June 2022
Family Storytime on the Lawn | West Side
Family Storytime on the Lawn Join us for this outdoor storytime held on the lawn of your favorite GRPL branch! Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers will love this half-hour event that features stories, songs, rhymes, and playing on the lawn. In case of inclement weather, this event series will be moved indoors. Tuesdays, June 7, 14 ,21, 28, July 12, 19,26, August 2, 9, 16, 2022 10:30 am | West Side Branch - 713 Bridge St NW Family Storytime…
Find out more »Black Lit Book Club
Black Lit Book Club Tuesdays, May 24, June 28, July 26, August 23, 2022, 6:30 - 7:30 pm Seymour Branch – 2350 Eastern SE Come explore the works of African American authors at this monthly outdoor book club led by a GRPL librarian. Participants will discuss the work of contemporary Black novelists. May 24: The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls by Anissa Gray June 28: The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey by Walter Mosley July 26: The City…
Find out more »Storytime in the Park with Storytime GR | Garfield Park
Storytime in the Park with Storytime GR Join us on Tuesday nights at the park for stories, free books and ice cream, special guests, and a whole lot of family fun! StorytimeGR is a partnership of the Grand Rapids Public Library, Read GR, Grand Valley State University, the Grand Rapids Office of Special Events, and Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation. Tuesdays, June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2022 6:30 -…
Find out more »Storytime in the Park with Storytime GR | Lincoln Park
Storytime in the Park with Storytime GR Join us on Tuesday nights at the park for stories, free books and ice cream, special guests, and a whole lot of family fun! StorytimeGR is a partnership of the Grand Rapids Public Library, Read GR, Grand Valley State University, the Grand Rapids Office of Special Events, and Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation. Tuesdays, June 14, 28, July 12, 26, August 9, 23, 2022 6:30 - 8:00 pm | Lincoln Park - 1120…
Find out more »Family Storytime on the Lawn | Seymour Branch
Family Storytime on the Lawn Join us for this outdoor storytime held on the lawn of your favorite GRPL branch! Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers will love this half-hour event that features stories, songs, rhymes, and playing on the lawn. In case of inclement weather, this event series will be moved indoors. Wednesdays, June 8, 15, 22, 29 , July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 2022 10:30 am | Seymour Branch – 2350 Eastern SE Family Storytime…
Find out more »Voter Registration Pop Up | West Side Branch
Voter Registration Pop Up Representatives from the League of Women Voters of Greater Grand Rapids and VoteRiders will visit GRPL branches to help patrons register to vote and answer questions about our right to vote. Wednesday, June 29, 2022 10:30 am - 2:00 pm | West Side Branch - 713 Bridge St NW "Pop Ups" para el Registro de Votantes Representantes de la "League of Women Voters" del área metropolitana de Grand Rapids y "VoteRiders" visitarán las sucursales de la…
Find out more »Antarctic Survival | Seymour Branch
Antarctic Survival How do penguins stay warm? Why do Antarctic explorers need to pack sunscreen? Find out in this “cool” interactive program. Wednesday, June 29, 2022 1:30 - 2:30 pm | Seymour Branch – 2350 Eastern SE Supervivencia Antártica ¿Cómo se mantienen calientes los pingüinos? ¿Por qué necesitan empacar protector solar los exploradores antárticos? Descubran esto en este programa interactivo “cool.” Miércoles, 29 de junio de 2022 1:30 - 2:30 pm | Sucursal Seymour – 2350 Eastern SE
Find out more »Drop In: Job Seeking with West Michigan Works!
