Upcoming Events › Teens

May 28, 2013

TSU: Volunteer Orientation

Apply starting May 1: Apply at your favorite GRPL location or online! Have fun behind the scenes at the Library while earning your required volunteer hours. Spaces are limited.


Start: May 28, 2013 6:30 pm
End: May 28, 2013 7:30 pm
Venue: Main Library
Phone: 616.988.5400
Address:
111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Cost: Free

May 29, 2013

Teen Computer Class: Introduction to Basic Photo Editing & Graphic Design

This class will guide teens on turning pictures into Photoshop wonders. Learn how to edit pictures, add text, or turn a picture into a beautiful painting. Explore how to make flyers for your band, school club, or party. Basic computer skills are required. Registration is required.


Start: May 29, 2013 3:00 pm
End: May 29, 2013 5:00 pm
Venue: Main Library
Phone: 616.988.5400
Address:
111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Cost: Free

TSU: Flash Mob, Dance Party

Teens, are you looking for a great event to kick off your summer? Wanna brag to your friends how you just showed up somewhere to dance? Need a fun way to earn community service hours? Look no further! The library will hold rehearsals in May and June for teens to participate in a community dance party event. Join Brandi Angelosanto from Artistic Grace for two nights of fun a week (at either location) to learn simple steps for our first flash mob. No dancing experience or skill required. Grab some friends and let’s make it a party!


Start: May 29, 2013 5:30 pm
End: May 29, 2013 6:30 pm
Venue: Main Library
Phone: 616.988.5400
Address:
111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Cost: Free

May 30, 2013

Basic Typing Class

You might be lightning-fast at texting but how are your typing skills? Don’t let lack of training slow down your ability to crank out research papers, short stories, and novels.

This 9-session class will get you up to speed in just one month. Learn to love your homekeys and type your way through the alphabet without peeking at the keyboard. Space is limited so sign up today.

Registration required: www.grpl.org/register.


Start: May 30, 2013 3:00 pm
End: May 30, 2013 5:00 pm
Venue: Main Library
Phone: 616.988.5400
Address:
111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Cost: Free

June 3, 2013

TSU: Flash Mob, Dance Party

Teens, are you looking for a great event to kick off your summer? Wanna brag to your friends how you just showed up somewhere to dance? Need a fun way to earn community service hours? Look no further! The library will hold rehearsals in May and June for teens to participate in a community dance party event. Join Brandi Angelosanto from Artistic Grace for two nights of fun a week (at either location) to learn simple steps for our first flash mob. No dancing experience or skill required. Grab some friends and let’s make it a party!


Start: June 3, 2013 5:30 pm
End: June 3, 2013 6:30 pm
Venue: Yankee Clipper Branch
Phone: 616.988.5415
Address:
2025 Leonard NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49505, United States
Cost: Free

June 5, 2013

TSU: Flash Mob, Dance Party

Teens, are you looking for a great event to kick off your summer? Wanna brag to your friends how you just showed up somewhere to dance? Need a fun way to earn community service hours? Look no further! The library will hold rehearsals in May and June for teens to participate in a community dance party event. Join Brandi Angelosanto from Artistic Grace for two nights of fun a week (at either location) to learn simple steps for our first flash mob. No dancing experience or skill required. Grab some friends and let’s make it a party!


Start: June 5, 2013 5:30 pm
End: June 5, 2013 6:30 pm
Venue: Main Library
Phone: 616.988.5400
Address:
111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Cost: Free

June 8, 2013

TSU: Flash Mob Dance Party Live Event

Teens, are you looking for a great event to kick off your summer? Wanna brag to your friends how you just showed up somewhere to dance? Need a fun way to earn community service hours? Look no further! The library will hold rehearsals in May and June for teens to participate in a community dance party event. Join Brandi Angelosanto from Artistic Grace for two nights of fun a week (at either location) to learn simple steps for our first flash mob. No dancing experience or skill required. Grab some friends and let’s make it a party!


Date: June 8, 2013
Venue: TBD
Cost: Free

June 13, 2013

Teen Board Gaming Group

It’s your move, teens! Join us every month to learn and play a variety of modern and classic board games. Bring your friends and show off your mad board gaming skills. Check out new games too.


Start: June 13, 2013 6:00 pm
End: June 13, 2013 8:00 pm
Venue: Main Library
Phone: 616.988.5400
Address:
111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Cost: Free

June 18, 2013

Animals Under the Surface

John Ball Zoo will bring live animals that dig, burrow, and/or live “under the surface.”


Start: June 18, 2013 2:00 pm
End: June 18, 2013 3:00 pm
Venue: West Side Branch
Phone: 616.988.5414
Address:
713 Bridge NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States
Cost: Free

June 22, 2013

Animals Under the Surface

John Ball Zoo will bring live animals that dig, burrow, and/or live “under the surface.”


Start: June 22, 2013 3:00 pm
End: June 22, 2013 4:00 pm
Venue: Madison Square Branch
Phone: 616.988.5411
Address:
1201 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507, United States
Cost: Free
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