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All Day
11:00am
This event is in the "Adults" group.

VITA Tax Preparation

11:00am - 4:00pm
Adults
Muskegon Heights Branch
Library Branch: Muskegon Heights Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Workshop
Event Details:

Bring your tax documents to your scheduled VITA appointment. An IRS trained and certified volunteer will complete and electronically file all federal and state tax returns and forms before you leave.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chair Yoga

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Norton Shores Branch
Required
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Community Room - Large
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join Melanie of Mind Body Wellness for Chair Yoga, a gentle practice in which postures are performed while seated and/or with the aid of a chair.

11:15am
11:30am
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "0-5" group.

Family Storytime

11:30am - 12:15pm
Children, 0-5
Norton Shores Branch
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, 0-5
Program Type: Storytime

Enjoy reading, singing, talking, and playing featuring stories, rhymes, music, and movement to entertain and educate your children. For children ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers. 

11:45am
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Stretch & Much More

11:45am - 12:45pm
Adults
Ravenna Branch
Library Branch: Ravenna Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

$5 per class 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Bookmobile at SHAWL 1

11:45am - 12:30pm
All Ages
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Join the Bookmobile at the SHAWL 1 (Senior Housing Association of White Lake) every other Wednesday from 11:45 am to 12:30 pm.

The SHAWL 1 building is located at:

225 South Hall St, Whitehall MI  49461

12:00pm
12:15pm
12:30pm
12:45pm
1:00pm
1:15pm
1:30pm
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Bookmobile at SHAWL 2

1:30pm - 2:15pm
All Ages
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Join the Bookmobile at the SHAWL 2 every other Wednesday from 1:30 pm to 2:15 pm.

SHAWL 2 is located at:

8363 Cook St, Montague, MI  49437 

1:45pm
2:00pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Talks

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Egelston Branch
Library Branch: Egelston Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education

Visit during our Tech Open Hours to get some help with technology. Help is offered on a first come, first serve basis.

2:15pm
2:30pm
2:45pm
3:00pm
This event is in the "0-5" group.

Bow Wow Readers

3:00pm - 3:15pm
0-5
North Muskegon Branch
Required
Library Branch: North Muskegon Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 1

Bow WOW Readers pairs people ages 6 and up with a trained therapy dog for reading or quality time. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Bow WOW Waiver: Attendance at this program requires signing a waiver. Please sign this waiver and either submit it to NMU@MADL.org or print it off and turn it in at your MADL branch before your scheduled Bow WOW appointment. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

VITA Tax Preparation

3:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Norton Shores Branch
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

This tax season Norton Shores is proud to host the Goodwill Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. To take advantage of these tax prep services, call 211 starting on Tuesday, January 21st to schedule your 2024 preparation appointment.

This event is in the "0-5" group.
This event is in the "5-12" group.

Slime Workshop

3:00pm - 4:00pm
0-5, 5-12
Ravenna Branch
Required
Library Branch: Ravenna Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 0-5, 5-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Make your own stretchy slime with just a few household materials. We'll have tools for you to experiment with smell, color, and texture. Registration required.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Bookmobile at Sullivan Township Hall

3:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Join the Bookmobile at the Sullivan Township Hall  every other Wednesday from 3pm to 4 pm.

The Sullivan Township Hall is located at:

8138 Heights Ravenna Rd, Ravenna, MI  49451

3:15pm
This event is in the "0-5" group.

Bow Wow Readers

3:15pm - 3:30pm
0-5
North Muskegon Branch
Required
Library Branch: North Muskegon Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 1

Bow WOW Readers pairs people ages 6 and up with a trained therapy dog for reading or quality time. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Bow WOW Waiver: Attendance at this program requires signing a waiver. Please sign this waiver and either submit it to NMU@MADL.org or print it off and turn it in at your MADL branch before your scheduled Bow WOW appointment. 

3:30pm
This event is in the "0-5" group.

Bow Wow Readers

3:30pm - 3:45pm
0-5
North Muskegon Branch
Required
Library Branch: North Muskegon Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 1

Bow WOW Readers pairs people ages 6 and up with a trained therapy dog for reading or quality time. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Bow WOW Waiver: Attendance at this program requires signing a waiver. Please sign this waiver and either submit it to NMU@MADL.org or print it off and turn it in at your MADL branch before your scheduled Bow WOW appointment. 

