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SUMMARY:StoryTrail: Change Sings
DESCRIPTION:Explore nature and the pages of our Little Read book\, Change Sings\, through a Storytrail at Bethlehem Park!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/storytrail-change-sings/
LOCATION:Muskegon Heights\, MI 49444
CATEGORIES:Little Read
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SUMMARY:StoryTrail: Change Sings
DESCRIPTION:Explore nature and the pages of our Little Read book\, Change Sings\, through a Storytrail at Smith Ryerson Park!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/storytrail-change-sings-2/
LOCATION:650 Wood St\, 650 Wood St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49442\, United States
CATEGORIES:Little Read
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SUMMARY:StoryTrail: Change Sings
DESCRIPTION:Explore nature and the pages of our Little Read book\, Change Sings\, through a Storytrail at While Lake Bike Trail.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/storytrail-change-sings-3/
LOCATION:3392-3404 W White lake Dr\, 3392-3404 W White Lake Dr\, Whitehall\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Little Read
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231127
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SUMMARY:StoryWalk® - "Change Sings" by Amanda Gorman
DESCRIPTION:Ottawa County Parks comes together with the Herrick District Library to continue providing StoryWalks this fall for us at Big Read! Walk through the pages of a book as you make your way along a park path. The Walks is available to all every day through the scheduled days.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/storywalk-change-sings-by-amanda-gorman/
LOCATION:Paw Paw Park East\, 1230 Paw Paw Dr.\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Little Read
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231201
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SUMMARY:Holland Story Project - Oral History Project
DESCRIPTION: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 by sharing and preserving their unique stories\, experiences\, and histories. Come join be part of this project with us by sharing your stories.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/holland-story-project-oral-history-project/
LOCATION:Herrick District Library 300 S River Ave\, Holland\, MI 49423
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Little Read,Middle Read
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231201
DTSTAMP:20260612T045315
CREATED:20230919T164347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T193903Z
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SUMMARY:Little and Mini Read: Take and Make Activities
DESCRIPTION:Our friends at Allendale library are offering free take & make activities for your friends and family to take home and create! The library is offering one per a child while supplies last.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/little-and-mini-read-take-and-make-activities/
LOCATION:Allendale Library\, 6175 Library Lane\, Allendale\, MI\, 49401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Little Read,Mini Read
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231201
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SUMMARY:"Let's Talk About What Makes You Unique" Play-and-Learn groups
DESCRIPTION:Calling all families with children birth to age 5 (older siblings welcome) to Learn+Play! Join us for an exciting morning featuring storytime\, crafts\, snacks\, and fun activities with our Little Read Book\, Change Sings. You will also enjoy FREE books and family packets to take home with you! For more information\, go here.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/lets-talk-about-what-makes-you-unique-play-and-learn-groups/
LOCATION:Allegan County
CATEGORIES:Little Read
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231201
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UID:24223-1698793200-1701385199@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Play n Learn groups- Little Read Lakeshore theme!
DESCRIPTION:Calling all families with children birth to age 5 (older siblings welcome) to Learn+Play! Join us for an exciting morning featuring storytime\, crafts\, snacks\, and fun activities with our Little Read Book\, Change Sings. You will also enjoy FREE books and family packets to take home with you!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/play-n-learn-groups-little-read-lakeshore-theme/
LOCATION:Ottawa County
CATEGORIES:Little Read
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SUMMARY:Talk\, Read\, and Sing in Everyday Places
DESCRIPTION:Little Read/Mini Read book give away\, Family Fun and Talking is Teaching Scavenger Hunts\, visit www.muskegonisd.org/earlychildhood/rero/calender-events for details\, or text or call 231-299-0182
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/talk-read-and-sing-in-everyday-places/
LOCATION:Muskegon Apple Goodwill Retail Store\, 1501 E Apple Ave\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49442\, United States
CATEGORIES:Little Read,Mini Read
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SUMMARY:Dancing Through the Pages at Hope College: Change Sings!
