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

Family Storytime

9:30am - 10:15am
0-5
Egelston Branch
Library Branch: Egelston Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Big Read, 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. 

Special Big Read Storytime will feature Little Read book Dreamers by Yuyi Morales.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

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!

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

Family Storytime

9:30am - 10:15am
0-5
Dalton Branch
Library Branch: Dalton Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Big Read, 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. 

Special Big Read Storytime will feature Little Read book Dreamers by Yuyi Morales.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

MADL Annual Book Sale

9:00am - 5:00pm
All Ages
LVPD
Library Branch: LVPD
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Book Sale

Visit the library for great deals on hundreds of books.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

MADL Annual Book Sale

9:00am - 5:00pm
All Ages
LVPD
Library Branch: LVPD
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Book Sale

Visit the library for great deals on hundreds of books.

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

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.

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

Toddler Storytime

9:30am - 10:15am
0-5
North Muskegon Branch
Library Branch: North Muskegon Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Big Read, Storytime
Event Details:

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

Special Big Read storytime will feature Little Read book Dreamers by Yuyi Morales.

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

Family Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
0-5
Ravenna Branch
Library Branch: Ravenna Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Big Read, 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. 

Special Big Read storytime will feature Little Read book Dreamers by Yuyi Morales.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Digital Tutoring with Read Muskegon

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
North Muskegon Branch
Library Branch: North Muskegon 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Club

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
Muskegon Township Branch
Library Branch: Muskegon Township Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club

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

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: Big Read, Storytime
Event Details:

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

Special Big Read storytime will feature Little Read book Dreamers by Yuyi Morales.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

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

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

MADL Annual Book Sale

10:00am - 2:00pm
All Ages
LVPD
Library Branch: LVPD
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Book Sale

Visit the library for great deals on hundreds of books.

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

Family Storytime

11:15am - 12:00pm
0-5
Montague Branch
Library Branch: Montague Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Big Read, 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. 

Special Big Read storytime will feature Little Read book Dreamers by Yuyi Morales.

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

Family Storytime

11:15am - 12:00pm
0-5
Holton Branch
Library Branch: Holton Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Big Read, 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. 

Special Big Read storytime will feature Little Read book Dreamers by Yuyi Morales.

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

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: Big Read, 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. 

Special Big Read storytime will feature Little Read book Dreamers by Yuyi Morales.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Bookmobile at SHAWL 1

11:45am - 12:30pm
All Ages
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Join the Bookmobile at the SHAWL 1 (Senior Housing Association of White Lake) every other Wednesday from 11:45 am to 12:30 pm.

The SHAWL 1 building is located at:

225 South Hall St, Whitehall MI  49461

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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 

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

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
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. 

This special Big Read Storytime will feature Little Read book Dreamers by Yuyi Morales.

12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Afro-Caribbean Drum Circle with Elijah Norwood

1:00pm - 2:00pm
All Ages
Muskegon Heights Branch
Required
Library Branch: Muskegon Heights Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community, Education, Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join local artist and musician Elijah Norwood as we explore the rhythms of the Caribbean and Latin America in an interactive drum circle experience. Drums will be provided. Registration required. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

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 

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

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.

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

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. 

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

Bookmobile at Bethlehem Park

2:30pm - 4:00pm
All Ages
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Join the Bookmobile at Muskegon Heights' Bethlehem Park every other Tuesday from 2:30 pm to 4 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 "All Ages" group.

Bookmobile at Roosevelt Park Community Center

2:30pm - 4:30pm
All Ages
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Join the Bookmobile at the Roosevelt Park Community Center, every other Friday from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm.

The Roosevelt Park Community Center is located at:

3106 Roosevelt Rd, Muskegon, MI 49441.

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

Movie Mondays

3:00pm - 4:30pm
All Ages
Ravenna Branch
Library Branch: Ravenna Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Watch a family friendly movie on the big screen. Popcorn and Juice provided by the Friends of the Ravenna Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Tissue Paper Butterfly Suncatcher

3:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
Ravenna Branch
Required
Library Branch: Ravenna 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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

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

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

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Tissue Paper Butterfly Suncatcher

4:00pm - 6:00pm
All Ages
LVPD
Required
Library Branch: LVPD
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Big Read
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Tissue Paper Butterfly Suncatcher

5:00pm - 7:00pm
All Ages
Norton Shores Branch
Required
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Big Read
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Celebrate the Big Read Lakeshore 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.

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

Film Screening of "Up From the Bottoms: The Search for the American Dream"

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Off Site
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Big Read, Community, Education, History, Movie
Required
Seats Remaining: 299
Event Details:

Mark your calendars for a new screening of "Up From the Bottoms: The Search for the American Dream" on October 22, 2024, at FREE event hosted by the Muskegon Heights Academy High School.  Doors open at 5 PM.   Admission is FREE.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Halloween Pumpkin Decorating

5:00pm - 6:15pm
Children
Muskegon Township Branch
Required
Library Branch: Muskegon Township Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Decorate small pumpkins with materials from the craft cart and enjoy Halloween cookies, juice and candy.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Pumpkin Painting

5:30pm - 6:30pm
All Ages
Norton Shores Branch
Required
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Get ready for fall fun! Paint a pumpkin at the library. We have all the supplies you need, including the pumpkin, to make a spooky, silly, or sparkly masterpiece. Registration Required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Puzzle Race

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults
Montague Branch
Required
Library Branch: Montague Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Grab your friends, create a team, and get ready to race! Be the first team to assemble the puzzle and win a prize. Teams can have a maximum of 4 players. Registration required.

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

MADL Crafters: Fancy Gloves

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Norton Shores Branch
Required
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Big Read
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Craft yourself a little 1920's glamour by making this fancy decorated glove. You'll be the cat's pajamas with this on display! This class is limited to 20 participants. Registration required.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

3D Design and Print

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

Learn the basics of 3D design using TinkerCAD and design your own small project, or select a ready to print item from Thingiverse. 3D projects will be available for pick-up later in the week. Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Holton Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Holton Branch
Library Branch: Holton Branch
Room: Conference Room
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's book selection is The Women by Kristin Hannah.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Club

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Adults
Dalton Branch
Library Branch: Dalton Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Big Read, Book Club, Community
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!

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Murder at the Grand Gatsby Speakeasy: A Murder Mystery!

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Norton Shores Branch
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Big Read
Event Details:

It’s the height of Prohibition in 1920s Chicago, and there’s a mob war brewing between the South Side Gangsters and the Northern Chicago Mob Outfit.