BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Grand Rapids Public Library - ECPv2.0.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Grand Rapids Public Library X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://www.grpl.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Grand Rapids Public Library X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Detroit BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130408 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140101 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130418T103920 LAST-MODIFIED:20130418T103920 UID:27410-1365379200-1388534400@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Archives A to Z Exhibit DESCRIPTION:Come explore the unique treasures found in the Grand Rapids History and Special Collections Department of the Grand Rapids Public Library. Using letters\, business documents\, personal recollections\, scrapbooks\, photographs and other items\, this exhibit explores unusual and little known stories of Grand Rapids history using the 390 processed collections and over one million photographs held in the department. LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/archives-a-to-z-exhibit/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130521T150000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130521T170000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130215T101639 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T095157 UID:26250-1369148400-1369155600@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Basic Typing Class DESCRIPTION: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. LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/basic-typing-class/2013-05-21 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130521T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130521T193000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130422T131824 LAST-MODIFIED:20130422T131824 UID:27439-1369161000-1369164600@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:TSU: Volunteer Orientation DESCRIPTION: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. LOCATION:2025 Leonard NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49505, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/tsu-volunteer-orientation-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130521T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130521T203000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130402T083422 LAST-MODIFIED:20130502T081439 UID:27192-1369162800-1369168200@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Developmental Milestones for Children's Behaviors (and the books and tips that will SAVE you) DESCRIPTION:Parents\, childcare providers\, and teachers can explore social and emotional behaviors in children. Anne King\, a Prevention\, Education\, Motivation Consultant\, will present social and emotional behavior expectations for normal growth and development in infants\, toddlers and elementary-aged children. Learn what to expect at each age and get strategies for interactions that will help children form close\, warm relationships with other people. Sarah McCarville of GRPL and Judy Freeman of Great Start/First Steps will share book recommendations for children that teach appropriate behavior solutions. This program may provide 1.5 hours of professional development credit for childcare providers. Co-sponsored by the Great Start Parent Coalition of Kent County. LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/developmental-milestones-for-childrens-behaviors-and-the-books-and-tips-that-will-save-you/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130522T150000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130522T170000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130311T154534 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T100233 UID:26756-1369234800-1369242000@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Teen Computer Class: Introduction to CSS 102 DESCRIPTION:This is a class for students who have a basic understanding of HTML 5 and CSS coding. Learn how to take a webpage to the next level by adding moving graphics\, slideshows\, music\, and incorporating other widgets. The class explores site layers\, design\, and how to make a bold statement on the web. Registration is required. LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/teen-computer-class-introduction-to-css-102/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130522T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130522T183000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130311T162009 LAST-MODIFIED:20130311T162009 UID:26776-1369243800-1369247400@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:TSU: Flash Mob, Dance Party DESCRIPTION: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! LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/tsu-flash-mob-dance-party-2/2013-05-22 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130523T150000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130523T170000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130215T103023 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T095127 UID:26253-1369321200-1369328400@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Basic Typing Class DESCRIPTION: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. LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/basic-typing-class-3/2013-05-23 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130525T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130525T114500 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130312T095112 LAST-MODIFIED:20130312T095112 UID:26799-1369479600-1369482300@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Bilingual Pre-Reading Classes for Kids DESCRIPTION: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. LOCATION:1017 Leonard NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/bilingual-pre-reading-classes-for-kids/2013-05-25 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130525T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130525T130000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130311T154657 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T094334 UID:26757-1369479600-1369486800@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Teen Web Comic & Manga Design Workshop DESCRIPTION:Learn character design and how to create a web comic or manga. Teens will create a basic panel featuring characters and the world they inhabit and learn how a web comic operates. Basic computer skills required. Registration is required. LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/teen-web-comic-manga-design-workshop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130528 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130901 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130528T150000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130528T170000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130215T101639 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T095157 UID:26250-1369753200-1369760400@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Basic Typing Class DESCRIPTION: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. LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/basic-typing-class/2013-05-21 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130528T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130528T193000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130422T131916 LAST-MODIFIED:20130422T131916 UID:27440-1369765800-1369769400@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:TSU: Volunteer Orientation DESCRIPTION: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. LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/tsu-volunteer-orientation-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130529T150000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130529T170000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130311T154940 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T100603 UID:26758-1369839600-1369846800@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Teen Computer Class: Introduction to Basic Photo Editing & Graphic Design DESCRIPTION: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. LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/teen-computer-class-introduction-to-basic-photo-editing-graphic-design/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130529T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130529T183000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130311T162009 LAST-MODIFIED:20130311T162009 UID:26776-1369848600-1369852200@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:TSU: Flash Mob, Dance Party DESCRIPTION: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! LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/tsu-flash-mob-dance-party-2/2013-05-22 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130530T150000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130530T170000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130215T103023 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T095127 UID:26253-1369926000-1369933200@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Basic