Event / Class Registration
Register here for events or classes requiring pre-registration. See specific event for details
Evergreen Searching for LLC Staff
Join our expert team of GRPL trainers for Evergreen Searching for LLC Staff! Open to all staff from any Lakeland Library, this class will introduce you to GRPL's new catalog, Evergreen, teaching you how to use the catalog for both yourself and your patrons. This class will cover: Searching and Patron Account Access; Placing and Modifying Holds; and Book Bags. In addition we'll explain the altered procedures GRPL and non-GRPL patrons and staff will follow to gain access to all of LLC's resources. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about this important resource for all LLC patrons!
Date | Time | Location | Instructor |
Tuesday, September 15 | Main Library Computer Center | Marla Ehlers and Kelly Helder |
Pre-Game Design Summer Camp
Students will have the opportunity to discover the fundamentals of game design from what makes a game fun to the discovery of game art. Students will explore 3D Modeling, digital imaging and 3D game engine applications. Students are expected to have a solid familiarity with a Windows PC computer environment. For ages 13 - 18. This camp runs for 4 days - Monday, July 20 through Thursday, July 23.
Program offered in conjunction with Ferris State University staff and students from the Digital Animation and Game Design Program.
Date | Time | Location | Instructor |
Monday, July 20 | Main Library - Level 2 | Ferris State University staff |
GRPL Idol
Enter the songwriting contest by performing your song (or having someone perform it for you) at GRPL Idol! Get feedback from judges and find out the winner that evening. Winner gets 4 hours of studio time with Mackinaw Harvest Music Group. For teens ages 11-18 only!
Date | Time | Location | Instructor |
Thursday, August 13 | Main Library, Level 3 | Various |
Urban Art workshops
Come make a piece of your own urban art to take home and help make a piece of art that will be displayed in the community. Artist Erwin Erkfitz will show you the entire process from start to finish!
Date | Time | Location | Instructor |
Monday, July 06 | Seymour branch | Erwin Erkfitz |
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Tuesday, July 07 | Ottawa Hills branch | Erwin Erkfitz |
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Wednesday, July 08 | West Leonard branch | Erwin Erkfitz |
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Thursday, July 09 | Van Belkum branch | Erwin Erkfitz |
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Friday, July 10 | West Side branch | Erwin Erkfitz |
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Saturday, July 11 | Main Library | Erwin Erkfitz |
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Monday, July 13 | Yankee Clipper branch | Erwin Erkfitz |
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Tuesday, July 14 | Madison Square branch | Erwin Erkfitz |
Teen Finisher Party
Party at your Library! Pizza, pop, prizes. What's not to love? Raffle prizes will be drawn at the Teen Finisher parties but you need not be present to win.
Date | Time | Location | Instructor |
Saturday, August 01 | West Leonard branch | Staff |
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Monday, August 03 | Main Library | Staff |
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Monday, August 03 | Seymour branch | Staff |
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Tuesday, August 04 | Yankee Clipper branch | Staff |
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Wednesday, August 05 | Van Belkum branch | Staff |
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Thursday, August 06 | Madison Square branch | Staff |
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Thursday, August 06 | West Side branch | Staff |
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Wednesday, August 12 | Ottawa Hills branch | Staff |
Computer Classes
These free classes provide computer instruction in a variety of areas. Computer users with no experience should first take Introduction to Computers before taking other classes. All other participants should have some familiarity with computers and experience using a mouse. Please see the list of classes for the schedule.
Classes are held in the Adult Computer Center at the Main Library and are limited to 14 people. Registration is not required. The classroom is open 10 minutes before the class is scheduled to begin and students are seated on a first come, first serve basis. If you have questions, please call 988-5400.
