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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.

VITA Goodwill Income Tax Preparation

9:00am - 5:00pm
Adults
Muskegon Heights Branch
Library Branch: Muskegon Heights Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Workshop
Event Details:

Bring your tax documents to your scheduled VITA appointment. An IRS trained and certified volunteer will complete and electronically file all federal and state tax returns and forms before you leave.

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 "0-5" group.

ABC's of Music

10:30am - 12:00pm
0-5
Muskegon Heights Branch
Required
Library Branch: Muskegon Heights Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Play it loud! In this class families will create & explore their musical side. Families will enjoy singing, dancing, reading, and playing to the beat.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Muskegon Township Book Club

10:30am - 12:15pm
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: 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.

Playtime Power Hour

10:00am - 11:00am
0-5
Ravenna Branch
Required
Library Branch: Ravenna Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Join us for a fun, informal, play-based program that allows your child(ren) to explore different play stations around the library. We will focus on playing, talking, singing, reading, and writing which are components that help children get ready to read. Ages 0-5. Registration required.

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

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
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. 

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 "Adults" group.

VITA Tax Preparation

11:00am - 4:00pm
Adults
Muskegon Heights Branch
Library Branch: Muskegon Heights Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Workshop
Event Details:

Bring your tax documents to your scheduled VITA appointment. An IRS trained and certified volunteer will complete and electronically file all federal and state tax returns and forms before you leave.

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 "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 "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: 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Language Class - Free

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Norton Shores Branch
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

Join us to practice reading, writing and speaking English. All skill levels welcome! Classes are facilitated by Read Muskegon. Please call 231-747-7273 to register.

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

Seed Library Overview

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Ravenna Branch
Library Branch: Ravenna Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Workshop
Event Details:

It’s time to start planning your garden. Prep your beds, plan your seeds, and let MADL help. This program is a tutorial on how to use Muskegon Area District Library’s Seed Library.

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: Unlimited
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 "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
Event Details:

Meet up and work on craft projects with others. 

Bring a craft and join others to chat. Any table top craft is welcome. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Help

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Dalton Branch
Required
Library Branch: Dalton Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Tech
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Make an appointment to talk with Jake about your electronic device, old or new. Learn how to download and use MADL online apps, how to print from your phone, and more. Registration required.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Bookmobile at Lakewood Club Village Office

2:00pm - 2:45pm
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
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Bookmobile at Muskegon Heights Housing Commission Office

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

Join us at East Park Manor at the Muskegon Heights Housing Office every other Monday from 3 pm to 4 pm.

The Muskegon Heights Housing Office is located at 615 E Hovey Ave Muskegon, MI 49444.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Movie Monday

3:00pm - 4:30pm
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.

Saint Patrick's Day Celebration

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children
Holton Branch
Required
Library Branch: Holton Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Wear green and find lucky charms:  Join us to do some crafts, listen to stories, and have fun! 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.
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 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

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 "All Ages" group.

Bookmobile at Blue Lake Residences

3:00pm - 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

This event is in the "Children" group.

LEGO Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children
Norton Shores Branch
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
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 "All Ages" group.

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
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: 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.

Orchard View Adult Education

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Career and Education Counseling

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Muskegon Heights Branch
Required
Library Branch: Muskegon Heights Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

Dr. Confuzmo's Lab: An Escape Room

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

Dr. Confuzmo is brewing up trouble by trying to take over the library! Work together to find clues, solve puzzles, and use science to foil this mad scientist's dastardly plans. Registration required.

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

Bow Wow Readers

5:30pm - 5:45pm
0-5
Egelston Branch
Required
Library Branch: Egelston Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 0-5
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yarn Crafters Anonymous

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: 18
Event Details:

Join us for a fun session crafting with other yarn enthusiasts.

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

Bow Wow Readers

5:45pm - 6:00pm
0-5
Egelston Branch
Required
Library Branch: Egelston Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 0-5
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 EGE@MADL.org or print it off and turn it in at your MADL branch before your scheduled Bow WOW appointment. 

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

Build Your Own Snowman

5:00pm - 6:30pm
0-5, 5-12
Egelston Branch
Required
Library Branch: Egelston Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 0-5, 5-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:


Do you want to build a snowman?  Drop in anytime between 5:00-6:30 pm to build a clay snowman. Registration required.


 

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.

Hands On Projects

5:00pm - 6:30pm
0-5, 5-12, Tweens, Teens
Muskegon Township Branch
Required
Library Branch: Muskegon Township Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 0-5, 5-12, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Get your hands dirty with us. Take apart electronics, make slime or make s sugar scrub for mom! Wear play clothes. 

March 20th: Take apart electronics and see what makes them tick.  We have printers and phones to dissect.

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

Bow Wow Readers

6:00pm - 6:15pm
0-5
Egelston Branch
Required
Library Branch: Egelston Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 0-5
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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!

 

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

Bow Wow Readers

6:15pm - 6:30pm
0-5
Egelston Branch
Required
Library Branch: Egelston Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 0-5
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 EGE@MADL.org or print it off and turn it in at your MADL branch before your scheduled Bow WOW appointment. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

MADL Crafters: Beehive

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

Join Norton Staff to make an adorable decorative beehive that everyone will be buzzing about. Registration required.