Typing Class DESCRIPTION: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. LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/basic-typing-class-3/2013-05-23 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130530T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130530T203000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130311T155231 LAST-MODIFIED:20130311T155402 UID:26759-1369938600-1369945800@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Savvy Social Security Planning DESCRIPTION:Deciding when to claim social security requires research and careful consideration. Each situation is different\, with many factors affecting the decision of when and how to begin collecting social security retirement benefits. Are you single\, married\, divorced\, remarried\, or widowed? At what age should you start collecting your benefit? Does it make sense to delay benefits? Join Patrick Newcombe as he provides valuable information on the complexities of making social security retirement decisions. Register at www.grpl.org/register. LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/savvy-social-security-planning/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130901 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130418T103549 LAST-MODIFIED:20130418T104933 UID:27405-1370044800-1377993600@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:GR Reads: Summer Reading All Grown Up DESCRIPTION:Summer is here and it is time to take another journey down the road of great books. Our smart librarians have picked ten books that will take you to unexpected places and have planned unique events that will have you exploring our exceptional community. So pack your library bag full of books and grab a friend\, we are setting off down the road together and getting there is half the fun. The Grand Rapids Public Library has once again partnered with area organizations to present the fourth annual GR Reads\, a summer reading program designed for adults. Come discover the ten interesting books that our smart staff have selected\, or join your neighbors for fun\, informative programs that are inspired by the books. For a complete list of books and events\, visit www.grpl.org/grreads or stop by any GRPL library. LOCATION: URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/gr-reads-summer-reading-all-grown-up/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130601T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130601T140000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130329T111003 LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T111003 UID:27110-1370080800-1370095200@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Construction Truck Petting Zoo DESCRIPTION:Is your child in awe of construction trucks? Would they like to see them up close and in-person? Come explore our petting zoo of real construction trucks on display in the streets in front of the Main Library and the Grand Rapids Children's Museum. A variety of trucks will be on display from the Kent County Road Commission\, and the cities of Grand Rapids\, Walker\, Kentwood\, Wyoming\, Grandville and East Grand Rapids! Come\, explore and learn. Hands on activities for the whole family! LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/construction-truck-petting-zoo/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130603T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130603T183000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130311T161634 LAST-MODIFIED:20130311T161634 UID:26774-1370280600-1370284200@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:TSU: Flash Mob, Dance Party DESCRIPTION: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! LOCATION:2025 Leonard NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49505, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/tsu-flash-mob-dance-party/2013-06-03 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130605T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130605T183000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130311T162009 LAST-MODIFIED:20130311T162009 UID:26776-1370453400-1370457000@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:TSU: Flash Mob, Dance Party DESCRIPTION: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! LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/tsu-flash-mob-dance-party-2/2013-05-22 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130606T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130606T114500 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130418T103218 LAST-MODIFIED:20130418T103218 UID:27400-1370516400-1370519100@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-19/2013-06-06 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130608 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130609 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130418T102820 LAST-MODIFIED:20130418T102820 UID:27394-1370649600-1370736000@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:TSU: Flash Mob Dance Party Live Event DESCRIPTION: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! LOCATION: URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/tsu-flash-mob-dance-party-live-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130612T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130612T200000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130418T102107 LAST-MODIFIED:20130418T102345 UID:27388-1371063600-1371067200@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Cocktails, History, and Practical Mixology for the Home Tippler DESCRIPTION:Join The Starving Artist Torrence O'Haire in a three-part series that explores creating classic cocktails with a foodie twist. Bitters\, Herbals\, and Home Liqueur Making Wednesday\, June 12\, 2013\, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm       What are bitters? Why are they important in cocktail culture? And why are they so dang bitter?!? Join The Starving Artist at SpeakEZ Lounge for a class and demonstration in understanding\, buying\, making\, and using herbal liqueurs\, from the classic to the modern\, and discover how to take your cocktail parties to the next level! Gin Style\, Use\, and Practice Wednesday\, June 19\, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm “I hate gin!” “It tastes like pine trees!” “I'd rather drink cleaning products!” Join The Starving Artist at SpeakEZ Lounge and discover the true value of gin as a cocktail ingredient and as a modern artisanal movement. Not all gin tastes like juniper! Explore the different styles and varieties\, and learn to make a classic gin cocktail unlike anything you're accustomed to! Whiskeys and their Possibilities Wednesday\, June 26\, 2013\, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm  Bourbon\, scotch\, Tennessee\, rye\, corn\, white\, Canadian\, Irish . . .how can you keep them all straight? Join The Starving Artist at SpeakEZ Lounge for a class and lecture on understanding and using whiskey in cocktails from the classic to the modern. Explore what each whiskey can do in a cocktail and exactly how to make your ingredients shine. LOCATION:600 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/cocktails-history-and-practical-mixology-for-the-home-tippler/2013-06-12 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130613T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130613T114500 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130418T103218 LAST-MODIFIED:20130418T103218 UID:27400-1371121200-1371123900@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-19/2013-06-06 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130613T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130613T200000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130416T100307 LAST-MODIFIED:20130418T095455 UID:27332-1371146400-1371153600@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Teen Board Gaming Group DESCRIPTION: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. LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/teen-board-gaming-group-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130613T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130614T000000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130417T093044 LAST-MODIFIED:20130418T095708 UID:27361-1371153600-1371168000@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Sounds of Soul: “The Curator” Spins Motown DESCRIPTION:Join us at Harmony Brewing Company in Eastown where Steven Edelman\, aka The Curator\, will be spinning from his vast collection of vintage Motown and soul albums. Part of Harmony's Vinyl Thursdays\, this listening party will feature the sounds of Michigan's very own Bettye LaVette and her peers in the format best suited for soul—the vinyl LP. LOCATION:1551 Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/sounds-of-soul-the-curator-spins-motown/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130615T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130615T170000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130418T094941 LAST-MODIFIED:20130418T095008 UID:27378-1371294000-1371315600@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Grand Rapids Record & CD Show DESCRIPTION:Music