Underground Ocean! Join us for this live puppet show that takes us to the center of the earth!  Everyone will receive a take-home dino craft puppet.
LOCATION:1563 Plainfield NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49505, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/pippin-puppets-present-journey-to-the-center-of-the-earth-4/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130801T140000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130801T150000
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130329T120129
LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T120129
UID:27146-1375365600-1375369200@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:Pippin Puppets Present Journey to the Center of the Earth
DESCRIPTION:Dig into a sci-fi classic! Volcanoes! Dinosaurs! Adventures! The Underground Ocean! Join us for this live puppet show that takes us to the center of the earth!  Everyone will receive a take-home dino craft puppet.
LOCATION:1201 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/pippin-puppets-present-journey-to-the-center-of-the-earth-5/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130803T110000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130803T114500
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130502T122107
LAST-MODIFIED:20130502T122107
UID:27713-1375527600-1375530300@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Reading Classes for Kids
DESCRIPTION: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.
LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/pre-reading-classes-for-kids-21/2013-07-13
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130813T170000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130813T180000
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130503T122022
LAST-MODIFIED:20130503T122022
UID:27754-1376413200-1376416800@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:Stuffed Animal Sleepover
DESCRIPTION:Do you ever wonder what happens at the library when the lights are turned off? Kids\, choose a stuffed animal friend to have a special library adventure. (Make sure it isn't the animal you need to fall asleep!) Enjoy songs and stories together\, and tuck your stuffed animal into bed for an overnight stay at the library. Pick up your animal the next day the library is open and discover what your animal was up to during the sleepover.
LOCATION:1563 Plainfield NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49505, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/stuffed-animal-sleepover/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130814T103000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130814T113000
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130503T120706
LAST-MODIFIED:20130503T120706
UID:27744-1376476200-1376479800@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:Mayor's Book Club for Kids Kick-off Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for stories and fun with Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell to kick-off another great year of listening and learning! Get your Mayor's Book Club button\, poster\, and brochure to keep track and read aloud with the Mayor all year! Refreshments will be served. For kids preschool through 3rd grade.
LOCATION:2025 Leonard NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49505, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/mayors-book-club-for-kids-kick-off-party/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130820T173000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130820T180000
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130503T122127
LAST-MODIFIED:20130503T122127
UID:27755-1377019800-1377021600@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:Stuffed Animal Sleepover
DESCRIPTION:Do you ever wonder what happens at the library when the lights are turned off? Kids\, choose a stuffed animal friend to have a special library adventure. (Make sure it isn't the animal you need to fall asleep!) Enjoy songs and stories together\, and tuck your stuffed animal into bed for an overnight stay at the library. Pick up your animal the next day the library is open and discover what your animal was up to during the sleepover.
LOCATION:1150 Giddings SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/stuffed-animal-sleepover-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130914T100000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130914T160000
DTSTAMP:20130619T223014
CREATED:20130418T104302
LAST-MODIFIED:20130418T104302
UID:27411-1379152800-1379174400@http://www.grpl.org
SUMMARY:Finisher Party at the Zoo
DESCRIPTION:All Summer Reading Challengers who completed level three or higher will receive a ticket to visit John Ball Zoo for free on September 14. Get wild with the animals\, go on a scavenger hunt\, and participate in other fun activities. You rose to the challenge\, now reap the rewards!
LOCATION:1300 W Fulton St, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States
URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/finisher-party-at-the-zoo/
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR