Grand Rapids Public Library
MartiniMOTH: Working for a Living – Tales of Unusual Jobs
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MartiniMOTH is a storytelling event that is held the third Tuesday of the month at SpeakEZ Lounge. Each month a new theme is chosen. Storytellers volunteer and must tell a story about the evening's theme. The story must be true, be about...Mad Scientist Workshop: Forensic Science
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Learn about forensic science in this special workshop led by the Michigan State Police Forensics Department. For ages 15-18.Called Again: An Evening with 2012 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year Jennifer Pharr Davis
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In 2011, two-time Appalachian Trail thru-hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis wanted to test her limits. With the support of her husband Drew and a dedicated group of volunteers dubbed the “Pit Crew,” Jen hiked, stumbled, and sometimes crawled the...Mad Scientist Workshop: Making Music with Water
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Let's make a water xylophone and explore sounds with liquid, volume, and vibrations. For ages 5-8.Books and Bière at Brewery Vivant
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Come celebrate Bastille Day with our friends at Brewery Vivant. Take a tour of their brewery and share in a tasting of their French and Belgian beers. Discover their love of the traditional and artistic approach of the Belgian and French styles of...The Checker Motors Corp: A Brief History
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Checker Motors survived for 87 years by finding a peculiar niche in the automotive market. They made taxicabs. With determination and cunning, by building better vehicles, and by supplying quality parts, they navigated through the Depression,...Uniquely Michigan
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Michigan is home to countless “one of a kind” treasures—from the famed Mackinac Bridge to the internationally-recognized Scottville Clown Band to the Petoskey Stone to the quaint Earl Young homes in Charlevoix. Attractions—...Mad Scientist Workshop: Soda Geysers
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Come and see what really happens when you mix Mentos and other reactors in soda. For ages 12-14.Cooking with El Granjero
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Join us for a bilingual demonstration on how to make El Granjero's delicious Fresh Cactus Salad with cilantro, onions, and tomatoes. After the demonstration, stay and order dinner! Space is limited and registration is required. Register at www....Mad Scientist Workshop: Build a Terrarium
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Have some old 2-liters lying around? Would you like to grow things? Come and build your own terrarium. You’ll learn what it takes to make an ecosystem work and create a mini-habitat. Please bring your own bottle to use. For ages 9-11.