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Amidst COVID stay-at-home, Books and Mortar fights to stay in the game
by (JJ Kaufman)
Submitted 04-07-2020 under LOCAL LIFE
Like the rest of us, Jenny Kinne was shocked as she watched COVID-19 effectively shut down Grand Rapids. But maybe a little less shocked than the rest of us. “I'm a bit of a news junkie,” said Kinne, 29, who owns and operates...
These librarians served meals (and books) to kids all summer long with Meet Up & Eat Up
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 09-11-2019 under NONPROFITS
Library-goers usually expect books, quiet librarians and more books during their visit – not lunch being served to children facing hunger. The librarians at the Kent District Library in Comstock Park may appreciate a quiet place to read, but...
Kent District Library and The Rapid launch Books on the Bus program
by (TheRapid)
Submitted 12-11-2018 under NONPROFITS
The average bus rider commutes 25 minutes each day. This is the perfect opportunity to relax, listen to some music or even fit in some reading. Thanks to Kent District Library, Rapid bus riders can now find books on many buses traveling...
Schuler Books celebrates teen readers with YA book talk
by (Kathryn Farmer)
Submitted 11-06-2018 under LOCAL LIFE
Every second Saturday of the month, a group gathers around a cluster of tables in the Community Area of Schuler Books & Music to talk about their favorite Young Adult books. The YA Talk is hosted by Meghan Vanderlee, a bookseller at Schuler...
Stay sharp with summer book clubs
by (mariahcaitlin)
Submitted 06-21-2017 under LOCAL LIFE
As I need to cut down the time I spend on my phone mindlessly scrolling through social media, I noticed there are several summer book clubs aimed at adults but not a resource to see where they all are and how to get involved. If you aren’t..."Adrift in a Sea of M&Ms" Book Release Reading
by (FableTellsTruth)
Submitted 11-04-2016 under
You are invited to:"Inner Beauty and The Beast." at The Great Lakes Commonwealth of Letters.A Quadrouple Poetry Feature with some of the cities most incredible poets!Featuring:Zerilli, KFG Poetry, Kyd Kane Poetry, and ...2nd Annual Trail Of Michigan Authors Event
by (cjcoombes)
Submitted 10-25-2016 under
As a local author, I know well how passionate readers can be to meet and converse with authors from West Michigan. They may wish to learn about a new author on the scene, have a book signed, or maybe question...2nd Annual Trail Of Michigan Authors Event
by (cjcoombes)
Submitted 10-25-2016 under
As a local author, I know well how passionate readers can be to meet and converse with authors from West Michigan. They may wish to learn about a new author on the scene, have a book signed, or maybe question...2nd Annual Trail Of Michigan Authors Event
by (cjcoombes)
Submitted 10-25-2016 under
As a local author, I know well how passionate readers can be to meet and converse with authors from West Michigan. They may wish to learn about a new author on the scene, have a book signed, or maybe question...
Creative Youth Center kicks off annual campaign with 'meet and greet'
by (Grand Rapids Cr...)
Submitted 06-28-2016 under NONPROFITS
The Grand Rapids Creative Youth Center (CYC) invites writers, creatives and the curious of all kinds to stop in for a meet and greet at The Meanwhile Bar back patio on Wednesday, July 6 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. The CYC will share highlights from last...