CASCADE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
EIN 23-7328367 · Libraries (B70)
What they do
Friends Sponsored A Wide Variety of Programs That Impacted People From Newborn Through Senior Citizens With A Goal to Increase Literacy and Comprehension While Building A Stronger Sense of Community. They Involved Other Organizations In The Community (such As Police and Fire Departments) As Well As Local Artists That Engaged The Community In Music, Dance and In Many of The Graphic Arts. They Provided Engagement for Adults With Cognitive Challenges, and Support for Their Care Partners. Here is A Breakdown of The Programs By Age Group With The Number of Participants In ( ). Toddlers Ages 0-5; Dance With Me (607), Touch A Truck (973), Unicorn Party (402) Fall Playdate and Festival (452). School Age (5-11); Book Explorers (101), Kids Food (79) Pokemon Club (41), Art Party (125) Library Camp (196), Write Stuff (64). Teens; Craft Fair (310). Family/All Ages; Lets Talk Vinyl (95), Amazing Trees (109), Open House (29), Reindeer Night (1,162), Kids & Teen Craft (1,162), Michigan Authors (91), O
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About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 1986
- Location
- 2870 JACKSMITH AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546-6989
- County
- Kent
- In care of
- Linda David