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May 20, 2013

Celebrate Press Here by Herve Tullet

It is Children’s Book Week and the library has partnered with the Cook Art Center to explore the interactive book Press Here by Herve Tullet. Hear the book and then do an art project based on the book with an artist from the Cook Art Center operated by Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities.


Start: May 20, 2013 6:30 pm
End: May 20, 2013 7:30 pm
Venue: Seymour Branch
Phone: 616.988.5413
Address:
2350 Eastern SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507, United States
Cost: Free

May 18, 2013

Celebrate Press Here by Herve Tullet

It is Children’s Book Week and the library has partnered with the Cook Art Center to explore the interactive book Press Here by Herve Tullet. Hear the book and then do an art project based on the book with an artist from the Cook Art Center operated by Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities.


Start: May 18, 2013 3:00 pm
End: May 18, 2013 4:00 pm
Venue: Yankee Clipper Branch
Phone: 616.988.5415
Address:
2025 Leonard NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49505, United States
Cost: Free

Bilingual Pre-Reading Classes for Kids

Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their preschool children ages 3-5, 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. Everything in the class will be conducted in both English and Spanish.


Start: May 18, 2013 11:00 am
End: May 18, 2013 11:45 am
Venue: West Leonard Branch
Phone: 616.988.5416
Address:
1017 Leonard NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States
Cost: Free

Celebrate Press Here by Herve Tullet

It is Children’s Book Week and the library has partnered with the Cook Art Center to explore the interactive book Press Here by Herve Tullet. Hear the book and then do an art project based on the book with an artist from the Cook Art Center operated by Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities.


Start: May 18, 2013 11:00 am
End: May 18, 2013 12:00 pm
Venue: Main Library
Phone: 616.988.5400
Address:
111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Cost: Free

May 16, 2013

Celebrate Press Here by Herve Tullet

It is Children’s Book Week and the library has partnered with the Cook Art Center to explore the interactive book Press Here by Herve Tullet. Hear the book and then do an art project based on the book with an artist from the Cook Art Center operated by Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities.


Start: May 16, 2013 6:30 pm
End: May 16, 2013 7:30 pm
Venue: Madison Square Branch
Phone: 616.988.5411
Address:
1201 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507, United States
Cost: Free

May 15, 2013

Celebrate Press Here by Herve Tullet

It is Children’s Book Week and the library has partnered with the Cook Art Center to explore the interactive book Press Here by Herve Tullet. Hear the book and then do an art project based on the book with an artist from the Cook Art Center operated by Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities.


Start: May 15, 2013 6:30 pm
End: May 15, 2013 7:30 pm
Venue: Ottawa Hills Branch
Phone: 616.988.5412
Address:
1150 Giddings SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States
Cost: Free

May 11, 2013

Reading Rally

Reading is important for the whole family! Come get geared up for the Summer Reading Challenge! There will be a musical performance from WaZoBia, local speakers, crafts, contests, snacks, prizes, and a book giveaway.


Start: May 11, 2013 1:30 pm
End: May 11, 2013 3:30 pm
Venue: Madison Square Branch
Phone: 616.988.5411
Address:
1201 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507, United States
Cost: Free

Bilingual Pre-Reading Classes for Kids

Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their preschool children ages 3-5, 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. Everything in the class will be conducted in both English and Spanish.


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

May 9, 2013

Celebrate Press Here by Herve Tullet

It is Children’s Book Week and the library has partnered with the Cook Art Center to explore the interactive book Press Here by Herve Tullet. Hear the book and then do an art project based on the book with an artist from the Cook Art Center operated by Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities.


Start: May 9, 2013 6:30 pm
End: May 9, 2013 7:30 pm
Venue: West Side Branch
Phone: 616.988.5414
Address:
713 Bridge NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States
Cost: Free

May 5, 2013

Cinco de Mayo

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 and crafts for kids.


Start: May 5, 2013 2:00 pm
End: May 5, 2013 3:00 pm
Venue: Main Library
Phone: 616.988.5400
Address:
111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Cost: Free
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