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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What’s Happening At The Library This Week

November 28, 2011 By Big Binder Leave a Comment

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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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What’s Happening At The Library This Week

November 21, 2011 By Big Binder Leave a Comment

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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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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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What’s Happening At The Library This Week

November 7, 2011 By Big Binder 2 Comments

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 8, 6:30 PM – Comstock Park branch
Thursday, November 10, 7:00 PM – Cascade branch
Saturday, November 12, 10:00 AM – Byron Township branch

Wacky Science

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

Story-Rama!

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

Celebrate Mexico

Explore Mexican culture with books, crafts, games, music, and other activities. For all ages.

Saturday, November 12, 1:00 PM – Comstock Park branch

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This Week At The Library

October 30, 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 1, 6:30 PM – Gaines Township branch

Tuesday, November 1, 7:00 PM – Plainfield branch

Wacky Science

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

Reel Fun: A Family Movie Event

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

Story-Rama!

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

Celebrate India

Bring the entire family for Indian games, crafts and more! For all ages.

Saturday, November 5, 2:00 PM – Wyoming branch

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