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SUMMARY:Yaa Gyasi Author Conversation
DESCRIPTION: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 of African immigrant and African-American identities in the United States today.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/yaa-gyasi-author-conversation/
LOCATION:Jack H. Miller Concert Hall\, Hope College\, 221 Columbia Ave\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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UID:28262-1699902000-1699905600@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Yaa Gyasi Author Conversation
DESCRIPTION: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 of African immigrant and African-American identities in the United States today.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/yaa-gyasi-author-conversation-2/
LOCATION:Jack H. Miller Concert Hall\, Hope College\, 221 Columbia Ave\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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UID:24424-1699902000-1699905600@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Yaa Gyasi Watch Party
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/yaa-gyasi-watch-party/
LOCATION: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\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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UID:28345-1699902000-1699905600@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Yaa Gyasi Watch Party
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/yaa-gyasi-watch-party-2/
LOCATION: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\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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SUMMARY:Freedom Village Book Discussion: Homegoing
DESCRIPTION:Hope College English Education Students visit Freedom Village to have a book discussion of our Big Read Book\, Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. Open to Freedom Village Residents only.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/freedom-village-book-discussion-homegoing/
LOCATION:145 Columbia Ave Holland\, MI 49423\, 145 Columbia Ave\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231114T110000
DTSTAMP:20231002T032336Z
CREATED:20231002T032336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T032336Z
UID:28362-1699956000-1699959600@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Freedom Village Book Discussion: Homegoing
DESCRIPTION:Hope College English Education Students visit Freedom Village to have a book discussion of our Big Read Book\, Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. Open to Freedom Village Residents only.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/freedom-village-book-discussion-homegoing-2/
LOCATION:145 Columbia Ave Holland\, MI 49423\, 145 Columbia Ave\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231114T170000
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UID:24473-1699977600-1699981200@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Homegoing
DESCRIPTION:Join the Saugatuck-Douglas Library for an afternoon book discussion the Big Read Book\, Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. All are welcome!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/book-discussion-homegoing-7/
LOCATION:174 Center St Douglas MI 49406\, 174 Center St\, Douglas\, MI\, 49406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231114T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231114T170000
DTSTAMP:20231002T030931Z
CREATED:20231002T030931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T030931Z
UID:28357-1699977600-1699981200@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Homegoing
DESCRIPTION:Join the Saugatuck-Douglas Library for an afternoon book discussion the Big Read Book\, Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. All are welcome!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/book-discussion-homegoing-7-2/
LOCATION:174 Center St Douglas MI 49406\, 174 Center St\, Douglas\, MI\, 49406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231114T193000
DTSTAMP:20231002T025955Z
CREATED:20231002T025955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T025955Z
UID:24457-1699986600-1699990200@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Library Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join the Allegan District Library for a group discussion of our Big Read Book\, Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. Meet the Book Club at the library’s riverfront reading area. All are welcome!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/library-book-club/
LOCATION:331 Hubbard St Allegan\, MI 49010\, 331 Hubbard St\, Allegan\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231114T193000
DTSTAMP:20231002T025955Z
CREATED:20231002T025955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T025955Z
UID:28352-1699986600-1699990200@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Library Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join the Allegan District Library for a group discussion of our Big Read Book\, Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. Meet the Book Club at the library’s riverfront reading area. All are welcome!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/library-book-club-2/
LOCATION:331 Hubbard St Allegan\, MI 49010\, 331 Hubbard St\, Allegan\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231114T200000
DTSTAMP:20230907T235336Z
CREATED:20230907T235336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T235336Z