lovers unite! Buy LPs\, 45s\, 78s\, CDs\, videos\, phono needles\, books\, paper goods and music memorabilia at this annual event. Buying\, selling and trading available. It is not just for collectors—there are great deals for all music lovers. Show your GRPL library card for $1 admission. LOCATION:270 Ann St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/grand-rapids-record-cd-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130618T103000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130618T113000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130329T111545 LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T111545 UID:27112-1371551400-1371555000@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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130618T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130618T150000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130329T111829 LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T111829 UID:27114-1371564000-1371567600@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:1017 Leonard NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/bugs-beetles-bookworms-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130618T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130618T150000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130329T120245 LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T120245 UID:27147-1371564000-1371567600@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Animals Under the Surface DESCRIPTION:John Ball Zoo will bring live animals that dig\, burrow\, and/or live “under the surface.” LOCATION:713 Bridge NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/animals-under-the-surface/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130618T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130618T203000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130418T100507 LAST-MODIFIED:20130418T100507 UID:27380-1371582000-1371587400@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Become Your Own Boss DESCRIPTION:Recent tough economic times have left many people unemployed or underemployed. Don't wait for others to control your job future—take it into your own hands by creating your own business. Entrepreneurs create businesses all the time and you can too. Attend this event with Ed Paulson\, a college professor with over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience and author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting Your Own Business to learn his tips for startup success and get answers to your specific questions. Take control of your job future today! A book signing will follow the presentation. LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/become-your-own-boss/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130619T103000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130619T113000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 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:20130521T050911 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:20130521T050911 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:20130619T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130619T200000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130418T102107 LAST-MODIFIED:20130418T102345 UID:27388-1371668400-1371672000@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Cocktails, History, and Practical Mixology for the Home Tippler DESCRIPTION:Join The Starving Artist Torrence O'Haire in a three-part series that explores creating classic cocktails with a foodie twist. Bitters\, Herbals\, and Home Liqueur Making Wednesday\, June 12\, 2013\, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm       What are bitters? Why are they important in cocktail culture? And why are they so dang bitter?!? Join The Starving Artist at SpeakEZ Lounge for a class and demonstration in understanding\, buying\, making\, and using herbal liqueurs\, from the classic to the modern\, and discover how to take your cocktail parties to the next level! Gin Style\, Use\, and Practice Wednesday\, June 19\, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm “I hate gin!” “It tastes like pine trees!” “I'd rather drink cleaning products!” Join The Starving Artist at SpeakEZ Lounge and discover the true value of gin as a cocktail ingredient and as a modern artisanal movement. Not all gin tastes like juniper! Explore the different styles and varieties\, and learn to make a classic gin cocktail unlike anything you're accustomed to! Whiskeys and their Possibilities Wednesday\, June 26\, 2013\, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm  Bourbon\, scotch\, Tennessee\, rye\, corn\, white\, Canadian\, Irish . . .how can you keep them all straight? Join The Starving Artist at SpeakEZ Lounge for a class and lecture on understanding and using whiskey in cocktails from the classic to the modern. Explore what each whiskey can do in a cocktail and exactly how to make your ingredients shine. LOCATION:600 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/cocktails-history-and-practical-mixology-for-the-home-tippler/2013-06-12 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130620T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130620T114500 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 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-19/2013-06-06 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130620T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130620T203000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130418T100746 LAST-MODIFIED:20130418T100857 UID:27383-1371754800-1371760200@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Author Visit: Mark Binelli Talks Detroit City DESCRIPTION:Join our special guest Mark Binelli as he reads from his book\, Detroit City Is the Place to Be. Binelli will highlight some of the movements taking place among the post-industrial landscape of Detroit. Like a blank canvas\, Detroit is beginning to be seen by many as a place of possibility. While some see empty lots\, other see fields for planting. In addition to reading from his book\, Binelli will give a presentation on Detroit as it is today and what the future may hold for it. A book signing will follow the presentation. LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/author-visit-mark-binelli-talks-detroit-city/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130622T094500 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130622T103000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130418T101327 LAST-MODIFIED:20130418T101327 UID:27385-1371894300-1371897000@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:GR Reads: The Movies – IMAX Space Station DESCRIPTION:Some 220 miles above Earth lies the International Space Station\, a one-of-a-kind space laboratory that 16 nations came together to build. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this extraordinary structure in the spectacular IMAX film. Viewers will blast off from Kennedy Space Center and the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Russia for this incredible journey. The first 50 attendees who show their GRPL library card will get in free. LOCATION:2121 Celebration Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49525, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/gr-reads-the-movies-imax-space-station/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130622T150000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130622T160000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130329T120329 LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T120329 UID:27148-1371913200-1371916800@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Animals Under the Surface DESCRIPTION:John Ball Zoo will bring live animals that dig\, burrow\, and/or live “under the surface.” LOCATION:1201 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/animals-under-the-surface-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130624T163000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130624T173000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130329T121330 LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T121330 UID:27155-1372091400-1372095000@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Ocean Underworld DESCRIPTION:What lurks in the great ocean depths? What mysteries have humans discovered as they have explored beneath the ocean’s surface? What infamous legends and myths have arisen from beneath the depths of the sea? Discover the creatures of the sea from mermaids to Percy Jackson’s Poseidon and even the lost city of Atlantis! The mythological creatures that lurk underwater will be uncovered as you enter their world.  