Weaving as Storytelling and Memory Mapping
2022-11-18 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Detroit) | Cultureworks, 150 E 8th St., Holland, MI, 49422, United States
We’ll explore the complex relationships and settings of Madeline Miller’s Circe, using natural items and dyed wool yarn to weave parts of the heroine’s epic story. From the opulent halls of her youth to the windswept heights and beaches of secluded Aiaia, Circe’s journey is peppered with visually stunning settings, and the terrain, forests, ocean depths, and meadows directly impact her ability to grow inwardly and to transform the world around her through witchcraft, wit, and willpower. We’ll create abstract woven wall hangings that represent one of these landscapes, while thinking about the settings that have been most influential in our own life’s journey. We’ll also collaborate on a larger yarn and wood piece in which we’ll map out significant relationships in Circe’s life, with gods, demi-gods, fellow nymphs, and humans.

Rug Weaving Session 2 A
2022-11-19 08:00 - 09:00 | Herrick District Library 300 S River Ave, Holland, MI 49423
In session 2, we will learn how to finish the rug and remove it from the loom. This project requires 10-12 pairs of old jeans per rug. We will have materials to get you started and then participants will be responsible for their own materials. This event is presented by Melissa Huisman.

Rug Weaving Sesssion 2 B
2022-11-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Herrick District Library 300 S River Ave, Holland, MI 49423
In session 2, we will learn how to finish the rug and remove it from the loom. This project requires 10-12 pairs of old jeans per rug. We will have materials to get you started and then participants will be responsible for their own materials. This even is presented by Melissa Huisman.

Superhero Family Night
2022-11-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Norton Shores Branch
Do you have a Marvel or D.C. fan in your life? Celebrate their favorite characters with a night of comics and crafts. This family event is sure to bring out your inner superhero. Registration is required on the
madl.org

Ancient Greek 101
2022-11-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Herrick District Library 300 S River Ave, Holland, MI 49423
Join us and Dr. David C. Noe, professor emeritus of classics at Calvin University and founder of the online learning programs Latin Per Diem and Moss Method for Greek, to learn about the ancient Greek language, the culture in which it originated, and why it matters today. Δεν βλέπω την ώρα να σε δώ!

Superhero Family Night
2022-11-23 17:00 - 18:00 | Muskegon Township Branch

Superhero Family Night
2022-11-30 17:00 - 18:00 | Ravenna Branch

Pigeon Hill Brewing Company Book Discussion: Homegoing
2023-09-12 17:00 - 18:00 | MADL: Pigeon Hill Brewing Company, 895 4th St., Muskegon, 49440, United States
Come to the Pigeon Hill Brewing Company to discuss Homegoing with friends from Muskegon Area District Library and Hackley Public Library.

Book Discussion: Homegoing
2023-09-19 17:00 - 18:00 | 1522 Ruddiman Dr. North Muskegon, MI 49445, 1522 Ruddiman Dr., Muskegon, MI, 49445, United States
Want to discuss Homegoing? Join readers at North Muskegon Branch to talk about this year’s Big Read book!

Book Discussion: Homegoing
2023-10-02 09:30 - 22:30 | 705 Seminole Rd. Norton Shores, MI 49441, 705 Seminole Rd., Norton Shores, MI, 49442, United States
Join MADL’s Norton Shores Branch as they read and discuss Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi.

Big/Little Read Community Art Project
2023-10-02 15:00 - 16:00 | 4845 Airline Rd. #5, Muskegon, MI 49444, 4845 Airline Rd. #5, Muskegon, MI, 49444, United States
Kids, teens, and adults — add your creativity to a community art piece that will be displayed around Muskegon this fall! Come to a MADL library branch and create a canvas. Your canvas will then be put together as one piece of community art, inspired by the book “Change Sings.” Registration Required @ this link.

