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9 am

Orchard View Adult Education Program

9:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Muskegon Heights Branch
Library Branch: Muskegon Heights 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.

Digital Tutoring with READ Muskegon

9:00am - 1:00pm
All Ages
Muskegon Heights Branch
Required
Library Branch: Muskegon Heights Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community, Tech
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Do you need help with paperwork or using the computer? Read Muskegon volunteers are here! They can help you with job searching, filling out applications, visiting websites, or understanding paperwork and mail. All skill levels welcome!

Family Storytime

9:30am - 10:15am
0-5
Dalton Branch
Library Branch: Dalton 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. 

Orchard View Adult Education Program

9:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Muskegon Heights Branch
Library Branch: Muskegon Heights 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.

123 Play with Me

9:15am - 10:30am
0-5
Egelston Branch
Required
Library Branch: Egelston Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Play together, make new friends, and talk one-on-one with different community resource professionals each week in this 5-week program. Topics covered are early literacy, speech and language, child development, nutrition, and music & movement. Parents and caregivers are asked to commit to all five weeks. Registration required.

Toddler Storytime

9:30am - 10:15am
0-5
North Muskegon Branch
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. 
10 am

Morning Movie

10:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages
LVPD
Required
Library Branch: LVPD
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Big Read, Movie
Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

Enjoy a family friendly movie on the big screen. Popcorn provided.

Registration required.

Oct 15 (Tuesday): Coco* 

Nov 12 (Tuesday): The Princess Bride

Tissue Paper Butterfly Suncatcher

10:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages
North Muskegon Branch
Required
Library Branch: North Muskegon Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Big Read
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Celebrate the Big Read with us and create a beautiful mosaic butterfly suncatcher that you can take home and hang in your window. Show your creativity in making this suncatcher using tissue paper squares.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Children, 0-5
Norton Shores Branch
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, 0-5
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime for 2 and 3 year old toddlers and their caregivers. Includes books, fingerplays, music, movement, and other activities. 

Psyche's Garden: Night Magic

10:00am - 11:15am
Adults
Norton Shores Branch
Required
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join Dr. Trish Kochka to explore the question: Why do we dream? Contemporary research provides answers. Discover tools to unravel the uniquely personal information your own dreams contain.

123 Play with Me

10:45am - 12:00pm
0-5
Egelston Branch
Required
Library Branch: Egelston Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 11

Play together, make new friends, and talk one-on-one with different community resource professionals each week in this 5-week program. Topics covered are early literacy, speech and language, child development, nutrition, and music & movement. Parents and caregivers are asked to commit to all five weeks. Registration required.
11 am

Family Storytime

11:15am - 12:00pm
0-5
Montague Branch
Library Branch: Montague 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. 
Cancelled

ServSafe Food Manager Training and Exam

11:00am - 7:00pm
Adults
Muskegon Heights Branch
Library Branch: Muskegon Heights Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Workshop
Event Details:

What is ServSafe®?

Family Storytime

11:15am - 12:00pm
0-5
Holton Branch
Library Branch: Holton Branch
Room: Conference Room
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. 

Family Storytime

11:30am - 12:15pm
Children, 0-5
Norton Shores Branch
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, 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. 

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:

$3 per class 

Family Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
0-5
North Muskegon Branch
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
1 pm

Movie Afternoon

1:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages
LVPD
Required
Library Branch: LVPD
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Big Read, Movie
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Enjoy a family friendly movie on the big screen. Popcorn provided.

Oct 15 (Tuesday): Coco*

Nov 12 (Tuesday): The Princess Bride

Digital Tutoring with Read Muskegon

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Montague Branch
Library Branch: Montague Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Tech
Event Details:

Do you need help with paperwork or using the computer? Read Muskegon volunteers are here! They can help you with job searching, filling out applications, visiting websites, or understanding paperwork and mail. All skill levels welcome!

Coffee & Coloring

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Teens, Adults
Dalton Branch
Required
Library Branch: Dalton Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Reduce stress, increase mindfulness, and connect with others during a relaxing time of coloring. Coffee, cider, cocoa and coloring supplies will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.  Registration required.

Craft Club

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

Meet up and work on craft projects with others. 

Dungeons and Dragons

1:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults
LVPD
Required
Library Branch: LVPD
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join DM Bear for exciting adventures in Dungeons & Dragons. Materials for patrons with disabilities available. Registration required. 

Assistants for those with disabilities will also be able to play.
2 pm

Bookmobile at Lakewood Club Village Office

2:30pm - 3:00pm
All Ages
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Join the Bookmobile at the Lakewood Club Village Office every other Thursday from 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm.

The Lakewood Club Village Office is located at 6681 Automobile Rd. Twin Lake, MI 49457.
3 pm

Digital Tutoring with Read Muskegon

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults
Norton Shores Branch
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

Do you need help with paperwork or using the computer? Read Muskegon volunteers are here! They can help you with job searching, filling out applications, visiting websites, or understanding paperwork and mail. All skill levels welcome.