UID:24137-1699988400-1699992000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Jerry Craft: "Celebrating Home"
DESCRIPTION:Join the Muskegon Community Foundation’s  Muskegon County’s Annual Gathering event – Celebrating HOME — featuring Newbery-Award-Winning and New York Times bestselling author Jerry Craft.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/jerry-craft-celebrating-home/
LOCATION:Frauenthal Center\, 425 W Western Ave STE 200\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Middle Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231114T200000
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CREATED:20230907T235336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T235336Z
UID:28264-1699988400-1699992000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Jerry Craft: "Celebrating Home"
DESCRIPTION:Join the Muskegon Community Foundation’s  Muskegon County’s Annual Gathering event – Celebrating HOME — featuring Newbery-Award-Winning and New York Times bestselling author Jerry Craft.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/jerry-craft-celebrating-home-2/
LOCATION:Frauenthal Center\, 425 W Western Ave STE 200\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Middle Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231116T193000
DTSTAMP:20230925T192110Z
CREATED:20230925T192110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T192110Z
UID:24329-1700157600-1700163000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Holland Rotary Club: Homegoing Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION: 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/holland-rotary-club-homegoing-book-discussion/
LOCATION:Grace Episcopal Church\, 555 Michigan Ave\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231116T193000
DTSTAMP:20230925T192110Z
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UID:28311-1700157600-1700163000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Holland Rotary Club: Homegoing Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION: 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/holland-rotary-club-homegoing-book-discussion-2/
LOCATION:Grace Episcopal Church\, 555 Michigan Ave\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231116T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231116T193000
DTSTAMP:20230925T192635Z
CREATED:20230925T192635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T192635Z
UID:24337-1700159400-1700163000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Allendale Library: Homegoing Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Allendale Library joins Big Read with a book discussion of Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. Limited copies will be available to borrow starting Friday\, October 27.  All are welcome to participate in this book discussion!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/homegoing-book-discussion/
LOCATION:Allendale Library\, 6175 Library Lane\, Allendale\, MI\, 49401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231116T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231116T193000
DTSTAMP:20230925T192635Z
CREATED:20230925T192635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T192635Z
UID:28314-1700159400-1700163000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Allendale Library: Homegoing Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Allendale Library joins Big Read with a book discussion of Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. Limited copies will be available to borrow starting Friday\, October 27.  All are welcome to participate in this book discussion!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/homegoing-book-discussion-2/
LOCATION:Allendale Library\, 6175 Library Lane\, Allendale\, MI\, 49401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231120T200000
DTSTAMP:20230907T235905Z
CREATED:20230907T235905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T235905Z
UID:24143-1700506800-1700510400@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Lynda Lowery Lecture
DESCRIPTION:As the youngest marcher in the 1965 voting rights march from Selma to Montgomery\, Albama\, Lynda Blackmon Lowery proved that young adults can be heroes. Jailed nine times before her fifteenth birthday\, Lowery fought alongside Martin Luther King\, Jr. for the rights of African-Americans. At this event\, Lynda will reflect on her life experiences and explore themes from our Big Read Novel\, Homecoming.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/lynda-lowery-lecture/
LOCATION:Winants Auditorium\, Graves Hall\, Hope College\, 263 College Avenue\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Little Read,Middle Read,Mini Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231120T200000
DTSTAMP:20230907T235905Z
CREATED:20230907T235905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T235905Z
UID:28267-1700506800-1700510400@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Lynda Lowery Lecture
DESCRIPTION:As the youngest marcher in the 1965 voting rights march from Selma to Montgomery\, Albama\, Lynda Blackmon Lowery proved that young adults can be heroes. Jailed nine times before her fifteenth birthday\, Lowery fought alongside Martin Luther King\, Jr. for the rights of African-Americans. At this event\, Lynda will reflect on her life experiences and explore themes from our Big Read Novel\, Homecoming.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/lynda-lowery-lecture-2/
LOCATION:Winants Auditorium\, Graves Hall\, Hope College\, 263 College Avenue\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Little Read,Middle Read,Mini Read