Drop In: Job Seeking with West Michigan Works! Wednesdays, May 25, June 1, June 8, June 15, June 22, June 29, 2:00 - 5:00 pm Madison Branch - 1201 Madison Ave SE Job seekers can drop in and connect with trained staff from West Michigan Works and GRPL. We can help you look for jobs and submit applications, connect you to other expert community organizations, review your resume, and help practice for an interview. No appointment needed. Masks are highly…
Find out more »Cultural Showcase by Golden Tiger Kung Fu & Extended Learning Academy | Yankee Clipper Branch
Cultural Showcase by Golden Tiger Kung Fu & Extended Learning Academy Join the students from Golden Tiger Kung Fu & Extended Learning Academy, who will perform a traditional Chinese Dragon Dance, followed by a demonstration of traditional Kung Fu. See Kung Fu moves using the long fist, monkey fist, bamboo fans, swords, staffs and spears! After the performance, Shifu (master) Mei will lead participants in a 5–10-minute class teaching them one of the foundational forms, or movements, of Kung Fu.…
Find out more »Voter Registration Pop Up | Van Belkum Branch
Voter Registration Pop Up Representatives from the League of Women Voters of Greater Grand Rapids and VoteRiders will visit GRPL branches to help patrons register to vote and answer questions about our right to vote. Thursday, June 30, 2022 10:30 am - 2:00 pm | Van Belkum Branch - 1563 Plainfield Ave NE "Pop Ups" para el Registro de Votantes Representantes de la "League of Women Voters" del área metropolitana de Grand Rapids y "VoteRiders" visitarán las sucursales de la…
Find out more »Voter Registration Pop Up | Ottawa Hills Branch
Voter Registration Pop Up Representatives from the League of Women Voters of Greater Grand Rapids and VoteRiders will visit GRPL branches to help patrons register to vote and answer questions about our right to vote. Thursday, June 30, 2022 10:30 am - 2:00 pm | Ottawa Hills Branch - 1150 Giddings Ave SE "Pop Ups" para el Registro de Votantes Representantes de la "League of Women Voters" del área metropolitana de Grand Rapids y "VoteRiders" visitarán las sucursales de la…
Find out more »July 2022
Storytime in the Park with Storytime GR | MLK Park
Storytime in the Park with Storytime GR Join us on Tuesday nights at the park for stories, free books and ice cream, special guests, and a whole lot of family fun! StorytimeGR is a partnership of the Grand Rapids Public Library, Read GR, Grand Valley State University, the Grand Rapids Office of Special Events, and Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation. Tuesdays, June 7, 21, July 5, 19, August 2, 16, 2022 6:30 - 8:00 pm | Martin Luther King Jr.…
Find out more »Pasta 101 with The Local Epicurean
Pasta 101 with The Local Epicurean Wednesdays, July 6, 20, 27, 2022, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm The Local Epicurean - 1440 Wealthy St SE Join us on a pasta making adventure! Learn how to make delicious pasta at home with no special equipment. For ages 11 & up. Registration is required. Sign up at grpl.org/register. Caregivers are welcome but not required to attend. Pasta 101 con The Local Epicurean Los miércoles, 6, 20, 27 de julio de 2022,…
Find out more »G’Day Nature! Clay and Sand Sculpting | Main Library
G’Day Nature! Clay and Sand Sculpting Australia is home to many animals that live in a variety of landscapes, including deserts and beaches. Learn to sculpt an Australian animal out of clay. While your clay creation is baking, make a batch of kinetic sand to take home. Wednesday, July 6, 2022 1:00 - 2:30 pm | Main Library - 111 Library Street NE G’Day Nature! Escultura en Arcilla y Arena Australia es el hogar de muchos animales que viven en…
Find out more »Movies on the Lawn
Movies on the Lawn Fridays, June 17, July 8, August 5, 2022, 7:30 - 10:00 pm Yankee Clipper Branch – 2025 Leonard NE, Rain location: Bring a chair or blanket and join us for an outdoor family movie! Free refreshments and a take-home craft will also be available. Events will be weather permitting. The movie will begin at dusk for best visibility, some event times may run later than listed. June 17: Encanto (PG 2h) July 8: Raya and the…
Find out more »Family Storytime on the Lawn | Yankee Clipper Branch
Family Storytime on the Lawn Join us for this outdoor storytime held on the lawn of your favorite GRPL branch! Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers will love this half-hour event that features stories, songs, rhymes, and playing on the lawn. In case of inclement weather, this event series will be moved indoors. Thursdays, June 9, 16, 23, 30, July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11, 18 10:30 am | Yankee Clipper Branch – 2025 Leonard NE Family Storytime on…
Find out more »Short Film Discussion Group