Cool off from the hot summer sun as we have fun discovering the lost city of Atlantis and create some of your own treasures to bring home. LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/ocean-underworld/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130624T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130624T203000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130502T122607 LAST-MODIFIED:20130506T130740 UID:27714-1372100400-1372105800@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Urban Photo Safari DESCRIPTION:Photographer Dianne Carroll Burdick will lead a photography walk through downtown Grand Rapids. Learn tips and tricks for shooting urban architecture and discover interesting vantage points and compositions. Bring your own camera. All skill levels welcome. Participants can submit their favorite photo from the photo safari to be displayed at the Main Library during ArtPrize. LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/urban-photo-safari/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130625T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130625T150000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130329T120807 LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T120953 UID:27153-1372168800-1372172400@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Animals Under the Surface DESCRIPTION:John Ball Zoo will bring live animals that dig\, burrow\, and/or live “under the surface.” LOCATION:1017 Leonard NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/animals-under-the-surface-7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130625T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130625T203000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130418T101508 LAST-MODIFIED:20130418T101508 UID:27386-1372186800-1372192200@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Green Buildings of Grand Rapids DESCRIPTION:What are green buildings? Why all the hype about them and what are the benefits? Why is Grand Rapids a nationally recognized leader in the green building and sustainability movement? Renae Hesselink\, founding member of the West Michigan chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council and vice president of sustainability at Nichols Paper will answer these questions and more. Come learn tips that will help make your home healthier and a more efficient place to live. LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/green-buildings-of-grand-rapids/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130626T103000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130626T113000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 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:20130521T050911 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:20130521T050911 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:20130626T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130626T200000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130418T102107 LAST-MODIFIED:20130418T102345 UID:27388-1372273200-1372276800@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Cocktails, History, and Practical Mixology for the Home Tippler DESCRIPTION:Join The Starving Artist Torrence O'Haire in a three-part series that explores creating classic cocktails with a foodie twist. Bitters\, Herbals\, and Home Liqueur Making Wednesday\, June 12\, 2013\, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm       What are bitters? Why are they important in cocktail culture? And why are they so dang bitter?!? Join The Starving Artist at SpeakEZ Lounge for a class and demonstration in understanding\, buying\, making\, and using herbal liqueurs\, from the classic to the modern\, and discover how to take your cocktail parties to the next level! Gin Style\, Use\, and Practice Wednesday\, June 19\, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm “I hate gin!” “It tastes like pine trees!” “I'd rather drink cleaning products!” Join The Starving Artist at SpeakEZ Lounge and discover the true value of gin as a cocktail ingredient and as a modern artisanal movement. Not all gin tastes like juniper! Explore the different styles and varieties\, and learn to make a classic gin cocktail unlike anything you're accustomed to! Whiskeys and their Possibilities Wednesday\, June 26\, 2013\, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm  Bourbon\, scotch\, Tennessee\, rye\, corn\, white\, Canadian\, Irish . . .how can you keep them all straight? Join The Starving Artist at SpeakEZ Lounge for a class and lecture on understanding and using whiskey in cocktails from the classic to the modern. Explore what each whiskey can do in a cocktail and exactly how to make your ingredients shine. LOCATION:600 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/cocktails-history-and-practical-mixology-for-the-home-tippler/2013-06-12 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130627T103000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130627T113000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 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:20130627T103000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130627T111500 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 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:20130627T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130627T114500 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 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-19/2013-06-06 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130627T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130627T150000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 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:20130627T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130627T203000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130418T101644 LAST-MODIFIED:20130418T101644 UID:27387-1372359600-1372365000@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Find the Stars, Constellations, and Planets: No Batteries Required DESCRIPTION:GVSU Professor Douglas Furton will lead this workshop focused on how to use a planisphere to predict the positions of the sun\, stars\, and planets any time of the day. A planisphere is a celestial slide rule of sorts\, a paper-and-pencil tool that sets up a map of the sky past\, present and future. Planispheres will be provided\, bring only your thinking cap and curiosity. LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/find-the-stars-constellations-and-planets-no-batteries-required/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130703T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130703T114500 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 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:20130708T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130708T203000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130430T122238 LAST-MODIFIED:20130430T122238 UID:27646-1373310000-1373315400@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Michigan's Roadside Attractions DESCRIPTION:If you have traveled on Michigan's highways and byways\, chances are that you've stopped at places like Castle Rock\, seen Paul Bunyan\, and defied gravity at the Mystery Spot. Tourist attractions like these sprang up on the roadside landscape as Michigan expanded its highway system from the 1930s through the 1970s. Pull off the road for some fun\, interesting\, and sometimes quirky experiences! Relive memories of visiting natural and man-made wonders—from deer parks to dinosaur gardens; from scenic sand dunes to the world's largest Indian; from mine shafts to scenic towers. Stop for pie at the Cherry Hut\, cross the Bridge for a pasty\, and enjoy a Jones ice cream cone in Baldwin. Don't forget to bring home some souvenir pennants and a pair of moccasins. Take a trip with authors M. Christine Byron and Thomas R. Wilson along Michigan's roads and visit some of the state's iconic roadside attractions. Some places are long gone; others still lure travelers off the road. LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/michigans-roadside-attractions/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130709T103000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130709T113000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 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:20130521T050911 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:20130709T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130709T203000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130430T123522 LAST-MODIFIED:20130430T123522 UID:27648-1373396400-1373401800@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Ordinary People Can Do Amazing Things DESCRIPTION:In 2011\, Don Kern broke the world record for running marathons on all seven continents. He completed this challenge in 25 days\, 18 hours\, 10 minutes. Don has run 239 marathons\, in all 50 states (twice) and all seven continents (four times). Have you ever wanted to challenge yourself to do something extraordinary? Don Kern will share his story of how he grew up as a non-athlete and went on to set a world record and how you can too! LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/ordinary-people-can-do-amazing-things/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130710T103000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130710T113000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 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:20130521T050911 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:20130521T050911 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:20130521T050911 