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June 2022
Summer 2022 | Mini Book Sale
Until September 1, 2022, all Fiction books in the Friends Book Store located on Level 3 of the Main Library are 3 for $1.00. https://www.grpl.org/about/get-involved/be-a-friend/
Find out more »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 »Summer Fun Kick-off with Leah Ivory African Drum & Dance | Main Library
Summer Fun Kick-off with Leah Ivory African Drum & Dance Wednesday, June 15, 2022 Leah Ivory and friends will offer a performance demonstration of traditional drumming rhythms and dance from West Africa. Learn about the drumming rhythms and their meaning and then learn traditional dance moves with the performers for a drum and dance celebration! 4:30 - 6:30 pm | Main Library - 111 Library Street NE Lanzamiento de Diversiones de Verano con Leah Ivory African Drum & Dance Miércoles,15…
Find out more »Animals of America with Blandford Nature Center | Main Library
Animals of America with Blandford Nature Center Wednesday, June 22, 2022 Come on out and meet a few of Blandford's Wildlife Ambassadors! The animals you'll meet are native to Michigan and cannot survive in the wild. See birds, mammals, and herptiles - some animals can even be gently touched! Natural artifacts like furs, feathers, and skulls will be passed around during the program. 4:30 - 6:30 pm | Main Library - 111 Library Street NE Animales de América con Blandford…
Find out more »Summer Series: Writers and Readers | James McBride and Mursalata Muhammed
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, June 23, 2022 5:30 pm, Main Library - 111 Library St NE Writing Workshop led by Mursalata Muhammad, a creative writer and GRCC English professor. Registration required. Thursday, June 23,…
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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 »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 »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 »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 »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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