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      <description><![CDATA[This weekend is full of Halloween themed activities...from ghost tours to spooky car washes. There is also music, comedy, lights, and a parade. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/things-to-do-in-west-michigan-this-weekend-october-28-30-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This weekend is full of Halloween themed activities...from ghost tours to spooky car washes. There is also music, comedy, lights, and a parade. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/things-to-do-in-west-michigan-this-weekend-october-28-30-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[West Michigan winters can be cold and brutal, and this year is no exception. Are you able to help Grand Rapids teens in need stay warm this winter? <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-teens-helping-local-youth-stay-warm-with-winter-coat-drive/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[West Michigan winters can be cold and brutal, and this year is no exception. Are you able to help Grand Rapids teens in need stay warm this winter? <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-teens-helping-local-youth-stay-warm-with-winter-coat-drive/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[Grand Rapids Public Libraries are temporarily changing their hours due to COVID staffing issues. Here are their new hours and how you can check out books online or curbside until they are back to full power. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grpltempcovidhours/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Grand Rapids Public Libraries are temporarily changing their hours due to COVID staffing issues. Here are their new hours and how you can check out books online or curbside until they are back to full power. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grpltempcovidhours/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2021 12:27:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Grand Rapids Public Library is turning 150 years old in 2021, and has been sharing cool parts of its history - which includes, apparently, a mascot bookworm that delivered books to kids. <a href="https://wgrd.com/do-you-remember-the-grand-rapids-public-library-bookworm/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Grand Rapids Public Library is turning 150 years old in 2021, and has been sharing cool parts of its history - which includes, apparently, a mascot bookworm that delivered books to kids. <a href="https://wgrd.com/do-you-remember-the-grand-rapids-public-library-bookworm/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Grand Rapids Public Library Will Help You Find a Job</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2020 01:40:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[ If you or someone you know is looking for a new job, the Grand Rapids Public Library is offering a new service that could help. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-public-library-will-help-you-find-a-job/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[ If you or someone you know is looking for a new job, the Grand Rapids Public Library is offering a new service that could help. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-public-library-will-help-you-find-a-job/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2020 16:56:29 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2020 02:46:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[They're also forgiving any active overdue fines. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-public-library-getting-rid-of-overdue-fines/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[They&apos;re also forgiving any active overdue fines. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-public-library-getting-rid-of-overdue-fines/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2020 15:38:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[They plan on storing them in their permanent archives. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-library-asking-for-your-covid-19-stories/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[They plan on storing them in their permanent archives. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-library-asking-for-your-covid-19-stories/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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