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   Saturday, February 04, 2012
1:00 PM- 4:00 PM
Mother & Daughter Paper Doll-Making
Event Location: Ransom District Library
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Be sure to register for this fun mother/daughter event.


   Monday, February 06, 2012
3:00 PM- 4:00 PM
Caffeine Teens
Event Location: Ransom District Library
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Middle school and high school students gather at the Library after school on Mondays for snacks, games, talk, and fun.


   Tuesday, February 07, 2012
4:00 PM- 5:00 PM
Elementary Kids: Read-Write-Dance
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Kids aged 8-11 can come to the Library to work on creative writing, hear good stories, and stay active afterward with dance or play.


6:00 PM- 8:30 PM
AYSO Meeting
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact:    
This is a private reservation of the Burchfield Room and not a
library event.



   Wednesday, February 08, 2012
10:30 AM- 11:15 AM
Story Time
Event Location: Ransom District Library
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Develop future book lovers by joining us for Story Time! These free story programs include stories, fingerplays, music, action rhymes, flannel stories, and a craft. Children of all ages are welcome, as are moms, dads, grandparents and caregivers.



10:30 AM- 11:15 AM
Story Time
Event Location: Ransom District Library
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Develop future book lovers by joining us for Story Time! These free story programs include stories, fingerplays, music, action rhymes, flannel stories, and a craft. Children of all ages are welcome, as are moms, dads, grandparents and caregivers.



7:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Wonderful World of Word: Intro Class
Event Location: Public Computers
Contact:    

This class will explain word processing and all the "bells and whistles" of the latest version of Microsoft Office Word.  




   Thursday, February 09, 2012
3:00 PM- 4:30 PM
Guitar Club
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Come to the Library after school for guitar instruction, practice, jam, and talk. If you don't own a guitar, you can play one of ours!


7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Cut Your Costs With Couponing
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact:    
More details coming soon !


   Friday, February 10, 2012
11:00 AM- 11:30 AM
Parachute Playtime
Event Location: Ransom District Library
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Bring your 3 - 5 year old for fun, physical play with our parachute!


   Saturday, February 11, 2012
11:00 AM- 3:00 PM
Train Party
Event Location: Ransom District Library
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Show off your train set, train gear, train costume, and/or train stories and check out ours!


   Monday, February 13, 2012
3:00 PM- 4:00 PM
Caffeine Teens
Event Location: Ransom District Library
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Middle school and high school students gather at the Library after school on Mondays for snacks, games, talk, and fun.


7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Wings of Hope
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact:    
Not a library event. Public welcome.


   Tuesday, February 14, 2012
4:00 PM- 5:00 PM
Elementary Kids: Read-Write-Dance
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Kids aged 8-11 can come to the Library to work on creative writing, hear good stories, and stay active afterward with dance or play.


7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Ransom Book Discussion Group
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact:    

Join us the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM for an hour of intellectual and entertaining conversation.

 




   Wednesday, February 15, 2012
10:30 AM- 11:15 AM
Story Time
Event Location: Ransom District Library
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Develop future book lovers by joining us for Story Time! These free story programs include stories, fingerplays, music, action rhymes, flannel stories, and a craft. Children of all ages are welcome, as are moms, dads, grandparents and caregivers.



7:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Wonderful World of Word: Intro Class
Event Location: Public Computers
Contact:    

This class will explain word processing and all the "bells and whistles" of the latest version of Microsoft Office Word.  




   Thursday, February 16, 2012
3:00 PM- 4:30 PM
Guitar Club
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Come to the Library after school for guitar instruction, practice, jam, and talk. If you don't own a guitar, you can play one of ours!


   Friday, February 17, 2012
11:00 AM- 11:30 AM
Parachute Playtime
Event Location: Ransom District Library
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Bring your 3 - 5 year old for fun, physical play with our parachute!


   Sunday, February 19, 2012
2:00 PM
Corn Fed Girls Concert
Event Location: Ransom District Library
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Live show by Kalamazoo's great acoustic song band, the Corn Fed Girls.


   Monday, February 20, 2012
3:00 PM- 4:00 PM
Caffeine Teens
Event Location: Ransom District Library
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Middle school and high school students gather at the Library after school on Mondays for snacks, games, talk, and fun.


   Tuesday, February 21, 2012
4:00 PM- 5:00 PM
Elementary Kids: Read-Write-Dance
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Kids aged 8-11 can come to the Library to work on creative writing, hear good stories, and stay active afterward with dance or play.


7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Ransom Library Board Meeting
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact:    
Ransom Library Board meeting. Third Tuesday of each month.


   Wednesday, February 22, 2012
10:30 AM- 11:15 AM
Story Time
Event Location: Ransom District Library
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Develop future book lovers by joining us for Story Time! These free story programs include stories, fingerplays, music, action rhymes, flannel stories, and a craft. Children of all ages are welcome, as are moms, dads, grandparents and caregivers.



7:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Wonderful World of Word: Intro Class
Event Location: Public Computers
Contact:    

This class will explain word processing and all the "bells and whistles" of the latest version of Microsoft Office Word.  




   Thursday, February 23, 2012
3:00 PM- 4:30 PM
Guitar Club
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Come to the Library after school for guitar instruction, practice, jam, and talk. If you don't own a guitar, you can play one of ours!


   Friday, February 24, 2012
11:00 AM- 11:30 AM
Parachute Playtime
Event Location: Ransom District Library
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Bring your 3 - 5 year old for fun, physical play with our parachute!


7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Plainwell Music Society
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact:    
This is private meeting of the Burchfield Room.


   Monday, February 27, 2012
3:00 PM- 4:00 PM
Caffeine Teens
Event Location: Ransom District Library
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Middle school and high school students gather at the Library after school on Mondays for snacks, games, talk, and fun.


7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Wings of Hope
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact:    
Not a library event. Public welcome.


7:00 PM
Teen Writers Group
Event Location: Ransom District Library
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Teens meet on the fourth Friday of the month to share and discuss their writing (novels, stories, poems, memoir) in a supportive atmosphere. New members welcome!


   Tuesday, February 28, 2012
4:00 PM- 5:00 PM
Elementary Kids: Read-Write-Dance
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Kids aged 8-11 can come to the Library to work on creative writing, hear good stories, and stay active afterward with dance or play.


6:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Reserved for SWMI
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact:    
This is a private reservation of the Burchfield Room. This is not a library event.


   Wednesday, February 29, 2012
10:30 AM- 11:15 AM
Story Time
Event Location: Ransom District Library
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Develop future book lovers by joining us for Story Time! These free story programs include stories, fingerplays, music, action rhymes, flannel stories, and a craft. Children of all ages are welcome, as are moms, dads, grandparents and caregivers.



   Thursday, March 01, 2012
3:00 PM- 4:30 PM
Guitar Club
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Come to the Library after school for guitar instruction, practice, jam, and talk. If you don't own a guitar, you can play one of ours!


7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Memoir Writing Workshop
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact:    
Details coming soon!


   Friday, March 02, 2012
11:00 AM- 11:30 AM
Parachute Playtime
Event Location: Ransom District Library
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Bring your 3 - 5 year old for fun, physical play with our parachute!


   Saturday, March 03, 2012
10:00 AM- 2:00 PM
CPR Certification @ Ransom Library
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact:    

Learn CPR (infant, child, adult), first aid, AED (automated external defibrillators) use and how to manage illness and injuries in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. This course meets State of Michigan First Aid and CPR requirements for daycare providers. Space is limited and registration is necessary.  Cost is $40 and registration is required.




   Monday, March 05, 2012
3:00 PM- 4:00 PM
Caffeine Teens
Event Location: Ransom District Library
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Middle school and high school students gather at the Library after school on Mondays for snacks, games, talk, and fun.


   Tuesday, March 06, 2012
4:00 PM- 5:00 PM
Elementary Kids: Read-Write-Dance
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Kids aged 8-11 can come to the Library to work on creative writing, hear good stories, and stay active afterward with dance or play.


   Wednesday, March 07, 2012
10:30 AM- 11:15 AM
Story Time
Event Location: Ransom District Library
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Develop future book lovers by joining us for Story Time! These free story programs include stories, fingerplays, music, action rhymes, flannel stories, and a craft. Children of all ages are welcome, as are moms, dads, grandparents and caregivers.



   Thursday, March 08, 2012
3:00 PM- 4:30 PM
Guitar Club
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Come to the Library after school for guitar instruction, practice, jam, and talk. If you don't own a guitar, you can play one of ours!


7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Memoir Writing Workshop
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact:    
Details coming soon!


   Friday, March 09, 2012
11:00 AM- 11:30 AM
Parachute Playtime
Event Location: Ransom District Library
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Bring your 3 - 5 year old for fun, physical play with our parachute!


   Monday, March 12, 2012
3:00 PM- 4:00 PM
Caffeine Teens
Event Location: Ransom District Library
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Middle school and high school students gather at the Library after school on Mondays for snacks, games, talk, and fun.


7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Wings of Hope
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact:    
Not a library event. Public welcome.


   Tuesday, March 13, 2012
4:00 PM- 5:00 PM
Elementary Kids: Read-Write-Dance
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Kids aged 8-11 can come to the Library to work on creative writing, hear good stories, and stay active afterward with dance or play.


7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Ransom Book Discussion Group
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact:    

Join us the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM for an hour of intellectual and entertaining conversation.

