Grand Rapids Public Library
Naneek: One Man's Attempt to Overcome PTSD Film Screening and Discussion
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Submitted 04-14-2015 under
By the ripe young age of twenty, Tim 'Naneek' Keenan had a world of a very real Vietnam War on his shoulders. Keenan served in the Vietnam War as an infantryman. With just over 5 months of heavy battle, his platoon took over a location on...Not All Heroes Wear Capes: Celebrate Community Heroes!
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Come talk to the real-life heroes that live and work in Grand Rapids. Explore the vehicles and tools they use in their work on display in the streets in front of the Main Library and the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum. Grand Rapids Fire and...2015 Summer Reading Challenge
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Submitted 04-14-2015 under
Reading is your super power. You can leap stacks of books in a single bound. You rescue friends from boredom by lending them a good book. Now you face your greatest challenge—reading as many books as you can before the end of the summer. Set...Reading the Great Lakes
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Submitted 04-14-2015 under
Come explore the Lakes with us! We'll read a range of titles including mystery, history, fiction, and nonfiction all taking place in the Great Lakes region—from Chicago to Cleveland. This book club will be led by our smart librarians and...Ghost Stories for Grown Ups
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Submitted 04-14-2015 under
Isn't there something creepy about the woods at night? The deep shadows, the unseen lurking in the brush. Join us around the campfire for a night of ghost stories that will send shivers down your spine. Bring a blanket or low lawn chair, leave...Behind the Scenes at Gerald R. Ford International Airport
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Submitted 04-14-2015 under
Get an exclusive insider's tour of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport. As you ride along in comfort in the airport shuttle, airport staff will share stories and the history of the airport. See the airfields, fire department and terminal...Transgender: Defined and Updated
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Submitted 04-14-2015 under
Join Reverend Dr. Julie Nemecek as she discusses what transgender is, the scientific research on the causes of transgender, the medical consensus on treatment for transgender people, and recent legal efforts on transgender civil rights, including...Ghosts of Grand Rapids Walking Tour
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Submitted 04-14-2015 under
Come nose around the creepier corners of haunted Grand Rapids. Mingle with the spooky inhabitants of the Ashton Building, AT&T Building, San Chez Restaurant and St. Cecilia Music Center. Meet the guests who never quite checked out of the Amway...Ghosts of Grand Rapids Walking Tour
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Submitted 04-14-2015 under
Come nose around the creepier corners of haunted Grand Rapids. Mingle with the spooky inhabitants of the Ashton Building, AT&T Building, San Chez Restaurant and St. Cecilia Music Center. Meet the guests who never quite checked out of the Amway...Super Hero Sign Up for Summer Reading
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Submitted 04-14-2015 under
Participate in superhero crafts and get signed up for the Summer Reading Challenge. Learn more about the Hero’s Quest and our amazing programs and events going on throughout the summer.