Short Film Discussion Group Mondays, June 13, July 11, August 15, 2022, 6:00 - 7:00 pm Yankee Clipper Branch – 2025 Leonard NE Do you enjoy discussing short films? Each month we will watch a short film from our Kanopy collection and then talk about it. A film expert and community stakeholders will be on hand to help get the conversation started. Light refreshments provided. June 13: Black and African American Voices …
Find out more »Voter Registration Pop Up | Madison Square Branch
Voter Registration Pop Up Representatives from the League of Women Voters of Greater Grand Rapids and VoteRiders will visit GRPL branches to help patrons register to vote and answer questions about our right to vote. Wednesday, July 13, 2022 10:30 am - 2:00 pm | Madison Square Branch - 1201 Madison SE "Pop Ups" para el Registro de Votantes Representantes de la "League of Women Voters" del área metropolitana de Grand Rapids y "VoteRiders" visitarán las sucursales de la GRPL…
Find out more »Voter Registration Pop Up | West Leonard Branch
Voter Registration Pop Up Representatives from the League of Women Voters of Greater Grand Rapids and VoteRiders will visit GRPL branches to help patrons register to vote and answer questions about our right to vote. Wednesday, July 13, 2022 10:30 am - 2:00 pm | West Leonard Branch - 1017 Leonard NW "Pop Ups" para el Registro de Votantes Representantes de la "League of Women Voters" del área metropolitana de Grand Rapids y "VoteRiders" visitarán las sucursales de la GRPL…
Find out more »Antarctic Survival | Yankee Clipper Branch
Antarctic Survival How do penguins stay warm? Why do Antarctic explorers need to pack sunscreen? Find out in this “cool” interactive program. Wednesday, July 13, 2022 10:30 -11:30 am | Yankee Clipper Branch – 2025 Leonard NE Supervivencia Antártica ¿Cómo se mantienen calientes los pingüinos? ¿Por qué necesitan empacar protector solar los exploradores antárticos? Descubran esto en este programa interactivo “cool.” Miércoles, 13 de julio de 2022 10:30 - 11:30 am | Sucursal Yankee Clipper – 2025 Leonard NE
Find out more »Cultural Showcase by Golden Tiger Kung Fu & Extended Learning Academy | Seymour Branch
Cultural Showcase by Golden Tiger Kung Fu & Extended Learning Academy Join the students from Golden Tiger Kung Fu & Extended Learning Academy, who will perform a traditional Chinese Dragon Dance, followed by a demonstration of traditional Kung Fu. See Kung Fu moves using the long fist, monkey fist, bamboo fans, swords, staffs and spears! After the performance, Shifu (master) Mei will lead participants in a 5–10-minute class teaching them one of the foundational forms, or movements, of Kung Fu.…
Find out more »Voter Registration Pop Up | Main Library
Voter Registration Pop Up Representatives from the League of Women Voters of Greater Grand Rapids and VoteRiders will visit GRPL branches to help patrons register to vote and answer questions about the right to vote. Thursday, July 14, 2022 10:30 am - 2:00 pm | Main Library - 111 Library Street NE "Pop Ups" para el Registro de Votantes Representantes de la "League of Women Voters" del área metropolitana de Grand Rapids y "VoteRiders" visitarán las sucursales de la GRPL…
Find out more »Lids at the Library
Lids at the Library Thursday, July 14, 2022, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Yankee Clipper Branch - 2025 Leonard NE Join the Grand Rapids Griffins’ “Put A Lid On It!” program and the Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Injury Prevention Program at GRPL’s Yankee Clipper Branch to learn more about bike safety. The first 100 attendees will receive a free bike helmet for kids ages 1-12 (while supplies last). A parent or guardian must be present to receive a helmet. For more…
Find out more »Comic Geek Out 2022
Comic Geek Out Saturday, July 16, 2022, 1:00 – 5:00 pm Yankee Clipper Branch – 2025 Leonard NE Celebrate the comic books you love, and geek out on your favorite fandom. Join us for special guests, hands-on activities, snacks, free books, a comic workshop, and other fun events! For more information on event location and times visit our website at www.grpl.org/comic-geek-out. Partners: Cody Coppernoll, Vault of Midnight, Hackley Public Library, Cosplay Crusaders, League of Enchantment, 501 Legion, Rebels, MI Geek…
Find out more »Meet Voice Actress Colleen O’Shaughnessey
Meet Voice Actress Colleen O'Shaughnessey Saturday, July 16, 2022 Yankee Clipper Branch – 2025 Leonard NE Signing and Meet and Greet, 1:00 – 5:00 pm Presentation and Q&A, 2:00 - 3:00 pm Voice actress and Grand Rapids native Colleen O’Shaughnessey will make a special appearance at this year’s Comic Geek Out. In addition to signing autographs, Colleen will discuss her role as Tails in the Sonic 1 & 2 movies, what it is like to work as a voice actor,…
Find out more »Outdoor Storytimes with GRPL | Briggs Park
