Last Days of Summer: Thank You for Visiting Us
Summer Reading Program planning for next year has already begun, but we had the highest number of Summer Readers ever at 5, 410 kids and teens. We had an increase of finishers. 13% more kids finished...
View ArticleWhy Join the Summer Reading Program?
Summer Learning loss is explained by Horizons National. Whether you agree with the explanation, “The Dominican Study: Do Public Library Programs Close the Achievement Gap?” proves the following:...
View ArticleTeen Summer Reading Volunteers
Do you need volunteer hours this summer? Would you like to volunteer in a cool, fun environment? If so, consider becoming a Teen Summer Reading Volunteer at a Grand Rapids Public Library Branch near...
View ArticleDream Big and Own the Night!
It’s hard to believe, but it is that time of year again: Summer Reading! This year the program begins on Monday, June 11 and runs through Saturday, August 4. Kids from age 18 months to finishing...
View ArticleIn the Writer’s Kitchen with poet Hope Anita Smith
It’s time for our fourth annual Teen Writing workshops to kick off the Summer Reading Program! This year our fabulous featured author is Hope Anita Smith. Ms. Smith is energetic and uses unique...
View ArticleJeff and Paige…Musical Superheroes rock SRP 2012
“Brilliant, Beyond Creative, Incredibly Impactful”, are just some of the ways that others have described this Colorado duo of high-energy musicians that create songs of environmental awareness for...
View ArticleHenna Tattoo Workshop for Teens
Most of my friends have tattoos and they often ask when I am going to get one. While I do think that tattoos are cool, I can’t think of anything that I would want to have on my body for the rest of my...
View ArticleHenna is the coolest thing ever.
Last night was the Henna program at the Seymour branch library. I don’t think i’ve had as much fun as I did during this program! Not many people are familiar with Henna, which is sort of like getting a...
View ArticleTell Us About Your Summer Reading Experience
Did your family participate in the Summer Reading Program this year? If so, we would like to hear about your experience. Please take our short survey and help use grow the program. Keep reading! The...
View ArticleGot a Kid Who Digs Construction?
I know I do. My 4 year-old Sam can’t get enough of construction trucks and takes every opportunity to discuss the type of trucks he sees, what those trucks do, and what kind of construction trucks he...
View ArticleSummer Reading Challenge 2013
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View ArticleARE YOU READY FOR A CHALLENGE?
Calling all BABIES, KIDS, TEENS and Parents too! It’s time to push yourselves farther, harder, higher than you’ve done before! It’s time you get smarter, better, stronger! It’s time you … LEVEL UP....
View ArticleTeen [Tech]Knowledgey Camp
Are you are GRPS 6-8th grader and are interested in doing something fun over the summer? Check out our Teen [Tech]Knowledgey Camp! Free food and Free Ride-To-Read Passes to all who apply! PLUS…you get...
View ArticleANIMALS UNDER THE SURFACE
John Ball Zoo will bring live animals that dig, burrow and/or live “under the surface”. Don’t miss out on this exciting experience! Dates and Times: Tuesday, June 18 at 2:00 pm West Side Branch...
View ArticleGRPL Summer Reading Challenge Prize List
Have you signed up for the GRPL Summer Reading Challenge? If not, why not sign up? Look at these great prizes you receive for doing something fun, reading! Level 1 (300 Minutes) Choose One: Coupon...
View ArticleMy Top 5
Inspired by Nick Horby’s top 5 lists in “High Fidelity” (one of our awesome GR Reads picks for this summer), I’ve decided to make a couple top 5 lists myself. My Top 5 songs my family is sick of me...
View ArticleGrab Your Steles!
In celebration of the soon to be released in theaters Mortal Instruments: City of Bones movie, GRPL is inviting teens to come get their very own set of protection runes. Using henna we’ll be...
View ArticleHenna Runes
Equilibrium Rune Would you like a henna rune like the Shadow Hunters in the Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare? They are used to increase attributes such as strength, precision, or stealth....
View ArticleReworking Mousetraps
Love steampunk? Feeling crafty? Well you’re in luck. Teens can join us at GRPL to test their knowledge or learn more about the subculture of Steampunk as they redesign mouse traps using the Steampunk...
View Article2,538,329.98 minutes … and counting
So far, GRPL Summer Reading Challengers have logged in 2,538,329.98 minutes of reading. That’s over 42,000 hours! Whoo-hoo, that’s a lot of reading and we aren’t even finished yet! Can we reach 50,000...
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