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Lynda-Lowey.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231121T200000
DTSTAMP:20230925T191348Z
CREATED:20230925T191348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T191348Z
UID:24322-1700589600-1700596800@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Movie Screening: Twelve Years a Slave
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening showing of the dramatic movie hosted by the Howard Miller Library\, “12 Years a Slave\,” which depicts the memoir of an African American who was kidnapped in Washington\, DC\, and sold into slavery in the antebellum South in 1841. Free popcorn will be served. Viewer advisory: This film is rated “R” and may be inappropriate for anyone under the age of 17.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/movie-screening-twelve-years-a-slave/
LOCATION:14 S Church St Zeeland\, MI 49464\, 14 S Church St\, Zeeland\, MI\, 4964\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231121T200000
DTSTAMP:20230925T191348Z
CREATED:20230925T191348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T191348Z
UID:28309-1700589600-1700596800@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Movie Screening: Twelve Years a Slave
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening showing of the dramatic movie hosted by the Howard Miller Library\, “12 Years a Slave\,” which depicts the memoir of an African American who was kidnapped in Washington\, DC\, and sold into slavery in the antebellum South in 1841. Free popcorn will be served. Viewer advisory: This film is rated “R” and may be inappropriate for anyone under the age of 17.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/movie-screening-twelve-years-a-slave-2/
LOCATION:14 S Church St Zeeland\, MI 49464\, 14 S Church St\, Zeeland\, MI\, 4964\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241112T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241112T170000
DTSTAMP:20240920T125739Z
CREATED:20240920T125739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T125739Z
UID:26310-1731427200-1731430800@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Great Gatsby Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join Saugatuck-Douglas Library for a book discussion centered around The Great Gatsby!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/great-gatsby-book-discussion/
LOCATION:Saugatuck-Douglas District Library\, 174 Center St\, Douglas\, MI\, 49406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241112T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241112T170000
DTSTAMP:20240920T125739Z
CREATED:20240920T125739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T125739Z
UID:28516-1731427200-1731430800@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Great Gatsby Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join Saugatuck-Douglas Library for a book discussion centered around The Great Gatsby!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/great-gatsby-book-discussion-2/
LOCATION:Saugatuck-Douglas District Library\, 174 Center St\, Douglas\, MI\, 49406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241125T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241125T203000
DTSTAMP:20240815T174512Z
CREATED:20240815T174512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T174512Z
UID:26203-1732557600-1732566600@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:1920s Movie House: The Great Gatsby
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 1920’s movie house-inspired showing of The Great Gatsby (PG-13\, 2013). Come dressed in your flapper or zoot suit finest\, enjoy non-alcoholic bubbly and vibe with the 1920s.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/1920s-movie-house-the-great-gatsby/
LOCATION:Herrick District Library\, 300 S. River Ave.\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241125T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241125T203000
DTSTAMP:20240815T174512Z
CREATED:20240815T174512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T174512Z
UID:28491-1732557600-1732566600@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:1920s Movie House: The Great Gatsby
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 1920’s movie house-inspired showing of The Great Gatsby (PG-13\, 2013). Come dressed in your flapper or zoot suit finest\, enjoy non-alcoholic bubbly and vibe with the 1920s.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/1920s-movie-house-the-great-gatsby-2/
LOCATION:Herrick District Library\, 300 S. River Ave.\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250930
DTSTAMP:20250820T200231Z
CREATED:20250820T200231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T200231Z
UID:27657-1756771200-1759190399@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Cultureworks Summer Classes