Genealogy Series: Going Home with Homegoing: Discover Your Roots
2023-10-03 17:00 - 18:00 | 1522 Ruddiman Dr. North Muskegon, MI 49445, 1522 Ruddiman Dr., Muskegon, MI, 49445, United States
Chapter 1: First Steps– Genealogy using Digital Resources
Come to the Walker Memorial Branch of MADL to discover how you can take the first steps of your genealogical journey. Our partners at Muskegon County Genealogical Society will cover the basic principles of using digital resources as a starting point for your research. The session will then move on to hands-on practice with Ancestry.com for you to build or grow your family tree. Computers will be supplied and librarians and volunteers can provide assistance.

Big/Little Read Community Art Project
2023-10-04 16:00 - 17:00 | 3175 5th St Twin Lake, MI 49457, 3175 5th St, Twin Lake, MI, 49457, United States
Kids, teens, and adults — add your creativity to a community art piece that will be displayed around Muskegon this fall! Come to a MADL library branch and create a canvas. The canvas tiles will be put together as one piece of community art, inspired by the Little Read Lakeshore book Change Sings. Registration Required @ this link.

Book Discussion: Homegoing
2023-10-04 17:00 - 18:00 | 12278 Stanford St. Ravenna, MI 49451, 12278 Stanford St, Ravenna, MI, 49451, United States
Come together with other passionate readers at MADL’s Ravenna Library Branch for a book discussion of Homegoing.

Book Discussion: Homegoing
2023-10-09 09:00 - 10:30 | Cook Library, Western Theological Seminary, 101 E. 13th St., Holland, MI, 49423, United States
Discuss Homegoing with Western Seminary students and faculty!

Big/Little Read Community Art Project
2023-10-11 16:00 - 17:00 | 12278 Stanford St. Ravenna, MI 49451, 12278 Stanford St, Ravenna, MI, 49451, United States
Kids, teens, and adults add your creativity to a community art piece that will be displayed around Muskegon this fall! Come to your local library branch and create a canvas. The canvas tiles will be put together as one piece of community art, inspired by the Little Read Lakeshore book “Change Sings.” Registration Required Here

On the Same Page Virtual Book Discussion @LVPD: Homegoing
2023-10-12 10:00 - 11:00 | https://madl.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=7631&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2023/10/01
Call or login to MADL’s virtual book club, On the Same Page. We will meet every month via Teams and discuss the book of that month. For the Teams login, register online or call us at 231-737-6310. https://madl.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=7631&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2023/10/01

Big/Little Read Community Art Project
2023-10-12 15:00 - 16:00 | 1910 E Apple Ave D Muskegon, MI 49442
Kids, teens, and adults add your creativity to a community art piece that will be displayed around Muskegon this fall!
Come to your local library branch and create a canvas. The canvas tiles will be put together as one piece of community art, inspired by the Little Read Lakeshore book “Change Sings.”
Registration Required.

Your Life in Speech Bubbles
2023-10-14 12:00 - 13:30 | 430 W. Clay Ave Muskegon, MI 49440, 430 W Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
As part of the Lakeshore Big Read, learn about using art to help show your daily life and address issues within it like in the book New Kid. Participants will see historical examples of everyday art; learn how to draw cartoons, and how to incorporate tough subjects into an artistic medium. Call to register 231-722-0278

Big/Little Read Community Art Project
2023-10-16 14:00 - 15:00 | 2808 Sanford St Muskegon Heights, MI 49444, 2808 Sanford St, Muskegon Heights, MI, 49444, United States
Kids, teens, and adults — add your creativity to a community art piece that will be displayed around Muskegon this fall! Come to your local library branch and create a canvas. The canvas tiles will be put together as one piece of community art, inspired by the Little Read Lakeshore book “Change Sings.”
Registration Required @ this link

Community Art Project
2023-10-17 14:30 - 16:00 | 316 W Webster Ave, Muskegon, MI 49440, 316 W Webster Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Kids and teens add your creativity to a community art piece that will be displayed around Muskegon this fall! Come to Hackley Public Library and create a canvas. The canvas tiles will be put together as one piece of community art, inspired by the Little Read Lakeshore book “Change Sings.”
Supplies are limited to first come, first served.

