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  • Phelps Dining Hall Dinner Event

    "Embark on a culinary journey inspired by Leif Enger's Novel, I Cheerfully Refuse at Hope College's Phelps Dining Hall on Thursday, November 6. Join us for an evening that pays...

  • Big Read Book Chat

    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...

  • Big Read Author Visit: Leif Enger

    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...

  • Float Your Crafty Boat

    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...

  • Big Read Book Discussion over Dessert

    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...

  • New Movie Debut

    Join the Big Read and Markets & Morality in the Schaap Auditorium for a screening of the new film Motherland. MPI's forthcoming dystopian film is Motherland. It is directed by...