September 2021
¡Vamos A Leer!
¡Vamos A Leer! Tuesday, September 21, 28, October 5, 12, 2021, 1:00 pm Virtual Event | GRPL’s Facebook Page and YouTube Channel These storytimes celebrate the power of being bilingual and Hispanic Heritage. The stories we share will be read in both Spanish and English by our friends from local organizations: Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities; West Michigan Chamber of Commerce; LINC Up; and Grand Rapids Public Schools. https://www.grpl.org/hispanicheritage/ ¡Vamos a Leer! Los martes, 21 y 28 de septiembre y…
Find out more »Storytime on the Lawn | Seymour Branch
Storytime on the Lawn Wednesdays, June 9, 16, 23, 30, July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11, 18, 25, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 10:30 am Seymour Branch – 2350 Eastern SE Storytime on the Lawn will be held on a weekly basis in the lawn space at four GRPL locations. Feel free to bring your own blanket for seating. To keep our outdoor storytimes fun and engaging they are limited to the first 20 participants. Weather permitting. For…
Find out more »Storytime on the Lawn | Yankee Clipper Branch
Storytime on the Lawn Thursdays, June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19, 26, September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30 am Yankee Clipper Branch – 2025 Leonard NE Storytime on the Lawn will be held on a weekly basis in the lawn space at four GRPL locations. Feel free to bring your own blanket for seating. To keep our outdoor storytimes fun and engaging they are limited to the first 20 participants. Weather permitting. For ages…
Find out more »Anime Club
Anime Club Every Thursday May - December 2021 5:00 - 6:30 pm Virtual Event | Discord Free Discord account required. Join our virtual Anime Club to talk with other enthusiasts about your favorite fandom, discuss comics and manga, play online games, and enjoy anime-related content together! This online program is designed for anime fans aged 13 - 19. Register today. Anime Club does not meet: November 11 and 25, 2021 December 23 and 30, 2021
Find out more »Raising Bilingual Children
Raising Bilingual Children Thursday, September 30, 2021, 6:00 pm Virtual Event | GRPL’s Facebook Page Participate in a live discussion about the benefits and challenges of raising bilingual children. Panelists include local parents, educators, and community members. A wonderful opportunity to listen, share, and gather resources. This program is presented in partnership with the Literacy Center of West Michigan. https://www.grpl.org/hispanicheritage/ La crianza de niños bilingües Jueves, 30 de septiembre de 2021, 6:00 pm Evento virtual | Página Facebook de la…
Find out more »October 2021
Let’s Talk About Water!
Let’s Talk About Water! Saturday, October 2, 2021, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Seymour Branch - 2350 Eastern SE What do a load of bread, a sheet of paper, and an automobile have in common? Water! We use water for bathing, drinking, cooking, and so much more. Water is used whether you are eating a pear or writing an essay on a piece of paper. As part of the National Imagine a Day Without Water Campaign, join the City of…
Find out more »Fall Fun on the Lawn | Main Library
Fall Fun on the Lawn | Main Library Mondays, October 4, 11, 18, 25 10:30 am Main Library - 111 Library Street NE Bundle up and join the fun! Come sing, dance, and play outside on the lawn. For ages 0-5. Weather permitting.
Find out more »Fall Fun on the Lawn | Seymour Branch
Fall Fun on the Lawn | Seymour Branch Wednesdays, October 6, 13, 20, 27 Wednesdays, November 3, 10 10:30 am Seymour Branch – 2350 Eastern SE Bundle up and join the fun! Come sing, dance, and play outside on our Library on the Lawn. For ages 0-5. Weather permitting.
Find out more »Fall Fun on the Lawn | Yankee Clipper Branch
Fall Fun on the Lawn | Yankee Clipper Branch Thursdays, October 7, 14, 21, 28 Thursdays, November 4, 11 10:30 am Yankee Clipper Branch – 2025 Leonard NE Bundle up and join the fun! Come sing, dance, and play outside on our Library on the Lawn. For ages 0-5. Weather permitting.
