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Holland Story Project – Oral History Project

Herrick District Library 300 S River Ave, Holland, MI 49423

The Holland Story Project, an oral history project by Herrick District Library, will be collecting stories about what makes home a home. This storytelling celebrates the Lakeshore area and the...

Big Read Book Raffle at Van Wylen Library!

53 Graves Pl, Holland, MI 49423 53 Graves Pl, Holland

Hope College Van Wylen Library is celebrating the Big Read with a display at the main entrance and the opportunity to sign up for a book raffle for a free...

Muskegon in the 1960’s: Oral Histories of Our Community

During Big Read month, visit Lakeshore Museum's, YouTube channel to listen to oral history videos from community members on their experiences in the 1960s. Discussion sheets are available to accompany...

North Branch Book Club: Homegoing

155 Riley St. Holland, MI 49424 155 Riley St, Holland

The North Branch of Herrick District Library joins us at the Big Read by choosing Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi for their community of readers. This Book Club welcomes all during...

Parallels: African and African American Art

271 Columbia Ave Holland, MI 49423 271 Columbia Ave, Holland

Visit the Kruizenga Museum to explore the juxtaposed African and African American works aesthetically and historically in the exhibition "Parallels." Immerse yourself in the themes and issues raised by Homegoing...

Homegoing Discussion and Author Livestream

White Lake Community Library 3900 White Lake Dr., Whitehall

Discuss Yaa Gyasi’s book Homegoing & learn about family history resources at White Lake Community Library Mon., Nov. 13th, at 5:30pm. At 7pm, watch the livestream of Gyasi’s Hope College...

Yaa Gyasi Author Conversation

Jack H. Miller Concert Hall, Hope College 221 Columbia Ave, Holland

Born in Ghana and raised in Alabama, Gyasi will reflect on the personal experiences that inspired her to write her breathtaking debut novel Homegoing and explore the complexities and intersections...

Yaa Gyasi Watch Party

Allegan District Library, Saugatuck-Douglas District Library, and Georgetown Township Library Allegan: 331 Hubbard St. Allegan, MI; Saugatuck-Douglas: 174 Center St. Douglas, MI; Georgetown: 1525 Baldwin St. Jenison, MI, MI

Can't attend the author event in Holland, MI? Join a livestream event at Allegan District Library, Saugatuck-Douglas District Library, or Georgetown Township Library!