DESCRIPTION:Join The Middle Read and Cultureworks for our September classes. REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS \nBugs in Our Backyard with Ava Kathryn\nMondays\, Sept. 15-Sept. 29 // Grades 3-5 + a parent!\n6:30-7:45 PM\nIn this family-friendly class\, we’ll learn more about bugs and make art inspired by them. Together we’ll create bugs\, explore our bugs’ best plant buddies\, and learn what bugs can tell us about the health of our neighborhood. This class is intended for children and a guardian to learn and work together\, so please be sure to include the name of the adult(s) who will be attending during registration. \nDnD Campaign with Phil Quinn\nTuesdays\, Sept. 2-Sept. 23 // Grades 6-8\n3:30-5:30 PM\nWhether you’re new to Dungeons & Dragons or you want to make new friends before your next campaign\, this class is going to be a blast. The first week will be focused on worldbuilding and character development\, then during weeks 2-4\, we’ll dive into the game together! \nCollage with Jaer Medina\nTuesdays\, Sept. 2-Sept. 23 // Grades 8-12\n3:30-5:30 PM\nThis mixed-media class explores collage through zinemaking\, photography\, and sculpture. Each session\, we will look at various artists for inspiration before creating our collages. No prior experience is required! \nGraffiti with Miguel Ayala\nWednesdays\, Sept. 3-Sept. 24 // Grades 8-12\n3:30-5:30\nLearn how to draw and spray paint stylized letters with graffiti artist Miguel Ayala. We’ll experiment with various tips to achieve different effects and explore quick\, expressive mark making\, as well as learn how to make stencils for fill patterns and images. \nBookish with Miranda Craig\nWednesdays\, Sept. 3-Sept. 24 // Grades 6-12\n3:30-5:30 PM\nCome get cozy with us as we read and make art inspired by books! We’re partnering with the Lakeshore Big Read to offer this class exploring the Middle Read book\, A Wish in the Dark by Christina Soontornvat. This Newbery Award book follows Pong\, born in Namwon Prison\, who escapes to find that freedom is just as elusive outside\, where the wealthy bask in light while the poor remain in darkness. Hunted by Nok\, the warden’s determined daughter\, Pong discovers harsh truths about justice and power in the Thai-inspired city of Chattana. This fast-paced adventure reimagines Les Misérables. We’ll have free copies for you on the first day of class\, but if you’re like us and you read it in 2 days\, you can bring another book to enjoy during the first part of class. \nOpen Studio with CultureWorks Staff\nThursdays\, Sept. 4-Sept. 25 // Grades 8-12\n3:30-5:30 PM\nPrintmaking\, ceramics\, iPads\, and more! Learn new skills or continue to develop your favorites. In this 4-week class\, you pursue whatever medium you’d like\, with access to the full studio and instructors skilled in collage\, fiber arts\, ceramics\, photography\, and printmaking. Let your creativity run wild! \nP.S. Some people have been sure that they registered but forgot to click the final button or two. If you don’t get a confirmation email\, it means that you did not finish registering for class. \nIf you need a hand\, feel free to call 616-377-8466\, and we would be happy to help!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/cultureworks-summer-classes/
LOCATION:Cultureworks\, 150 E 8th St.\, Holland\, MI\, 49422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250930
DTSTAMP:20250820T200231Z
CREATED:20250820T200231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T200231Z
UID:28546-1756771200-1759190399@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Cultureworks Summer Classes
DESCRIPTION:Join The Middle Read and Cultureworks for our September classes. REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS \nBugs in Our Backyard with Ava Kathryn\nMondays\, Sept. 15-Sept. 29 // Grades 3-5 + a parent!\n6:30-7:45 PM\nIn this family-friendly class\, we’ll learn more about bugs and make art inspired by them. Together we’ll create bugs\, explore our bugs’ best plant buddies\, and learn what bugs can tell us about the health of our neighborhood. This class is intended for children and a guardian to learn and work together\, so please be sure to include the name of the adult(s) who will be attending during registration. \nDnD Campaign with Phil Quinn\nTuesdays\, Sept. 2-Sept. 23 // Grades 6-8\n3:30-5:30 PM\nWhether you’re new to Dungeons & Dragons or you want to make new friends before your next campaign\, this class is going to be a blast. The first week will be focused on worldbuilding and character development\, then during weeks 2-4\, we’ll dive into the game together! \nCollage with Jaer Medina\nTuesdays\, Sept. 2-Sept. 23 // Grades 8-12\n3:30-5:30 PM\nThis mixed-media class explores collage through zinemaking\, photography\, and sculpture. Each session\, we will look at various artists for inspiration before creating our collages. No prior experience is required! \nGraffiti with Miguel Ayala\nWednesdays\, Sept. 3-Sept. 24 // Grades 8-12\n3:30-5:30\nLearn how to draw and spray paint stylized letters with graffiti artist Miguel Ayala. We’ll experiment with various tips to achieve different effects and explore quick\, expressive mark making\, as well as learn how to make stencils for fill patterns and images. \nBookish with Miranda Craig\nWednesdays\, Sept. 3-Sept. 24 // Grades 6-12\n3:30-5:30 PM\nCome get cozy with us as we read and make art inspired by books! We’re partnering with the Lakeshore Big Read to offer this class exploring the Middle Read book\, A Wish in the Dark by Christina Soontornvat. This Newbery Award book follows Pong\, born in Namwon Prison\, who escapes to find that freedom is just as elusive outside\, where the wealthy bask in light while the poor remain in darkness. Hunted by Nok\, the warden’s determined daughter\, Pong discovers harsh truths about justice and power in the Thai-inspired city of Chattana. This fast-paced adventure reimagines Les Misérables. We’ll have free copies for you on the first day of class\, but if you’re like us and you read it in 2 days\, you can bring another book to enjoy during the first part of class. \nOpen Studio with CultureWorks Staff\nThursdays\, Sept. 4-Sept. 25 // Grades 8-12\n3:30-5:30 PM\nPrintmaking\, ceramics\, iPads\, and more! Learn new skills or continue to develop your favorites. In this 4-week class\, you pursue whatever medium you’d like\, with access to the full studio and instructors skilled in collage\, fiber arts\, ceramics\, photography\, and printmaking. Let your creativity run wild! \nP.S. Some people have been sure that they registered but forgot to click the final button or two. If you don’t get a confirmation email\, it means that you did not finish registering for class. \nIf you need a hand\, feel free to call 616-377-8466\, and we would be happy to help!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/cultureworks-summer-classes-2/
