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9 am

Retro Video Game Week

9:00am - 5:00pm
All Ages
North Muskegon Branch
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Library Branch: North Muskegon Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Stop in all week and play some old school favorites! Including Mario Kart, Duck Hunt, Super Mario and more.

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. 

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.

Arts & Drafts Festival Kids Area

9:00am - 2:00pm
All Ages
Off Site
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Join us for crafts, face painting and a bouncy house for kids plus live carving demonstrations by the Lord of the Gourd at the 11th Annual Arts & Drafts Festival. 
10 am

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! 

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.

ABCs de Animales

10:00am - 11:30am
0-5
Ravenna Branch
Required
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Library Branch: Ravenna Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

¡Amamos a los animales y sabemos que tú también! Leer Muskegon presenta El ABC de los Animales: ¡edición bilingüe!

ABC's of Art

10:00am - 12:30pm
0-5
Holton Branch
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Library Branch: Holton Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 2

Great for your artsy little reader. Families will learn, draw, read, dance, & have lots of fun in this art class made for families with children ages 3-5. At each class families get a free book, snacks, & art supplies to continue the creative fun at home! Presented by Read Muskegon. Registration Required.
11 am

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.

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 

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

ABC's of Art

11:30am - 1:30pm
0-5
Montague Branch
Required
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Library Branch: Montague Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 6

Great for your artsy little reader. Families will learn, draw, read, dance, & have lots of fun in this art class made for families with children ages 3-5. At each class families get a free book, snacks, & art supplies to continue the creative fun at home! Presented by Read Muskegon. Registration Required.

Family Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
0-5
North Muskegon Branch
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Library Branch: North Muskegon Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 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. 
12 pm
Cancelled

Bow Wow Readers

12:30pm - 12:45pm
Children, 0-5
LVPD
Required
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Library Branch: LVPD
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy

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 LVPD@MADL.org or print it off and turn it in at your MADL branch before your scheduled Bow WOW appointment. 

Cancelled

Bow Wow Readers

12:45pm - 1:00pm
Children, 0-5
LVPD
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Library Branch: LVPD
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy

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 LVPD@MADL.org or print it off and turn it in at your MADL branch before your scheduled Bow WOW appointment. 
1 pm

Afternoon Movie

1:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages
LVPD
Required
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Library Branch: LVPD
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Come sit back and enjoy a movie at the LVPD. The show will be on a large projector screen and popcorn will be provided. Registration Required. 

June 10: Far From Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog

July 8: Flubber

Aug 12: Matilda

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

Fly Away with Science

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Holton Branch
Required
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Library Branch: Holton Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Try a fun science project by making paper airplanes with Muskegon County 4-H. Does material, size, or fold matter when making paper airplanes? Let’s find out together!

Cancelled

Bow Wow Readers

1:15pm - 1:30pm
Children, 0-5
LVPD
Required
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Library Branch: LVPD
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy

Disclaimer(s)

Bow WOW Waiver: Attendance at this program requires signing a waiver. Please sign this waiver and either submit it to LVPD@MADL.org or print it off and turn it in at your MADL branch before your scheduled Bow WOW appointment. 

Cancelled

Bow Wow Readers

1:30pm - 1:45pm
Children, 0-5
LVPD
Required
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Library Branch: LVPD
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy

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 LVPD@MADL.org or print it off and turn it in at your MADL branch before your scheduled Bow WOW appointment. 

TEEN Bad Art

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens
LVPD
Required
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Library Branch: LVPD
Room: Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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. 

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
3 pm

Trapped in the Tent: Teen Escape Room

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Norton Shores Branch
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Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Suddenly, the ground trembles, and a giant footprint is left behind! You realize you've accidentally angered Bigfoot and are now trapped in your tent.
4 pm

Teen 3D Design and Print

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
North Muskegon Branch
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Library Branch: North Muskegon Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Education, Tech
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.
5 pm

Nintendo Switch Night - Jackbox Games

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Muskegon Heights Branch
Required
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Library Branch: Muskegon Heights Branch
Room: Nintendo Switch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of Jackbox Games for teens - bring your own device to play.

Blacksmithing Demo

5:00pm - 7:00pm
All Ages
Ravenna Branch
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Library Branch: Ravenna Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

Join local artist and blacksmith, Pete Braspenninx of Phyre Forge, to learn about the heritage craft of blacksmithing and how it can be used today. Watch a demonstration and learn about the tools used for blacksmithing.
6 pm

Chair Yoga

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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: Unlimited
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.

Fall and Winter Gardening

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
North Muskegon Branch
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Library Branch: North Muskegon Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Join local expert Lynn for a discussion about cool weather crops that can be planted in late summer and enjoyed well into winter. Bring some photos of your best plants for our Grow and Tell! 

Genetics and You: Questions and a Few Answers!

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
North Muskegon Branch
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Library Branch: North Muskegon Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 57
Event Details:

What do your genes tell about you, and what do they leave out?  Come to listen and ask questions with two experts:  Dr.

Books on Tap

6:00pm - 7:15pm
Adults
Off Site
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club

Join us for an evening book discussion hosted by the Muskegon Area District Library and Hackley Library each month over a beverage at Pigeon Hill Brewery. Books will be available at our Norton Shores Branch. We will have a limited number of copies available at Pigeon Hill as well. 

MADL Crafters: Junk Journals

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Norton Shores Branch
Required
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Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Join craft extraordinaire Char as she shows you how to transform everyday materials into unique and expressive journals.