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Experience the joy of making with over 1000 award-winning video classes taught by top designers and artists.

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To register for available Events:
Sensory Storytime: April 29
04/29/2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Big Rapids
For ALL CHILDREN and ALL ABILITIES. Enjoy yoga, storytime, and hands-on play.
Storytime: April 30
04/30/2025 11:00 - 11:45 AM
Location: Big Rapids
Stories, Songs, & Movement!
What Plants Need to Grow
04/30/2025 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Big Rapids
ALL AGES WELCOME. Whether you are a plant expert or just starting out, join us as we explore the wonderful world of plants! Kick off the gardening season with some fun demonstrations and instruction.
Saturday Matinee Movies
05/03/2025 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Location: Big Rapids
All ages welcome! Movie held in the community room. Visit the library's website for title information: https://www.bigrapidslibrary.org/movies
Sensory Storytime: May 6
05/06/2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Big Rapids
For ALL CHILDREN and ALL ABILITIES. Enjoy yoga, storytime, and hands-on play.
Adult Art & Craft Workshop
05/06/2025 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Location: Big Rapids
Join us on the first Tuesday of each month for a guided craft! May's craft: Block Printing
Storytime: May 7
05/07/2025 11:00 - 11:45 AM
Location: Big Rapids
Stories, Songs, & Movement!
Chronic Pain Workshop: Week One
05/07/2025 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: Big Rapids
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE. THIS PROGRAM WILL BE HELD IN THE LITERACY ROOM. This workshop benefits those living with pain and are looking for additional ways to manage it. Registering means you are committed to attending all six sessions. When you register for this program your name and contact information will be shared with MSU Extension.
Saturday Storytime
05/10/2025 11:00 - 11:45 AM
Location: Big Rapids
Join Mr. Howard for stories, music, and movement on the second Saturday of each month.
Grow an Herb Garden
05/12/2025 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Location: Big Rapids
Discover how to grow the herb garden of your dreams in this engaging and interactive workshop!
Sensory Storytime: May 13
05/13/2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Big Rapids
For ALL CHILDREN and ALL ABILITIES. Enjoy yoga, storytime, and hands-on play.
Family Art & Craft Workshop
05/13/2025 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Big Rapids
Join us on the second Tuesday of each month for a guided craft! May's Craft: Cardboard Mobiles
Storytime: May 14
05/14/2025 11:00 - 11:45 AM
Location: Big Rapids
Stories, Songs, & Movement!
Stem Lab
05/14/2025 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Big Rapids
Ages 9-13. CHEMISTRY. It's not ONLY about making things explode. Understanding acids, bases, and other fun facts with hands-on demonstrations.
Chronic Pain Workshop: Week Two
05/14/2025 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: Big Rapids
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE. THIS PROGRAM WILL BE HELD IN THE LITERACY ROOM. This workshop benefits those living with pain and are looking for additional ways to manage it. Registering means you are committed to attending all six sessions. When you register for this program your name and contact information will be shared with MSU Extension.
Family Stem Night
05/15/2025 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Big Rapids
Room: Community Room
Ages 5-12 with an adult. Registration required. May Activity: SEEDS! Join us in the Discovery Garden located next to the Literacy Park.
Saturday Matinee Movies
05/17/2025 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Location: Big Rapids
All ages welcome! Movie held in the community room. Visit the library's website for title information: https://www.bigrapidslibrary.org/movies
Sensory Storytime: May 20
05/20/2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Big Rapids
For ALL CHILDREN and ALL ABILITIES. Enjoy yoga, storytime, and hands-on play.
Pizza & Pages
05/20/2025 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Location: Big Rapids
Room: Community Room
Ages 9-13. Read any book from the library's collection and tell us about it. MAY ACTIVITY: Ice Cream Party & Games
Storytime: May 21
05/21/2025 11:00 - 11:45 AM
Location: Big Rapids
Stories, Songs, & Movement!
Chronic Pain Workshop: Week Three
05/21/2025 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: Big Rapids
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE. THIS PROGRAM WILL BE HELD IN THE LITERACY ROOM. This workshop benefits those living with pain and are looking for additional ways to manage it. Registering means you are committed to attending all six sessions. When you register for this program your name and contact information will be shared with MSU Extension.
Afterschool Robots
05/22/2025 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Big Rapids
Join the members of St. Mary's Robotics Team and their ROBOT at the BRCL to learn about the process of designing their robot and the elements that go into it, such as building and coding.
Sensory Storytime: May 27
05/27/2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Big Rapids
For ALL CHILDREN and ALL ABILITIES. Enjoy yoga, storytime, and hands-on play.
Storytime: May 28
05/28/2025 11:00 - 11:45 AM
Location: Big Rapids
Stories, Songs, & Movement!
