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Monthly programs funded by the Ryerson Library Foundation Vander Veen Fund explore all aspects of books. Sessions meet in the Vander Veen Center or the Ryerson Auditorium of the Main Library (as noted). Upcoming programs include:

Wednesday, January 23
7:00pm
VVC
Rob Franciosi, "Aesthetics and Ethics: The Physical Design of John Hersey's Holocaust Novel, The Wall"

Saturday, February 9
1-4:oo pm
VVC
"Be a History Detective: Following Clues to Michigan's Past" with Larry Massie, Tom Dilley, Christine Byron, Marcella Beck and Rebecca Mayne

Wedneday, Februaty 27
7:00pm
Auditorium
Sylvia Hubbard, "Power of the Voice: Networking and Marketing Your Work"

Thursday, March 6
7:00pm
Auditorium
Susan Collins Thoms, "Cesar Takes a Break"

Thursday, March 20
7:00pm
Auditorium
Dianna Stampfler, "Ladies of the Lakes"

Thursday, March 27
7:00pm
Auditorium
Bich Minh Nguyen, "Stealing Buddha's Dinner: An Immigrants Experience Growing Up in Grand Rapids"

Wednesday, April 16
7:00pm
Auditorium
Richard and Gaila Mallery, "Crossing the Continental Divide: A family Adventure Along the Continental Divide"

Tuesday, April 29
7:00pm
Auditorium
Dr. Stephen Cohle and Tobin Buhk, "Skeletons in the Closet: Stories from the County Morgue"

Wednesday, May 14
7:00pm
Auditorium
Sharon Kegerreis & Lorri Hathaway, "From the Vine: Exploring Michigan Wineries" with wine reception in VVC preceding the program

Wednesday, May 7 and May 21
7:00pm
Auditorium
M. Christine Byron & Thomas R. Wilson, "Vintage Views of the Mackinac Straits Region."