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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 

Shrinky Dinks Art

1:00pm - 3:00pm
5-12, Tweens, Teens
Dalton Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Dalton Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 5-12, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Draw or trace a design, color, cut, stick in the oven and -- presto! -- your creation shrinks to less than half its original size. Registration required. 

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 

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.

Bow Wow Readers

3:00pm - 3:15pm
0-5
North Muskegon Branch
Registration
Library Branch: North Muskegon Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Registration 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. 

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

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.

Bow Wow Readers

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

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. 

Bow Wow Readers

3:30pm - 3:45pm
0-5
North Muskegon Branch
Registration
Library Branch: North Muskegon Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Registration 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. 

Bow Wow Readers

3:45pm - 4:00pm
0-5
North Muskegon Branch
Registration
Library Branch: North Muskegon Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Registration 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. 

Bow Wow Readers

4:00pm - 4:15pm
0-5
Dalton Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Dalton Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Registration 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. 

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.

Bow Wow Readers

4:15pm - 4:30pm
0-5
Dalton Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Dalton Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Registration 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. 

Bow Wow Readers

4:30pm - 4:45pm
0-5
Dalton Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Dalton Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Registration 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. 

Career and Education Counseling

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Muskegon Heights Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Muskegon Heights Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Registration 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.

Bow Wow Readers

4:45pm - 5:00pm
0-5
Dalton Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Dalton Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Registration 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. 

Movie Night: Minions

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 Minions. Popcorn provided.

LEGO Club

5:30pm - 6:45pm
Children, 0-5, 5-12, Tweens
Egelston Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Egelston Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, 0-5, 5-12, Tweens
Program Type: Games
Registration 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.

Beginner Knit and Crochet

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Norton Shores Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration 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.

Career and Education Counseling

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Egelston Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Egelston Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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.

Bookmobile at Arlington Woods Playground

3:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Join the Bookmobile at the Arlington Woods Playground on the North-West corner of Travelo Street every other Thursday from 3pm to 5 pm.

Arlington Woods is located at:

3785 Evanston Ave, Muskegon MI  49442

Tech Talks

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Norton Shores Branch
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tech

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

Dungeons & Dragons

4:00pm - 6:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Montague Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Montague Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, Education, Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Registration for Dungeons & Dragons is required and will be effective for the entire spring season March-May. 

Maker Space Night

5:00pm - 6:30pm
All Ages
Muskegon Township Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Muskegon Township Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Try out maker space cart loaded with fun craft supplies and create a special surprise. Registration required. 

Make a truffle tree for March is Reading Month, an Easter treat holder for April, and a yarn flower crown for May.