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9 am
This event is in the "0-5" group.

Toddler Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
0-5
North Muskegon Branch
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Library Branch: North Muskegon Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 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 "All Ages" group.

MADL at the Farmers Market

9:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages
Off Site
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Find MADL at the Muskegon Farmers Market to sign up for Summer Reading and make a craft.

10 am
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Club

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Muskegon Township Branch
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Library Branch: Muskegon Township Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Gather and discuss the book of the month with fellow book lovers from your local community. Copies of the monthly selection are available at the library. New participants are always welcome!

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

“Hook”ed on Reading with Broadway Bootcamp

10:30am - 11:30am
All Ages
Montague Branch
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Library Branch: Montague Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Music, Performance
Event Details:

Broadway Bootcamp is back with another fun-filled program featuring Peter Pan and Captain Hook. Don’t miss your chance to be a Lost Boy, Mermaid, or Pirate in this theatrical performance full of singing and dancing fun.

For a list of all locations and times, see schedule below. 

Monday, July 15

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

Snack Science: Bread Making

10:00am - 11:00am
Tweens, Teens
North Muskegon Branch
Required
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Library Branch: North Muskegon Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Education, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Become a mini-Einstein & bake like a pro! Explore the science behind fluffy bread: yeast's power, gluten magic & golden crust secrets.  Registration Required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Senior Gentle Yoga in the Park

10:15am - 11:15am
Adults
North Muskegon Branch
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Library Branch: North Muskegon Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Seniors! Join us in Walker Park or Custer Park (to be determined) for this weekly moderate level class with a slower pace and less intense positions. Also includes yogi breath work, meditation & relaxation.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Bilingual Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Norton Shores Branch
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Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

¡Cuentos! Storytime in Spanish. Join Ms. Jenn, and special guest: David Mila, a native Spanish speaker, for songs, rhymes, and stories. Fun for all ages! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

“Hook”ed on Reading with Broadway Bootcamp

10:30am - 11:30am
All Ages
Ravenna Branch
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Library Branch: Ravenna Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Music, Performance
Event Details:

Broadway Bootcamp is back with another fun-filled program featuring Peter Pan and Captain Hook. Don’t miss your chance to be a Lost Boy, Mermaid, or Pirate in this theatrical performance full of singing and dancing fun.

For a list of all locations and times, see schedule below. 

Monday, July 15

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

“Hook”ed on Reading with Broadway Bootcamp

10:30am - 11:30am
All Ages
North Muskegon Branch
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Library Branch: North Muskegon Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Music, Performance
Event Details:

Broadway Bootcamp is back with another fun-filled program featuring Peter Pan and Captain Hook. Don’t miss your chance to be a Lost Boy, Mermaid, or Pirate in this theatrical performance full of singing and dancing fun.

For a list of all locations and times, see schedule below. 

Monday, July 15

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

Outdoor Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Children, 0-5
Laketon Township Branch
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Library Branch: Laketon Township Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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. 

Storytime will be outside, so please bring blankets and dress appropriately. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Bookmobile Storytime at Roosevelt Park

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
Off Site
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Ms. Jenn and Mr. Jim at the Bookmobile in Roosevelt Community Center Park every Friday for storytime, crafts, Summer Reading Club, and library checkouts. All ages are welcome! Storytime begins at 10:00 am.

This event is in the "Children" group.

MADL at the Artisan Market Village

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Off Site
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Event Details:

Join Ms. Christina at the Montague Artisan Market Village for a fun craft, updates on what's happening at the library this summer, and maybe even a chance to spin a prize wheel!

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

Chair Yoga

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

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

LEGO Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
LVPD
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Library Branch: LVPD
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

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 "0-5" group.

Playtime Power Hour

11:00am - 12:00pm
0-5
Holton Branch
Required
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Library Branch: Holton Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 1

Join us for a fun, informal, play-based program that allows your child(ren) to explore different play stations around the library. We will focus on playing, talking, singing, reading, and writing which are components that help children get ready to read. Ages 0-5. Registration required.

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

Baby Storytime

11:30am - 12:00pm
0-5
Norton Shores Branch
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Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Aimed exclusively at infants ages 0 to 18 months and their caregivers. Baby Time introduces babies to music, rhythm, and rhyme—all important pre-literacy skills.

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

Summer Reading Series

11:30am - 1:00pm
Children, 0-5, 5-12
Muskegon Heights Branch
Required
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Library Branch: Muskegon Heights Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Children, 0-5, 5-12
Program Type: Early Literacy, Education, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Swing by for our local kids summer reading series sponsored by Friends of the Muskegon Heights Library! For this first session, young readers will read Victor Discovers the Violin and explore the wonders of stringed instruments.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Stretch & Much More

11:45am - 12:45pm
Adults
Ravenna Branch
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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 Bethlehem Park

11:30am - 1:00pm
All Ages
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Join the Bookmobile at Muskegon Heights' Bethlehem Park every Thursday from 11:30 am to 1 pm.

