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Fun events for the whole family at the Patmos Library!

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Get messy, get creative, and express yourself!! Join us on July 7th and celebrate the bold, colorful style of artist Jackson Pollock. Create your own one-of-a-kind masterpiece using drips, splatters, and lots of imagination! There will be 2 age groups: 9 – 14, and 14 – 17. Space is limited, and registration is required. You can register by visiting our Eventbrite page!

Flyer with a brown background patterned with dog paw prints and an image of a dog. The flyer promotes “Ruff Readers,” a program where trained volunteer dogs are brought in for children to read to, highlighting the joy of reading with dogs. It notes that sign-up is first come, first served on the day of the event, with families able to arrive 15 minutes early to place their child’s name in a time slot; there are 12 time slots each date between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Event dates listed are Saturday, June 13; Saturday, June 20; Saturday, July 11; and Saturday, July 25.

Ruff Readers is a group of volunteers who bring in trained dogs for kids to read to!! This will be a first come first serve sign up the day of the event. There will be 12 time slots for each date offered between 11am and noon. Ruff Readers will be at the library on June 13 & 20, and July 11 & 25.

Patriotic red, white, and blue flyer for a Patmos Library event. The flyer reads: “Join Us for a Happy 250th Birthday America Family Picnic Here at Patmos Library!” Activities listed include yard games, a bounce house, face painting, a craft station, and more. Food will be available from the Sweet Racks and Smokin’ Butts BBQ truck. The event takes place on Thursday, July 2, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The flyer features stars and decorative patriotic borders.

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with Patmos Library at our Family Picnic! Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun featuring yard games, a bounce house, face painting, crafts, and more. We’ll also have delicious food available from the Sweet Racks and Smokin’ Butts BBQ truck. Join us on Thursday, July 2, from 1:00–4:00 p.m. as we celebrate our nation’s milestone birthday together. No registration is required.

Flyer for a “Teen Escape Room” event at Patmos Library featuring a dark mystery-themed background with glowing clocks, keys, and puzzle imagery. The flyer invites teens to work together to solve clues and escape before time runs out. Event details include Thursday, July 9 with time slots at 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. Each session allows up to 10 participants, and the event is open to ages 11 and up. Registration is required.

Grab your friends and put your problem-solving skills to the test at the Teen Escape Room at Patmos Library! This exciting, interactive experience will challenge you to work as a team, uncover hidden clues, and solve puzzles before time runs out. Each group will enter the escape room during their scheduled time slot and race against the clock to complete the challenge. Communication, creativity, and teamwork will be key—so bring your best thinkers! Spots are limited, so be sure to register early to secure your preferred time! You may do so by registering on our Eventbrite page.

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Get ready for a night of hilariously awful creativity at Bad Art Night! Teens ages 11–18 are invited to create the worst masterpiece possible using mystery supplies, silly prompts, and absolutely zero artistic pressure. Whether your art turns out weird, messy, or completely confusing—that’s the goal! Join us for laughs, chaos, and possibly fake awards on Monday, July 20 from 6–8 p.m. You can register for this event by visiting our Eventbrite page.

Flyer for a “Tie Dye Craft Day” at Patmos Library featuring a colorful rainbow tie dye background. The flyer advertises a free craft event on Tuesday, July 28 with separate time slots for ages 5–9 from 1:00–2:00 p.m., ages 9–14 from 2:30–3:30 p.m., and ages 14–17 from 4:00–5:00 p.m. Participants may choose to tie dye either a drawstring backpack or a bandana. Registration is required, and only 20 spots are available per age group.

Get ready to get colorful at our Tie Dye Craft Day at Patmos Library! Participants will have the chance to create their very own tie dye project using bright colors and fun designs. Choose between tie dyeing a drawstring backpack or a bandana and make something unique to take home! Participants may choose ONE item to tie dye: a drawstring backpack, or a bandana. This event is FREE, but space is limited to 20 participants per age group. Registration is required to reserve your spot – please sign up on our Eventbrite page.

Summer themed flyer featuring a beach chair, blue skies, and sand. The flyer reads ' Summer is coming, All Adult Programming will be taking a break for the summer! Stay tuned for new and exciting events starting in September 2026!'

Our Adult Book Club will be taking a break this summer so our staff can focus on our youth Summer Reading Program! We will pick back up in September!

Now available! Free Pass to the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum

Interested in visiting GRCM? As a Patmos library patron, you can check out this FREE pass!

  • You must be a Patmos Library adult cardholder.
  • This offer is only valid for ONE DAY admission for up to 6 people.
  • You will be limited to 1 pass per year.
  • Must be returned one day from check out.
  • There will be a $25 fine for late/non-returned passes.
  • Library account must be in good standing.
  • Passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be placed on hold.
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