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Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Library at Norton Shores Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, 0-5
Storytime (Toddler):

Storytime for 2 and 3 year old toddlers and their caregivers. Includes books, fingerplays, music, movement, and other activities. 

Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, 0-5
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime for 2 and 3 year old toddlers and their caregivers. Includes books, fingerplays, music, movement, and other activities. 

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

Family Storytime

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Library at Norton Shores Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, 0-5
Storytime (Family):

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.&n...

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

LEGO Club

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Library at Ravenna Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
LEGO Club:

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.

Library Branch: Ravenna Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games

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.

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Dalton Branch, Egelston Branch, Holton Branch, Laketon Township Branch, LVPD, Montague Branch, Muskegon Heights Branch, Muskegon Township Branch, North Muskegon Branch, Norton Shores Branch, Ravenna Branch, Off Site, Bookmobile, Online

All MADL Branches will be closed in observation of Thanksgiving.

Closing
Branches:
Dalton Branch, Egelston Branch, Holton Branch, Laketon Township Branch, LVPD, Montague Branch, Muskegon Heights Branch, Muskegon Township Branch, North Muskegon Branch, Norton Shores Branch, Ravenna Branch, Off Site, Bookmobile, Online
Description:

All MADL Branches will be closed in observation of Thanksgiving.

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

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Library at Norton Shores Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, 0-5
Storytime (Toddler):

Storytime for 2 and 3 year old toddlers and their caregivers. Includes books, fingerplays, music, movement, and other activities. 

Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, 0-5
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime for 2 and 3 year old toddlers and their caregivers. Includes books, fingerplays, music, movement, and other activities. 

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

Family Storytime

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Library at Norton Shores Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, 0-5
Storytime (Family):

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.&n...

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. 

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

Build Your Own Snowman

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Library at Egelston Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, 0-5, 5-12
Event Details:

Do you want to build a snowman?  Drop in anytime between 5:00-6:30 pm to build a clay snowman. Registration required.

Required
Library Branch: Egelston Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, 0-5, 5-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Do you want to build a snowman?  Drop in anytime between 5:00-6:30 pm to build a clay snowman. Registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Candy Bar Bingo

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Library at North Muskegon Branch
Program Type:
Community, Games
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Sweet bingo fun! Win candy bars by matching numbers to your card. First to call out Bingo, wins!Registration required. 

Required
Library Branch: North Muskegon Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Sweet bingo fun! Win candy bars by matching numbers to your card. First to call out Bingo, wins!

Registration required. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Gingerbread Houses

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room at Norton Shores Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Build and decorate your own "gingerbread" house with graham crackers, icing, and candy.  We'll bring the supplies, you bring the creativity.  Registration required. 

Required
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Build and decorate your own "gingerbread" house with graham crackers, icing, and candy.  We'll bring the supplies, you bring the creativity.  Registration required. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

LEGO Club

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Library at Egelston Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
LEGO Club:

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.

Library Branch: Egelston Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games

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 "Children" group.

New Game Night

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Library at Muskegon Township Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come to the library and try out a new board game!

Library Branch: Muskegon Township Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come to the library and try out a new board game!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Holiday Party

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library at North Muskegon Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join the North Muskegon Library staff and Friends of the Walker Memorial Library for holiday crafts, snacks, and a visit with Santa! Be sure to bring your camera for this great pho...

Library Branch: North Muskegon Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Join the North Muskegon Library staff and Friends of the Walker Memorial Library for holiday crafts, snacks, and a visit with Santa! Be sure to bring your camera for this great photo opportunity.

This event is in the "Children" group.

New Years' Wishing Stars

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Library at Ravenna Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Sip some cider, make some hot cocoa, and come make a wish with us! We'll make paper stars to write our New Years' resolutions on, and then you can take them home or hang them on th...

Required
Library Branch: Ravenna Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Sip some cider, make some hot cocoa, and come make a wish with us! We'll make paper stars to write our New Years' resolutions on, and then you can take them home or hang them on the tree at the library.

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

Candy Sleds

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Library at Muskegon Township Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, 0-5, 5-12
Event Details:

Just in time for Christmas, come to the library and create some sleds made out of candy. Registration required.

Required
Library Branch: Muskegon Township Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, 0-5, 5-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Just in time for Christmas, come to the library and create some sleds made out of candy. Registration required.

