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Good Friday

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, Bookmobile, Off Site, Online
Description:

All MADL Branches are closed in observance of Good Friday.
9 am

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. 

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.

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. 
10 am

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. 

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.

March 10: Dr. Seuss' The Lorax

April 14: Wonka

May 12: Babe

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. 

Chair Yoga

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Holton Branch
Required
Library Branch: Holton Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Join us for Chair Yoga, a gentle practice in which postures are performed while seated and/or with the aid of a chair. It is a great form of yoga for beginners or anyone who wants to focus on a gentle practice.
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. 

Chair Yoga

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Norton Shores Branch
Required
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Community Room - Large
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join Melanie of Mind Body Wellness for Chair Yoga-a gentle practice in which postures are performed while seated and/or with the aid of a chair.

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:

$5 per class 

Blades of the American Revolution

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Ravenna Branch
Library Branch: Ravenna Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

The Swordsmanship Museum and Academy presents a class on the swords used in the American Revolutionary War.
12 pm

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.
1 pm

Afternoon Movie

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.

March 10: Dr. Seuss' The Lorax

April 14: Wonka

May 12: Babe

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.
2 pm

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.

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

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.

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.

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. 

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

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

Easter Egg Hunt

3:30pm - 4:45pm
Children
Norton Shores Branch
Required
Library Branch: Norton Shores Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Find colorful eggs hidden around the outside of the library! Bring your basket and win prizes! Registration required.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.
5 pm

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. 

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.

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. 

Calming Crafts

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults
LVPD
Required
Library Branch: LVPD
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join Sax for a calming craft during Stress Awareness month! Registration required.

April 2: Sugar Scrubs

Create two different sugar scrub scents that will be perfect for pampering yourself.

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

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. 

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!

 

April book: Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult

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. 

MADL Crafters: Spring Beaded Garland

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 a spring beaded garland in just a few easy steps. Registration required.
7 pm
8 pm
9 pm

Gentle Yoga in the Park

9:00pm - 10:00pm
Adults
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join Agewell Services for gentle yoga in beautiful Custer Park overlooking Muskegon Lake. This class features less intense positions at a slower pace. Includes yogi breath work, meditation, and relaxation.