Event / Class Registration

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Teen Artist Workshop
Want a leg up on the competition for the Curiouser & Curiouser: An Alice Inspired Art Contest for Teens? Then sign up for our Artist Workshop, hosted by Kendall College of Art and Design's Drawing Club, Vitamin D. Bring your in-progress submissions for the competition and Vitamin D members will be there to help you develop your ideas and artwork. The workshop will be held at the Main Library in the Storytime Room on Level 2 on Saturday, September 4 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm.

Genealogy Lock-In
Ask your genealogy questions - volunteers will be on hand to assist you. Learn how to use the microfilm reader/scanner/printer, save images to CD or flash drive, or take advantage of free copying and printing during this event. Use the time to search databases. Bring your own laptop and use the Library's WiFi network (limited computers available). Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required.

Ruff Readers at Yankee Clipper Branch
Sign up today to be paired up with a trained therapy dog for a weekly 15-minute animal assisted reading session. Children are encouraged to come every week at the same time for four weeks. West Michigan Therapy Dogs and their handlers provide an encouraging and non-judgmental environment in order to develop confidence in reading. For the sessions to be most effective, parents and siblings are asked to wait in another area of the Library. This program is for independent readers of any age and is especially recommended for children who need to develop confidence in reading aloud or for English as a second language learners. This is not a remedial reading program. For more information, call 988-5415.

Recycled Journal workshop
This workshop (just for teens!) will turn old books into new treasures. Join local crafter Sarah Cash as she helps you transform an old beat up book into a useful notebook, journal, or sketchbook. Bring a book of your own to transform, or choose from one of ours. Space is limited.

Ruff Readers at West Leonard Branch
Sign up today to be paired up with a trained therapy dog for a weekly 15-minute animal assisted reading session. Children are encouraged to come every week at the same time for four weeks. West Michigan Therapy Dogs and their handlers provide an encouraging and non-judgmental environment in order to develop confidence in reading. For the sessions to be most effective, parents and siblings are asked to wait in another area of the Library. This program is for independent readers of any age and is especially recommended for children who need to develop confidence in reading aloud or for English as a second language learners. This is not a remedial reading program. For more information, call 988-5416.