What’s Happening At The Library This Week

December 5, 2011 By Big Binder Leave a Comment

KENT DISTRICT LIBRARY

Dance Party

Join us for pure dancing fun as we rock out to tons of kid-friendly music! Burn off a little energy, have a lot of fun, and share special time with your child. Come and go as you please. For ages 6 and under.

Wednesday, December 7, 6:30 PM – Sand Lake branch

Holiday Gift Making

Don’t know what to get friends or family for the holidays? Make them something! They’ll be focusing on transforming ordinary craft supplies into beautiful works of art. For all ages.
Saturday, December 10, 10:00 AM – Alpine Township branch
Saturday, December 10, 10:30 AM – Alto branch

Be a Miner 49′er

Mosey on down to your library for some good, old-fashioned, Gold Rush inspired fun! Crafts, games and activities for all ages.
Monday, December 5, 10:30 AM – Alto branch

Gingerbread Lane

Take a stroll down Gingerbread Lane and enjoy some tasty gingerbread stories. Each child will make a simple gingerbread house. Registration is required and participation is limited. For all ages.

Wednesday, December 7, 10:00 AM – Caledonia branch
Thursday, December 8, 10:30 AM – Englehardt branch

Thursday, December 8, 6:30 PM – Spencer Township branch
Saturday, December 10, 10:00 AM – Plainfield Township branch

Saturday, December 10, 1:30 PM and 3 PM – Kentwood branch

The Reindeer Are Coming!

Traveling all the way from the North Pole (via the Rooftop Landing Reindeer Farms), live reindeer will be visiting the library. Dress warmly and don’t forget the camera! For all ages.

Thursday, December 8, 4:00 PM – Alto branch
Thursday, December 8, 6:30 PM – Comstock Park branch

Christmas with Santa

Visit Santa Claus, make a craft and enjoy treats at the library. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, the Lions Club and the Friends of the Sand Lake/Nelson Township Library. For all ages.

Saturday, December 10, 10:30 AM – Sand Lake branch

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Rosa Parks Circle Ice Skating Schedule -December 2 through March 4

December 5, 2011 By Big Binder Leave a Comment

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Ice skating at Rosa Parks Circle started December 2 and goes through March 4!

Hours and times are:

  • Monday and Tuesday 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
  • Wednesday and Thursday 12:00 noon to 9:30 PM
  • Friday and Saturday 12:00 noon to 10:00 PM
  • Sunday 12:00 noon to 9:30 from 12:00 noon to 10:00 PM

Extended hours during winter school break (December 18 to January 1); open from 12:00 noon to 10:00 PM.

Admission is $1.00 per person. Skates are free with ID. Call 616 831-2900 for more information.

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December 2 Tree Lighting and Ice Skating at the Grand Rapids Art Museum

November 30, 2011 By Big Binder Leave a Comment

Friday, December 2 head down to the Grand Rapids Art Museum’s Wege Plaza (outdoors) to watch the Official Tree Lighting Ceremony from 5:15 to 5:30. This tree is forty feet tall!

Then, the Rosa Parks Circle Ice Rink officially opens too, and the Eastern Great Lakes Figure Skating Association will entertain the crowd in a season opening performance. At 5:45, the Rink is open to the public with $1.00 for skating and FREE skate rental with ID.

Free horse-drawn carriage rides are available from 6:00 to 8:00pm; no ticket necessary for the rides.  Just look for the pick-up station along Louis Street. Carriage rides are available from 6:00 to 8:00pm.

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Full Swing. Without the Snow.

November 30, 2011 By Big Binder Leave a Comment

A snowstorm arrived in Michigan yesterday, but somehow magically flew right past Grand Rapids.  That never happens!

It seems like there should be snow, but maybe it’s good that there isn’t any.  There is a LOT to do.  So much, that I was getting a little nervous trying to figure out how I will fit it all in.  Snow would only slow me down.

Friday:

Saturday:

Sunday:

Oh, and did you notice that almost everything on this list is FREE?!

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What’s Happening At The Library This Week

November 28, 2011 By Big Binder Leave a Comment

KENT DISTRICT LIBRARY

When the Library Lights Go Out – A Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Bring your stuffed friend to a special pajama storytime and leave it for a sleepover at the library. Pick up your special friend the next day to see what fun it had while the library was closed. For all ages.

Tuesday, November 29, 6:30 PM – Wyoming branch

Dance Party

Join us for pure dancing fun as we rock out to tons of kid-friendly music! Burn off a little energy, have a lot of fun, and share special time with your child. Come and go as you please. For ages 6 and under.