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:20130521T050911 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:20130710T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130710T203000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130430T124625 LAST-MODIFIED:20130502T124348 UID:27649-1373482800-1373488200@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Making Ice Cream with Love's DESCRIPTION:Join Chris McKellar of Love's Ice Cream to learn the process of making ice cream at home in a way that is easy to follow and fun. With a few simple tools\, you will be able to transform milk\, cream\, sugar\, and a flavor of your choice into luscious ice cream. Get tips on buying local and organic ingredients. Registration is required at www.grpl.org/register. LOCATION:423 Norwood Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/making-ice-cream-with-loves/2013-07-10 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130711T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130711T150000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130329T120441 LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T120441 UID:27149-1373551200-1373554800@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Animals Under the Surface DESCRIPTION:John Ball Zoo will bring live animals that dig\, burrow\, and/or live “under the surface.” LOCATION:1563 Plainfield NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49505, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/animals-under-the-surface-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130711T160000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130711T170000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130329T120523 LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T120523 UID:27150-1373558400-1373562000@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Animals Under the Surface DESCRIPTION:John Ball Zoo will bring live animals that dig\, burrow\, and/or live “under the surface.” LOCATION:1150 Giddings SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/animals-under-the-surface-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130711T160000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130711T170000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130329T122111 LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T122111 UID:27160-1373558400-1373562000@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Steampunk Mousetrap Message Clips DESCRIPTION:Come test your knowledge or learn more about the subculture of Steampunk as you redesign mouse traps using the Steampunk theme. LOCATION:713 Bridge NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/steampunk-mousetrap-message-clips/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130711T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130711T200000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130430T124826 LAST-MODIFIED:20130430T124826 UID:27652-1373565600-1373572800@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Teen Board Gaming Group DESCRIPTION: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. LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/teen-board-gaming-group-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130711T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130711T203000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130416T100151 LAST-MODIFIED:20130430T124945 UID:27331-1373569200-1373574600@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Reading the Great Lakes DESCRIPTION:Come explore the Lakes with us! We'll read a range of titles including mystery\, history\, fiction\, and nonfiction all taking place in the Great Lakes region—from Chicago to Cleveland. This book club will be lead by our smart librarians and will take place the first Thursday of every month. Additional copies of the book are available to be checked out on Level 4 of the Main Library. July's selection is Looking for Hickories by Tom Springer. LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/reading-the-great-lakes-10/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130711T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130711T203000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130430T124625 LAST-MODIFIED:20130502T124348 UID:27649-1373569200-1373574600@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Making Ice Cream with Love's DESCRIPTION:Join Chris McKellar of Love's Ice Cream to learn the process of making ice cream at home in a way that is easy to follow and fun. With a few simple tools\, you will be able to transform milk\, cream\, sugar\, and a flavor of your choice into luscious ice cream. Get tips on buying local and organic ingredients. Registration is required at www.grpl.org/register. LOCATION:423 Norwood Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/making-ice-cream-with-loves/2013-07-10 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130712T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130712T220000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130204T164419 LAST-MODIFIED:20130430T125212 UID:25992-1373652000-1373666400@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Genealogy Lock-In DESCRIPTION:Come to the Grand Rapids History and Special Collections department for a free after-hours program just for genealogists! Learn how to use the microfilm reader/scanner/printer\, save images\, and take advantage of free copying and printing during the event. Use the time to search databases—we will have plenty of computers available or bring your own laptop and use the library’s WiFi network. Bring your genealogy questions or Ancestry and Heritage Quest problems—volunteers will be on hand to assist. Network with other genealogists—you never know what you might find! Registration required: www.grpl.org/register or call 988-5400. LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/genealogy-lock-in-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130713T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130713T114500 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 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:20130713T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130713T150000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130329T121700 LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T121700 UID:27156-1373724000-1373727600@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Henna Runes DESCRIPTION:Come recreate the protection runes used by characters in The Mortal Instruments that help them fight creatures of the underworld. LOCATION:2025 Leonard NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49505, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/henna-runes/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130715T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130715T203000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130502T101503 LAST-MODIFIED:20130502T101503 UID:27690-1373914800-1373920200@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Talking to Rock Stars: Music Journalism Today DESCRIPTION:The film\, Almost Famous made a rock journalist's life look glamorous\, gritty\, and downright awesome. But those were the 70s\, and we're living in the 2010s. Rock journalism may be different (and possibly has less debauchery)\, but it's still exciting. Come listen to professional (and local!) rock journalists Brian J. Bowe\, Bill Holdship\, Lindsay Patton-Carson\, and John Sinkevics share their stories and give insights on what it's like to talk to rock stars for a living. LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/talking-to-rock-stars-music-journalism-today/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130716T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130716T203000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130502T101639 LAST-MODIFIED:20130502T101639 UID:27692-1374001200-1374006600@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Confessions of a Record Collector DESCRIPTION:Record collecting—is it hoarding? No\, not really\, well maybe sort of . . . but records are irresistibly flat\, black\, circular solid gold. Music shapes\, and is shaped by society. Records provide a rich history from old-timey to country\, from the chitlin' circuit to rock n' roll\, and jazz from hot to cool\, See and hear the best of vinyl with record collector Jon VanderPloeg—78s\, 45s\, 33s and no MP3s. LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/confessions-of-a-record-collector/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130717T103000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130717T113000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 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:20130521T050911 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:20130521T050911 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:20130521T050911 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:20130521T050911 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:20130521T050911 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:20130718T103000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130718T113000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130329T120616 LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T120616 UID:27151-1374143400-1374147000@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Animals Under the Surface DESCRIPTION:John Ball Zoo will bring live animals that dig\, burrow\, and/or live “under the surface.” LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/animals-under-the-surface-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130718T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130718T150000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 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:20130718T160000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130718T170000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130329T122155 LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T122155 UID:27161-1374163200-1374166800@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Steampunk Mousetrap Message Clips DESCRIPTION:Come test your knowledge or learn more about the subculture of Steampunk as you redesign mouse traps using the Steampunk theme. LOCATION:1017 Leonard NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/steampunk-mousetrap-message-clips-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130720T094500 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130720T103000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130502T102248 LAST-MODIFIED:20130502T102248 UID:27695-1374313500-1374316200@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:GR Reads: The Movies – IMAX Under the Sea 3D DESCRIPTION:Under the Sea 3D transports moviegoers to some of the most exotic and isolated undersea locations on Earth\, such as those found off the shores of Southern Australia\, New Guinea\, and elsewhere in the Indo-Pacific region\, allowing them to experience face-to-face encounters with some of the most mysterious and stunning creatures of the sea. The first 50 attendees who show their GRPL library card will get in free. LOCATION:2121 Celebration Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49525, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/gr-reads-the-movies-imax-under-the-sea-3d/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130720T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130720T114500 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 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:20130722T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130722T203000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130502T102433 LAST-MODIFIED:20130502T102433 UID:27696-1374517800-1374525000@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:GR Reads: The Movies – Bonnie and Clyde DESCRIPTION:When Depression-era drifters Clyde Barrow (Warren Beatty) and Bonnie Parker (Faye Dunaway) meet\, Bonnie is bored and Clyde dreams of a life of crime that will free him from the hardships of the depression. They fall in love and begin a crime spree that extends from Oklahoma to Texas. They rob banks with skill and panache\, soon becoming minor celebrities known across the country. Based on the true story of a pair of notorious bank robbers\, the film personalizes them while still showing the violence that went along with them. Bonnie and Clyde is considered a landmark film in the history of cinema. LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/gr-reads-the-movies-bonnie-and-clyde/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130723T103000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130723T113000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 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:20130521T050911 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:20130723T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130723T150000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130329T120706 LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T120706 UID:27152-1374588000-1374591600@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Animals Under the Surface DESCRIPTION:John Ball Zoo will bring live animals that dig\, burrow\, and/or live “under the surface.” LOCATION:2350 Eastern SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/animals-under-the-surface-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130723T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130723T203000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130502T102628 LAST-MODIFIED:20130502T102628 UID:27697-1374606000-1374611400@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Hitsville U.S.A.: Detroit and the Rise of Motown Records DESCRIPTION:In the 1960s and 1970s\, Motown introduced mainstream America to African-American artists and groups such as the Four Tops\, Marvin Gaye\, Gladys Knight and the Pips\, Diana Ross and the Supremes\, and Stevie Wonder. Along with a great number of other talented performers\, many of these artists grew up in or moved to Detroit. The challenges and opportunities faced by African-Americans in the Motor City is reflected in the development of Motown Records and the broad array of other performers that called the city home. As the “Sound of Young America\,” Motown also reflected the growth of the Civil Rights Movement both nationally and in Detroit\, the changes in Detroit\, and the turmoil of the 1960s as a whole. This program traces the development of Motown Records during the 1950s and 1960s as Detroit experienced profound changes that helped shaped the style and message of its artists. LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/hitsville-u-s-a-detroit-and-the-rise-of-motown-records/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130724T103000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130724T113000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 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:20130521T050911 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:20130521T050911 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:20130724T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130724T150000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130329T122237 LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T122237 UID:27162-1374674400-1374678000@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Steampunk Mousetrap Message Clips DESCRIPTION:Come test your knowledge or learn more about the subculture of Steampunk as you redesign mouse traps using the Steampunk theme. LOCATION:1150 Giddings SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/steampunk-mousetrap-message-clips-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130724T150000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130724T160000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 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:20130521T050911 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:20130725T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130725T150000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130329T121104 LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T121104 UID:27154-1374760800-1374764400@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Animals Under the Surface DESCRIPTION:John Ball Zoo will bring live animals that dig\, burrow\, and/or live “under the surface.” LOCATION:2025 Leonard NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49505, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/animals-under-the-surface-8/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130725T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130725T190000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130329T121753 LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T121753 UID:27157-1374775200-1374778800@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Henna Runes DESCRIPTION:Come recreate the protection runes used by characters in The Mortal Instruments that help them fight creatures of the underworld. LOCATION:1201 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/henna-runes-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130725T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130725T203000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130502T102855 LAST-MODIFIED:20130502T102855 UID:27698-1374778800-1374784200@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:GR Modern: Home Architecture 1945-1970 DESCRIPTION:Architects and developers solved the post-WWII Grand Rapids housing shortage with a new vision\, using innovative materials and building techniques. They reshaped and expanded the city\, developing new neighborhoods and creating stunning modern designs. Join Pamela VanderPloeg architectural researcher at West Michigan Modern\, for a photographic journey into the heart of Grand Rapids' mid-century modern architecture\, 1945-1970. This program will be presented at Temple Emmanuel designed by internationally renowned modern architect Eric Mendelsohn. LOCATION:1715 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/gr-modern-home-architecture-1945-1970/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130726T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130726T210000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130502T104115 LAST-MODIFIED:20130502T104115 