Public library branch with children's programming and reading resources.
746 Lakeside Dr SE, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USA
Participate in the Summer Wonder program, which includes a county-wide scavenger hunt to find their mascot, Curi.
“KDL does tons of fun events over the summer, including a scavenger hunt to find their mascot Curi throughout the county.”
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The downtown branch is free, less crowded than the children's museum, and has a great kids' area.
“Especially the downtown one. It will be less busy than the children's museum and it's free.”
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Meets monthly at 7am at Lanterns Roastery. Check their Instagram for details.
“We meet once a month at 7am at Lanterns roastery, more info/details on instagram.”
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Highly recommended branch for families with toddlers.
“Check out the East Grand Rapids branch especially.”
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Most branches have excellent kids' sections with discovery toys and weekly pre-reading groups for babies and toddlers.
“The library itself has toys (almost every branch I'm aware of has a great kids section), and they have babies and toddlers pre-reading groups”
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Check the library's job board; they occasionally have open IT positions.
“GRPL just opened an IT position if you're interested.”
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Highly recommended for native plant gardening; they host native plant sales and offer expert advice.
“I highly recommend Kent CO Conservation, they have native plant sales and are extremely knowledgeable!”
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Even if physical branches are closed, check your library card status as they are expanding loan limits for digital, audio, and ebook resources.
“GRPL is expanding the loan limits if you have a library card.”
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Most library branches host regular story times for children.
“most Kent district libraries along with Grand Rapids public libraries host story times.”
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