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Veteran's Day

All Day
All Branches
Branches:
Dalton Branch, Egelston Branch, Holton Branch, Laketon Township Branch, LVPD, Montague Branch, Muskegon Heights Branch, Muskegon Township Branch, North Muskegon Branch, Norton Shores Branch, Ravenna Branch, Off Site, Bookmobile, Online
Description:

All MADL Branches will be closed in observation of Veteran's Day. 
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.

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. 

Book Sale

9:00am - 3:30pm
All Ages
North Muskegon Branch
Library Branch: North Muskegon Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Book Sale

Visit the library for great deals on hundreds of books.
10 am

Morning Movie

10:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages
LVPD
Required
Library Branch: LVPD
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

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

Registration required.

Sept 9: The Little Mermaid (2023)

Oct 15 (Tuesday): Coco -- A Big Read Lakeshore Event.

Nov 12 (Tuesday): The Princess Bride

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. 
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. 

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 

Life Size Game Day

11:00am - 6:30pm
All Ages
Muskegon Township Branch
Library Branch: Muskegon Township Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games

Come and have fun with a standard game but with Giant Size pieces.

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: Movie
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

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

Sept 9: The Little Mermaid (2023)

Oct 15 (Tuesday): Coco-- A Big Read Lakeshore Event!

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. 

Dino-vember at Dalton

1:00pm - 2:00pm
5-12
Dalton Branch
Required
Library Branch: Dalton Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 5-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Education, Games, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

This program is held in celebration of Dino-vember, the month when plastic dinosaurs come to life as children sleep. Children's activities will include story time, an egg-hatching challenge, a D
2 pm

Tech Talks

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Egelston Branch
Library Branch: Egelston Branch
Room: Library
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.

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.

Bow Wow Readers

3:00pm - 3:15pm
5-12
North Muskegon Branch
Required
Library Branch: North Muskegon 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 NMU@MADL.org or print it off and turn it in at your MADL branch before your scheduled Bow WOW appointment. 

Book Club at Cedar Creek

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
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!

 

Book Title: TBD

The Book Club will be hosted at Cedar Creek Township Office, located at 6556 Sweeter Rd, Twin Lake, MI 49457.

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

Bow Wow Readers

3:15pm - 3:30pm
5-12
North Muskegon Branch
Required
Library Branch: North Muskegon Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 5-12
Program Type: Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 1

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
5-12
North Muskegon Branch
Required
Library Branch: North Muskegon 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 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
5-12
North Muskegon Branch
Required
Library Branch: North Muskegon 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 NMU@MADL.org or print it off and turn it in at your MADL branch before your scheduled Bow WOW appointment. 

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
4 pm

Bow Wow Readers

4:00pm - 4:15pm
5-12
Dalton Branch
Required
Library Branch: Dalton 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 DAL@MADL.org or print it off and turn it in at your MADL branch before your scheduled Bow WOW appointment. 

Tissue Paper Butterfly Suncatcher

4:00pm - 6:00pm
All Ages
Muskegon Heights Branch
Required
Library Branch: Muskegon Heights Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Big Read
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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.

Bow Wow Readers

4:15pm - 4:30pm
5-12
Dalton Branch
Required
Library Branch: Dalton 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 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
5-12
Dalton Branch
Required
Library Branch: Dalton 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 DAL@MADL.org or print it off and turn it in at your MADL branch before your scheduled Bow WOW appointment. 

Bow Wow Readers

4:45pm - 5:00pm
5-12
Dalton Branch
Library Branch: Dalton Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 5-12
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 DAL@MADL.org or print it off and turn it in at your MADL branch before your scheduled Bow WOW appointment. 

Tech Talks

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Norton Shores Branch
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Library
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.

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

5:00pm - 5:15pm
5-12
Muskegon Township Branch
Required
Library Branch: Muskegon Township 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 MCB@MADL.org or print it off and turn it in at your MADL branch before your scheduled Bow WOW appointment. 