UID:27700-1374865200-1374872400@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:GR Reads: The Movies – No Horizon Anymore: A Year Long Journey at the Bottom of the World DESCRIPTION:Antarctica is populated by more than just curious penguins and state-sized glaciers. Yearly\, thousands of people flock to various research stations around the continent to live and work in the harshest place on earth. Local filmmaker Keith Remink started as a chef for the scientists at Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station while he filmed his documentary No Horizon Anymore. LOCATION:106 South Division Ave, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/gr-reads-the-movies-no-horizon-anymore-a-year-long-journey-at-the-bottom-of-the-world/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130727T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130727T114500 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 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:20130727T130000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130727T143000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130502T104242 LAST-MODIFIED:20130502T104242 UID:27706-1374930000-1374935400@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:UFOs Over Michigan DESCRIPTION:Did you know that Michigan has some of the biggest UFO cases on record? The 1966 sightings over Southest Michigan and 1994 sightings over Grand Rapids each had hundreds of eye-witnesses to them\, including law enforcement and radar returns. Find out more about these incredible events as well as several other unusual and well-documented UFO sightings from the Great Lakes State from William Konkolesky\, Director of the Michigan Chapter of the Mutual UFO Network. He has appeared in or contributed to UFO documentaries for the History Channel\, Discovery Channel\, National Discovery Channel\, SyFy\, and ABC. LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/ufos-over-michigan/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130729T150000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130729T160000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130329T121846 LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T121846 UID:27158-1375110000-1375113600@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Henna Runes DESCRIPTION:Come recreate the protection runes used by characters in The Mortal Instruments that help them fight creatures of the underworld. LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/henna-runes-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130729T160000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130729T170000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130329T122330 LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T122330 UID:27163-1375113600-1375117200@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Steampunk Mousetrap Message Clips DESCRIPTION:Come test your knowledge or learn more about the subculture of Steampunk as you redesign mouse traps using the Steampunk theme. LOCATION:2350 Eastern SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/steampunk-mousetrap-message-clips-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130731T103000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130731T113000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 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:20130521T050911 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:20130521T050911 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:20130731T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130731T150000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130329T122418 LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T122418 UID:27164-1375279200-1375282800@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Steampunk Mousetrap Message Clips DESCRIPTION:Come test your knowledge or learn more about the subculture of Steampunk as you redesign mouse traps using the Steampunk theme. LOCATION:1563 Plainfield NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49505, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/steampunk-mousetrap-message-clips-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130731T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130731T193000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 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:20130521T050911 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:20130521T050911 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:20130801T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130801T203000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130502T124711 LAST-MODIFIED:20130502T124711 UID:27717-1375383600-1375389000@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Reading the Great Lakes DESCRIPTION:Come explore the Lakes with us! We'll read a range of titles including mystery\, history\, fiction\, and nonfiction all taking place in the Great Lakes region—from Chicago to Cleveland. This book club will be lead by our smart librarians and will take place the first Thursday of every month. Additional copies of the book are available to be checked out on Level 4 of the Main Library. August's selection is True North by Jim Harrison. LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/reading-the-great-lakes-11/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130803T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130803T120000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130502T125738 LAST-MODIFIED:20130502T125738 UID:27719-1375524000-1375531200@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:City Park Clean-Up Volunteer Program DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the outdoors while helping clean up a city park. Whether you want to jog\, walk your dog\, take the kids to a playground\, or just sit and smell the fresh air\, we all need clean green spaces in the city. Vibrant parks and green spaces are essential to our well-being. Come join the Friends of the Grand Rapids Parks to scrape and paint the splash pad at Alger Park. All you'll need to bring are your work gloves and lots of energy. LOCATION:821 Alger SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/city-park-clean-up-volunteer-program/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130803T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130803T114500 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 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:20130806T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130806T203000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130503T115221 LAST-MODIFIED:20130503T115221 UID:27737-1375815600-1375821000@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:World's Best LEED Building DESCRIPTION:Tour the little brick building on Grand Rapids' West Side that achieved the world's highest LEED rating—LEED Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Learn how the building's owners transformed the 95-year-old building into a catalyst for sustainable and restorative development in Grand Rapids. The building features a state-of-the-art geothermal heating and cooling system\, uses solar panels on the roof\, used repurposed materials\, has a rain garden and is 60% less expensive to operate than a traditional office space. Join Eric Doyle of Catalyst Partners on a behind the scenes tour of this green space. LOCATION:502 2nd St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/worlds-best-leed-building/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130807T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130807T150000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130329T122537 LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T122537 UID:27165-1375884000-1375887600@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Teen Cemetery Tour DESCRIPTION:Join the local history staff at the Grand Rapids Public Library on a tour of the Fulton Street Cemetery! Discover the many secrets that lurk in the city's oldest resting place for the dead. Learn how the cemetery came into being. Find out why we might never know who is buried in Fulton Street Cemetery. Uncover some of the most famous of GR's citizens and their stories! And see how all of this adds up to one of Grand Rapids' most famous landmarks! LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/teen-cemetery-tour/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130807T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130807T203000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130503T115353 LAST-MODIFIED:20130503T115353 UID:27739-1375902000-1375907400@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Author Visit: Kristin Kimball talks about The Dirty Life DESCRIPTION:Kristin Kimball is a farmer and writer from northern New York. She and her husband Mark run Essex Farm\, a 500-acre\, draft-horse-powered farm that provides a full diet\, year-round\, for 250 members. Her memoir\, The Dirty Life\, chronicles the farm's chaotic start-up year. The farm is now in its tenth season. Kristin will give a reading and talk about how the farm has changed since its inception. A question and answer period and book signing will