Raising the next generation of AWESOME
Kids 2 to 10 will LOVE learning about wilderness safety, pollination, and saving electricity at this educational concert! Jeff Kagan and Page Doughty have lots of fun planned; join them at Schuler Books {2660 28th Street SE} at 4:00 on Sunday, November 20.
Head over to all Michael’s locations for a FREE make it take it “Thankful Tree“. It’s for ages three and up, on November 20 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
The Circle Theatre Circle is presenting “Ben & Me“at the Gerald R Ford Museum on November 15 at 10:00 AM and again at 12:30 PM. The show is an hour long, and is geared towards elementary school aged-kids. All tickets are $5.00.
Here is the Theatre’s description:
At a rally to denounce history’s unfair treatment of mice, Amos the mouse relates his overlooked partnership with Ben Franklin. After discovering how each can benefit from the other, Ben convinces Amos to put their partnership in writing. After all, “the pen is mightier than the sword.” As a result, Amos becomes instrumental in Ben’s many inventions and discoveries. But when Ben makes Amos a “guinea mouse” during his electricity experiments, Amos revolts. Soon after, Ben and the other colonists are also revolting against British rule. With the tables turned, Amos reminds Ben that “the pen is mightier than the sword,” and inspires him to help write the Declaration of Independence.
I’m not sure I get it, so I’m going to use the Study Guide {So sweet. I love stuff like this.} and then ask Maybelle what it’s about after it’s over. For information or tickets call the Circle Theatre at (616) 456-6656.
Saturday, November 19th from 12:30 to 2:00 PM Blandford Nature Center will have a Kids Story Time and Hike. The cost is $3.00 per person, and the program is designed for a young audience. They will have a story about hibernation, play games and take a short hike in the woods looking for signs of animal hibernation.
This looks AWESOME!! My budding little scientists will love this Science Lab. It’s the Lowes Build and Grow project on Saturday, November 12. The Workshop starts at 10:00 AM and is available at all Lowes Locations.
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 8, 6:30 PM – Comstock Park branch
Thursday, November 10, 7:00 PM – Cascade branch
Saturday, November 12, 10:00 AM – Byron Township branch
Grab your lab coat and join us for wild experiments and hands-on, multi-sensory fun. For ages 6 and up.
Thursday, November 10, 2:00 PM – Plainfield branch
Saturday, November 12, 10:30 AM – Alto branch
Saturday, November 12, 2:00 PM – Wyoming branch
Star in a silly story production! Kids bring favorite stories and fables to life through audience participation, puppets and props! In partnership with Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore. For all ages.
Wednesday, November 09, 6:30 PM – Sand Lake branch
Explore Mexican culture with books, crafts, games, music, and other activities. For all ages.
Saturday, November 12, 1:00 PM – Comstock Park branch
Michael’s is having a FREE Make-It-Take-It Veteran’s Day Flag Event for ages 3 and up on November 5 from 12:00 noon to 2:00 PM. Do you celebrate Veteran’s Day with your kids?
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 1, 6:30 PM – Gaines Township branch
Tuesday, November 1, 7:00 PM – Plainfield branch
Grab your lab coat and join us for wild experiments and hands-on, multi-sensory fun. For ages 6 and up.
Wednesday, November 2, 6:30 PM – Englehardt branch
Thursday, November 3, 4:00 PM – Comstock Park branch
Come enjoy a family movie. Call or stop by the library for details. For all ages.
Wednesday, November 2, 6:00 PM – Alpine branch
Saturday, November 5, 10:30 AM – Alpine branch
Star in a silly story production! Kids bring favorite stories and fables to life through audience participation, puppets and props! In partnership with Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore. For all ages.
Saturday, November 5, 1:00 PM – Kentwood branch
Bring the entire family for Indian games, crafts and more! For all ages.
Saturday, November 5, 2:00 PM – Wyoming branch
The Grand Rapids Public Library main branch will hold the Celebration of the Book Family Day Saturday, November 6 from 11:00 to 4:00. Want to “Raise A Reader”? Events like this are perfect!
11:00 am Clifford the Big Red Dog art activity. An artist from the Cook Arts Center will lead a craft activity based on the Clifford the Big Red Dog books. Each child will have the opportunity to make a bright red set of puppy ears as well as their own personalized doggy bone.
1:00 pm Author visit – Lisa Wheeler. This award-winning children’s author will talk briefly about classic children’s books and how they have influenced the books being written today. She will read from at least two of her popular children’s books.
1:30 pm Hunger Games for Teens. Come to the Training Center and begin your training as a Tribute. Practice your archery skills and dart-throwing, identify poisonous plants, learn to tie knots and apply camouflage! Test your knowledge of the Hunger Games books in the trivia challenge. Many may enter, only one may win…
2:00 pm Wild Words: Voice and Fluency in Creative Nonfiction. Discover the rain forest inspiration and Midwest garden goofiness behind April Pulley Sayre’s 50+ books. Explore voice and its role in transforming simple nonfiction ideas into read aloud, playful prose. Get a behind-the-scenes video look at her 2010 book, He’s a Howler. Then find out why fish names are tongue-tangled and just plain funny.
3:00 pm Verbal Heaven. A blissful array of poems to touch the mind, body and soul. Born Raynard Valentino Yentzer on February 14, 1984, Romeo Ray has done many poetry events, slams and contests, winning most of them. Bring your original poetry for this fast-paced slam that will leave you moved beyond measures.
Authors will be available after their events to sign books. Books will be available for purchase from Pooh’s Corner. Twenty percent of all book sales benefit the Grand Rapids Public Library Foundation.
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Every Thursday, the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum lowers admission to $1.50 per person. This week is a GREAT time to take advantage of it because they are having a Harvest Party! It’s from 5:30 to 7:30, and kids are welcome to come dressed in their costumes. There will be a few treats, face panting, and fall activities. 
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