Bethlehem Park is located at the corner of Waalkes and Summit, across from Harvest Time Church

Muskegon Heights, MI 49444

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

Summer Reading Series

11:30am - 1:00pm
Children, 0-5, 5-12
Muskegon Heights Branch
Required
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Library Branch: Muskegon Heights Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Children, 0-5, 5-12
Program Type: Early Literacy, Education, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

Join us as we read Please Puppy Please by Spike Lee and make other puppy related crafts. Snacks included. Presented by Friends of the Muskegon Heights Library. 

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

Garden Stepping Stones

11:00am - 11:15am
Children, 0-5, 5-12
North Muskegon Branch
Required
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Library Branch: North Muskegon Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, 0-5, 5-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Decorate a stepping stone to put in your garden using your hand or footprint. Decorate it however you’d like. Come in 15 minute blocks at either 11:00, 11:15, 11:30 or 11:45am. Registration Required. Organized by F.O.W.L.

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

Trees & Me: A Nature Walk at Syers Park

11:00am - 12:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Off Site
Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Education
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join Kathy Alford, 4H Resource Coordinator, for a fun, informative presentation on the importance of trees and then enjoy a guided nature walk through Syers Park. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy after the program!

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

Garden Stepping Stones

11:15am - 11:30am
Children, 0-5, 5-12
North Muskegon Branch
Required
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Library Branch: North Muskegon Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, 0-5, 5-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Decorate a stepping stone to put in your garden using your hand or footprint. Decorate it however you’d like. Come in 15 minute blocks at either 11:00, 11:15, 11:30 or 11:45am. Registration Required. Organized by F.O.W.L.

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

Garden Stepping Stones

11:30am - 11:45am
Children, 0-5, 5-12
North Muskegon Branch
Required
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Library Branch: North Muskegon Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, 0-5, 5-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Decorate a stepping stone to put in your garden using your hand or footprint. Decorate it however you’d like. Come in 15 minute blocks at either 11:00, 11:15, 11:30 or 11:45am. Registration Required. Organized by F.O.W.L.

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

Garden Stepping Stones

11:45am - 12:00pm
Children, 0-5, 5-12
North Muskegon Branch
Required
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Library Branch: North Muskegon Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, 0-5, 5-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Decorate a stepping stone to put in your garden using your hand or footprint. Decorate it however you’d like. Come in 15 minute blocks at either 11:00, 11:15, 11:30 or 11:45am. Registration Required. Organized by F.O.W.L.

12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

“Hook”ed on Reading with Broadway Bootcamp

1:00pm - 2:00pm
All Ages
Holton Branch
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Library Branch: Holton Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Music, Performance
Event Details:

Broadway Bootcamp is back with another fun-filled program featuring Peter Pan and Captain Hook. Don’t miss your chance to be a Lost Boy, Mermaid, or Pirate in this theatrical performance full of singing and dancing fun.

For a list of all locations and times, see schedule below. 

Monday, July 15

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Bookmobile @ Laketon Township Office

1:00pm - 2:00pm
All Ages
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

 Join the Bookmobile at the Laketon Township Office every Tuesday from 1 - 2 pm.

The Laketon Township Office is located at:

2735 W Giles Rd, North Muskegon Mi  49445

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

“Hook”ed on Reading with Broadway Bootcamp

1:00pm - 2:00pm
All Ages
Egelston Branch
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Library Branch: Egelston Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Music, Performance
Event Details:

Broadway Bootcamp is back with another fun-filled program featuring Peter Pan and Captain Hook. Don’t miss your chance to be a Lost Boy, Mermaid, or Pirate in this theatrical performance full of singing and dancing fun.

For a list of all locations and times, see schedule below. 

Monday, July 15

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

“Hook”ed on Reading with Broadway Bootcamp

1:00pm - 2:00pm
All Ages
Muskegon Township Branch
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Library Branch: Muskegon Township Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Music, Performance
Event Details:

Broadway Bootcamp is back with another fun-filled program featuring Peter Pan and Captain Hook. Don’t miss your chance to be a Lost Boy, Mermaid, or Pirate in this theatrical performance full of singing and dancing fun.

*Muskegon Township programs will be held in the Orchard View Community Education gym at 1765 Ada Avenue.

For a list of all locations and times, see schedule below. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

TEEN Perler Beads

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens
Muskegon Township Branch
Required
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Library Branch: Muskegon Township Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Make Perler Bead (plastic fuse beads that you place on a grid and melt together) creations using patterns or design your own original piece. 

Registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft Club

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Muskegon Township Branch
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Library Branch: Muskegon Township Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Meet up and work on craft projects with others. 

2 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group.

TEEN Bad Art

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teens
Holton Branch
Required
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Library Branch: Holton Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Use leftover materials – paint, markers, paper, and other odds and ends - to make a picture on canvas. No creative skills needed.

Registration required.

For a list of all locations and times, see schedule below. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Outreach at the Beach with MADL and Hackley

2:00pm - 6:00pm
All Ages
Off Site
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

The Muskegon Area District Library, in partnership with the Hackley Public Library, will be at the pavilion at Margaret Drake Elliot Park (at the circle drive by Pere Marquette Park) to help make your day at the beach even better!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

TEEN Bad Art

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teens
Montague Branch
Required
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Library Branch: Montague Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Use leftover materials – paint, markers, paper, and other odds and ends - to make a picture on canvas. No creative skills needed.

Registration required.

For a list of all locations and times, see schedule below. 

3 pm
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

“Hook”ed on Reading with Broadway Bootcamp

3:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages
Dalton Branch
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Library Branch: Dalton Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Music, Performance
Event Details:

Broadway Bootcamp is back with another fun-filled program featuring Peter Pan and Captain Hook. Don’t miss your chance to be a Lost Boy, Mermaid, or Pirate in this theatrical performance full of singing and dancing fun.

For a list of all locations and times, see schedule below. 

Monday, July 15

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

“Hook”ed on Reading with Broadway Bootcamp

3:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages
Muskegon Heights Branch
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Library Branch: Muskegon Heights Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Music, Performance
Event Details:

Broadway Bootcamp is back with another fun-filled program featuring Peter Pan and Captain Hook. Don’t miss your chance to be a Lost Boy, Mermaid, or Pirate in this theatrical performance full of singing and dancing fun.

For a list of all locations and times, see schedule below. 

Monday, July 15

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

Knot Your Average Adventure

3:30pm - 4:30pm
5-12, Tweens, Teens
Norton Shores Branch
Required
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Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: 5-12, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

From sailing to rock climbing, knots are an integral part of any adventure.  But did you know you can make fun knot puzzles as well? You'll appreciate the 'knot-so-boring' world of ropes.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

“Hook”ed on Reading with Broadway Bootcamp

3:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages
Norton Shores Branch
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Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Music, Performance
Event Details:

Broadway Bootcamp is back with another fun-filled program featuring Peter Pan and Captain Hook. Don’t miss your chance to be a Lost Boy, Mermaid, or Pirate in this theatrical performance full of singing and dancing fun.

For a list of all locations and times, see schedule below. 

Monday, July 15

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

Game Day

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, 5-12, Tweens
Dalton Branch
Required
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Library Branch: Dalton Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, 5-12, Tweens
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Play games like Checkers, Chess, Battleship, Bingo, Giant Jenga (and more!), and you could win a prize. 

4 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen 3D Design and Print

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
North Muskegon Branch
Required
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Library Branch: North Muskegon Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education, Tech
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Learn the basics of 3D design using TinkerCAD and design your own small project. 3D projects will be available for pick-up later in the week. Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Japanese Katana Swordsmanship

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Adults
Muskegon Heights Branch
Required
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Library Branch: Muskegon Heights Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 37
Event Details:

Learn about the basics of Japanese Katana Swordsmanship. Class is approximately 1.5 hours and instructor will bring all relevant training materials. A waiver is required to register for this class.

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

Play and Learn

4:30pm - 6:00pm
0-5
Muskegon Township Branch
Required
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Library Branch: Muskegon Township Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Give your child(ren) a great start at our Great Start Play and Learn. These literacy-based events promote kindergarten readiness through developmentally appropriate educational play. Light dinner provided. Registration Required.

5 pm
6 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

MADL Crafters: Bottle Cap Art

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
North Muskegon Branch
Required
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Library Branch: North Muskegon Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Join crafter extraordinaire Char as she shows you how to recycle metal bottle caps into a cute piece of art.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tuesday Evening Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
North Muskegon Branch
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Library Branch: North Muskegon Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Gather and discuss the book of the month with fellow book lovers from your local community. Copies of the monthly selection are available at the library. New participants are always welcome!

 

Jun: I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jeanette McCurdy

Jul: The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn

Aug: Cutting For Stone by Abraham Verghese

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Neighbor Wednesdays

6:00pm - 6:45pm
All Ages
Dalton Branch
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Library Branch: Dalton Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community

Come over to the library to visit with your friends and neighbors. Catch on the latest news and meet members of our local historical society. Bring your folding chairs and snacks to share. Juice will be provided.