LOCATION:Cultureworks\, 150 E 8th St.\, Holland\, MI\, 49422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251022
DTSTAMP:20250920T014554Z
CREATED:20250920T014554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T014554Z
UID:27919-1758931200-1761091199@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Shared Waters: Conversations about Muskegon’s lakes\, rivers\, and community
DESCRIPTION:Join us this fall for Community Conversations: Shared Waters\, a three-part series exploring the past\, present\, and future of water in the Muskegon area. Through a panel discussion\, a community bike ride\, and an expert-led presentation\, we’ll explore how our lakes and rivers have shaped Muskegon’s history\, their ongoing impact on daily life\, and what it will take to protect them for future generations. Presented in partnership with Hackley Public Library\, White Lake Community Library\, Muskegon Area District Library\, and WGVU. \nPedal for Progress: Muskegon Lake’s Comeback Ride\nSaturday\, September 27 @  12:00 – 1:30 PM\nMuskegon Area District Library\n  \nLead the Way to Safe Water\nTuesday\, October 21 @ 5:30 – 6:30 PM\nHackley Public Library
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/shared-waters-conversations-about-muskegons-lakes-rivers-and-community/
LOCATION:Hackley Public Library\, 316 W Webster Ave\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251022
DTSTAMP:20250920T014554Z
CREATED:20250920T014554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T014554Z
UID:28664-1758931200-1761091199@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Shared Waters: Conversations about Muskegon’s lakes\, rivers\, and community
DESCRIPTION:Join us this fall for Community Conversations: Shared Waters\, a three-part series exploring the past\, present\, and future of water in the Muskegon area. Through a panel discussion\, a community bike ride\, and an expert-led presentation\, we’ll explore how our lakes and rivers have shaped Muskegon’s history\, their ongoing impact on daily life\, and what it will take to protect them for future generations. Presented in partnership with Hackley Public Library\, White Lake Community Library\, Muskegon Area District Library\, and WGVU. \nPedal for Progress: Muskegon Lake’s Comeback Ride\nSaturday\, September 27 @  12:00 – 1:30 PM\nMuskegon Area District Library\n  \nLead the Way to Safe Water\nTuesday\, October 21 @ 5:30 – 6:30 PM\nHackley Public Library
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/shared-waters-conversations-about-muskegons-lakes-rivers-and-community-2/
LOCATION:Hackley Public Library\, 316 W Webster Ave\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T140000
DTSTAMP:20250828T151600Z
CREATED:20250828T151600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T151600Z
UID:27727-1759323600-1759327200@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Fly High with Paper Hot Air Balloons
DESCRIPTION:Let your imagination take off\, making awesome paper hot air balloons! Using colorful paper\, glue\, and your creativity\, design your very own balloon. Think about all the amazing places you and your balloon could go! Get ready for some high-flying fun! Missed or can’t make this day/time? Check other branch locations! Registration required. This program is part of our Big Read Lakeshore Initiative\, an annual fall community read inspired by this year’s selected books: I Cheerfully Refuse\, by Leif Enger; A Wish in the Dark\, by Christina Soontornvat; and Journey\, by Aaron Becker. \nVisit the MADL website for registration information.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/fly-high-with-paper-hot-air-balloons/
LOCATION:MADL Muskegon Heights Branch\, 2808 Sanford St\, Muskegon Heights\, MI\, 49444\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T140000
DTSTAMP:20250828T151600Z
CREATED:20250828T151600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T151600Z
UID:28569-1759323600-1759327200@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Fly High with Paper Hot Air Balloons
DESCRIPTION:Let your imagination take off\, making awesome paper hot air balloons! Using colorful paper\, glue\, and your creativity\, design your very own balloon. Think about all the amazing places you and your balloon could go! Get ready for some high-flying fun! Missed or can’t make this day/time? Check other branch locations! Registration required. This program is part of our Big Read Lakeshore Initiative\, an annual fall community read inspired by this year’s selected books: I Cheerfully Refuse\, by Leif Enger; A Wish in the Dark\, by Christina Soontornvat; and Journey\, by Aaron Becker. \nVisit the MADL website for registration information.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/fly-high-with-paper-hot-air-balloons-2/
LOCATION:MADL Muskegon Heights Branch\, 2808 Sanford St\, Muskegon Heights\, MI\, 49444\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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