follow the presentation. LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/author-visit-kristin-kimball-talks-about-the-dirty-life/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130808T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130808T200000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130503T115517 LAST-MODIFIED:20130503T115517 UID:27741-1375984800-1375992000@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Teen Board Gaming Group DESCRIPTION: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. LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/teen-board-gaming-group-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130808T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130808T200000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130503T115719 LAST-MODIFIED:20130503T115719 UID:27742-1375988400-1375992000@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Cheesemaking with Dancing Goat Creamery DESCRIPTION:Join us at Uptown Kitchen where Veronica Phelps from Dancing Goat Creamery will be demonstrating the process of cheesemaking. Phelps has been making cheese with Dancing Goat for the past several years. Her interest began after purchasing a “cow share” which allowed her to receive fresh\, raw milk straight from the farm. Soon after\, she found herself interning at Dancing Goat and is now the co-owner. In this presentation\, she will show participants how to make “30-minute mozzarella.” Space is limited. Register at www.grpl.org/register. LOCATION:423 Norwood Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/cheesemaking-with-dancing-goat-creamery/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130813T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130813T180000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 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:20130521T050911 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:20130814T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130814T203000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130503T120840 LAST-MODIFIED:20130503T120840 UID:27745-1376506800-1376512200@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Adventures in Antarctica—Exploring and Protecting Earth's Last Great Wilderness DESCRIPTION:Educator Susan Tate had the adventure of a lifetime in March 2013 when she joined famed polar explorer and environmental leader Sir Robert Swan on his International Antarctic Expedition with the group 2041. As one of 80 participants from 28 nations\, Susan explored the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula\, and experienced Robert's Leadership on the Edge program. She will share pictures and stories from her trip\, as well as information about Antarctica's plight in our changing world. LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/adventures-in-antarctica-exploring-and-protecting-earths-last-great-wilderness/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130817T094500 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130817T103000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130503T121003 LAST-MODIFIED:20130503T121003 UID:27746-1376732700-1376735400@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:GR Reads: The Movies – Hubble 3D DESCRIPTION:Hubble 3D takes movie-goers on a journey through distant galaxies to explore the grandeur and mysteries of our celestial surroundings\, and lets them accompany space-walking astronauts as they attempt the most difficult and important tasks in NASA's history. The film offers an inspiring and unique look into the Hubble Space Telescope's legacy and highlights its profound impact on the way we view the universe and ourselves. The first 50 attendees who show their GRPL library card will get in free. LOCATION:2121 Celebration Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49525, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/gr-reads-the-movies-hubble-3d/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130817T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130817T150000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130503T121206 LAST-MODIFIED:20130503T121206 UID:27748-1376733600-1376751600@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Vintage Trailer Show DESCRIPTION:Explore the wide-range of vintage trailers\, including Airstreams and other favorites from years past. See the great design and innovations in camping over the years. LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/vintage-trailer-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130817T153000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130817T163000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130503T121339 LAST-MODIFIED:20130503T121339 UID:27749-1376753400-1376757000@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Airstream: Custom Interiors DESCRIPTION:David Winick\, a designer who builds custom Airstream trailers will speak about his experience with vintage Airstream trailers and his book Airstreams: Custom Interiors\, which showcases his adventure re-creating custom-built Airstream trailers that date from 1948 to 2007\, including his 75th Anniversary Bambu trailer. LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/airstream-custom-interiors/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130820T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130820T180000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 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:20130820T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130820T210000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130503T121447 LAST-MODIFIED:20130503T121447 UID:27750-1377028800-1377032400@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:MartiniMOTH: Close Encounters—Tales of Meeting the Unexpected DESCRIPTION:MartiniMOTH is a story telling event that is held the third Tuesday of the month at the SpeakEZ Lounge. Each month a new theme is chosen. Storytellers volunteer and must tell a story about the evening's theme. The story must be true\, be about themselves\, and be kept under seven minutes. A panel of three judges vote for the top three storytellers. The winner is invited back the next month to be one of the judges and get their name engraved on the Winner's Chalice. Come to listen\, tell a story\, and gather with friends. LOCATION:600 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/martinimoth-close-encounters-tales-of-meeting-the-unexpected/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130821T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130821T203000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130503T121614 LAST-MODIFIED:20130503T121614 UID:27751-1377111600-1377117000@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:A Night with John Steinbeck DESCRIPTION:Join Grand Valley State University English Professor Dr. Sherry Johnson as she leads a discussion on questions of travel writing\, as well as what one who goes in search of America at this contemporary moment might find. LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/a-night-with-john-steinbeck/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130822T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130822T203000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130503T121737 LAST-MODIFIED:20130503T121737 UID:27752-1377198000-1377203400@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Bank Robberies and the FBI DESCRIPTION:The FBI uses highly trained agents to investigate domestic crime\, including some of the most famous bank robberies in history. Learn how the FBI developed the Ten Most Wanted and how bank robbery investigative techniques have developed through the years. LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/bank-robberies-and-the-fbi/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130829T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130829T203000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 CREATED:20130503T121848 LAST-MODIFIED:20130503T121848 UID:27753-1377802800-1377808200@http://www.grpl.org SUMMARY:Vote with Your Fork! Conversations with a Locavore DESCRIPTION:Join local food advocate\, urban farmer\, herbalist and author Lisa Rose Starner to explore the growing good food movement in Grand Rapids. Starner will share stories of the rugged individuals who are tilling the soil\, growing food and launching successful food businesses while powering community change—one garden\, one backyard\, one block\, one store\, one plate of food\, cup of coffee\, and mug of beer at a time. Join this community conversation about our food system\, environment\, economy\, and the relationships we have with each other. Attendees will leave with a fresh perspective on the local food movement in Grand Rapids and will be inspired to become part of this powerful force to help change our community one fork at a time. LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://www.grpl.org/event/vote-with-your-fork-conversations-with-a-locavore/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130914T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130914T160000 DTSTAMP:20130521T050911 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