Events
Managing Your Digital FootprintWednesday, September 27, 2023, 11:00 am – 12:30 pmThursday, November 30, 2023, 1:00 – 2:30 pmMain Library – 111 Library St NE
Have you ever forgotten a password? Do you wish you had a plan to manage your…
- Family Storytime
Mondays, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 1310:30 am | Main Library - 111 Library St NE
These storytimes feature great books, songs, fingerplays, and hands-on fun. Classes end with an art activity and playtime designed…
Internet Privacy: Protecting Yourself in the Digital AgeMonday, October 2, 2023, 1:00 – 2:30 pmMain Library – 111 Library St NE
It seems every day we hear about how governments, corporations, and hackers are gaining access to individual…
Ready, Set, Play!Mondays, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6,13 3:00 – 5:00 pm | West Leonard Branch – 1017 Leonard NW
Free play helps build social skills, communication, creativity, and more importantly, confidence! If you have an…
Pajama TimeMondays, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 136:30 pm | West Leonard Branch – 1017 Leonard NW
Get cozy in your pajamas, grab your favorite stuffed animals or blanket, and come to the library for a special bedtime event!…
Toddler TimeTuesdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, November 7, 14 10:30 am | West Side Branch – 713 Bridge St NW
Bring your toddlers to the library for fun stories, songs, and rhymes! Toddler Time is a 25-minute long storytime followed by a…
Baby & MeTuesdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, November 7, 142:00 pm | Main Library – 111 Library St NE
Bring your babies and bounce along to fun stories, songs, and rhymes. Baby & Me is a 15-minute long storytime, followed by a relaxed…
- Family Storytime
Wednesdays, October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15 10:30 am | Seymour Branch – 2350 Eastern SE
These storytimes feature great books, songs, fingerplays, and hands-on fun. Classes end with an art activity and playtime…
Baby & MeThursdays, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 1610:30 am | Seymour Branch – 2350 Eastern SE
Bring your babies and bounce along to fun stories, songs, and rhymes. Baby & Me is a 15-minute long storytime, followed by a relaxed…
Toddler TimeThursdays, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16 10:30 am | Yankee Clipper Branch – 2025 Leonard NE
Bring your toddlers to the library for fun stories, songs, and rhymes! Toddler Time is a 25-minute long storytime followed…
- Online event
Market Research Series with GR SCORE Thursdays, October 5, October 19, November 9, 2023, 12:00 – 1:00 pmZoom – www.grpl.org/sbrc
Join GR SCORE and the Grand Rapids Public Library for this virtual lunch and learn series. In three sessions,…
- Bilingual Family Time
Thursdays, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16 6:30 pm | Madison Square Branch – 1201 Madison Ave SE
Join us for an evening bilingual storytime filled with fun stories, movement, and music activities. This…
Mindstorm Saturdays Saturdays, September 9, October 7, November 4, December 2, 2023, 10:00 am – 12:00 pmMain Library – 111 Library St NE
Kids ages 10 and up can explore robotics at the library. Join students from the Forest Hills COMETS…
Meet Me at the Library!Saturdays, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, December 2, 9, 16, 10:30 – 1:00 pmYankee Clipper Branch – 2025 Leonard NE
It's a play date at the library! Drop in for family-friendly fun and refreshments.…
Meet Me at the Library! Saturdays, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, December 2, 9, 16, 10:30 – 1:00 pmWest Side Branch – 713 Bridge St NW
It's a play date at the library! Drop in for family-friendly fun and refreshments. Bring your…
Ready, Set, Play! Saturdays, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 1811:00 am – 4:00 pm | Madison Square Branch – 1201 Madison Ave SE
Free play helps build social skills, communication, creativity, and more importantly, confidence! If you…
Ready, Set, Play! Saturdays, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, 11:00 am – 4:00 pmMadison Square Branch – 1201 Madison Ave SE
Free play helps build social skills, communication, creativity, and more importantly, confidence! If you…
Genealogy SaturdaysSaturdays, September 9, October 7, November 4, December 2, 2023, 1:30 – 3:00 pmMain Library – 111 Library St NEThe Western Michigan Genealogical Society hosts programs and classes on genealogy topics. The Western Michigan…
