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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, MI, United States

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, MI, United States

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, MI, United States

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...

Fables, Folklore, and Legends Night

Cook Library, Western Theological Seminary 101 E. 13th St., Holland, MI, United States

Throughout Homegoing, characters exchange fables, folklore, and beliefs. How are fables and folklore connected to belief throughout the novel? What forms of belief are depicted in the book and what...

Freestyle Crafts: NEA Big Read Lakeshore Edition

loutit district library 407 Columbus Avenue, Grand Haven, MI, United States

Kick off a Community Art project by creating your own art inspired by any of the NEA Big Read Lakeshore books that will be added to a larger display! Can't...

Book Discussion: Homegoing

Scott Hall 113 East 13th St., Holland, MI, United States

Calling all Hope College students—join Sara Sanchez, Resident Director of Scott Hall, and the Phelps Scholars program in discussing Homegoing!

Book Discussion

Saugatuck-Douglas District Library 174 Center St, Douglas, MI, United States

Come to the Saugatuck-Douglas District Library to discuss a book. All are welcome.

Byron Borger: Why Reading Widely Matters

Winants Auditorium, Graves Hall, Hope College 263 College Avenue, Holland, MI, United States

Join Byron Borger, a bookstore owner from Pennsylvania, as he discusses the subject of literature and why it matters, especially now in today’s society.

Hope College Presents The Fall Jazz Concert

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

Come to this annual Hope College event and enjoy performances: THE JAZZ ARTS COLLECTIVE (JAZZ ENSEMBLE BIG BAND)  STEPS AHEAD COMBO  JAZZ GUITAR COMBO

Homegoing Discussion and Author Livestream

White Lake Community Library 3900 White Lake Dr., Whitehall, MI, United States

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...