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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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SUMMARY:Hope College Story Walk
DESCRIPTION:Take a story walk through Hope College’s Pine Grove featuring this year’s Little Read Selection Dreamers by Yuyi Morales. This book is written in both English and Spanish and will be narrated by Hope College students in both languages. This fun family activity promotes early literacy and physical activity as you stroll down successive pages of the book along your path. \nRecordings will be accessible via QR codes.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/hope-college-story-walk/
LOCATION:Hope  College Pine Grove\, 141 E 12th St\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Little Read
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SUMMARY:Journey: Boat Adventure
DESCRIPTION:School-age children can have a special boat adventure! Ms. Erin will read the Little Read selection for this year\, which is Journey by Aaron Becker. Draw a picture of an imaginary stop on a journey\, then create a boat out of tin foil and test its seaworthiness in a tub of water. Children will be given a copy of the book to take home.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/journey-boat-adventure/
LOCATION:Ransom District Library\, 180 S Sherwood Ave\, Plainwell\, MI\, 49080\, United States
CATEGORIES:Little Read
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251101T110000
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SUMMARY:StrikeTime Performances Fall 2025 Little Read: JOURNEY
DESCRIPTION:StrikeTime Dance Theatre presents “Journey.” Inspired by the wordless picture book by author Aaron Becker\, the show will take you on an adventure all powered by a crayon and your imagination. It’s an invitation to experience joy\, risk\, wonder and collaboration through dance\, play\, and creativity. Join us as we move and imagine\, inspiring your own adventure.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/striketime-performances-fall-2025-little-read-journey/
LOCATION:Herrick District Library North Branch\, 155 Riley St\, Holland\, MI\, 49424\, United States
CATEGORIES:Little Read
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SUMMARY:"StrikeTime Performances Fall 2025 Little Read: JOURNEY"
DESCRIPTION:StrikeTime Dance Theatre presents “Journey.” Inspired by the wordless picture book by author Aaron Becker\, the show will take you on an adventure all powered by a crayon and your imagination. It’s an invitation to experience joy\, risk\, wonder\, and collaboration through dance\, play\, and creativity. Join us as we move and imagine\, inspiring your own adventure.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/striketime-performances-fall-2025-little-read-journey-3/
LOCATION:Herrick District Library North Branch\, 155 Riley St\, Holland\, MI\, 49424\, United States
CATEGORIES:Little Read
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251105T153000
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SUMMARY:"StrikeTime Performances Fall 2025 Little Read: JOURNEY"
DESCRIPTION:StrikeTime Dance Theatre presents “Journey.” Inspired by the wordless picture book by author Aaron Becker\, the show will take you on an adventure all powered by a crayon and your imagination. It’s an invitation to experience joy\, risk\, wonder\, and collaboration through dance\, play\, and creativity. Joinus  as we move and imagine\, inspiring your own adventure.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/striketime-performances-fall-2025-little-read-journey-4/
LOCATION:Herrick District Library North Branch\, 155 Riley St\, Holland\, MI\, 49424\, United States
CATEGORIES:Little Read
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SUMMARY:Journey: Boat  Adventure
DESCRIPTION:School-age children can have a special boat adventure! Ms. Erin will read the Little Read selection for this year\, which is Journey by Aaron Becker. Draw a picture of an imaginary stop on a journey\, then create a boat out of tin foil and test its seaworthiness in a tub of water. Children will be given a copy of the book to take home.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/journey-boat-adventure-2/
LOCATION:Ransom District Library\, 180 S Sherwood Ave\, Plainwell\, MI\, 49080\, United States
CATEGORIES:Little Read
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SUMMARY:Little Read Sing-Song Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Join Deb Weiss-Gelmi for Sing Song Yoga and Literacy! Kids of all ages and their adults can join us for stories\, songs and yoga. This special edition of Sing Song Yoga will integrate this year’s Mini Read selection: Row\, Row\, Row your Boat. Families\, please bring yoga mats or beach towels for each person.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/little-read-sing-song-yoga-4/
LOCATION:Georgetown Township Public Library\, 1525 Baldwin St.\, Jenison\, MI\, 49428\, United States
CATEGORIES:Little Read
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SUMMARY:"StrikeTime Performances Fall 2025 Little Read: JOURNEY"
DESCRIPTION:StrikeTime Dance Theatre presents “Journey.” Inspired by the wordless picture book by author Aaron Becker\, the show will take you on an adventure all powered by a crayon and your imagination. It’s an invitation to experience joy\, risk\, wonder\, and collaboration through dance\, play\, and creativity. Join us as we move and imagine\, inspiring your own adventure.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/striketime-performances-fall-2025-little-read-journey-5/
LOCATION:MADL North Muskegon Branch\, 1522 Ruddiman Dr\, North Muskegon\, MI\, 49445\, United States
CATEGORIES:Little Read
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251110T110000
DTSTAMP:20260612T063018
CREATED:20250826T143154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T143154Z
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SUMMARY:"StrikeTime Performances Fall 2025 Little Read: JOURNEY"
DESCRIPTION:StrikeTime Dance Theatre presents “Journey.” Inspired by the wordless picture book by author Aaron Becker\, the show will take you on an adventure all powered by a crayon and your imagination. It’s an invitation to experience joy\, risk\, wonder\, and collaboration through dance\, play\, and creativity. Join us as we move and imagine\, inspiring your own adventure.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/striketime-performances-fall-2025-little-read-journey-6/
LOCATION:MADL North Muskegon Branch\, 1522 Ruddiman Dr\, North Muskegon\, MI\, 49445\, United States
CATEGORIES:Little Read
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251118T104500
DTSTAMP:20260612T063018
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SUMMARY:Sing Song Yoga Featuring the Little Read Lakeshore