Monday, November 28, 10:00 AM – East Grand Rapids branch

Around the World in 80 Minutes

Explore music and games enjoyed by people worldwide in just over an hour. Get ready to become a virtual globetrotter with fun hands-on activities for the whole family! For all ages.

Monday, November 28, 2:00 PM – Englehardt branch

Holiday Gift Making

Don’t know what to get friends or family for the holidays? Make them something! They’ll be focusing on transforming ordinary craft supplies into beautiful works of art. For all ages.
Saturday, December 3, 10:00 AM – Tyrone Township branch
Saturday, December 3, 10:00 AM – Plainfield Township branch

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December 3 Calvin EcoPreserve First Saturday

November 22, 2011 By Big Binder Leave a Comment

We love the Calvin EcoPreserve First Saturday programs!  Heading out to a nature program might not seem like a ‘holiday’ thing to do; but since Calvin is a Christian college they always manage to talk about God’s creation during the programs.

The December 3 program is“First Snow in the Woods” from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. You’ll learn how animals survive the winter; what birds stay around when it starts to snow, what are the adaptations that the White tailed deer has to help it survive the coldest time of year and more!

They’ll read the story The First Snow in the Woods and families will observe winter birds, get hands-on experience with deer artifacts, create a bird feeder for their own backyards, and spend time outside looking for animal signs.

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What’s Happening At The Library This Week

November 21, 2011 By Big Binder Leave a Comment

KENT DISTRICT LIBRARY

Reel Fun: A Family Movie Event

Come enjoy a family movie. Call or stop by the library for details. For all ages.

Friday, November 25, 1:00 PM – Grandville branch
Friday, November 25, 1:30 PM – Comstock Park branch

Dance Party

Join us for pure dancing fun as we rock out to tons of kid-friendly music! Burn off a little energy, have a lot of fun, and share special time with your child. Come and go as you please. For ages 6 and under.

Monday, November 28, 10:00 AM – East Grand Rapids branch

Around the World in 80 Minutes

Explore music and games enjoyed by people worldwide in just over an hour. Get ready to become a virtual globetrotter with fun hands-on activities for the whole family! For all ages.

Monday, November 28, 2:00 PM – Englehardt branch

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December 3 Home Depot Kids Workshop Snowman Napkin Holders

November 15, 2011 By Big Binder Leave a Comment

These would be a really cute gift for your kids to make {for you or someone else!}.  They would be proud that they made it themselves; and also? IT’S FREE! Kids build and paint this Snowman Napkin Holder at Home Depot during their Kids Workshop on December 3 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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What’s Happening At The Library This Week

November 14, 2011 By Big Binder Leave a Comment

KENT DISTRICT LIBRARY

Wacky Science

Grab your lab coat and join us for wild experiments and hands-on, multi-sensory fun. For ages 6 and up.

Saturday, November 19, 10:00 AM – Byron Township branch
Saturday, November 19, 2:00 PM – Kentwood branch

Reel Fun: A Family Movie Event

Come enjoy a family movie. Call or stop by the library for details. For all ages.

Wednesday, November 16, 6:00 PM – Sand Lake branch

Katie L.’s Big Top Birthday

Kent District Library turns 75 this year! Let’s wish Katie L., our elephant friend, a HUGE Happy Birthday! Join us at the library for birthday crafts, activities and treats. For all ages.

Monday, November 14, 10:30 AM – Alto branch
Wednesday, November 16, 10:00 and 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM – East Grand Rapids branch
Thursday, November 17, 10:00 and 11:00 AM – East Grand Rapids branch
Saturday, November 19, 10:00 AM – Krause Memorial branch

KDLville Ribbon-Cutting Party

Celebrate with Katie L. the elephant as she cuts the ribbon and welcomes you to KDLville, KDL’s new early literacy play space! Party and learn with crafts, games, balloon animals, and a tasty KDLville treat! For ages 6 and under.

Tuesday, November 15, 10:00 AM – Kentwood branch

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Santa’s Workshop

Saturday, November 19 11:00AM – 2:00 PM – Main Branch

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November 26 Schuler Books Storytime With Habitat For Humanity

November 11, 2011 By Big Binder Leave a Comment

What a cool way to expose your kids to literature, tradition, recycling, and generosity – all at once!

Schuler Books and Habitat for Humanity invite you to a special storytime and craft.  The featured storytime book is A Carpenter’s Gift written by children’s historian David Rubel, which celebrates the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center.  The tree is milled into lumber that Habitat for Humanity uses to build homes!

The event will be Saturday, November 26 at 11:00 AM at the 28th Street location {2660 28th Street SE}.

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