What's Happening at the Grand Rapids Area Library
Check it out @ your Library™
Saturday, April 11, Library Closed
April 12-18 National Library Week: Worlds Connect @ your library
Tuesday April 14 is also National Library Workers Day
Do something special for your favorite school, college or public library workers!
Tuesday April 14 7 pm David and Judy Garshelis on A Volunteer Experience of a Lifetime
Dave and Judy spent 2 weeks volunteering in Tanzania with Global Volunteers. Celebrate National Volunteer week a bit early by learning about their unique experience.
Friday April 17 3:30 Teen Book Club
April's pick: "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz
Pick up a copy at the Reference desk.
Tuesday, April 21 12:00 – 1:30: Tribute to MN writer Bill Holm
Area writers and admirers of Bill Holm will share selections of Holm's writing in a public reading.
5:30 pm Community Poetry Reading Brewed Awakenings Coffee House
In collaboration with ICC's literary & arts publication Spring Thaw. Listen to a selection of the poems for publication.
Bring your own poetry to read!
Thursday, April 23 6:30 pm Afghanistan and Pakistan (evening discussion)
Third in the Great Decisions discussion series
Books on Afghanistan and Pakistan are on display in the library and the briefing books for the discussions are available for checkout and for reading in the library.
April 24 9-11 am Blogging for Community Leaders workshop led by Griff Wigley
Pre-register by calling KAXE at 218-326-1234
Go to www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us for more information on all of these programs
Save these later dates!
Tuesday, April 28. 4:00 Teen Advisory Board meeting
Thursday April 30, 7 pm Mary Shideler with her Photos of China
This is a repeat of the very popular slide show Mary gave in February
Saturday May 2 10:30 – 11:30 Kids & Dads Storytime
An event just for guys and kids! Stories, books, rhymes, finger plays and songs, followed by snacks and a fun craft.
Cosponsored by Invest Early and Project Read
Library programs on ICTV
Did you miss a program you really wanted to see? Many of the programs at the library are taped by staff and volunteers from ICTV and shown several times. The schedule for the upcoming week is now posted on our website at www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us
ECFE Book Times Mondays 9:30 & 10:30
Storytimes for Preschoolers and their caregivers with games or crafts afterwards.
Check out the Library's Blog at www.grandrapidsarealibrary.blogspot.com
For more details on any of the programs, go to the Library's Web Site: www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us
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Marcia L. Anderson
Director
Grand Rapids Area Library
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-326-7640
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