January 2022
Virtual Family Time
Virtual Family Time Join GRPL on Zoom for a special virtual edition of our Family Time series. Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their children ages 18 months to 5 years to this online storytime featuring great books, songs, fingerplays, and fun. Registration required. Wednesdays, January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30 am | Zoom Learn more. ⟶ https://www.grpl.org/storytimes/
Find out more »February 2022
Music (NOT) in the Stacks: Debra Perry and Majestic Praise
Music (NOT) in the Stacks: Debra Perry and Majestic Praise Premiers Wednesday, February 2, 2022, 7:00 – 8:00 pm Virtual Event | GRPL’s Facebook Page and YouTube Channel Join us for a virtual performance featuring local musicians on the Grand Rapids Public Library’s Facebook Page and YouTube channel. Debra Perry & Majestic Praise is a close knit group who shares the common thread of their faith. The members are from various ministries in the greater Grand Rapids area including Vanessa Allen, Robert Kelly, Kelvin Jackson, Dorcas…
Find out more »It’s Not All Downhill From Here: Change at Any Age – An Evening with Terry McMillan
It’s Not All Downhill From Here: Change at Any Age An Evening with Terry McMillan Virtual Event | Zoom Thursday, February 3, 2022, 6:30 – 7:30 pm Registration required. Join GRPL for a special virtual conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author Terry McMillan. Terry McMillan is bestselling author of Waiting to Exhale, How Stella Got Her Groove Back, A Day Late and a Dollar Short, The Interruption of Everything, I Almost Forgot About You, and the editor of Breaking Ice: An Anthology…
Find out more »Black History Month Storytimes
Black History Month Storytimes Premiering Saturdays, February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2022, 10:00 am Virtual Event | GRPL’s Facebook Page and YouTube Channel Enjoy books featuring Black characters or that are by Black authors. Participate in sing-alongs, and early literacy tips from a GRPL librarian. Tune in weekly on GRPL’s Facebook Page and YouTube Channel during the month of February. Learn more. ⟶ https://www.grpl.org/blackhistory/ • Horas de Cuentacuentos del Mes de la Historia Negra Estrenos los sábados el 5, 12, 19, 26 de…
Find out more »Music (NOT) in the Stacks: Hey, Marco!
Music (NOT) in the Stacks: Hey, Marco! Premiering Wednesday, February 9, 2022, 7:00 – 8:00 pm Virtual Event | GRPL’s Facebook Page and YouTube Channel Join us for a virtual performance featuring local musicians on the Grand Rapids Public Library’s Facebook Page and YouTube channel. Hey Marco is a jazz/pop ensemble from Grand Rapids who specializes in weaving intricate rhythm, melody and harmony together with soaring vocals. Musical influences including Sting, Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan, D’Angelo, The Clark Sisters, and…
Find out more »Music (NOT) in the Stacks: Kathy Lamar
Music (NOT) in the Stacks: Kathy Lamar Premiering Wednesday February 16, 2022, 7:00 – 8:00 pm Virtual Event | GRPL’s Facebook Page and YouTube Channel Join us for a virtual performance featuring musicians on the Grand Rapids Public Library’s Facebook Page and YouTube channel. Vocalist Kathy Lamar sings a diverse blend of jazz, R&B, soul, and pop hits and delights audiences with her powerful voice and infectious laugh. Kathy Lamar grew up in Grand Rapids and moved to Las Vegas in 1980 to sing with her friend…
Find out more »An Evening with Author Nikki Grimes
An Evening with Author Nikki Grimes Thursday, February 17, 2022 6:30 – 7:30 pm Virtual Event | Zoom Registration required. Join us for a virtual author visit with award-winning author Nikki Grimes, who will talk about her book Glory in the Margins, followed by a Q&A session. New York Times bestselling author Nikki Grimes is the recipient of the 2020 ALAN Award for outstanding contributions to young adult literature, the 2017 Children’s Literature Legacy Award, the 2016 Virginia Hamilton Literary Award, and…
Find out more »Taste of Soul Sunday
