Grand Rapids Public Library

Pre-Reading Classes for Kids

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Submitted 11-24-2014 under

Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their preschoolers, ages 3 to 5, to 45-minute classes featuring literacy-rich activities such as interactive storytelling using puppets, dramatic play, and hands-on fun. Related songs, fingerplays, and...

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Pre-Reading Classes for Kids

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Submitted 11-24-2014 under

Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their preschoolers, ages 3 to 5, to 45-minute classes featuring literacy-rich activities such as interactive storytelling using puppets, dramatic play, and hands-on fun. Related songs, fingerplays, and...

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Teen Poetry Club

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Submitted 11-24-2014 under

Led by the Youth Literacy Association, a student-run organization that teaches the art of slam poetry, teens will learn to write and perform their own poems. 

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Affordable Care Act Enrollment Sessions

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Submitted 11-24-2014 under

Do you have questions about the Affordable Care Act? Open enrollment for this health insurance program is from November 15, 1014 – February 15, 2015. Plan on attending one of the free informational sessions led by staff from Cherry Street...

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Ask-a-Lawyer: Bankruptcy

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Submitted 11-24-2014 under

The Grand Rapids Public Library, in partnership with the Grand Rapids Bar Association, hosts this free series that aims to provide information about common legal issues. At each session, expert attorneys will give a 10 to 30-minute overview of their...

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Early Childhood Essentials Class: Great Books for Young Children

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Submitted 11-24-2014 under

Grand Rapids Public Library Youth Librarians will share some great books for sharing with young children.

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One Crazy Family Feud: 1968 Revisited

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Submitted 11-24-2014 under

Middle schoolers – bring your friends to compete in this zany game. Prove how smart you are by reading the One Book, One City for Kids 2015 pick One Crazy Summer and learn about 1968. Then compete to win prizes based on what you have learned.

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History Detectives: Sleuthing for Local History

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Submitted 11-24-2014 under

A day-long event made up of six programs exploring various aspects of Grand Rapids history. Presented by area historians and members of historical and cultural organizations, topics are varied and reflect the unique heritage of West Michigan. Topics...

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Crazy Book Trailer Workshops

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Submitted 11-24-2014 under

Want some help finding free apps to edit your work? This workshop will show you how! iPad minis will be available for you to work with. For 5th-8th graders.

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Our Fires Still Burn: The Native American Experience

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Submitted 11-24-2014 under

Our Fires Still Burn is a one-hour documentary about the lives of contemporary Native American role models in the Midwest. The film examines the myth that American Indians have disappeared from the American horizon, and reveals how they continue to...

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