Bookmobile at Cedar Creek Township Office

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 Cedar Creek Township Office every other Wednesday from 3 pm to 5 pm.

The Cedar Creek Township Office is located at:

6556 Sweeter RD. Twin Lake, MI 49457

Bookmobile at Blue Lake Residences

3:15pm - 4:15pm
All Ages
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Join the Bookmobile at the Blue Lake Residences Playground every other Thursday from 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm.

The Blue Lake Residences Playground is located at:

7190 Progress Dr, Twin Lake, MI 49457

Timberline Estates Mobile Home Community

3:00pm - 4:30pm
All Ages
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Join the Bookmobile at the Timberline Mobile Home Community Office, every other Friday from 3 pm to 4:30 pm.

The Timberline Mobile Home Community Office is located at:

2315 Oak St, Twin Lake, MI 49457

LEGO Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
5-12, Tweens, Teens
Dalton Branch
Required
Library Branch: Dalton Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 5-12, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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. Each time we host a LEGO build we will provide a theme to inspire your creativity.
4 pm

Tissue Paper Butterfly Suncatcher

4:00pm - 6:00pm
All Ages
Egelston Branch
Required
Library Branch: Egelston Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Big Read
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Celebrate the Big Read with us and create a beautiful mosaic butterfly suncatcher that you can take home and hang in your window. Show your creativity in making this suncatcher using tissue paper squares.

Orchard View Adult Education

4:00pm - 7:00pm
All Ages
Norton Shores Branch
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

This fall, MADL will be partnering with Orchard View's Adult Education program to offer educational opportunities designed to help adults achieve their academic and career goals.

Play and Learn

4:30pm - 6:00pm
0-5
Muskegon Township Branch
Required
Library Branch: Muskegon Township Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

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.

Dungeons & Dragons

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Montague Branch
Required
Library Branch: Montague Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Try your hand at Dungeons & Dragons. All experience levels welcome. Snacks provided.

Registration required. 

Orchard View Adult Education Program

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Muskegon Heights Branch
Library Branch: Muskegon Heights 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.
5 pm

Bow Wow Readers

5:30pm - 5:45pm
5-12
Egelston Branch
Required
Library Branch: Egelston Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 5-12
Program Type: Early Literacy
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 EGE@MADL.org or print it off and turn it in at your MADL branch before your scheduled Bow WOW appointment. 

Intermediate Knit and Crochet

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Norton Shores Branch
Required
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

This program is for beginners with some experience knitting or crocheting. Make a pullover sweater you can wear all winter! Patterns are for beginners with some experience in knitting or crochet.  You do not need to be an expert.

Bow Wow Readers

5:45pm - 6:00pm
5-12
Egelston Branch
Required
Library Branch: Egelston Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 5-12
Program Type: Early Literacy
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 EGE@MADL.org or print it off and turn it in at your MADL branch before your scheduled Bow WOW appointment. 

Craft Club: Candy Corn Decor

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens, Adults
Holton Branch
Required
Library Branch: Holton Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Using dip-dyed coffee filters, this simple candy corn craft project is a fun craft for the Fall. Registration required.

Teen Junk Journals

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Norton Shores Branch
Required
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Big Read
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Teens and tweens in 6th through 12 grade, use a variety of materials to tell your story at this Big Read Lakeshore event and make your own Junk Journal.

Maker Space Night

5:00pm - 6:30pm
All Ages
Muskegon Township Branch
Required
Library Branch: Muskegon Township Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

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

Bow Wow Readers

6:00pm - 6:15pm
5-12
Egelston Branch
Required
Library Branch: Egelston Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 5-12
Program Type: Early Literacy
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 EGE@MADL.org or print it off and turn it in at your MADL branch before your scheduled Bow WOW appointment. 

Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
North Muskegon Branch
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!

 

October book: Eternal by Lisa Scottoline

Bow Wow Readers

6:15pm - 6:30pm
5-12
Egelston Branch
Required
Library Branch: Egelston Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 5-12
Program Type: Early Literacy
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 EGE@MADL.org or print it off and turn it in at your MADL branch before your scheduled Bow WOW appointment. 

Gatsby at the Hackley and Hume

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Off Site
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Big Read, History
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

Join us at the Hackley & Hume Historic Site for a two-part program! Begin the evening in the City Barn with a discussion led by Dr. Michael Van Dyke of Hope College on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic novel, The Great Gatsby. Dr.
7 pm

Thursday Night Music Club: Original Wooden Shoe Dixieland Band

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Norton Shores Branch
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Big Read, Music
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of lively pre-swing era jazz with the Original Wooden Show Dixieland Band. This a free concert:  no tickets/registration required.