Big Read Art Projects
2023-10-17 16:30 - 17:30 | 5428 E Apple Ave Muskegon, MI 49442, 5428 Apple Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49442, United States
Join us to create something beautiful! Create two pieces of art: a cut paper illustration of this year’s Big Read, Homecoming by Yaa Gaysi to take home, and a mini canvas that will be part of the community art project.
Registration required @ this link.

North Branch Art Project (Series #3)
2023-10-17 17:00 - 18:30 | 155 Riley St. Holland, MI 49424, 155 Riley St, Holland, MI, 49423, United States
Over the course of four Tuesdays in October, the North Branch Art Project will use the 2023 Little and Middle Read selections, Change Sings and New Kid, to see how art can be used to explore themes like empathy, growth, change, and community. Our young artists will work with local art educators and library staff to develop both individual and group projects. A final, collaborative art piece will be unveiled on November 7 at a special celebration and will be displayed at the North Branch Library. Registration required at herrickdl.org/events starting Sept. 19. Artists are required to attend the majority of sessions and complete project assignments. Space is limited. Funding for the series is made possible in part by a grant from the Michigan Humanities, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Arts.

Jewels of Africa
2023-10-17 17:30 - 18:30 | 1522 Ruddiman Dr. North Muskegon, MI 49445, 1522 Ruddiman Dr., Muskegon, MI, 49445, United States
The West Michigan Jewels of Africa, a Grand Rapids drum and dance corps, will kick off MADL’s NEA Big Read Lakeshore initiative with the book Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi, and open our fall Live at the Library season. You won’t want to miss this group’s colorful costumes, energetic dancing, and infectious drumming.

Homegoing Book Giveaway
2023-10-18 08:00 - 19:00 | Howard Miller Public Library 14 S Church St, Zeeland, MI 49464
Stop by Howard Miller Public Library to pick up a free copy of Homegoing while supplies last.

Genealogy Series: Going Home with Homegoing: Discover Your Roots
2023-10-18 17:00 - 18:00 | 2808 Sanford St Muskegon Heights, MI 49444, 2808 Sanford St, Muskegon Heights, MI, 49444, United States
Chapter 2: Explore Your Route– Finding Black Ancestors

Stop into the Muskegon Heights Branch of MADL to explore a different route of genealogical research: finding black ancestors. This presentation by Detroit-based, guest presenter Rozlyn Kelly discusses the unique challenges of African American genealogical research, sharing some of the relevant history and resources available to research. It includes a case study of researching freedom seekers (Underground Railroad), free blacks and enslaved persons.

Big/Little Read Community Art Project
2023-10-19 16:30 - 17:30 | 8778 Ferry St #2 Montague, MI 49437, 8778 Ferry St #2, Montague, MI, 49437, United States
Kids, teens, and adults — add your creativity to a community art piece that will be displayed around Muskegon this fall! Come to your local library branch and create a canvas. The canvas tiles will be put together as one piece of community art, inspired by the Little Read Lakeshore book “Change Sings.” Registration Required @ this link.

West Africa Drum and Dance
2023-10-19 18:00 - 19:00 | 705 Seminole Rd. Norton Shores, MI 49441, 705 Seminole Rd., Norton Shores, MI, 49442, United States
Come and experience traditional West African drum and dance with Nathaniel Waller, Leah Ivory, and Heather Mitchell in this immersive and interactive event! This high energy music and dance speaks to people of all ages. Nate, Leah, and Heather will play, sing and dance and share some stories about West African culture and life. A demonstration and teaching time will be included so that everyone will be able to take part in this drum and dance party!

Big/Little Read Community Art Project
2023-10-23 16:30 - 17:30 | Egleston Branch
Kids, teens, and adults add your creativity to a community art piece that will be displayed around Muskegon this fall! Come to your local library branch and create a canvas. The canvas tiles will be put together as one piece of community art, inspired by the Little Read Lakeshore book “Change Sings.” Registration Required.https://madl.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=8010&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2023/10/01

Book Discussion: Homegoing
2023-10-24 12:30 - 13:30 | Georgetown Township Public Library, 1525 Baldwin St., Jenison, MI, 49428, United States
Come discuss Yaa Gyasi’s Homegoing with Georgetown Township Library!
