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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 "Adults" group.

Yarn Crafters Anonymous

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room at Norton Shores Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a fun session where you'll craft with other yarn enthusiasts. Whether you're a beginner, looking to refine your skills, or want to join a group - this program is perfec...

Required
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us for a fun session where you'll craft with other yarn enthusiasts.

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginner Knit and Crochet

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Conference Room at Norton Shores Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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.

Required
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Recycle Crafts

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Library at LVPD
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Sax for a fun craft made with recycled materials! Registration required.  

Required
Library Branch: LVPD
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join Sax for a fun craft made with recycled materials! Registration required.

 

 

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

Decorate a Mug

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library at Montague Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Come in from the cold and decorate a mug with us! We have a surplus of mugs leftover that are perfect for adding your own art. Once you have you've designed your mug, take it home ...

Required
Library Branch: Montague Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Come in from the cold and decorate a mug with us! We have a surplus of mugs leftover that are perfect for adding your own art. Once you have you've designed your mug, take it home and bake it to make it last (directions will be provided).

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft Club

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library at Muskegon Township Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Craft Club:

Meet up and work on craft projects with others. 

Library Branch: Muskegon Township Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Meet up and work on craft projects with others. 

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

DIY Snowglobes

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library at North Muskegon Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
5-12, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Make your own snow globe with plastic jars, glitter, and decorations! All supplies provided. Registration required. 

Required
Library Branch: North Muskegon Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 5-12, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Make your own snow globe with plastic jars, glitter, and decorations! All supplies provided. 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

Monday, January 13, 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 "Adults" group.

MADL Crafters: Interchangeable Calendar Frame

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library at North Muskegon Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Char to make an interchangeable calendar frame using stained or painted wood beads and jute. It's the perfect way to kick off 2025! Char will supply calendar images for the en...

Required
Library Branch: North Muskegon Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join Char to make an interchangeable calendar frame using stained or painted wood beads and jute. It's the perfect way to kick off 2025! Char will supply calendar images for the entire year to update your frame with. 

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

Braiding Basics

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library at North Muskegon Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn basic braiding techniques and create your own personalized bracelet, bookmark, or keychain. No experience necessary and all materials will b...

Required
Library Branch: North Muskegon Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn basic braiding techniques and create your own personalized bracelet, bookmark, or keychain. No experience necessary and all materials will be provided. Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Water Color Painting: Snowman Scene

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room at Holton Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Lisa as she guides you through painting a sweet snowman scene using water colors.

Required
Library Branch: Holton Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join Lisa as she guides you through painting a sweet snowman scene using water colors.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft Club

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library at Muskegon Township Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Craft Club:

Meet up and work on craft projects with others. 

Library Branch: Muskegon Township Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Meet up and work on craft projects with others. 

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
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, Bookmobile, Off Site, Online

All MADL Branches are closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 

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, Bookmobile, Off Site, Online
Description:

All MADL Branches are closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yarn Crafters Anonymous

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room at Norton Shores Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a fun session where you'll craft with other yarn enthusiasts. Whether you're a beginner, looking to refine your skills, or want to join a group - this program is perfec...

Required
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us for a fun session where you'll craft with other yarn enthusiasts.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

MADL Crafters - Interchangeable Calendar Frames

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Library at Egelston Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Char to make an interchangeable calendar frame using stained or painted wood beads and jute. It's the perfect way to kick off 2025! Char will supply calendar images for the en...

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

Join Char to make an interchangeable calendar frame using stained or painted wood beads and jute. It's the perfect way to kick off 2025! Char will supply calendar images for the entire year to update your frame with. 

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

Snowflake Popsicle Stick Craft

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at Muskegon Heights Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
0-5, 5-12
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of creating snowflakes out of popsicle sticks. Registration required.

Required
Library Branch: Muskegon Heights Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: 0-5, 5-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of creating snowflakes out of popsicle sticks. Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

MADL Crafters: Interchangeable Calendar Frame

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Norton Shores Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Char to make an interchangeable calendar frame using stained or painted wood beads and jute. It's the perfect way to kick off 2025! Char will supply calendar images for the en...

Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join Char to make an interchangeable calendar frame using stained or painted wood beads and jute. It's the perfect way to kick off 2025! Char will supply calendar images for the entire year to update your frame with.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft Club

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library at Muskegon Township Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Craft Club:

Meet up and work on craft projects with others. 

Library Branch: Muskegon Township Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Meet up and work on craft projects with others. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft Club: Paper Tube Decoration

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library at Montague Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Dawn will help you create a beautiful design using cardboard tubes, glue, and a little creativity. These are perfect for hanging on your wall or in your window.  Registration ...

Required
Library Branch: Montague Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Dawn will help you create a beautiful design using cardboard tubes, glue, and a little creativity. These are perfect for hanging on your wall or in your window.  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

Monday, January 27, 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 "All Ages" group.

Winter Landscapes with Corinne Roberts

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join illustrator Corinne Roberts for a hands-on drawing class that you can attend from the comfort of your home. Learn how to use basic shapes, line techniques and shading, to capt...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Join illustrator Corinne Roberts for a hands-on drawing class that you can attend from the comfort of your home. Learn how to use basic shapes, line techniques and shading, to capture the beauty of winter scenery and snow covered details.