• 2024 World of Winter Festival

    Dates: January 12 - March 10, 2024 - ABOUT THE EVENT: Bundle up and join the fun! The largest winter festival in the United States is back! Join us for […]

  • February Coffee Hour

    The Local First Coffee Hour events are a casual opportunity to connect with member businesses, hear about our upcoming programs, and learn how to build an economy that puts people […]

  • West Michigan Golf Show

    West Michigan has started their golf season off right with the West Michigan Golf Show. With the area’s top equipment dealers, courses and resorts, you can plan your entire summer […]

  • West Michigan Golf Show

    West Michigan has started their golf season off right with the West Michigan Golf Show. With the area’s top equipment dealers, courses and resorts, you can plan your entire summer of golf, and even tee off for the first time of the season! Dates & Hours: Fri, Feb 9, 2p—8p Sat, Feb 10, 9a—6p Sun, […]

  • Mindstorm Saturdays

    Mindstorm Saturdays

    Kids ages 10 and up can explore robotics with the Forest Hills COMETS robotics team on select Saturdays at the library. Using LEGO Mindstorms EV3 kits, these hands-on robotics activities […]

  • West Michigan Golf Show

    West Michigan has started their golf season off right with the West Michigan Golf Show. With the area’s top equipment dealers, courses and resorts, you can plan your entire summer […]

  • The Dirty Herd

    The Dirty Herd

    Meet us at Riley Trails each second and fourth Sunday of the month and we'll get some miles in together. Bonus: on special dates we'll welcome some of our favorite […]

  • Make Nerdy Valentines

    A beginner’s level workshop, where participants will gain some basic skills with watercolor painting and casual calligraphy. Link for tickets: Come make nerdy Valentines with the Crafty Physicist! (cocoonartspace.com)

  • Valentine’s Tea & Cocoa Party!

    No fuss, all frills! Join us for member playtime on Monday, February 12 from 9am-noon as we break out the beverages and teatime treats for a Valentine's Tea & Cocoa […]

  • Grand Rapids Boat Show

    A West Michigan tradition! In our 79th year, the Grand Rapids Boat Show is launching into an era where we will be showing our broadest array of power boats ever…5 acres of them, especially for the Great Lakes! The array of Motor Yachts, Cruisers, Runabouts, Fishing Boats, and Ski and Surf Inboards is exceptional. Pontoon […]

  • Iron Fish Tasting

    Join us Wednesday, February 14th from 11:00 am-1:00 pm in Grand Rapids for a special Iron Fish Tasting at Bridge Street Market!

  • Date Nights at Rockwell Republic

    Date Nights at Rockwell Republic

    Date Nights are back! Each date night menu is constantly changing for each evening. Take a peek at what's coming  Book your date night now with the link below or by visiting our website  https://www.rockwellrepublic.com/events Tickets: EVENTS | Rockwell Republic

  • Injury Wise with University of Michigan Health-West Sports Medicine

    Torn muscles, sprained ankles and shin splints. These are just some of the injuries that plague athletes. And when you're injured, you have questions and you want answers. Come to Gazelle Sports and spend ten minutes one-on-one with a sports medicine professional from University of Michigan Health-West Sports Medicine to discuss your specific injury concerns. […]

  • Valentine’s Day: Pairings w/ Mokaya

    Treat your Valentine (and self) to a Cocktail, Chocolate and Spirit tasting with Long Road Distillers and Mokaya Chocolate Boutique. Get ready to be guided through the flavors of 4 unique pairings. Each pairing will include a splash of spirit, a sample of cocktail and a hand crafted Mokaya chocolate made with Long Road spirits. […]

  • Grand Rapids Boat Show

    A West Michigan tradition! In our 79th year, the Grand Rapids Boat Show is launching into an era where we will be showing our broadest array of power boats ever…5 […]

  • Crafternoons

    Crafternoons

    Join us for an afternoon of coffee, cookies, and crafts. Bring your own project or make a craft with the supplies provided by the library. Meet new friends and chat […]

  • Wine on Thursdays

    Wine on Thursdays

    EVERY THURSDAY EVENING FROM 4 – 8PM… Stop in for wine tasting! We always have 2-3 options open and encourage you to grab a taste and shop around or talk […]

  • 3rd Thursdays

    3rd Thursdays

    Sip. Shop. Stroll. Third Thursdays is a multi-venue showcase of locally owned art galleries, retail spaces, restaurants, and cultural institutions along the free DASH shuttle route.  It spans the neighborhoods […]

  • Music in the Stacks: Brandon Marceal

    Flutist Brandon Marceal has swiftly become a standout figure in the realm of progressive jazz music, infusing his performances with a distinctive essence that resonates deeply with audiences across the […]

  • Grand Rapids Boat Show

    A West Michigan tradition! In our 79th year, the Grand Rapids Boat Show is launching into an era where we will be showing our broadest array of power boats ever…5 […]

  • Grand Rapids Boat Show

    A West Michigan tradition! In our 79th year, the Grand Rapids Boat Show is launching into an era where we will be showing our broadest array of power boats ever…5 […]

  • Movies at Main / Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

    Families are invited to visit the Main Library for a special showing of the film, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Musically inspired, age appropriate crafts and popcorn from Mosby's Popcorn will […]

  • Grace Theisen

    Get ready to experience soul-stirring rock n' roll, complete with addicting riffs and commanding vocals that have become trademarks of Theisen's music. This will be Theisen's third time on the […]

  • Grand Rapids Boat Show

    A West Michigan tradition! In our 79th year, the Grand Rapids Boat Show is launching into an era where we will be showing our broadest array of power boats ever…5 acres of them, especially for the Great Lakes! The array of Motor Yachts, Cruisers, Runabouts, Fishing Boats, and Ski and Surf Inboards is exceptional. Pontoon […]

  • Teen Printmaking Workshop with Octavia Ink

    Find out how to make reproducible art works with local artist, Octavia Ink (Pretty in Ink Press). Participants will go home with their very own work of art. Refreshments and […]

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