Past events
- 2013-07-04T11:00:00-04:00
- 2013-07-04T11:45:00-04:00
Mecosta's 4th of July Parade
Children are invited to come ride on the library's Dig Into Reading Float. Line-up will begin at 10:30 on South Franklin Street. The parade will end near Graphic Specialties.
- 2013-07-04T00:00:00-04:00
- 2013-07-04T00:00:00-04:00
Library Closed
The library will be closed for the July 4th Holiday.
- 2013-07-03T13:30:00-04:00
- 2013-07-03T14:30:00-04:00
Dig Into Reading: John Ball Traveling Zoo Program
It's time for an up-close encounter with live animals! In addition to showing animals, the presenters will also bring animal skulls, furs, shells, and more. Animal enthusiasts will love it!
- 2013-07-02T13:00:00-04:00
- 2013-07-02T14:00:00-04:00
Page Turners Book Club
- Email: Anita Farrar
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- 2013-06-27T13:30:00-04:00
- 2013-06-27T14:30:00-04:00
Teens: Building on a Dream
This show has everything you'll love - cool inventions, gadgets, creating things, and laughter. It features fun demonstrations of some truly awesome achievements in human dreaming, creativity and innovations. There is a 6-foot wireless transmission of power with a Tesla coil, a solar power demonstration, and even an awesome energy bike. The music, humor, and audience participation will make this a show you won't want to miss!
- 2013-06-26T13:30:00-04:00
- 2013-06-26T14:30:00-04:00
Dig Into Reading: Tunes 'n Tales by Tricia
Join Tricia and friends for an exciting musical adventure. Audience participation will make the stories and songs come to life in a very fun and interactive way. Kids and families will dig this show!
- 2013-06-20T19:00:00-04:00
- 2013-06-20T21:00:00-04:00
Immigrants on the Iron Range: The Iron Smelter Worker in Fayette, MI in 1880.
Join Jackson Iron Co. Furnace Worker, Michael MacDuff, as he takes you on a musical and historical journey to Michigan's Upper Peninsula in 1880, to Fayette where immigrants arrive to start a new life in a furnace town.
- 2013-06-19T13:30:00-04:00
- 2013-06-19T14:30:00-04:00
Dig Into Reading: Magic! You Can "Dig" It with Gordon Russ
This show is all about fun! Gordon's magic trunk is full of tricks and is bursting at the seams with incredible illusions. You won't want to miss this high-energy kick-off to our summer reading program!
- 2013-06-18T10:00:00-04:00
- 2013-06-18T11:00:00-04:00
Preschool Story Hour
For children 18 months to 5 years old. Join us for stories, songs, finger plays, crafts, and snacks. Story Hour is a great way to foster pre-reading skills, listening skills, an increased attention span, excitement about reading and a love of the library.
- 2013-06-13T19:00:00-04:00
- 2013-06-13T21:00:00-04:00
Local Author Gordon Galloway: Full Circle, A True Story
An inspirational story about Randy Parks, a Big Rapids High School football star, a teacher and an amputee who had to overcome many obstacles in his life. This talk will be especially meaningful to teachers, coaches, amputees, and anyone else desiring to hear a positive uplifting life story.