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Bring your toddlers to the library for fun stories, songs, and rhymes! Toddler Time is a 25-minute long storytime followed by a hands-on activity and playtime designed to help your child's brain grow. For ages 18 months – 3 years.
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Bring your babies and bounce along to fun stories, songs, and rhymes. Baby & Me is a 15-minute long storytime, followed by a relaxed playtime where baby and you can meet new friends.
Thursdays, January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, March…
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Join us for an evening bilingual storytime filled with fun stories, movement, and music activities. This 30-minute English and Spanish storytime is followed by a hands-on activity and playtime. Wear your pajamas and get those wiggles out…
It's a play date at the library! Drop by for family-friendly fun and refreshments. Bring your friends or make some new ones at these weekly neighborhood parties featuring toys, games, and music.
Saturdays, January 27, February 3, 10, 17,…
It's a play date at the library! Drop by for family-friendly fun and refreshments. Bring your friends or make some new ones at these weekly neighborhood parties featuring toys, games, and music.
Saturdays, January 27, February 3, 10, 17,…
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Free play helps build social skills, communication, creativity, and more importantly, confidence! If you have an elementary or middle schooler who wants to de-stress and have fun with games and activities at the library, this drop-in…
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It seems every day we hear about how governments, corporations, and hackers are gaining access to individual accounts and personal information. Fortunately, there is a lot you can do to minimize risk as you go online. Join us in learning…
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Join the Grand Rapids Public Library and Air Zoo for a family-friendly event that’s all about space in preparation for the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse. Enjoy interactive presentations and visit their portable STARLAB planetarium during your…
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The 2024 solar eclipse is coming, and in Grand Rapids, we're right in the thick of it (or rather, the 'deep partial' of it)! Join GVSU Professor of Physics, Douglas Furton, for this informative seminar about this awesome astronomical…
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The Western Michigan Genealogical Society hosts programs and classes on genealogy topics. The Western Michigan Genealogical Society encourages and assists the community in genealogical research and promotes the exchange of knowledge. Their…
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Teens aged 11–18 are invited to play video games and board games and use arts & crafts supplies during this drop-in event.
Tuesdays, January 9, February 13, March 12, April 9, 20243:00 – 5:00 pm | Main Library – 111 Library St NE
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Join Teen Anime Club to talk with other enthusiasts about your favorite anime and manga fandom. Chat about what you’re currently reading and watch movies and TV episodes together! Snacks are provided and attendees can enter a drawing to win…
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From family photos to business documents, your digital data is valuable. In this class, we discuss how to ensure your digital data is kept safe and secure. Learn how to back up your data with thumb drives, hard drives, and cloud storage.
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The Grand Rapids Historical Society hosts monthly programs that include lectures, demonstrations, collections, or special tours. Programs are held at the Grand Rapids Public Library and are free and open to the public.
January 18: The Clapp…
It's a play date at the library! Drop by for family-friendly fun and refreshments. Bring your friends or make some new ones at these weekly neighborhood parties featuring toys, games, and music.
Saturdays, January 27, February 3, 10, 17,…
It's a play date at the library! Drop by for family-friendly fun and refreshments. Bring your friends or make some new ones at these weekly neighborhood parties featuring toys, games, and music.
Saturdays, January 27, February 3, 10, 17,…
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Cloud storage services like Google Drive allow you to store and edit documents online. These documents can be accessed or edited on any device with an Internet connection. Learn how to share and back up media and photos in the cloud.
Monday,…