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Beanstack Login Needed In-Library Use Only Sign up for challenges & contests including 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! Readers can earn virtual badges by tracking books or minutes read & completing activities to earn real prizes. |
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CreativeBug Login Needed In-Library Use Only Experience the joy of making with over 1000 award-winning video classes taught by top designers and artists. |
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Kanopy Login Needed In-Library Use Only Kanopy showcases more than 30,000 titles, including award-winning documentaries and acclaimed films, rare and hard-to-find titles, and classic films, with collections from The Great Courses, Kino Lorber, and PBS among many others. |
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Libby Login Needed In-Library Use Only Access the library’s digital collection of eBooks, downloadable audiobooks, and magazines through OverDrive or Libby. |
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Transparent Language Online Login Needed In-Library Use Only Learn over 100 languages (including English) through listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities. Mobile apps are available for learning on-the-go. |
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Learning Express — Adult Learning Center Login Needed In-Library Use Only This center offers busy adults the resources to improve their basic skills, earn a GED Test credential, or become a U.S. citizen. |
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Learning Express — High School Equivalency Center Login Needed In-Library Use Only Earning a high school equivalency credential shows that you have high-school-level academic skills. It can help open the door to a better job or career, and a college education. The resources in this Center can help you every step of the way, from finding out if you’re ready to take the test, to building your academic skills, to preparing for your high school equivalency exam. |
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LearningExpress ACT® and SAT® Test Preparation Center Login Needed In-Library Use Only Tutorials and Practice Tests for the ACT and SAT Tests |
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LearningExpress PrepSTEP Academic Center Login Needed In-Library Use Only PrepSTEP for College is packed with online test preparation, tutorials, e-books and articles to help university students achieve academic success and readiness for the workplace. It has skill building in English, math and science, college success skills tutorials, popular computer software tutorials and much more. |
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LearningExpress PrepSTEP High School Center Login Needed In-Library Use Only PrepSTEP for High Schools provides online access to a unique and extensive collection of academic, college preparation and career-related tutorials, practice tests, articles, e-books and flashcards. It includes tools for academic skill-building, college and career exploration, college admissions test preparation, military exploration and preparation, workplace skills development and more. |
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Medline Plus Login Needed In-Library Use Only Authoritative information from government agencies and other health-related organizations. |
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Michigan eLibrary Login Needed In-Library Use Only The Michigan eLibrary provides all Michigan residents with free access to online full-text articles, full-text books, digital images, and other valuable research information. |
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NASA Login Needed In-Library Use Only Take a journey to Mars, experience the views from the International Space Station, explore the solar system & beyond. Don’t miss the unbelievable images, videos and information on these topics and so much more! |
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Newspaper Source Plus Login Needed In-Library Use Only Newspaper Source Plus |
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NewsBank Login Needed In-Library Use Only America's Newspapers |
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NoveList Plus Login Needed In-Library Use Only Need help figuring out what fiction you may like? Try a read-alike list- who writes like your favorite author?- or flip through book discussions and genres. Find a novel you like, your way! |
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NoveListK8 Plus Login Needed In-Library Use Only NoveList K-8 allows children in kindergarten through grade 8, parents, and teachers to identify books appropriate for children's reading abilities and interests. You can search by author, title, series, reading level, and plot to find great suggestions of titles to read. |
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Scholastic Book Expert Login Needed In-Library Use Only This searchable database provides information about books that are supported by Scholastic Reading Counts! quizzes. |
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Smithsonian Natural History Login Needed In-Library Use Only National Museum of Natural History - Virtual Tours. |
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Small Business Reference Center Login Needed In-Library Use Only Information on small business and entrepreneurial subject areas, common business types, a help and advice section, and information on how to create business plans that lead to successful funding. |
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Small Engine Repair Reference Center Login Needed In-Library Use Only SERRC offers assistance in providing routine maintenance (tune-ups, brake service, etc.) as well as extensive repairs (engine and transmission disassembly) and allows users to search by product type, brand, model/engine type, specific area of model/engine type, and model numbers. |
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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.
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Storytime: April 30 | |
04/30/2025 11:00 - 11:45 AM Location: Big Rapids Stories, Songs, & Movement!
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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Storytime: May 7 | |
05/07/2025 11:00 - 11:45 AM Location: Big Rapids Stories, Songs, & Movement!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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
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Storytime: May 14 | |
05/14/2025 11:00 - 11:45 AM Location: Big Rapids Stories, Songs, & Movement!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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Storytime: May 21 | |
05/21/2025 11:00 - 11:45 AM Location: Big Rapids Stories, Songs, & Movement!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Storytime: May 28 | |
05/28/2025 11:00 - 11:45 AM Location: Big Rapids Stories, Songs, & Movement!
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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.
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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
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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