3:45pm
This event is in the "0-5" group.

Bow Wow Readers

3:45pm - 4:00pm
0-5
North Muskegon Branch
Required
Library Branch: North Muskegon Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 1

Bow WOW Readers pairs people ages 6 and up with a trained therapy dog for reading or quality time. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Bow WOW Waiver: Attendance at this program requires signing a waiver. Please sign this waiver and either submit it to NMU@MADL.org or print it off and turn it in at your MADL branch before your scheduled Bow WOW appointment. 

4:00pm
This event is in the "0-5" group.

Bow Wow Readers

4:00pm - 4:15pm
0-5
Dalton Branch
Required
Library Branch: Dalton Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 1

Bow WOW Readers pairs people ages 6 and up with a trained therapy dog for reading or quality time. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Bow WOW Waiver: Attendance at this program requires signing a waiver. Please sign this waiver and either submit it to DAL@MADL.org or print it off and turn it in at your MADL branch before your scheduled Bow WOW appointment. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Orchard View Adult Education

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Norton Shores Branch
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

MADL is partnering with Orchard View's Adult Education program to offer educational opportunities designed to help adults achieve their academic and career goals.

4:15pm
This event is in the "0-5" group.

Bow Wow Readers

4:15pm - 4:30pm
0-5
Dalton Branch
Required
Library Branch: Dalton Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 1

Bow WOW Readers pairs people ages 6 and up with a trained therapy dog for reading or quality time. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Bow WOW Waiver: Attendance at this program requires signing a waiver. Please sign this waiver and either submit it to DAL@MADL.org or print it off and turn it in at your MADL branch before your scheduled Bow WOW appointment. 

4:30pm
This event is in the "0-5" group.

Bow Wow Readers

4:30pm - 4:45pm
0-5
Dalton Branch
Required
Library Branch: Dalton Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 1

Bow WOW Readers pairs people ages 6 and up with a trained therapy dog for reading or quality time. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Bow WOW Waiver: Attendance at this program requires signing a waiver. Please sign this waiver and either submit it to DAL@MADL.org or print it off and turn it in at your MADL branch before your scheduled Bow WOW appointment. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Career and Education Counseling

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Muskegon Heights Branch
Required
Library Branch: Muskegon Heights Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Grand Valley State University Laker Educational Opportunity Center will have staff who will provide FREE advising and information on college admission to qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of post-secondary education.

4:45pm
This event is in the "0-5" group.

Bow Wow Readers

4:45pm - 5:00pm
0-5
Dalton Branch
Required
Library Branch: Dalton Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 1

Bow WOW Readers pairs people ages 6 and up with a trained therapy dog for reading or quality time. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Bow WOW Waiver: Attendance at this program requires signing a waiver. Please sign this waiver and either submit it to DAL@MADL.org or print it off and turn it in at your MADL branch before your scheduled Bow WOW appointment. 

5:00pm
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Movie Night: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

5:00pm - 6:30pm
All Ages
Muskegon Heights Branch
Library Branch: Muskegon Heights Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly movie night as we watch Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Popcorn provided.

5:15pm
5:30pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Michigan Forest Invasive Pest Workshop

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Dalton Branch
Library Branch: Dalton Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Education, Workshop
Event Details:

Join the Muskegon Conversation District to learn about the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid (HWA), an invasive pest threatening local hemlock populations.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "0-5" group.
This event is in the "5-12" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

LEGO Club

5:30pm - 6:45pm
Children, 0-5, 5-12, Tweens
Egelston Branch
Required
Library Branch: Egelston Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, 0-5, 5-12, Tweens
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Let your imagination run wild with your designs. A large variety of Library LEGO are provided. Please leave your own favorite LEGO pieces at home.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Holton Branch
Required
Library Branch: Holton Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Meet up and work on the craft of the month.  Registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginner Knit and Crochet

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Norton Shores Branch
Required
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Learn the basics of knit or crochet with Karen and Laurel. Work on small projects while you learn. The library will provide limited supplies. Registration required.

5:45pm
6:00pm
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Her Story: Colonel Ruby G. Bradley

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Montague Branch
Required
Library Branch: Montague Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education, History
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join Amber Chaffee of Military History 101 to learn the story of Ruby Bradley, a US Army Nurse Corps officer, prisoner of the Japanese during World War II, and one of the most decorated women in the United States military.

6:15pm
6:30pm
6:45pm