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July 17, 2013

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: July 17, 2013 11:00 am
End: July 17, 2013 11:45 am
Venue: West Leonard Branch
Phone: 616.988.5416
Address:
1017 Leonard NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States
Cost: Free

Dr. Dirt: The Art of the Soil

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.


Start: July 17, 2013 2:00 pm
End: July 17, 2013 3:00 pm
Venue: Ottawa Hills Branch
Phone: 616.988.5412
Address:
1150 Giddings SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States
Cost: Free

Dr. Dirt: The Art of the Soil

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.


Start: July 17, 2013 6:30 pm
End: July 17, 2013 7:30 pm
Venue: Main Library
Phone: 616.988.5400
Address:
111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Cost: Free

July 18, 2013

Dr. Dirt: The Art of the Soil

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.


Start: July 18, 2013 10:30 am
End: July 18, 2013 11:30 am
Venue: Van Belkum Branch
Phone: 616.988.5410
Address:
1563 Plainfield NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49505, United States
Cost: Free

Dr. Dirt: The Art of the Soil

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.


Start: July 18, 2013 2:00 pm
End: July 18, 2013 3:00 pm
Venue: Madison Square Branch
Phone: 616.988.5411
Address:
1201 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507, United States
Cost: Free

July 20, 2013

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: July 20, 2013 11:00 am
End: July 20, 2013 11:45 am
Venue: Main Library
Phone: 616.988.5400
Address:
111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Cost: Free

July 23, 2013

Kevin Kammeraad: A Hole in the Ground and Other Puppet Vignettes

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!


Start: July 23, 2013 10:30 am
End: July 23, 2013 11:30 am
Venue: Main Library
Phone: 616.988.5400
Address:
111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Cost: Free

Kevin Kammeraad: A Hole in the Ground and Other Puppet Vignettes

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!


Start: July 23, 2013 2:00 pm
End: July 23, 2013 3:00 pm
Venue: West Leonard Branch
Phone: 616.988.5416
Address:
1017 Leonard NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States
Cost: Free

July 24, 2013

Kevin Kammeraad: A Hole in the Ground and Other Puppet Vignettes

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!


Start: July 24, 2013 10:30 am
End: July 24, 2013 11:30 am
Venue: Seymour Branch
Phone: 616.988.5413
Address:
2350 Eastern SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507, United States
Cost: Free

Pre-Reading Classes for Toddlers

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.


Start: July 24, 2013 11:00 am
End: July 24, 2013 11:30 am
Venue: Main Library
Phone: 616.988.5400
Address:
111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Cost: Free
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