Angel Wing Wreath

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Ravenna Branch
Required
Library Branch: Ravenna Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join local crafter Cindy Miller and make a beautiful angel wing inspired wreath for the holidays. 

Bow Wow Readers

5:15pm - 5:30pm
5-12
Muskegon Township Branch
Required
Library Branch: Muskegon Township 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 MCB@MADL.org or print it off and turn it in at your MADL branch before your scheduled Bow WOW appointment. 

Bow Wow Readers

5:30pm - 5:45pm
5-12
Norton Shores Branch
Required
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 5-12
Program Type: Early Literacy
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 NOR@MADL.org or print it off and turn it in at your MADL branch before your scheduled Bow WOW appointment. 

Bow Wow Readers

5:30pm - 5:45pm
5-12
Muskegon Township Branch
Required
Library Branch: Muskegon Township 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 MCB@MADL.org or print it off and turn it in at your MADL branch before your scheduled Bow WOW appointment. 

T-Rex Tea Party

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:

Calling all dino fans: celebrate Dino-vember with a roaring good time! Sip on yummy treats and have a tea party with your favorite dinosaurs. Let's get prehistoric! Registration Required. 

LEGO Club

5:30pm - 6:45pm
Children, 0-5, 5-12, Tweens, Teens
Egelston Branch
Required
Library Branch: Egelston Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, 0-5, 5-12, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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.

Registration required.

Beginner 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: 20
Event Details:

Join Karen and Laurel during these monthly sessions designed to teach you the basics of either knit or crochet.  Registration required.

Bow Wow Readers

5:45pm - 6:00pm
5-12
Norton Shores Branch
Required
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 5-12
Program Type: Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 2

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 NOR@MADL.org or print it off and turn it in at your MADL branch before your scheduled Bow WOW appointment. 

Bow Wow Readers

5:45pm - 6:00pm
5-12
Muskegon Township Branch
Required
Library Branch: Muskegon Township 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 MCB@MADL.org or print it off and turn it in at your MADL branch before your scheduled Bow WOW appointment. 

Author Talk with Yuyi Morales: Tapas and Dreams / Etapas y Suenos

5:30pm - 8:00pm
All Ages
Off Site
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Author, Big Read
Required
Seats Remaining: 180
Event Details:

Meet author Yuyi Morales and learn about her approach to creating inspirational children's books. In 1994, Yuyi Morales left her home in Xalapa, Mexico and came to the United States with her infant son, leaving behind everything she owned.

Silent Book Club

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Always wanted to try a book club but don’t have the time to commit to a specific book? Welcome to Silent Book Club! There's no assigned reading. All readers are welcome—ebooks, audiobooks, textbooks, comic books...
6 pm

Books on Tap at Pigeon Hill

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

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.

Live at the Library: Ruth and Max Bloomquist

6:30pm - 7:30pm
All Ages
North Muskegon Branch
Library Branch: North Muskegon Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Join legendary folk, bluegrass, and country duo Ruth and Max Bloomquist when they fill the Community Center with their unforgettable songs and musical style.

Bow Wow Readers

6:00pm - 6:15pm
5-12
Norton Shores Branch
Required
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 5-12
Program Type: Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 2

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 NOR@MADL.org or print it off and turn it in at your MADL branch before your scheduled Bow WOW appointment. 

Lay's Potato Chip Tasting

6:00pm - 7:00pm
All Ages
North Muskegon Branch
Required
Library Branch: North Muskegon Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

We're familiar with Lay's potato chip flavors like Barbeque and Sour Cream and Onion, but what about Roasted Garlic Oyster or Spicy Braised Duck Tongue?

Bow Wow Readers

6:15pm - 6:30pm
5-12
Norton Shores Branch
Required
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 5-12
Program Type: Early Literacy
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 NOR@MADL.org or print it off and turn it in at your MADL branch before your scheduled Bow WOW appointment.