 




   Wednesday, March 14, 2012
10:30 AM- 11:15 AM
Story Time
Event Location: Ransom District Library
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Develop future book lovers by joining us for Story Time! These free story programs include stories, fingerplays, music, action rhymes, flannel stories, and a craft. Children of all ages are welcome, as are moms, dads, grandparents and caregivers.



7:00 PM- 8:30 PM
Powerpoint 101
Event Location: Public Computers
Contact:    

Learn the basics of this powerful presentation software.




   Thursday, March 15, 2012
10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Friends Meeting
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact:    
Tentative date for our volunteer group.


3:00 PM- 4:30 PM
Guitar Club
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Come to the Library after school for guitar instruction, practice, jam, and talk. If you don't own a guitar, you can play one of ours!


7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Memoir Writing Workshop
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact:    
Details coming soon!


   Friday, March 16, 2012
11:00 AM- 11:30 AM
Parachute Playtime
Event Location: Ransom District Library
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Bring your 3 - 5 year old for fun, physical play with our parachute!


   Saturday, March 17, 2012
10:00 AM- 3:00 PM
Friends of Ransom Library Book Sale
Event Location: Children's Area
Contact:    

Bargains await shoppers with most books priced at a $1 or less!




   Monday, March 19, 2012
3:00 PM- 4:00 PM
Caffeine Teens
Event Location: Ransom District Library
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Middle school and high school students gather at the Library after school on Mondays for snacks, games, talk, and fun.


   Tuesday, March 20, 2012
4:00 PM- 5:00 PM
Elementary Kids: Read-Write-Dance
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Kids aged 8-11 can come to the Library to work on creative writing, hear good stories, and stay active afterward with dance or play.


7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Ransom Library Board Meeting
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact:    
Ransom Library Board meeting. Third Tuesday of each month.


   Wednesday, March 21, 2012
10:30 AM- 11:15 AM
Story Time
Event Location: Ransom District Library
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Develop future book lovers by joining us for Story Time! These free story programs include stories, fingerplays, music, action rhymes, flannel stories, and a craft. Children of all ages are welcome, as are moms, dads, grandparents and caregivers.



   Thursday, March 22, 2012
3:00 PM- 4:30 PM
Guitar Club
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Come to the Library after school for guitar instruction, practice, jam, and talk. If you don't own a guitar, you can play one of ours!


   Friday, March 23, 2012
5:30 AM
Hunger Games Movie
Event Location:
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Eat a pizza dinner, then head off (in costume, if you'd like) to see the premiere of Hunger Games (based on the novel by Suzanne Collins).
Please register by March 10th.



11:00 AM- 11:30 AM
Parachute Playtime
Event Location: Ransom District Library
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Bring your 3 - 5 year old for fun, physical play with our parachute!


   Monday, March 26, 2012
3:00 PM- 4:00 PM
Caffeine Teens
Event Location: Ransom District Library
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Middle school and high school students gather at the Library after school on Mondays for snacks, games, talk, and fun.


7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Wings of Hope
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact:    
Not a library event. Public welcome.


7:00 PM
Teen Writers Group
Event Location: Ransom District Library
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Teens meet on the fourth Friday of the month to share and discuss their writing (novels, stories, poems, memoir) in a supportive atmosphere. New members welcome!


   Tuesday, March 27, 2012
4:00 PM- 5:00 PM
Elementary Kids: Read-Write-Dance
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Kids aged 8-11 can come to the Library to work on creative writing, hear good stories, and stay active afterward with dance or play.


6:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Reserved for SWMI
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact:    
This is a private reservation of the Burchfield Room. This is not a library event.


7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Caterpalooza (Eric Carle Night)
Event Location: Ransom District Library
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Celebration of children's literature with the spotlight on the books of legendary author and illustrator Eric Carle, especially his famous title, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Put on by the Friends of the Ransom Library.


   Wednesday, March 28, 2012
10:30 AM- 11:15 AM
Story Time
Event Location: Ransom District Library
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Develop future book lovers by joining us for Story Time! These free story programs include stories, fingerplays, music, action rhymes, flannel stories, and a craft. Children of all ages are welcome, as are moms, dads, grandparents and caregivers.



7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Plainwell Music Society
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact:    
This is private meeting of the Burchfield Room.


7:00 PM- 8:30 PM
SMDL Introduction & Help Session
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact:    
 
Learn about the Southwest Digital Library
(SMDL) and e-books. Help session follows
introduction.



   Thursday, March 29, 2012
3:00 PM- 4:30 PM
Guitar Club
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Come to the Library after school for guitar instruction, practice, jam, and talk. If you don't own a guitar, you can play one of ours!


7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Money Secrets of the Amish
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact:    
More details coming soon!


   Friday, March 30, 2012
11:00 AM- 11:30 AM
Parachute Playtime
Event Location: Ransom District Library
Contact: Joe Gross   
jgross@ransomlibrary.org
Bring your 3 - 5 year old for fun, physical play with our parachute!


