Events

Want to try Dungeons & Dragons but don't know where to start? Already love D&D but don't have a party? Come to the library for monthly drop-in sessions, open to players of all skill levels. You don't need to commit to multiple sessions. And…

Join the book club! Each month, the Social Justice Begins with ME book club examines a different social justice topic. All participants will enjoy a snack and themed craft activity.Children ages 4 –8 listen to a book read by a volunteer and…

Join us for a night of board game fun! The library will provide a variety of games for community members, families, and friends to play. Attendees are welcome to bring their own board games. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.…

Literacy is a fundamental skill that takes practice. In this program, kids are invited to practice reading to a licensed therapy dog from West Michigan Therapy Dogs Ruff Readers! Attendees will be able to read to a therapy dog for 10–15…

Celebrate the new year at the library (without staying up late)! Enjoy crafts, games, and a dance party when the clock strikes noon. Fancy dress or pajamas are encouraged but not required.For ages 0 – 11

Happy Noon Year!Wednesday, December…

Celebrate the new year at the library (without staying up late)! Enjoy crafts, games, and a dance party when the clock strikes noon. Fancy dress or pajamas are encouraged but not required.For ages 0 – 11.

Happy Noon Year!Wednesday, December…

Celebrate the new year at the library (without staying up late)! Enjoy crafts, games, and a dance party when the clock strikes noon. Fancy dress or pajamas are encouraged but not required.For ages 0 – 11.

Happy Noon Year!Wednesday, December…

Celebrate the new year at the library (without staying up late)! Enjoy crafts, games, and a dance party when the clock strikes noon. Fancy dress or pajamas are encouraged but not required.For ages 0 – 11.

Happy Noon Year!Wednesday, December…

Celebrate the new year at the library (without staying up late)! Enjoy crafts, games, and a dance party when the clock strikes noon. Fancy dress or pajamas are encouraged but not required. For ages 0 – 11.

Happy Noon Year!Wednesday, December…

Celebrate the new year at the library (without staying up late)! Enjoy crafts, games, and a dance party when the clock strikes noon. Fancy dress or pajamas are encouraged but not required.For ages 0 – 11.

Happy Noon Year!Wednesday, December…

Want to try Dungeons & Dragons but don't know where to start? Already love D&D but don't have a party? Come to the library for monthly drop-in sessions, open to players of all skill levels. You don't need to commit to multiple sessions. And…

Kids can build and code their own robots using LEGO’s Spike Prime sets. High school students from local robotics teams will be on hand to help participants and to answer questions about robotics. Laptops will be provided, but attendees are…

Literacy is a fundamental skill that takes practice. In this program, kids are invited to practice reading to a licensed therapy dog from West Michigan Therapy Dogs Ruff Readers! Attendees will be able to read to a therapy dog for 10–15…

Literacy is a fundamental skill that takes practice. In this program, kids are invited to practice reading to a licensed therapy dog from West Michigan Therapy Dogs Ruff Readers! Attendees will be able to read to a therapy dog for 10–15…

Explore creating with clay at the library! Participants will learn different hand building techniques and create a small project of their own. No experience with clay is necessary. Finished pieces will be able to be picked up at the library…

Discover a new activity in a no-pressure environment with these classes taught by yoga instructor Karolina DeLange, E-RYT. Mats will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Designed for ages 12 and up.

Winter Wellness | Yoga for…

Join us for a night of board game fun! The library will provide a variety of games for community members, families, and friends to play. Attendees are welcome to bring their own board games. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.…

Enjoy local music at the Grand Rapids Public Library!Featuring emerging and established talent, Music in the Stacks is a fun and lively event designed for all ages. Promotional support for GRPL’s musical events is provided in part by 88.1…

The Ann Arbor Film Festival is the oldest avant-garde and experimental film festival in North America. Each year, the festival presents hundreds of experimental short films from around the world. The Traveling Tour will bring a curated…

Join licensed Family Paws educator Nikki Koning, KPA-CTP, FPPE, from A Dog's Life GR for a presentation on dog safety and dog bite prevention for kids and their families. Learn how to understand dogs' body language and create a positive…