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Fun events for the whole family at the Patmos Library!

Colorful Patmos Library End of Summer Reading Program Party flyer with a summer theme featuring bubbles, a sun, beach ball, sunglasses, flowers, and flip-flops. The flyer invites the community to an End of Summer Reading Program Party on Friday, July 31, from 12:00–3:00 PM. Activities include a foam cannon party with Sammy's Party on Wheels, a blow-up slide, yard games, face painting, Patty Matters Food Truck, and Blended 8 Dirty Sodas.

Celebrate another fantastic Summer Reading Program with Patmos Library at our End of Summer Reading Program Party on Friday, July 31, from 12:00–3:00 PM! Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun featuring a foam cannon party with Sammy’s Party on Wheels, a blow-up slide, yard games, face painting, delicious food from the Patty Matters Food Truck, and refreshing dirty sodas from Blended 8. Join us as we wrap up a summer filled with reading, learning, and adventure with an exciting community celebration for all ages!

Patmos Library Summer Bookmark Decorating Contest flyer featuring a beach-themed design with a decorated bookmark, paintbrush, surfboards, and sunshine. The flyer invites all ages to pick up a bookmark template at the Main Desk, create a summer-themed bookmark, and submit it by August 17, 2026. The winner will receive a $25 Amazon gift card and have their bookmark printed for library patrons.

Get creative this summer with Patmos Library’s Summer Bookmark Decorating Contest! Participants of all ages are invited to design a summer-themed bookmark using a template available at the Main Desk. Submit your completed bookmark by August 17, 2026, for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card. The winning design will be professionally printed and made available for library patrons to enjoy.

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Support Patmos Library by dining at Culver’s of Jenison during our Share Night fundraiser! Join us on Tuesday, September 22, from 5:00–8:00 PM, and a portion of all sales during the event will be donated to Patmos Library. Gather your family and friends for a delicious meal while helping support library programs and services. Location: Culver’s of Jenison, 7393 Cottonwood Drive, Jenison, MI 49428

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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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