   Sunday, April 08, 2012
1:00 PM- 5:00 PM
Easter - Ransom CLOSED
Event Location:
Contact:    
Closed All Day.


   Monday, April 09, 2012
7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Wings of Hope
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact:    
Not a library event. Public welcome.


   Tuesday, April 10, 2012
7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Ransom Book Discussion Group
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact:    

Join us the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM for an hour of intellectual and entertaining conversation.

 




   Sunday, April 15, 2012
2:00 PM- 4:00 PM
Ransom Library Concert
Event Location: Children's Area
Contact:    



   Tuesday, April 17, 2012
7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Ransom Library Board Meeting
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact:    
Ransom Library Board meeting. Third Tuesday of each month.


   Monday, April 23, 2012
7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Wings of Hope
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact:    
Not a library event. Public welcome.


   Tuesday, April 24, 2012
6:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Reserved for SWMI
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact:    
This is a private reservation of the Burchfield Room. This is not a library event.


   Wednesday, April 25, 2012
6:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Paper Bead Class Session 2
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact:    

Back by popular demand Barb Stewart will show patrons how to  make paper beads




7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Plainwell Music Society
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact:    
This is private meeting of the Burchfield Room.


   Thursday, May 03, 2012
7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Author Presentation-Heather Sellers
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact:    
Ransom Library presents Heather Sellers author of
You Don't Look Like Anyone I Know.



   Tuesday, May 08, 2012
7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Ransom Book Discussion Group
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact:    

Join us the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM for an hour of intellectual and entertaining conversation.

 




   Monday, May 14, 2012
7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Wings of Hope
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact:    
Not a library event. Public welcome.


   Tuesday, May 15, 2012
7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Ransom Library Board Meeting
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact:    
Ransom Library Board meeting. Third Tuesday of each month.


   Wednesday, May 23, 2012
6:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Homemade Bag Class
Event Location:
Contact:    
Local paper craft pro Barb Stewart will show patrons how to make beautiful homemade bags at the fraction of the cost store bought.
Registration is required.



   Monday, May 28, 2012
10:00 AM- 2:00 PM
Friends of Ransom Library Book Sale
Event Location: Children's Area
Contact:    
Join us before or after the Memorial Day parade for a special
book sale.



10:00 AM- 9:00 PM
Memorial Day - Ransom CLOSED
Event Location:
Contact:    
Closed All Day. - No library services.

Friends Book Sale 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.



   Thursday, June 07, 2012
7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Deanna House Presentation
Event Location: Children's Area
Contact:    
The Friends of Ransom Library are bringing back Deanna House
for an evening of great food & fun! Arrive early seats will fill up fast.



   Monday, June 11, 2012
7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Wings of Hope
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact:    
Not a library event. Public welcome.


   Tuesday, June 12, 2012
7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Ransom Book Discussion Group
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact:    

Join us the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM for an hour of intellectual and entertaining conversation.

 




   Tuesday, June 19, 2012
7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Ransom Library Board Meeting
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact:    
Ransom Library Board meeting. Third Tuesday of each month.


   Monday, June 25, 2012
7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Wings of Hope
Event Location: Burchfield Room
Contact:    
Not a library event. Public welcome.


   Wednesday, July 04, 2012
10:00 AM- 9:00 PM
Indepedence Day - Ransom CLOSED
Event Location:
Contact:    
Closed All Day.


   Sunday, August 05, 2012
2:00 PM- 4:00 PM
Gary Brandt & Jackie Davidson Concert
Event Location: Children's Area
Contact:    
Gary & Jackie will be back to sing all the good songs again and
continue the rich tradition of American folk music!
 



   Monday, September 03, 2012
10:00 AM- 9:00 PM
Labor Day - Ransom CLOSED
Event Location:
Contact:    
Closed All Day.


   Wednesday, November 21, 2012
10:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Ransom Closing Early at 5 p.m.
Event Location:
Contact:    
Ransom will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closing early for Thanksgiving Break.



   Thursday, November 22, 2012
10:00 AM- 9:00 PM
Thanksgiving - Ransom CLOSED
Event Location:
Contact:    
Closed All Day.


   Monday, December 24, 2012
10:00 AM- 9:00 PM
Christmas Eve - Ransom CLOSED
Event Location:
Contact:    
Closed All Day.


   Tuesday, December 25, 2012
10:00 AM- 9:00 PM
Christmas Day - Ransom CLOSED
Event Location:
Contact:    
Closed All Day.


   Monday, December 31, 2012
10:00 AM- 9:00 PM
New Years Eve - Ransom CLOSED
Event Location:
Contact:    
Closed All Day.


   Tuesday, January 01, 2013
10:00 AM- 9:00 PM
New Years Day - Ransom CLOSED
Event Location:
Contact:    
Closed All Day.