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

Family Storytime

9:30am - 10:30am
0-5
Egelston Branch
Library Branch: Egelston 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. 

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 "Adults" group.

Help with Computers and Forms

9:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
Muskegon Heights Branch
Library Branch: Muskegon Heights 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 to help you with online forms, paperwork or applications. All skill levels welcome! No appointment necessary.

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: 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. 

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: Storytime

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

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: 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. 

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

Monday Morning Movies

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children, 0-5, 5-12, Tweens, Teens
North Muskegon Branch
Library Branch: North Muskegon Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, 0-5, 5-12, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us at the North Muskegon Branch for a family friendly movie! Popcorn and drinks provided.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

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.

December 9: Dr Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

January 14: Shrek

February 10: The Amazing Panda Adventure

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: 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 "0-5" group.

Bilingual ABCs

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

¡Únase a nosotros en el programa Bilingual ABC de Read Muskegon! Cante, baile y practique tanto inglés como español. Para familias con niños de 3 a 5 años. ¡Libros, refrigerios y actividades gratis!
 

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: 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. 

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: 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. 

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: 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. 

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:

$5 per class 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Orchard View Adult Education Program

11:00am - 2:00pm
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 "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

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

Career and Education Counseling

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Teens, Adults
Holton Branch
Required
Library Branch: Holton Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Grand Valley State University Laker Educational Opportunity Center will have staff who will provide FREE advising and information on college admission to qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of post-secondary education.

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

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.

Registration required.

December 9: Dr Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

January 14: Shrek

February 10: The Amazing Panda Adventure

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 "Adults" group.

Career and Education Counseling

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Egelston Branch
Required
Library Branch: Egelston Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Grand Valley State University Laker Educational Opportunity Center will have staff who will provide FREE advising and information on college admission to qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of post-secondary education.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

On the Same Page Virtual Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Online
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Call or login to MADL’s virtual book club, On the Same Page. We will meet every month via Teams and discuss the book of that month. Registration Required. 

December 13: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

January 10: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

February 14: The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff

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 "Adults" group.

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Bookmobile at Roosevelt Park Community Center

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 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 - 4:45pm
All Ages
Ravenna Branch
Library Branch: Ravenna Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie

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

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

Monday Afternoon Movies

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, 0-5, 5-12, Tweens, Teens
North Muskegon Branch
Library Branch: North Muskegon Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, 0-5, 5-12, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us at the North Muskegon Branch for a family friendly movie! Popcorn and drinks provided.

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

Dungeons & Dragons

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
North Muskegon Branch
Library Branch: North Muskegon Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Hang out with fellow teens and play Dungeons & Dragons. All experience levels welcome! Snacks provided. 

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 "Adults" group.

VITA Tax Preparation

3:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Norton Shores Branch
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

This tax season Norton Shores is proud to host the Goodwill Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. To take advantage of these tax prep services, call 211 starting on Tuesday, January 21st to schedule your 2024 preparation appointment.

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

Foundry in a Box

3:30pm - 5:00pm
5-12, Tweens, Teens
North Muskegon Branch
Required
Library Branch: North Muskegon Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 5-12, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Volunteers from the American Foundry Society are bringing their Foundry in a Box program to the North Muskegon Branch.

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

Bicycle Maintenance Workshop

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Muskegon Heights Branch
Required
Library Branch: Muskegon Heights Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join us for a 3 week workshop with trained bicycle mechanics from Muskegon County Bicycle Coalition and learn basic bike repair skills, including tire repair, drive train maintenance, brake maintenance, and more. Tool are provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Orchard View Adult Education

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Norton Shores Branch
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Library
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 "Children" group.

Valentine's Craft

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Muskegon Heights Branch
Required
Library Branch: Muskegon Heights Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us as we create a variety of fun Valentine's day themed crafts. Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Orchard View Adult Education

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Norton Shores Branch
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Library
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 "Adults" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Career and Education Counseling

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults
Muskegon Heights Branch
Library Branch: Muskegon Heights Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

Grand Valley State University Laker Educational Opportunity Center will have staff who will provide FREE advising and information on college admission to qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of post-secondary education.

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

Dungeons & Dragons

4:00pm - 6:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Montague Branch
Required
Library Branch: Montague Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community, Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

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

Registration required.

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

LEGO Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Norton Shores Branch
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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

DIY Bath Salts

5:00pm - 6:45pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Ravenna Branch
Required
Library Branch: Ravenna Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Create a custom jar of scented bath salts. Mix together your favorite relaxing scents and give yourself a moment of "Me Time". Registration required.

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

Lollipop Bouquet

5:00pm - 6:45pm
Children, 0-5, 5-12
Muskegon Township Branch
Required
Library Branch: Muskegon Township Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, 0-5, 5-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Feeling creative?  Join us to create a fun craft to create a bouquet from lollipops!!  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mixed Media Heart Art

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

February is the month for celebrating love, so why not do so at the library creating some heart art using mixed media? Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginner Knit and Crochet

5:30pm - 6:45pm
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:

Learn the basics of knit or crochet with Karen and Laurel.  Work on small projects while you learn. The library will provide limited supplies. Registration required.

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

LEGO Club

5:30pm - 6:45pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Egelston Branch
Library Branch: Egelston Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games

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 "Children" group.

New Game Night

5:00pm - 6:45pm
Children
Muskegon Township Branch
Library Branch: Muskegon Township Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come to the library and try out a new board game!

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

The Loss of the USS Indianapolis

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

Amber Chaffee from Military History 101 returns for an in-depth discussion of the USS Indianapolis, examining the vessel's historical significance and the tragic circumstances surrounding its sinking near the end of World War II.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Books on Tap

6:00pm - 7:15pm
Adults
Off Site
Offsite Event
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. 

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

Pokémon Family Fun Night

6:00pm - 6:45pm
5-12, Tweens, Teens
Dalton Branch
Required
Library Branch: Dalton Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 5-12, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Education, Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Pokémon Family Fun Night

Play games, make crafts, test your skills and share your favorite Pokemon adventures with others. Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

MADL Crafters: Pottery Barn Inspired Snowflake

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

Obsessed with Pottery Barn's driftwood snowflake ?  Char will walk you through the steps to make your own version.  It's the ideal neutral winter piece.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fact and Fiction: Media Consumption and History in America

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Off Site
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 300
Event Details:

By 1980, the year Ted Turner launched CNN, Marion Stokes noticed something: news was transforming, becoming more than the dissemination of information.  It reached millions of viewers all day, every day.