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SUMMARY:Big Read Book Chat
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Granberg Room (second floor) for a casual book discussion of the NEA Big Read Lakeshore book\, I Cheerfully Refuse\, by Leif Enger. This one-hour conversation is open to everyone — students\, faculty\, staff\, and community members. Bring your lunch if you’d like\, and we’ll provide cookies and conversation. Together\, we’re fostering a culture where reading matters! Hosted by Van Wylen Library.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/big-read-book-chat/
LOCATION:Van Wylen Library\, 53 Graves Pl\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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SUMMARY:NEA Big Read Lecture: Practical Sustainability with Local Author Dan Broersma
DESCRIPTION:This event is for adults\, with no registration required. Did you know that sustainability offers far-reaching benefits for your home\, workplace\, and community\, extending well beyond the environment? Just as I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger invites us to imagine a more hopeful and resilient way of living\, local author Dan Broersma’s new book\, Practical Sustainability\, shows how everyday actions can help organizations and families thrive while caring for the world we share. Join us to hear Dan Broersma discuss his book and learn simple\, practical steps you can take to build a more sustainable—and hopeful—future for yourself and your community. \nThis event is taking place in the Community Center Banquet Room at the Howard Miller Public Library.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/nea-big-read-lecture-practical-sustainability-with-local-author-dan-broersma/
LOCATION:Howard Miller Public Library\, 14 S Church St\, Zeeland\, MI\, 49464\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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SUMMARY:Big Read Author Visit: Leif Enger
DESCRIPTION:Join the Big Read team and author Leif Enger as we explore his novel I Cheerfully Refuse. Come prepared to hear all about his novel and his writing process. Bring open minds and lots of questions for Leif!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/big-read-author-visit-leif-enger/
LOCATION:Winants Auditorium\, Graves Hall\, Hope College\, 263 College Avenue\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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SUMMARY:Float Your Crafty Boat
DESCRIPTION:Row\, row\, rowing your boat down the stream is easy and fun! Launch your imagination\, creating a craft sailboat out of everyday materials. Sail away on your Journey! Missed or can’t make this day/time? Check other branch locations! Registration required. This program is part of our Big Read Lakeshore Initiative\, which is an annual fall community read and has been 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. Visit the MADL website for registration information.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/float-your-crafty-boat-8/
LOCATION:MADL North Muskegon Branch\, 1522 Ruddiman Dr\, North Muskegon\, MI\, 49445\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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SUMMARY:Big Read Book Discussion over Dessert
DESCRIPTION:Join the Holland Rotary Club and the Big Read for a book discussion centered around our primary novel\, “I Cheerfully Refuse” by Leif Enger. Join us at Grace Episcopal Church for a wonderful book discussion and delicious desserts. \nDiscussion led by Hope College Student(s)! 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/big-read-book-discussion-over-dessert/
LOCATION:Grace Episcopal Church\, 555 Michigan Ave\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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SUMMARY:New Movie Debut: Motherland
DESCRIPTION:Join the Big Read and Markets & Morality in the Schaap Auditorium for a screening of the new film Motherland.  \nMPI’s forthcoming dystopian film is Motherland. It is directed by Evan Matthews\, a veteran of MPI’s programs\, and it marks his debut as a narrative feature filmmaker. Evan will be joining us on campus to speak about the movie. The film explores themes such as parental rights\, the power of family bonds\, the influence of political agendas in schools\, the perils of a surveillance state\, the risks associated with social credit systems\, and the extreme measures governments may take to defend broken institutions.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/new-movie-debut/
LOCATION:Hope College Bultman Student Center\, 272 Columbia Ave\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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