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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

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 24, 2013 11:00 am
End: July 24, 2013 11:45 am
Venue: West Leonard Branch
Phone: 616.988.5416
Address:
1017 Leonard NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, 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 24, 2013 3:00 pm
End: July 24, 2013 4:00 pm
Venue: Yankee Clipper Branch
Phone: 616.988.5415
Address:
2025 Leonard NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49505, 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 24, 2013 6:30 pm
End: July 24, 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 27, 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 27, 2013 11:00 am
End: July 27, 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 31, 2013

Pippin Puppets Present Journey to the Center of the Earth

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.


Start: July 31, 2013 10:30 am
End: July 31, 2013 11:30 am
Venue: West Side Branch
Phone: 616.988.5414
Address:
713 Bridge NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States
Cost: Free
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