Grand Rapids Public Library
Pre-Reading Classes for Kids
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Submitted 10-16-2014 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...Share the Warmth: A Winter Break Activity for Kids
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Submitted 10-16-2014 under
Families are invited to stop by any GRPL location during open hours for a drop-in winter break activity. Warm up in the library while creating seasonal crafts and pick up a packet of hot chocolate and a special bookmark listing seasonal reading...Small Business Class: Proposal Writing Basics
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Submitted 10-16-2014 under
You've found a possible foundation to fund your new project. Now the real work begins: writing a proposal that will tell your story to the people that matter most. To learn how to do just that, join the Business Librarian for a session on...ACT Prep Workshop
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Submitted 10-16-2014 under
A good score on the ACT can help you get into the college of your choice. Wendy Marty, professional Academic Coach, will show you techniques and tips to raise your ACT score. The workshop includes content review, reading comprehension techniques,...Small Business Class: Intro to Finding Funders
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Submitted 10-16-2014 under
Foundation Directory Online Professional is one of the most powerful grantseeking resources available. With data on over 120,000 foundations, research, and information on the nonprofit world, FDO is one of the best places to go for grantseeking and...Affordable Care Act Enrollment Sessions
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Submitted 10-16-2014 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...Teen Poetry Club
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Submitted 10-16-2014 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.Reading the Great Lakes
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Submitted 10-16-2014 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 lead by our smart librarians and...Researching Catholic Records
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Submitted 10-16-2014 under
Father Dennis Morrow, Pastor of SS Peter & Paul Church and Archivist of the Diocese of Grand Rapids, will introduce researchers to the best procedures and etiquette to use to gain access to records which might be of use to them in seeking family...Exhibit: Tolerance, Understanding, Coexistence: Oman’s Message of Islam
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Submitted 10-16-2014 under
This exhibit provides insights into the role of religion in the daily life in Oman. Islam in Oman is linked among the various religious factions in the country and it helps safeguard cultural identity in these times of great change. This exhibition...