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Dalton Branch, Egelston Branch, Holton Branch, Laketon Township Branch, LVPD, Montague Branch, Muskegon Heights Branch, Muskegon Township Branch, North Muskegon Branch, Norton Shores Branch, Ravenna Branch, Off Site, Bookmobile, Online

All MADL Branches will be closed in observation of Christmas. 

Closing
Branches:
Dalton Branch, Egelston Branch, Holton Branch, Laketon Township Branch, LVPD, Montague Branch, Muskegon Heights Branch, Muskegon Township Branch, North Muskegon Branch, Norton Shores Branch, Ravenna Branch, Off Site, Bookmobile, Online
Description:

All MADL Branches will be closed in observation of Christmas. 

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

Paper Snowflake Art

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Norton Shores Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, 5-12, Tweens
Event Details:

Winter is here and we're making magical paper snowflakes. Fold, snip, and watch plain paper turn into sparkly winter wonders.  It's gonna be snow much fun! Registration requir...

Required
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, 5-12, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Winter is here and we're making magical paper snowflakes. Fold, snip, and watch plain paper turn into sparkly winter wonders.  It's gonna be snow much fun! Registration required. 

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

Happy Noon Year!

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room at Norton Shores Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Children, 0-5, 5-12
Event Details:

We're giving kids an exciting way to ring in the new year with a countdown that isn't way past their bedtime.  Come join the fun! Registration required. 

Required
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, 0-5, 5-12
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

We're giving kids an exciting way to ring in the new year with a countdown that isn't way past their bedtime.  Come join the fun! Registration required. 

New Years

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Dalton Branch, Egelston Branch, Holton Branch, Laketon Township Branch, LVPD, Montague Branch, Muskegon Heights Branch, Muskegon Township Branch, North Muskegon Branch, Norton Shores Branch, Ravenna Branch, Off Site, Bookmobile, Online

All MADL Branches will be closed in observation of New Year's.

Closing
Branches:
Dalton Branch, Egelston Branch, Holton Branch, Laketon Township Branch, LVPD, Montague Branch, Muskegon Heights Branch, Muskegon Township Branch, North Muskegon Branch, Norton Shores Branch, Ravenna Branch, Off Site, Bookmobile, Online
Description:

All MADL Branches will be closed in observation of New Year's.

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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Monday Morning Movies

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library at North Muskegon Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children, 0-5, 5-12, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join us at the North Muskegon Branch for a family friendly movie! Popcorn and drinks provided.1/6: Inside Out (2015)1/13: Inside Out 2 (2024)1/20: The Mighty Ducks (1992)1/27: Desp...

Library Branch: North Muskegon Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, 0-5, 5-12, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us at the North Muskegon Branch for a family friendly movie! Popcorn and drinks provided.

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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Monday Afternoon Movies

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Library at North Muskegon Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children, 0-5, 5-12, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join us at the North Muskegon Branch for a family friendly movie! Popcorn and drinks provided.1/6: Inside Out (2015)1/13: Inside Out 2 (2024)1/20: The Mighty Ducks (1992)1/27: Desp...

Library Branch: North Muskegon Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, 0-5, 5-12, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us at the North Muskegon Branch for a family friendly movie! Popcorn and drinks provided.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

LEGO Club

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Library at Norton Shores Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
LEGO Club:

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.

Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Decorate a Mug

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room at Holton Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

It's Early Release day! Come in from the cold and decorate a mug with us. We have a surplus of mugs leftover from a past event that are perfect for adding your own art. Once you ha...

Library Branch: Holton Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

It's Early Release day! Come in from the cold and decorate a mug with us. We have a surplus of mugs leftover from a past event that are perfect for adding your own art.

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

Rock Painting

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Library at Muskegon Township Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, 0-5, 5-12
Event Details:

Rock painting is a new way of expressing yourself on a small and natural canvas that is fun and versatile. Paint a rock with us and keep it for yourself or pass along your artwork ...

Required
Library Branch: Muskegon Township Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, 0-5, 5-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Rock painting is a new way of expressing yourself on a small and natural canvas that is fun and versatile. Paint a rock with us and keep it for yourself or pass along your artwork as a small gift and token of love to your friends or family.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Coil Pots for Kids

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room at Norton Shores Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and creative pottery class. You'll learn how to make tiny coil pots using clay as you shape your own masterpiece! No experience necessary, just a willingness to h...

Required
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and creative pottery class. You'll learn how to make tiny coil pots using clay as you shape your own masterpiece! No experience necessary, just a willingness to have fun. Registration required.