Howard Miller Public Library to host weekly park pop-ups
The library announced the series last week. Months ago, we were trying to figure out what summer might look like for libraries and library programming, said library director Heather Wood-Gramza. We thought this would be a great way to engage families and children of all ages with really good, quality learning opportunities.
The series will feature performers and traveling shows, in addition to home-grown programs. Those are things we ve done in the past and we thought would translate well outdoors, Wood-Gramza said.
Visitors will also be able to check out materials through Howard Miller s Book Bike, an initiative launched in 2018 to bring children s books, information and library cards to various events.
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John Ball Zoo envisions building massive aquarium in Grand Rapids to compete ‘on the national level’
Updated Apr 12, 2021;
Posted Apr 12, 2021
Animal care supervisor Jaime Racalla prepares to dive in order to clean aquarium glass at John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids on Friday, March 8, 2019. The zoo is actively pursuing building a massive off-site aquarium that would aim to compete with the largest aquariums in the country. (Cory Morse | MLive.com)Cory Morse | MLive.com
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John Ball Zoo is actively pursuing building a tourist destination aquarium in the Grand Rapids area.
“We’re still in the exploratory phase,” said John Ball Zoo CEO Peter D’Arienzo.
Our top 12 photos of John Ball Zoo’s animals being cared for during pandemic
Updated Apr 01, 2021;
Posted Apr 01, 2021
A zookeeper holds Pete the penguin still as veterinary technician Heather Teater uses a therapeutic laser to help treat Pete s severe arthiritis on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. (Hope Davison | MLive.com)Hope Davison
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GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Home to over 2,000 animals, John Ball Zoo has been nothing short of bustling with activity even before it opened for the 2021 season this past weekend.
MLive found that out first hand, spending portions of multiple days in the weeks leading up to the season-opening day on Saturday. MLive went behind the scenes to follow some of the dedicated staff who have cared for animals throughout the pandemic.