Friends of the East Grand Rapids Library: 2010

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Beautiful Music on the lake!

The library was filled with the sweet music of strings on Sunday afternoon, November 7. The Ash Grove String Quartet plied their talents to a standing room only crowd. Attendees enjoyed the music and the venue. . .a window looking out at Reeds Lake!

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

ASH GROVE STRING QUARTET BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

Sunday, November 7, 2010
2:00pm
East Grand Rapids Library
746 Lakeside Dr. SE

Irena Kocharova and Mary Kladder on violin, Christy Wiersma on viola
and Lorene Turkalo on cello

Back by popular demand, this local quartet will entertain library patrons with classical pieces, including those by Italian, Spanish and Russian composers. This group of musicians ply their talents at local venues such as St. Cecilia’s and Festival of the Arts, as well as private concerts and weddings. This is a free family concert.

This is a free family concert sponsored by the Friends of the Library

Monday, September 13, 2010

Navajo Creation Story Recap

An interested group of people attended our program Sunday afternoon. Lecturer, Sharon Whitehill, spoke of the Navajo Creation Story pointing out similarities between other cultures and their creation stories.

Sharon Whitehill

Thanks to all for attending and participating in the discussion.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

THE NAVAJO CREATION STORY – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2:00 PM

Sharon Whitehill will present the Navajo Creation Story. Included in her presentation will be a painting depicting the creation story of Emergence and also some sand painting illustrations.

For 32 years, Sharon was a professor at Grand Valley State University, teaching literature courses, world mythology and writing courses. She is now retired and enjoys teaching courses for adults in Michigan and in Florida during the winter months.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

June Used Book Sale!

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Linda Nemec Foster, Grand Rapids Poet Laureate to Visit East Grand Rapids Library

On Saturday, March 27, 2:00pm Grand Rapids' first poet laureate, Linda Nemec Foster, will be at the library to speak about her work and read her poetry. Linda will be available to sign copies of her newest collection of poetry, Talking Diamonds.

Please visit Linda's website to learn more about her life and writings http://lindanemecfoster.com/bio.htm

Lincoln Program a Rousing Success!

Library patrons were treated to a standing room only visit from President and Mrs. Abraham Lincoln on Saturday afternoon, February 13. Fred and Bonnie Priebe did not disappoint the crowd with their impersonations. This was quite an educational program for young and old alike!

Friday, February 5, 2010

Historical Program at the Library. . .Come one, come all!

Saturday, February 13, 2010, 1:00 pm

FREE FAMILY PROGRAM

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Great Used Book Sale! Thanks to EVERYONE for your continued support!

Hopefully everyone went home with fun finds!

A little romance anyone?

Thousands of books from which to choose!

All proceeds benefit the East Grand Rapids Library. This year the Friends used funds raised to purchase 12 new laptop computers for computer classes. We also support programming, special projects and book collections, new furniture and other areas that need our sponsoring. What a wonderful community and a fabulous library!

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

FANTASTIC USED BOOK SALE, January 29 and 30, 2010

Friday, January 29. 6:30 - 8:30pm Friends Only Presale.
You may sign up for a membership at the door or ahead of time at the EGR Library.
Family $10
Contributing $25
Sustaining $50
Patron $100 or more

Our membership form is found online.

Saturday, January 30. 9:00am - 4:00pm

East Grand Rapids Middle School
2425 Lake Drive, SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Questions: Call the library (616) 784-2007

Come and browse and find those titles for which you have been searching! Thousands of books in over 30 categories are waiting for a home on your bookshelves! The Friends' semi-annual sale is always fun. We have books for all ages.

Also included in the sale are DVDs, VHS, CDS, vinyl albums, and assorted sundries. Special categories include collectible coffee table and antiquarian books.

PRICES:
Adult Books-
$1.00 paperbacks
$2.00 hardcover

Coffee table, sets and antiquarian books - individually priced

Kids' Books -
$.50 paperbacks
$1.00 hardcover

$2.00 (individual) DVDs (sets priced higher)
$1.00 VHS

$.50 individual audio cassettes

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