Taste of Soul Sunday Premiering Sunday, February 20, 2022, 1:00 – 2:30 pm Virtual Event | GRPL’s Facebook Page and YouTube Channel We’re taking our popular Taste of Soul Sunday event online! Enjoy a series of free virtual events highlighting members of our community. The History of Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives (GRAAMA) 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Virtual Event | GRPL’s Facebook Page and YouTube Channel Join us for a virtual talk with George Bayard about the history of the Grand Rapids African American Museum…
Find out more »Music (NOT) in the Stacks: Asamu Johnson
Music (NOT) in the Stacks: Asamu Johnson Premiering Wednesday, February 23, 2022, 7:00 – 8:00 pm Virtual Event | GRPL’s Facebook Page and YouTube Channel Join us for a virtual performance featuring musicians on the Grand Rapids Public Library’s Facebook Page and YouTube channel. Unique and captivating, Asamu Johnson and his band have performed across the nation at various festivals, night clubs, and other venues. They opened for Blues legend Koko Taylor and have played at notable venues including the Chenango Blues Fest in Norwich, New York;…
Find out more »Seniors Be Well at GRPL | Grief, Stress Management, and Mood (Mental Health Issues)
Seniors Be Well at GRPL | Grief, Stress Management, and Mood (Mental Health Issues) Registration recommended Thursday, February 24, 2022 Main Library – 111 Library St NE We’ll be discussing everything health, from misinformation to nutrition to community resources for caregivers. When you sign up for the book club, the library will provide you with our book club book to read, discuss, and keep for your personal library! The book club series will take place at the Ryerson Auditorium (111 Library…
Find out more »March 2022
One Book, One City for Kids Author Talk: Christopher Edge
One Book, One City for Kids Author Talk: Christopher Edge Friday, March 25, 2021, 4:00 – 5:00 pm Virtual Event | Zoom Meet Christopher Edge, the author of The Jamie Drake Equation, the 2022 One Book, One City for Kids selection. Christopher will discuss his book, writing it, and will answer questions from the audience during this live online event. Learn more. ⟶ https://www.grpl.org/kids-and-teens/onebookforkids/
Find out more »April 2022
Spring Fun on the Lawn | Main Library
Spring Fun on the Lawn Join us for outside fun! Come sing, dance, and play outside on our Library on the Lawn. For ages 0-5. Weather permitting. Mondays, April 4, 11, 18, 25 10:30 am | Main Library - 111 Library Street NE Learn more. ⟶ https://www.grpl.org/storytimes/
Find out more »Spring Fun on the Lawn | Seymour Branch
Spring Fun on the Lawn Join us for outside fun! Come sing, dance, and play outside on our Library on the Lawn. For ages 0-5. Weather permitting. Wednesdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27 10:30 am | Seymour Branch – 2350 Eastern SE Learn more. ⟶ https://www.grpl.org/storytimes/
Find out more »Spring Fun on the Lawn | Yankee Clipper Branch
Spring Fun on the Lawn Join us for outside fun! Come sing, dance, and play outside on our Library on the Lawn. For ages 0-5. Weather permitting. Thursdays, April 7, 14, 21, 28 10:30 am | Yankee Clipper Branch – 2025 Leonard NE Learn more. ⟶ https://www.grpl.org/storytimes/
Find out more »Seniors Be Well at GRPL | Senior Preventative Care and Community Health Resources
Seniors Be Well at GRPL | Senior Preventative Care and Community Health Resources Registration recommended Sunday, April 24 2022 We’ll be discussing everything health, from misinformation to nutrition to community resources for caregivers. When you sign up for the book club, the library will provide you with our book club book to read, discuss, and keep for your personal library! The book club series will take place at the Ryerson Auditorium (111 Library St NE) and at our branches. The…
Find out more »June 2022
54th Annual Dyer-Ives Poetry Competition Reception
54th Annual Dyer-Ives Poetry Competition Reception Saturday, June 4, 2022, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Main Library - 111 Library Street NE The 54th Annual Dyer-Ives Poetry Competition Reception will take place during the annual Festival of the Arts celebration. Enjoy poems read aloud by winners in each category in the Ryerson Auditorium located in the Main Library. Learn more.
Find out more »