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9 am
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.

10 am
11 am
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 "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 "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.

Easter Egg Drop

11:00am - 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: Community
Event Details:

Join the fun at Walker Park between the Library and City Hall. Meet the Easter Bunny as he assists the Friends of the Walker Library and the Muskegon Northside Lions Club in dropping approximately 5,000 candy-filled eggs for children to collect.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Easter in Holton

11:00am - 1:00pm
All Ages
Holton Branch
Library Branch: Holton Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Participate in an Easter Egg Hunt in Downtown Holton Park, meet and take pictures with the Easter Bunny, and make a craft. Bring your own basket.

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.

Michigan in the Civil War

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Dalton Branch
Required
Library Branch: Dalton Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Education, History
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join Historian Amber Dowdy for a presentation on the American Civil War and Michigan's participation in it, from a variety of perspectives and viewpoints. Bring your family and any photos you have to share.

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

Shrinky Dinks Art

1:00pm - 3:00pm
5-12, Tweens, Teens
Dalton Branch
Required
Library Branch: Dalton Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 5-12, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Draw or trace a design, color, cut, stick in the oven and -- presto! -- your creation shrinks to less than half its original size. 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 "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 "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. 

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

Game Day

1:00pm - 3:00pm
5-12, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Dalton Branch
Library Branch: Dalton Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 5-12, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Games
Event Details:

Try out an assortment of games, old and new.

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

MADL at the Movies: The Wild Robot

2:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages, Children, 0-5, 5-12, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Children, 0-5, 5-12, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join MADL at the Cinema Carousel to see The Wild Robot, an epic adventure of a shipwrecked robot named Roz. Ticket AND pop & popcorn provided.

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: Education

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 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.
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.

Donut Worry, Be Happy!

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get ready for a deliciously fun afternoon! We’ll provide plain donuts and a variety of sprinkles, frosting, and other toppings for your imagination to run wild with. Registration required.

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

Snack Science: Dirt and Worms Terrarium

3:00pm - 4:00pm
0-5, 5-12
Ravenna Branch
Required
Library Branch: Ravenna Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: 0-5, 5-12
Program Type: Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Learn how nutrients, water, and worms travel through the soil by making a sweet treat. After all, the only thing better than science is science you can eat. Registration required.

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 "0-5" group.

Bow Wow Readers

3:00pm - 3:15pm
0-5
North Muskegon Branch
Required
Library Branch: North Muskegon 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 NMU@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 "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 "0-5" group.

Bow Wow Readers

3:15pm - 3:30pm
0-5
North Muskegon Branch
Required
Library Branch: North Muskegon 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 NMU@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.

Bow Wow Readers

3:30pm - 3:45pm
0-5
North Muskegon Branch
Required
Library Branch: North Muskegon 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 NMU@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.

Bow Wow Readers

3:45pm - 4:00pm
0-5
North Muskegon Branch
Required
Library Branch: North Muskegon 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 NMU@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 "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 "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.

Tech Talks

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Norton Shores Branch
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Conference Room
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 "0-5" group.

Bow Wow Readers

4:00pm - 4:15pm
0-5
Dalton Branch
Required
Library Branch: Dalton 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 DAL@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.

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.

Bow Wow Readers

4:15pm - 4:30pm
0-5
Dalton Branch
Required
Library Branch: Dalton 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 DAL@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.

Bow Wow Readers

4:30pm - 4:45pm
0-5
Dalton Branch
Required
Library Branch: Dalton 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 DAL@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.

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 "0-5" group.

Bow Wow Readers

4:45pm - 5:00pm
0-5
Dalton Branch
Required
Library Branch: Dalton 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 DAL@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 "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, Education, Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Registration for Dungeons & Dragons is required and will be effective for the entire spring season March-May. 

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

Movie Night: Minions

5:00pm - 6:30pm
All Ages
Muskegon Heights Branch
Library Branch: Muskegon Heights Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly movie night as we watch Minions. Popcorn provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft Club

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: 40
Event Details:

Meet up and work on the craft of the month.  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.

LEGO Club

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

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 "Adults" group.

Beginner Knit and Crochet

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Norton Shores Branch
Required
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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 "All Ages" group.

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: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

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

Make a truffle tree for March is Reading Month, an Easter treat holder for April, and a yarn flower crown for May. 

 

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

Gardening 101: Planting

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

Reduce your food bill and improve your mental and physical health by growing your own food, herbs and flowers, year round! Learn the basics of how to plant, when to plant and pest control. Bring your questions and your garden goals.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Team Trivia

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Norton Shores Branch
Required
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Community Room - Large
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled evening of trivia and friendly competition! Test your knowledge on a variety of topics and see how well you stack up against other trivia enthusiasts.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Books on Tap

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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 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. 

April Read: TBD