DESCRIPTION:StrikeTime Dance Theatre will celebrate Amanda Gorman’s\, Change Sings\, A Children’s Anthem. Through dance and music\, this interactive performance invites the audience to join in and embrace community and one’s individual voice. The audience will experience themes of change\, hope\, dream\, unity and love. We can hear change coming. Won’t you dance along?
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/dancing-through-the-pages-change-sings/
LOCATION:Hope College\, Dow Center\, Studio 207 168 E 13th Street Holland\, MI 49423
CATEGORIES:Little Read
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SUMMARY:Animal Sounds: Little Read Lakeshore
DESCRIPTION:Animals communicate in amazing ways! They can change colors\, make themselves bigger\, use smells\, and they can make some silly sounds! Join us as we learn about the different sounds we can hear from our animal friends and some other amazing communication techniques. \nWe are partnering with the Little Read Lakeshore (https://neabigreadlakeshore) for this conservation program to go along with the book Change Sings by Amanda Gorman. \nSuggested age range: 5-12 yo \nRegistration is not required\, but appreciated. The first 10 families to arrive receive a free copy of Change Sings (one book per household). \nFee: FREE – sponsored by the Little Read Lakeshore
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/animal-sounds-little-read-lakeshore/
LOCATION:Outdoor Discovery Center 5675 142nd Ave. Holland\, MI 49423
CATEGORIES:Little Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231104T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231104T150000
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SUMMARY:Dancing Through the Pages at the SCA: Change Sings!
DESCRIPTION:StrikeTime Dance Theatre will celebrate Amanda Gorman’s\, Change Sings\, A Children’s Anthem.  \nThrough dance and music\, this interactive performance invites the audience to join in and embrace community and one’s individual voice. The audience will experience themes of change\, hope\, dream\, unity and love. We can hear change coming. Won’t you dance along? \nTo compliment the performance\, afterwards families will be invited to engage in hands-on art-making activities\, movement and story together. This event is suitable for all families with elementary aged children. \nRegistration required at SCA website. \nOne General Admission ticket is good for a maximum of 4 attendees. After selecting your ticket on the SCA website\, you will be able to add up to 4 attendee names. Please purchase an additional ticket at $5 each for each additional guest. \n 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/dancing-through-the-pages-change-sings-showing-2/
LOCATION:Saugatuck Center for the Arts\, 400 Culver Street\, Saugatuck\, MI\, 49453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Little Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231108T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231108T093000
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SUMMARY:Preschool Storytime: Change Sings by Amanda Gorman
DESCRIPTION:Come read Change Sings at Herrick North Branch Library\, and explore early literacy skills by sharing stories\, singing\, and other activities!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/preschool-storytime-change-sings-by-amanda-gorman/
LOCATION:Herrick District Library – North Branch
CATEGORIES:Little Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231111T180000
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SUMMARY:Hope College Presents The Fall Jazz Concert
DESCRIPTION:Come to this annual Hope College event and enjoy performances: \nTHE JAZZ ARTS COLLECTIVE (JAZZ ENSEMBLE BIG BAND)  \nSTEPS AHEAD COMBO  \nJAZZ GUITAR COMBO
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/hope-college-fall-jazz-concert/
LOCATION:Jack H. Miller Concert Hall\, Hope College\, 221 Columbia Ave\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Little Read,Middle Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231116T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231116T173000
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CREATED:20230925T194637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T192515Z
UID:24351-1700152200-1700155800@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Stories Alive: Change Sings Family Night
DESCRIPTION:Stories Alive: White Lake Library brings our little Read book\, Change Sings\, to life with crafts\, activities\, music\, and movement for the whole family. All are welcome to join in the activities!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/stories-alive-change-sings-family-night/
LOCATION:White Lake Community Library\, 3900 W White Lake Dr\, Whitehall\, MI\, 49461\, United States
CATEGORIES:Little Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231120T190000
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CREATED:20230907T235905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T174939Z
UID:24143-1700503200-1700506800@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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