DESCRIPTION:This is a free event for children ages 2-6 WITH CAREGIVER. Join Deb Weiss-Gelmi\, founder of Sing Song Yoga®\, for an imaginative experience where yoga\, music\, and storytelling come together in perfect harmony. In this special event\, Deb brings this year’s Little Read Lakeshore selection\, Journey\, to life—inviting children to move\, sing\, and imagine through interactive yoga poses and playful songs. Her one-of-a-kind approach makes books leap off the page\, turning storytime into a full-body adventure that sparks both movement and a love for reading. Perfect for ages 2-6 and their grown-ups—come stretch\, sing\, and set your imagination free. \nThis event will be in the North Activity Room at the Howard Miller Public Library
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/sing-song-yoga-featuring-the-little-read-lakeshore/
LOCATION:Howard Miller Public Library\, 14 S Church St\, Zeeland\, MI\, 49464\, United States
CATEGORIES:Little Read
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T133000
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SUMMARY:StrikeTime Performances Fall 2025 Little Read: JOURNEY
DESCRIPTION:StrikeTime Dance Theatre presents “Journey.” Inspired by the wordless picture book by author Aaron Becker\, the show will take you on an adventure all powered by a crayon and your imagination. It’s an invitation to experience joy\, risk\, wonder\, and collaboration through dance\, play\, and creativity. Join us as we move and imagine\, inspiring your own adventure.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/striketime-performances-fall-2025-little-read-journey-7/
LOCATION:MADL North Muskegon Branch\, 1522 Ruddiman Dr\, North Muskegon\, MI\, 49445\, United States
CATEGORIES:Little Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T153000
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SUMMARY:"StrikeTime Performances Fall 2025 Little Read: JOURNEY"
DESCRIPTION:StrikeTime Dance Theatre presents “Journey.” Inspired by the wordless picture book by author Aaron Becker\, the show will take you on an adventure all powered by a crayon and your imagination. It’s an invitation to experience joy\, risk\, wonder\, and collaboration through dance\, play\, and creativity. Join us as we move and imagine\, inspiring your own adventure.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/striketime-performances-fall-2025-little-read-journey-8/
LOCATION:MADL North Muskegon Branch\, 1522 Ruddiman Dr\, North Muskegon\, MI\, 49445\, United States
CATEGORIES:Little Read
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T133000
DTSTAMP:20260612T063018
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UID:27711-1763728200-1763731800@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:"StrikeTime Performances Fall 2025 Little Read: JOURNEY"
DESCRIPTION:StrikeTime Dance Theatre presents “Journey.” Inspired by the wordless picture book by author Aaron Becker\, the show will take you on an adventure all powered by a crayon and your imagination. It’s an invitation to experience joy\, risk\, wonder\, and collaboration through dance\, play\, and creativity. Join us as we move and imagine\, inspiring your own adventure.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/striketime-performances-fall-2025-little-read-journey-9/
LOCATION:MADL North Muskegon Branch\, 1522 Ruddiman Dr\, North Muskegon\, MI\, 49445\, United States
CATEGORIES:Little Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T153000
DTSTAMP:20260612T063018
CREATED:20250826T151158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T151158Z
UID:27713-1763735400-1763739000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:"StrikeTime Performances Fall 2025 Little Read: JOURNEY"
DESCRIPTION:StrikeTime Dance Theatre presents “Journey.” Inspired by the wordless picture book by author Aaron Becker\, the show will take you on an adventure all powered by a crayon and your imagination. It’s an invitation to experience joy\, risk\, wonder and collaboration through dance\, play and creativity. Join as we move and imagine\, inspiring your own adventure.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/striketime-performances-fall-2025-little-read-journey-10/
LOCATION:Waukazoo Elementary\, 1294 W Lakewood Blvd\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Little Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T183000
DTSTAMP:20260612T063018
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SUMMARY:"StrikeTime Performances Fall 2025 Little Read: JOURNEY"
DESCRIPTION:StrikeTime Dance Theatre presents “Journey.” Inspired by the wordless picture book by author Aaron Becker\, the show will take you on an adventure all powered by a crayon and your imagination. It’s an invitation to experience joy\, risk\, wonder\, and collaboration through dance\, play\, and creativity. Join us as we move and imagine\, inspiring your own adventure.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/striketime-performances-fall-2025-little-read-journey-11/
LOCATION:Hope College Dow Center Studio 207
CATEGORIES:Little Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251125T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251125T183000
DTSTAMP:20260612T063018
CREATED:20250826T152451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T152451Z
UID:27718-1764091800-1764095400@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:"StrikeTime Performances Fall 2025 Little Read: JOURNEY"
DESCRIPTION:StrikeTime Dance Theatre presents “Journey.” Inspired by the wordless picture book by author Aaron Becker\, the show will take you on an adventure all powered by a crayon and your imagination. It’s an invitation to experience joy\, risk\, wonder\, and collaboration through dance\, play\, and creativity. Join us as we move and imagine\, inspiring your own adventure.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/striketime-performances-fall-2025-little-read-journey-12/
LOCATION:Hope College Dow Center Studio 207
CATEGORIES:Little Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251126T170000
DTSTAMP:20260612T063018
CREATED:20250826T152558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T152636Z
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SUMMARY:Drop In DIY Wordless Picture Books
DESCRIPTION:Stop into the children’s program room anytime from 10 am-5 pm to make a DIY wordless picture book. This year’s Little Read book selection\, Journey by Aaron Becker\, along with several other wordless picture books\, will be on display in the room for inspiration. All ages welcome.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/drop-in-diy-wordless-picture-books/
LOCATION:Georgetown Township Public Library\, 1525 Baldwin St.\, Jenison\, MI\, 49428\, United States
CATEGORIES:Little Read
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