Events

Each week, join others who are practicing English through conversations centered around topics like music, food, sports, travel, and more! These casual and fun events are designed for adult English language learners. 

Conversation…

Join us for this outdoor storytime held on the lawn! Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers will love this 30-minute event that features stories, songs, rhymes, and playing on the lawn. In case of inclement weather, this event series will…

Bring your baby and bounce along to fun stories, songs, and rhymes. Baby & Me is a 15-minute storytime followed by a relaxed playtime where you and baby will meet new friends. For ages 0–18 months.

Baby & Me Storytime | Van Belkum…

These storytimes feature great books, songs, fingerplays, and hands-on fun. Classes end with an art activity and playtime designed to help your child's brain grow. For ages 0–5 years old.

Family Storytime | Ottawa Hills BranchFridays, June…

Join Cirque Amongus for a fun-filled show packed with tricks, laughter, and surprises! This high-energy performance combines comedy, circus skills, and audience participation for an unforgettable experience. For ages 6 – 11.Special thanks…

Join us for our monthly book club! Enjoy popular fiction and nonfiction titles selected by GRPL librarians and participate in a discussion about each reading with members of the community and library staff. This book club is designed…

Get cozy in your pajamas, grab your favorite stuffed animals or blanket, and come to the library for a special bedtime event! Listen to stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out before bed. Great for working parents! For ages 0 – 5…

Join us for this outdoor storytime held on the lawn! Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers will love this 30-minute event that features stories, songs, rhymes, and playing on the lawn. In case of inclement weather, this event series will…

Join us for a fun, interactive music experience where we’ll drum, sing, and dance together! Open to all ages and abilities, this program brings the community together through rhythm and movement. Drums and percussion instruments are…

Need help with your computer, laptop, or smartphone? Have questions about email, the Internet, or the library's digital resources? Stop by during our drop-in sessions and library staff will help answer your basic technology questions. 

Each week, join others who are practicing English through conversations centered around topics like music, food, sports, travel, and more! These casual and fun events are designed for adult English language learners. 

Conversation…

Join us for this outdoor storytime held on the lawn! Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers will love this 30-minute event that features stories, songs, rhymes, and playing on the lawn. In case of inclement weather, this event series will…

Step back in time at the library and recreate the crafts and activities your parents grew up with! This program is all that and a bag of chips! Relive the era of slow internet, colorful DIY projects, boy bands, unforgettable TV shows (with…

Bring your baby and bounce along to fun stories, songs, and rhymes. Baby & Me is a 15-minute storytime followed by a relaxed playtime where you and baby will meet new friends. For ages 0–18 months.

Baby & Me Storytime | Van Belkum…

These storytimes feature great books, songs, fingerplays, and hands-on fun. Classes end with an art activity and playtime designed to help your child's brain grow. For ages 0–5 years old.

Family Storytime | Ottawa Hills BranchFridays, June…

Get cozy in your pajamas, grab your favorite stuffed animals or blanket, and come to the library for a special bedtime event! Listen to stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out before bed. Great for working parents! For ages 0 – 5…

Need help with your computer, laptop, or smartphone? Have questions about email, the Internet, or the library's digital resources? Stop by during our drop-in sessions and library staff will help answer your basic technology questions. 

Each week, join others who are practicing English through conversations centered around topics like music, food, sports, travel, and more! These casual and fun events are designed for adult English language learners. 

Conversation…

Get cozy in your pajamas, grab your favorite stuffed animals or blanket, and come to the library for a special bedtime event! Listen to stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out before bed. Great for working parents! For ages 0 – 5…

Join us for a fun and interactive program with John Ball Zoo! Learn about animals and their habitats through hands-on activities. Zoo educators will introduce fascinating creatures, share exciting facts, and answer all your animal-related…