Outdoor Storytimes with GRPL If you love stories, songs, and rhymes, join the Grand Rapids Public Library for outdoor storytime. This fun event for kids ages 0-5 is the perfect way to get some wiggles out. Each child will take home a free Storytime Kit at the end of the program (while supplies last). Mondays, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, 2022 11:00 am | Briggs Park - 324 Knapp St NE, Grand Rapids 49505 Horas…
Find out more »G’Day Nature! Clay and Sand Sculpting | Yankee Clipper Branch
G’Day Nature! Clay and Sand Sculpting Australia is home to many animals that live in a variety of landscapes, including deserts and beaches. Learn to sculpt an Australian animal out of clay. While your clay creation is baking, make a batch of kinetic sand to take home. Wednesday, July 20, 2022 2:00 - 3:30 pm | Yankee Clipper Branch – 2025 Leonard NE G’Day Nature! Escultura en Arcilla y Arena Australia es el hogar de muchos animales que viven en…
Find out more »Breakout Box Challenge | Main Library
Breakout Box Challenge Monday, July 25, 2:00 - 4:00 pm Main Library - 111 Library St NE A breakout box is like an escape room, except instead of trying to break out of the room, you’re trying to break into a box full of treasures. Can you crack the codes and solve the puzzles in time? Bring your friends, or come solo and we’ll assemble a team for you. For ages 13-19. Registration required. Sign up at grpl.org/register. Breakout Box…
Find out more »G’Day Nature! Clay and Sand Sculpting | Seymour Branch
G’Day Nature! Clay and Sand Sculpting Australia is home to many animals that live in a variety of landscapes, including deserts and beaches. Learn to sculpt an Australian animal out of clay. While your clay creation is baking, make a batch of kinetic sand to take home. Wednesday, July 27, 2022 2:00 -3:30 pm | Seymour Branch – 2350 Eastern SE G’Day Nature! Escultura en Arcilla y Arena Australia es el hogar de muchos animales que viven en una variedad…
Find out more »Summer Series: Writers and Readers | Cleve Jones and Meryl Wilsner
Summer Series: Writers and Readers This monthly book series will inspire writers and readers alike. Grow your writing skills in workshops led by local authors. Hear the stories behind the books written by internationally bestselling authors. Meet area booksellers and book lovers. Enjoy delicious eats from area food trucks. Thursday, July 28, 2022 5:30 pm, Main Library - 111 Library St NE Writing Workshop led by Meryl Wilsner, author of Something To Talk About and Mistakes Were Made (launching Fall…
Find out more »Trybrary with Muse GR
Trybrary with Muse GR Saturdays, June 25, July 30, August 27, 2022, 1:00 - 2:30 pm Muse GR – 727 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504 Have you ever wanted to try your hand at a new art project, but didn't have the necessary know-how or supplies? Now is your chance to get creative! Adult and teen budding artists can try a different art form each month. Each program will feature a local artist giving tips and tricks to…
Find out more »August 2022
Cultural Showcase by Golden Tiger Kung Fu & Extended Learning Academy | Main Library
Cultural Showcase by Golden Tiger Kung Fu & Extended Learning Academy Join the students from Golden Tiger Kung Fu & Extended Learning Academy, who will perform a traditional Chinese Dragon Dance, followed by a demonstration of traditional Kung Fu. See Kung Fu moves using the long fist, monkey fist, bamboo fans, swords, staffs and spears! After the performance, Shifu (master) Mei will lead participants in a 5–10-minute class teaching them one of the foundational forms, or movements, of Kung Fu.…
Find out more »Antarctic Survival | Main Library
Antarctic Survival How do penguins stay warm? Why do Antarctic explorers need to pack sunscreen? Find out in this “cool” interactive program. Wednesday, August 10, 2022 4:30 - 6:30 pm | Main Library - 111 Library Street NE Join us for a Summer Reading Program afterparty immediately after this event. Supervivencia Antártica ¿Cómo se mantienen calientes los pingüinos? ¿Por qué necesitan empacar protector solar los exploradores antárticos? Descubran esto en este programa interactivo “cool.” Miércoles, 10 de agosto de 2022…
Find out more »Summer Series: Writers and Readers | Silvia Moreno Garcia and Kayla Chenault
Summer Series: Writers and Readers This monthly book series will inspire writers and readers alike. Grow your writing skills in workshops led by local authors. Hear the stories behind the books written by internationally bestselling authors. Meet area booksellers and book lovers. Enjoy delicious eats from area food trucks. Thursday, August 25, 2022 5:30 pm, Main Library- 111 Library St NE Writing Workshop led by Kayla Chenault, a practitioner of Black Girl Magic and author of These Bones. Registration required.…
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