Find out more »Outside Reading Club: All About Love
Outside Reading Club Saturday, Oct 9, 2021, 12:00 - 1:00 pm Seymour Branch | 2350 Eastern Ave SE Space is limited. Registration required. This event is weather permitting. Calling all readers! Join us for a new outdoor book club that focuses on nonfiction titles. Each month we will meet on the lawn at select library locations to discuss celebrated titles. Seating will be available but guests are welcome to bring their own seating or blankets. Selected title: All About Love…
Find out more »Social Justice Begins with Me: Healthy, Happy Brain
Social Justice Begins with Me: A Book Club for Kids Saturday, October 16, 2021 10:30 - 11:30 am Main Library - 111 Library Street NE Registration recommended. Each month, the Social Justice Begins with Me book club examines a different social justice topic. Children ages 4-8 listen to a book read by a volunteer and discuss the month’s social justice topics in small groups. Children age 9-11 will read books in advance and discuss the books as a group. All…
Find out more »Public Día de los Muertos Altars
Public Día de los Muertos Altars Monday, October 25 - Wednesday, November 3, 2021, during open hours Madison Square Branch - 1201 Madison SE Main Library - 111 Library St NE Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities - 644 Grandville Ave SW Experience altars created by talented artist Reyna Garcia. The altars highlight the significance of the Dia de los Muertos celebration within some of our Hispanic cultures. Printed educational material will be available for everyone that visits the altars. https://www.grpl.org/hispanicheritage/…
Find out more »Public Día de los Muertos Altars
Public Día de los Muertos Altars Monday, October 25 - Wednesday, November 3, 2021, during open hours Madison Square Branch - 1201 Madison SE Main Library - 111 Library St NE Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities - 644 Grandville Ave SW Experience altars created by talented artist Reyna Garcia. The altars highlight the significance of the Dia de los Muertos celebration within some of our Hispanic cultures. Printed educational material will be available for everyone that visits the altars. https://www.grpl.org/hispanicheritage/…
Find out more »Public Día de los Muertos Altars
Public Día de los Muertos Altars Monday, October 25 - Wednesday, November 3, 2021, during open hours Madison Square Branch - 1201 Madison SE Main Library - 111 Library St NE Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities - 644 Grandville Ave SW Experience altars created by talented artist Reyna Garcia. The altars highlight the significance of the Dia de los Muertos celebration within some of our Hispanic cultures. Printed educational material will be available for everyone that visits the altars. https://www.grpl.org/hispanicheritage/…
Find out more »Latinos and the Fight for Equitable Education in Grand Rapids and Michigan
Latinos and the Fight for Equitable Education in Grand Rapids and Michigan Wednesday, October 27, 2021, 6:00 pm Virtual Event | GRPL’s Facebook Page MSU professor Delia Fernández will explore the history of Latinos in Grand Rapids, and the difficulties faced when reaching for access to an equitable education. Dr. Fernández’s research centers on Latino placemaking in the Midwest. She is particularly interested in how they transform the places they live in to suit their political, economic, and social needs.…
Find out more »November 2021
Family Time | Main Library
Family Time Mondays, November 1, 15, December 6, 20 10:30 am Main Library - 111 Library Street NE Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their children ages 18 months to 5 years to this storytime featuring great books, songs, fingerplays, and hands-on fun. Classes end with a creative art activity. Attendance is limited to 20 attendees to ensure safe social distancing. Masks required for all attendees ages 2 and above. Learn more. ⟶ https://www.grpl.org/storytimes/
Find out more »Social Justice Begins with Me: Economic Justice
Social Justice Begins with Me: A Book Club for Kids Saturday, November 13, 2021 10:30 - 11:30 am Main Library - 111 Library Street NE Registration recommended. Each month, the Social Justice Begins with Me book club examines a different social justice topic. Children ages 4-8 listen to a book read by a volunteer and discuss the month’s social justice topics in small groups. Children age 9-11 will read books in advance and discuss the books as a group. All…
Find out more »December 2021
Social Justice Begins with Me: Racial Justice
Social Justice Begins with Me: A Book Club for Kids Saturday, December 11, 2021 10:30 - 11:30 am Main Library - 111 Library Street NE Registration recommended. Each month, the Social Justice Begins with Me book club examines a different social justice topic. Children ages 4-8 listen to a book read by a volunteer and discuss the month’s social justice topics in small groups. Children age 9-11 will read books in advance and discuss the books as a group. All…
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