Everyone Gathers to Read at EGR Branch

Please join us for a month-long celebration of reading, culture and the arts. Everyone Gathers to Read will take place during the month of March at the East Grand Rapids branch. Read the featured books and participate in the activities, contests and programs inspired by them.

THE BOOKS:
Whoever You Are, written by Mem Fox and illustrated by Leslie Staub, was selected this year because of its bold, colorful pictures and its simple strong message about our global society and the humanity that ties us all together. Wherever you are, we hope you take time to enjoy this stunning book with the people who are important in your world.

Major Pettigrew’s Last Standby Helen Simonson, was selected this year because of its poignant and humorous examination of one man’s response to the cultural and generational changes occurring in his community and in the larger world. We hope you take some time to enjoy Major Pettigrew, Mrs. Ali, and the other assorted characters of Edgecombe St. Mary.

THE PROGRAMS

For Adults:

Tea & Titles: Come for a Spice Merchants tea tasting event in the Parks and Recreation room 102. Enjoy experiencing and learning about different types of teas, and then sit back and enjoy as we offer you a taste of titles that would make great spring reading. Registration is required. 
Thursday, March 17, 12:00 pm 

LEGO Sculpture Contest: Create a LEGO sculpture at the library! We provide the LEGOs, you provide the creativity and skill! LEGO sculptures will be put on display and voted on by the public. Winners of the contest will receive a gift certificate. 
Sunday, March 20, from 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

For Families:

Theatre: Featuring the Calvin College Improv team, Phil Anderson, Mime Performer, and puppet-making fun. 
Sunday, March 6, from 2:00–4:00 pm

Music & Dance: Featuring a performance by Tree of Life Cultural Arts Studio
Sunday, March 13, from 2:00–4:00 pm

Art: Create several different kinds of art inspired by cultures around the world! 
Sunday, March 20, from 2:00–4:00 pm

Culinary Arts: Fun crafts, plus a presentation and samples of Lebanese cuisine provided by Osta’s Restaurant
Sunday, March 27, from 2:00–4:00 pm

THE CONTESTS: For adults, teens and kids of all ages

Photo Contest: Get out your cameras and take up to three photos using Whoever You Are by Mem Fox as inspiration. 

Bookmark Contest: Design up to three bookmarks using Whoever You Are by Mem Fox as inspiration.  

Poetry Contest: Write up to three poems using Whoever You Are by Mem Fox as inspiration. 

Contest rules can be found here.

Written by Katie

Katie

Katie is a Communications Assistant and helps spread the word about all the amazing things taking place at KDL. She loves her job so much that she returned to it following a four-year stint as a stay-at-home mom!



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