Chronic Pain Workshop: Week Four
05/28/2025 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: Big Rapids
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE. THIS PROGRAM WILL BE HELD IN THE LITERACY ROOM. This workshop benefits those living with pain and are looking for additional ways to manage it. Registering means you are committed to attending all six sessions. When you register for this program your name and contact information will be shared with MSU Extension.
Discovery Garden Club: STEM & Soil
05/29/2025 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Big Rapids
Room: Community Room
Ages 5-12 with an adult. This Club meets biweekly during the months of May-August. Each program will focus on different hands-on activity in the Community Garden. May 29 Activity: Pollinators
Sensory Storytime: June 3
06/03/2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Big Rapids
Room: Community Room
For ALL CHILDREN and ALL ABILITIES. Enjoy yoga, storytime, and hands-on play in the Literacy Park.
Storytime: June 4
06/04/2025 11:00 - 11:30 AM
Location: Big Rapids
Room: Community Room
Join Mr. Howard in the Literacy Park for stories, rhymes, songs, and movement!
Chronic Pain Workshop: Week Five
06/04/2025 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: Big Rapids
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE. THIS PROGRAM WILL BE HELD IN THE LITERACY ROOM. This workshop benefits those living with pain and are looking for additional ways to manage it. Registering means you are committed to attending all six sessions. When you register for this program your name and contact information will be shared with MSU Extension.
Airport Storytime: June 11
06/11/2025 11:00 - 11:30 AM
Location: Big Rapids
Join Mr. Howard at the Roben-Hood Airport for a special storytime with airport staff! (21325 18 Mile Road, Big Rapids MI 49307)
Chronic Pain Workshop: Week Six
06/11/2025 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: Big Rapids
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE. THIS PROGRAM WILL BE HELD IN THE LITERACY ROOM. This workshop benefits those living with pain and are looking for additional ways to manage it. Registering means you are committed to attending all six sessions. When you register for this program your name and contact information will be shared with MSU Extension.
Discovery Garden Club: STEM & Soil
06/12/2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Big Rapids
Room: Community Room
Ages 5-12 with an adult. This Club meets biweekly during the months of May-August. Each program will focus on different hands-on activity in the Community Garden. June 12 Activity: TBA
Saturday Storytime
06/14/2025 11:00 - 11:45 AM
Location: Big Rapids
Room: Community Room
Join Mr. Howard for stories, music, and movement on the second Saturday of each month in the Literacy Park.
Sensory Storytime: June 17
06/17/2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Big Rapids
Room: Community Room
For ALL CHILDREN and ALL ABILITIES. Enjoy yoga, storytime, and hands-on play in the Literacy Park.
Storytime: June 18
06/18/2025 11:00 - 11:30 AM
Location: Big Rapids
Room: Community Room
Join Mr. Howard in the Literacy Park for stories, rhymes, songs, and movement!
Sensory Storytime: June 24
06/24/2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Big Rapids
Room: Community Room
For ALL CHILDREN and ALL ABILITIES. Enjoy yoga, storytime, and hands-on play in the Literacy Park.
Storytime: June 25
06/25/2025 11:00 - 11:30 AM
Location: Big Rapids
Room: Community Room
Join Mr. Howard in the Literacy Park for stories, rhymes, songs, and movement!
Discovery Garden Club: STEM & Soil
06/26/2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Big Rapids
Room: Community Room
Ages 5-12 with an adult. This Club meets biweekly during the months of May-August. Each program will focus on different hands-on activity in the Community Garden. June 26 Activity: TBA
Discovery Garden Club: STEM & Soil
07/10/2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Big Rapids
Room: Community Room
Ages 5-12 with an adult. This Club meets biweekly during the months of May-August. Each program will focus on different hands-on activity in the Community Garden. July 10 Activity: TBA
Discovery Garden Club: STEM & Soil
07/24/2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Big Rapids
Room: Community Room
Ages 5-12 with an adult. This Club meets biweekly during the months of May-August. Each program will focus on different hands-on activity in the Community Garden. July 24 Activity: TBA
Beauty and the Beast Puppet Show
08/02/2025 2:00 - 3:15 PM
Location: Big Rapids
Beauty and the Beast is a touching and humorous marionette play full of chuckles and drama. Artistic staging and clever effects accented with beautiful harp music bring this ever popular classic triumphantly to life. Location TBA
Discovery Garden Club: STEM & Soil
08/07/2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Big Rapids
Room: Community Room
Ages 5-12 with an adult. This Club meets biweekly during the months of May-August. Each program will focus on different hands-on activity in the Community Garden. August 7 Activity: TBA
Discovery Garden Club: STEM & Soil
08/21/2025 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Big Rapids
Room: Community Room
Ages 5-12 with an adult. This Club meets biweekly during the months of May-August. Each program will focus on different hands-on activity in the Community Garden. August 21 Activity: TBA

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