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Nintendo Switch Night: Mario Kart

5:00pm - 6:00pm
5-12, Tweens, Teens
Muskegon Heights Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Muskegon Heights Branch
Room: Nintendo Switch
Age Group: 5-12, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of Mario Kart on the Nintendo Switch. For ages 8-18. Registration required.

Build Your Own Snowman

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Children, 0-5, 5-12
Egelston Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Egelston Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, 0-5, 5-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

Domino Games

6:00pm - 6:45pm
5-12, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Dalton Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Dalton Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 5-12, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Come and play Classic Dominoes or try your skills at building a kinetic Domino creation. Registration required.

December 4, 2024 & February 5, 2024

 

Candy Sleds

5:00pm - 6:45pm
Children, 0-5, 5-12
Muskegon Township Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Muskegon Township Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, 0-5, 5-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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
All Branches
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. 

Paper Snowflake Art

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children, 5-12, Tweens
Norton Shores Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, 5-12, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration 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. 

Happy Noon Year!

11:30am - 12:30pm
Children, 0-5, 5-12
Norton Shores Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, 0-5, 5-12
Program Type: Community
Registration 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
All Branches
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.

Monday Morning Movies

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children, 0-5, 5-12, Tweens, Teens
North Muskegon Branch
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.

Monday Afternoon Movies

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, 0-5, 5-12, Tweens, Teens
North Muskegon Branch
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.

Rock Painting

5:00pm - 6:45pm
Children, 0-5, 5-12
Muskegon Township Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Muskegon Township Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, 0-5, 5-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration 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.

Civic Theatre Mini Camp

9:00am - 10:00am
5-12
North Muskegon Branch
Library Branch: North Muskegon Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 5-12
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Muskegon Civic Theatre (MCT) is hosting six free mini-camps at local Muskegon Area District Library Branches.

Civic Theatre Mini Camp

10:30am - 11:30pm
Children, 5-12
Dalton Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Dalton Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, 5-12
Program Type: Music, Performance, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Muskegon Civic Theatre (MCT) is hosting six free mini-camps at local Muskegon Area District Library Branches.

Civic Theatre Mini Camp

12:30pm - 1:30pm
5-12
Montague Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Montague Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 5-12
Program Type: Music, Performance, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Muskegon Civic Theatre (MCT) is hosting six free mini-camps at local Muskegon Area District Library Branches.

Monday Morning Movies

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children, 0-5, 5-12, Tweens, Teens
North Muskegon Branch
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.

DIY Snowglobes

3:30pm - 4:30pm
5-12, Tweens, Teens
North Muskegon Branch
Registration
Library Branch: North Muskegon Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 5-12, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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

Monday Afternoon Movies

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, 0-5, 5-12, Tweens, Teens
North Muskegon Branch
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! We'll have popcorn and drinks for you.

Civic Theatre Mini Camp

9:00am - 10:00am
Children, 5-12
Norton Shores Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, 5-12
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Muskegon Civic Theatre (MCT) is hosting six free mini-camps at local Muskegon Area District Library Branches.

Civic Theatre Mini Camp

10:30am - 11:30am
5-12
Muskegon Heights Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Muskegon Heights Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: 5-12
Program Type: Education, Performance, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Muskegon Civic Theatre (MCT) is hosting six FREE mini-camps at local Muskegon Area District Library Branches.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
All Branches
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. 

Snowflake Popsicle Stick Craft

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

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

Monday Morning Movies

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children, 0-5, 5-12, Tweens, Teens
North Muskegon Branch
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.

Monday Afternoon Movies

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, 0-5, 5-12, Tweens, Teens
North Muskegon Branch
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.

Celebrate Chinese New Year

4:30pm - 6:30pm
0-5, 5-12
Egelston Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Egelston Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 0-5, 5-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Celebrate Chinese New Year and create a fun Chinese themed craft.  All attending adults can register to win a gift card from a local Chinese eatery.  Drop in anytime between 5-6:30 PM to join the fun.