Upcoming Events

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Thanksgiving schedule at the Library

We will close at 5 pm on Wednesday, November 25 and be closed on Thursday, November 26 for Thanksgiving.
We will be open on Friday and Saturday November 27 and 28.
Family Story time on Saturday, November 28.
Stop by and pick up some reading, listening or viewing material or just hang out and relax for awhile!

Don't forget Judy Garshelis' Otter Spotter program on December 1st!

Sunday, November 15, 2009

This week at the Grand Rapids Library

Monday, November 16, 3:30. Kid's Art Workshop with the Creativity Tank
Create Paper Collage similar to Lois Ehlert's colorful books:

This is another fun art workshop for kids in grades K-4. Pre-registration
is required. Call 327-8823

Tuesday, November 17 3:30-4:30 Teen Book Talk

Fever, 1793, by Laurie Halse Anderson

Stop at the Reference Desk to pick up a copy of the book.

Wednesday November 18th 12:00 -1:30 pm Great Decisions Discussion Series The Arctic Opportunities, Governance and Environmental Impacts

Briefing books available at the Library to check out or read in the Library.

More background info on the Foreign Policy Association Website

November 19th Tellabration 4th Annual Celebration of Storytelling

Morning events for kids at the Library

10 am - Community room: Stories for Kids

10 am - Story Circle: Stories for Preschoolers

Evening at the Forest History Center

7 pm - Tall Tales, Folk Tales and Your Tales, Storyteller Anne
Dunn plus Story Swap for everyone!

Book Times on Mondays at 9:30 and 10:30

Have a fun time with books, rhymes and songs, plus a snack and a craft.

Saturday, Story Times @ 10:30 am This week: Dad & Me story time

Special invitation to Dads, granddads, uncles, and best buddies

Monday, November 02, 2009

Let's Talk Turkey!

November 3rd 7 pm Let’s Talk Turkey,
Steve Arbour and Dennis Brown will share cooking secrets of preparing turkey and trimmings. See how to cook turkey upside down and carve it with ease. Taste testing allowed!