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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.

Date

Time

Location

Instructor

Saturday, September 04

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Main Library - Level 2 Storytime

Vitamin D

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.

Date

Time

Location

Instructor

Friday, October 22

6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Main Library, Level 4

Karolee Gillman

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.

Date

Time

Location

Instructor

Saturday, October 02

10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Yankee Clipper Branch

Kathy & Tyler

Saturday, October 02

10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Yankee Clipper Branch

Kathy & Tyler

Saturday, October 02

10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Yankee Clipper Branch

Kathy & Tyler

Saturday, October 02

10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Yankee Clipper Branch

Kathy & Tyler

Saturday, October 09

10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Yankee Clipper Branch

Kathy & Tyler

Saturday, October 09

10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Yankee Clipper Branch

Kathy & Tyler

Saturday, October 09

10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Yankee Clipper Branch

Kathy & Tyler

Saturday, October 09

10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Yankee Clipper Branch

Kathy & Tyler

Saturday, October 16

10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Yankee Clipper Branch

Kathy & Tyler

Saturday, October 16

10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Yankee Clipper Branch

Kathy & Tyler

Saturday, October 16

10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Yankee Clipper Branch

Kathy & Tyler

Saturday, October 16

10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Yankee Clipper Branch

Kathy & Tyler

Saturday, October 23

10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Yankee Clipper Branch

Kathy & Tyler

Saturday, October 23

10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Yankee Clipper Branch

Kathy & Tyler

Saturday, October 23

10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Yankee Clipper Branch

Kathy & Tyler

Saturday, October 23

10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Yankee Clipper Branch

Kathy & Tyler

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.

Date

Time

Location

Instructor

Saturday, October 16

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Van Belkum Branch

Sarah Cash

Monday, October 18

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Seymour Branch

Sarah Cash

Tuesday, October 19

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Yankee Clipper Branch

Sarah Cash

Wednesday, October 20

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Ottawa Hills Branch

Sarah Cash

Thursday, October 21

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

West Side Branch

Sarah Cash

Saturday, October 23

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Main Library

Sarah Cash

Tuesday, October 26

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

West Leonard Branch

Sarah Cash

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.

Date

Time

Location

Instructor

Monday, October 04

6:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

West Leonard Branch

Kathy & Tyler

Monday, October 04

6:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

West Leonard Branch

Kathy & Tyler

Monday, October 04

7:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

West Leonard Branch

Kathy & Tyler

Monday, October 04

7:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

West Leonard Branch

Kathy & Tyler

Monday, October 11

6:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

West Leonard Branch

Kathy & Tyler

Monday, October 11

6:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

West Leonard Branch

Kathy & Tyler

Monday, October 11

7:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

West Leonard Branch

Kathy & Tyler

Monday, October 11

7:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

West Leonard Branch

Kathy & Tyler

Monday, October 18

6:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

West Leonard Branch

Kathy & Tyler

Monday, October 18

6:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

West Leonard Branch

Kathy & Tyler

Monday, October 18

7:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

West Leonard Branch

Kathy & Tyler

Monday, October 18

7:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

West Leonard Branch

Kathy & Tyler

Monday, October 25

6:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

West Leonard Branch

Kathy & Tyler

Monday, October 25

6:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

West Leonard Branch

Kathy & Tyler

Monday, October 25

7:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

West Leonard Branch

Kathy & Tyler

Monday, October 25

7:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

West Leonard Branch

Kathy & Tyler

Computer Classes

These free classes provide computer instruction in a variety of areas. Computer users with no experience should first take Introduction to Computers before taking other classes. All other participants should have some familiarity with computers and experience using a mouse. Please see the list of classes for the schedule.

Classes are held in the Adult Computer Center at the Main Library and are limited to 14 people. Registration is not required. The classroom is open 10 minutes before the class is scheduled to begin and students are seated on a first come, first serve basis. If you have questions, please call 988-5400.

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