Teen Short Film Contest

It's the 1st annual Teen Short Film Contest in collaboration with ICTV and The Reif Center! Teens are invited to make short films (up to 8 minutes in length) in two categories: "Open" and "Zombies Own the Night".  Winning films will be shown at The Reif Center, on ICTV and uploaded to YouTube. Entries due by Saturday July 14 at the library. Click this link to get contest guidelines and submission forms.

Ellen Sandbeck Program Cancelled

Ellen Sandbeck will not be able to speak this evening due to a personal emergency.
We hope to reschedule her for later this summer. 

Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

In addition to Ellens "Green Barbarians" book, we have other books on non-toxic cleaning, natural formulas, simplifying your life, and conserving energy.  Check out the display!

Author Ellen Sandbeck at Grand Rapids Area Library

Wednesday, May 16     7 pm.  Ellen Sandbeck on Living Simply
Author Ellen Sandbeck promotes a return to a simpler way of life—a life with more joy and fewer household products. Her book, "Green Barbarians" demonstrates that by mustering a bit of courage and relying less on many modern conveniences, we can live happier, safer, more ecologically and economically responsible lives.
Check out her web site and blog at http://ellensandbeck.com/
We also have a display of books at the Library about living simply, reducing consumption, and conserving energy.

Mixi Makesi Musica program at the Grand Rapids Library

Monday May 14, 10:30 am    Mixi, Makesi, Musica  with Richie Johnson
 Come, Mix and Make Music with Richie Johnson at your library! Johnson, a self-described  “singer-songwriter/comedian/historian/magician,” will teach children the art of storytelling through songwriting, create musical instruments from junk items in the recycling bin, and make new songs with audience assistance. Participants should bring a good imagination and love having fun! This program is sure to charm audiences ages 1-100. 

Phography for Everyone at the Grand Rapids Library

Saturday, May 12 10:30-12:00
Join John Gregor of Coldsnap Photography for an inspiring presentation of his photographs and ideas, tips and techniques that will help you become a better photographer. This two-part program will focus on nature photography and taking photos of people. It is geared toward teens and adults.
This program is funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Thursday Concert at Grand Rapids Library

7 pm  Thursday, May 3 Happy Days are here Again
        Enjoy the Spirited songs of the 1930s, 40s and 50s with acclaimed jazz vocalist Rhonda Laurie and her band. Join Laurie on a journey though the music of the Greatest Generation. “Sentimental Journey,” “Dream a Little Dream” and “My Favorite Things” are just a few songs that will inspire audiences to smile and sing along during this 90-minute show.
        The band will be playing in the Libary so audience members can enjoy a view of the river at sunset while listening!

 This program is presented by the Minnesota Regional Public Libraries in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society. Programs are made possible by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund created through the passage of the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment by the vote of Minnesotans in November 2008.