• Lemonjello’s Art Night

    Lemonjello’s Art Night

    Bring a project, start one with supplies we have, or just come hang with other creative folks! Free to attend. We'd love to serve you a beverage, but we don't require a purchase to attend.

  • April Wine School: France vs. Italy

    Wine School is in session! This year we are selling all tickets online to make it more convenient to reserve your spot. Seating is limited, and our events sell out quickly, so be sure to purchase your tickets today! The cost to attend is $55 per person which includes wine, food, and the class. Never […]

  • ‘Understanding Emotional Intelligence’ 1/2 Day Seminar

    "Understanding Emotional Intelligence” is a foundational seminar that is intended to introduce the construct of emotional intelligence (EI) and provide an overview as to how EI is assessed and applied. Research has shown that leaders and employees who have higher EI typically enjoy several organizational advantages including: Increased performance Higher sales and profits Improved customer […]

  • 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 with neighbors while you get creative. Thursdays, January 18, February 15, March 21, April 18, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 pm | Yankee Clipper – 2025 […]

  • 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 with our staff while you sip!

  • 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 of downtown Grand Rapids including Heartside, the Hotel District, Studio Park, and North Monroe.  Each month over 25 participating venues will host special 3rd Thursday-only art […]

  • Supper Club: Pho Soc Tran

    Join us for our monthly Supper Club and support refugee/immigrant owned restaurants in Grand Rapids! Sept 14: Backyard Persian Oct 5: Rio Nov 2: Friendsgiving Potluck @ The 906 Dec 14: K-Pocha Jan 4: Desi Spice Feb 1: Tamales Mary Mar 14: Mithu Sri Lankan Apr 18: Pho Soc Tran May 16: Little Africa (vegan)

  • A Night of Traditional Cuisine with Motherland Cooking Xperience

    Join us for a food and culture presentation by Motherland Culture Connection. Guests will be treated to a multi-course meal and presentation from chef Mirabel Umenei, along with after-hours access to Mandela: The Official Exhibition. Tickets are $60 per guest. A Night of Traditional Cuisine with Motherland Cooking Xperience — Grand Rapids Public Museum (grpm.org)

  • Music in the Stacks: Free Hat

    Rooted in the eclectic influences of trip-hop, jazz, punk, indie rock, and jungle, Free Hat creates a mesmerizing auditory experience that leaves audiences in awe. Thursday, April 18, 2024, 7:00 - 8:00 pm Main Library - 111 Library Street NE Música en los Estantes: Free Hat Con influencias eclécticas del trip-hop, el jazz, el punk, […]

  • Baila at the B.O.B: Latin Night

    Baila at the B.O.B: Latin Night

    Every Thursday Night in H.O.M.E. Free Latin Dance Lessons - 8pm-9pm Music and Dancing 9pm - close Baila at The B.O.B. with us every Thursday night for Latin Night! This event includes FREE dance lessons from 8pm-9pm by some of Grand Rapid's best professional dance instructors from Grand Rapids Cuban Salsa group! Check out the […]

  • April 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 first. We host them monthly with the support of Bloom Credit Union. Host highlight: Field & Fire Cafe is an expansion of our original woodfired bakery in the […]

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