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Regular Programming

Community Calendar


Summer Reading Program Schedule of Events

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M 6/8: Sign up begins

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M 6/8- F 6/12: Scholastic Book Fair

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F 6/12: SRP Kickoff & Authorpalooza 12-2pm

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M 6/15: Comic Book Magnets 1-2pm

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T 6/16: Superhero Masks 2-3pm

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W 6/17: John Ball Zoo 3-4pm

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Th 6/18: T-Shirt Capes 2-3pm

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F 6/19: Story Time @ Farmer's Market 10:30-11:30am, Silly String Web Shooters 3-4pm

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S 6/20: Smashkart Tournament 10am-6pm

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M 6/22: Disguise Yourself Make-up Demo 1-2pm

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T 6/23: Zentagle (Sign-up required) 5:30-7pm

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W 6/24: Story Time 10:30-11:30am

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Th 6/25: Handy Heroes 11:30am-12:30pm

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F 6/26: All Creatures Foundation Talks 11am-12pm, Movie: Big Hero 6 6-8pm

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M 6/29: Freeze Tag 1-2pm

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T 6/30: Tai Chi 2-3pm

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W 7/1: Story Time 10:30-11:30am, Anyhero Mail 2-3pm

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Th 7/2: Join the Darkside Shadow Puppet 3-4pm

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F 7/3-S 7/5: Closed for Independence Day

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M 7/6: Shrinking Heroes 2-3pm

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T 7/7: Adventures in N. Michigan 5:30-6:30pm

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W 7/8: Story Time 10:30-11:30am

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Th 7/9: Capture the Flag 4-5pm

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F 7/10: Minions Movie @ Carmike. Doors open @ 5:30pm, Movie Starts @ 6pm

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M 7/13: Save Your Bacon Piggie Banks (Sign-up required) 4-5pm

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T 7/14: Wizard Wands 3-4pm

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Th 7/16: Cosplay 3-4pm

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F 7/17: Story time at the Farmer's Market Safety Day 10:30-11:30am

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M 7/20: Captain Shield Craft 2-3pm

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T 7/21: Superhero Bingo 4-5pm

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W 7/22: Story Time 10:30-11:30am

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Th 7/23: Super Savings-Extreme Couponing 4-5pm

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F 7/24: Movie: Rocketeer 6-8pm

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M 7/27:Hulk Pudding Cup 3-4pm

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Unless otherwise stated, all programs will be held at the Big Rapids Community Library

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426 S. Michigan Ave.

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Big Rapids, MI 49307

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(231) 796-5234

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librarian@bigrapids.lib.mi.us

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Click here to visit the BRCL website!

Recreation Program: Water Aerobics

From 9:00AM to 10:00AM

Water aerobics will be held by Jan Weining every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from May 27-August 12 (Excluding July 3rd and 24th) from 9am to 10am in the Ferris Recreation Center Pool. Cost: $4 per participant. Forms and further information can be found at brpr.org or by calling 231-592-4038.

84th Annual Summer Food Service & Reading Program

From 11:00AM to 1:00PM

Hosted by Big Rapids Public Schools: Free Lunch and books to ALL children 18 years old and younger (or persons up to age 26 who are enrolled n an educational program for the mentally or physically disabled that is recognized by a State or local public educational agency) Regardless of your current school or lunch status.

Located at Big Rapids Middle School on weekdays between 6/8 and 8/28 from 11:00am-1:00pm.

500 N. Warren, Big Rapids, MI 49307

231-796-7653

Organizations are welcome: Daycares, Preschools, Bible Schools, 4-H Programs, Camps, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, any organization involving involvinkg children 18 and under are welcome to attend. If you would like, you can call ahead to reserve a table for your organization to be seated together.

Recreation Program: Tai Chi

From 12:00PM to 1:00PM

Tai Chi will be instructed by Mary Loesch (Cert. International Instructor) on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12-1 pm in Hemlock Park. In event of rain, the program will be relocated to the City Hall Commission Room. This program will run from June 1st until August 31st. Forms and further information can be found at brpr.org or by calling 231-592-4038.

Recreation Program: Gymnastics

From 3:00PM to 5:00PM

Gymnastics will be coordinated by Caryn Schonerf at the Big Rapids Middle School gym from July 20th-23rd.

Cost: $25 ($35 non-resident)

$10 Sibling Discount

2-5 years old: 3pm-4pm

6 years old and older: 4pm-5pm

Visit brpr.org or call 231-592-4038 for more information and registration forms.

Introductory Tennis Lessons: Session 2

From 5:30PM to 6:45PM

Introductory Tennis Lessons will be held at the Hemlock Park Tennis Courts. Ages 4-6: 5:30-6pm. Ages 7-9:6-6:45pm. Ages 10-8th grade: 6-6:45pm. Cost: $10 per participant or $15 with BRCTA t-shirt. Forms and further information can be found at brpr.org or call 231-592-4038.

Recreation Program: Open Basketball

From 8:00PM to 10:00PM

Open basketball will be held for ages 12 and older every Monday and Wednesday from July 6th-22nd, 8pm-10pm in the BRMS gym. Cost: $3 per person.