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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211212
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SUMMARY:Native American Art: Recent Acquisitions from the Kruizenga Museum Collection
DESCRIPTION:As part of its commitment to expand the cultural diversity of its collection\, the Kruizenga Art Museum recently began collecting work by modern and contemporary Native American artists. The museum’s goal is gradually to acquire artworks made by indigenous artists from different regions and tribes in a variety of media to reflect the continuing vitality\, creativity and relevance of Native American culture. Native American Art: Recent Acquisitions from the Kruizenga Museum Collection features ten Native American artworks by eight different artists. The artworks include paintings\, prints\, photographs\, and sculptures that range in date from 1984 to 2021. The exhibition was organized to complement and support the 2021 NEA Big Read Lakeshore Program. Admission to the Kruizenga Art Museum is free and all are welcome. You can see the artworks featured in the exhibition in this digital gallery:\nhttps://providence.hope.edu/index.php/Gallery/795.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/native-american-art-recent-acquisitions-from-the-kruizenga-museum-collection/
LOCATION:Kruizenga Art Museum 271 Columbia Ave\, Holland\, MI 49423
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Little Read
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211212
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SUMMARY:Native American Art: Recent Acquisitions from the Kruizenga Museum Collection
DESCRIPTION:As part of its commitment to expand the cultural diversity of its collection\, the Kruizenga Art Museum recently began collecting work by modern and contemporary Native American artists. The museum’s goal is gradually to acquire artworks made by indigenous artists from different regions and tribes in a variety of media to reflect the continuing vitality\, creativity and relevance of Native American culture. Native American Art: Recent Acquisitions from the Kruizenga Museum Collection features ten Native American artworks by eight different artists. The artworks include paintings\, prints\, photographs\, and sculptures that range in date from 1984 to 2021. The exhibition was organized to complement and support the 2021 NEA Big Read Lakeshore Program. Admission to the Kruizenga Art Museum is free and all are welcome. You can see the artworks featured in the exhibition in this digital gallery:\nhttps://providence.hope.edu/index.php/Gallery/795.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/native-american-art-recent-acquisitions-from-the-kruizenga-museum-collection-2/
LOCATION:Kruizenga Art Museum 271 Columbia Ave\, Holland\, MI 49423
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Little Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211129
DTSTAMP:20211001T002645Z
CREATED:20211001T002645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T002645Z
UID:1488-1633305600-1638143999@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Little Read Story Walk
DESCRIPTION:Gun Lake Tribe\, Ottawa County Parks & Recreation\, and Herrick District Library invite you to experience this year’s Little Read Lakeshore book Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story in a unique way by reading page by page as you walk the beautiful trails of Hawthorn Pond Natural Area. This story walk will be available for exploration from October 4 through November 28 anytime the park is open.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/little-read-story-stroll/
LOCATION:Hawthorne Pond Natural Area 9876 Black River Ct\, Holland\, MI 49424
CATEGORIES:Little Read
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211129
DTSTAMP:20211001T002645Z
CREATED:20211001T002645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T002645Z
UID:28136-1633305600-1638143999@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Little Read Story Walk
DESCRIPTION:Gun Lake Tribe\, Ottawa County Parks & Recreation\, and Herrick District Library invite you to experience this year’s Little Read Lakeshore book Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story in a unique way by reading page by page as you walk the beautiful trails of Hawthorn Pond Natural Area. This story walk will be available for exploration from October 4 through November 28 anytime the park is open.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/little-read-story-stroll-2/
LOCATION:Hawthorne Pond Natural Area 9876 Black River Ct\, Holland\, MI 49424
CATEGORIES:Little Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211223
DTSTAMP:20211008T204650Z
CREATED:20211008T204650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T204650Z
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SUMMARY:Mini-Exhibit: Mariah Meawasige (Graphic Design Work)
DESCRIPTION:Visit the SCA to see graphic design work of Ontario based Anishinaabe artist Mariah Meawasige from October 15 – December 22. See for more information about the Saugatuck Center for the Arts https://www.sc4a.org/ and https://www.makoose.com/about for more information about the artist. 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/mini-exhibit-mariah-meawasige-graphic-design-work/
LOCATION:Saugatuck Center for the Arts\, 400 Culver Street\, Saugatuck\, MI\, 49453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211223
DTSTAMP:20211008T204650Z
CREATED:20211008T204650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T204650Z
UID:28167-1634256000-1640217599@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Mini-Exhibit: Mariah Meawasige (Graphic Design Work)
DESCRIPTION:Visit the SCA to see graphic design work of Ontario based Anishinaabe artist Mariah Meawasige from October 15 – December 22. See for more information about the Saugatuck Center for the Arts https://www.sc4a.org/ and https://www.makoose.com/about for more information about the artist. 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/mini-exhibit-mariah-meawasige-graphic-design-work-2/
LOCATION:Saugatuck Center for the Arts\, 400 Culver Street\, Saugatuck\, MI\, 49453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211118
DTSTAMP:20211001T003412Z
CREATED:20211001T003412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T003412Z
UID:1683-1635120000-1637193599@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Voices Through Verse
DESCRIPTION:After reading and reflecting on Joy Harjo’s journey through verse\, Big Read participants will have the opportunity to share their own triumph and tragedy. Voices through Verse\, an interactive community art project\, invites participants to use various forms of poetry and materials available in the exhibit space to share life experiences with others. Voices through Verse will be created at Howard Miller Public Library for the month of November. Those wishing to add to this unique community art project may do so during the library’s regular hours of operation: Monday-Thursday from 9:00 am – 8:00 pm; Friday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; and Saturday from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/voices-through-verse/
LOCATION:Howard Miller Public Library 14 S Church St\, Zeeland\, MI 49464
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211118
DTSTAMP:20211001T003412Z
CREATED:20211001T003412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T003412Z
UID:28151-1635120000-1637193599@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Voices Through Verse
DESCRIPTION:After reading and reflecting on Joy Harjo’s journey through verse\, Big Read participants will have the opportunity to share their own triumph and tragedy. Voices through Verse\, an interactive community art project\, invites participants to use various forms of poetry and materials available in the exhibit space to share life experiences with others. Voices through Verse will be created at Howard Miller Public Library for the month of November. Those wishing to add to this unique community art project may do so during the library’s regular hours of operation: Monday-Thursday from 9:00 am – 8:00 pm; Friday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; and Saturday from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/voices-through-verse-2/
LOCATION:Howard Miller Public Library 14 S Church St\, Zeeland\, MI 49464
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211201
DTSTAMP:20211001T002846Z
CREATED:20211001T002846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T002846Z
UID:1687-1635120000-1638316799@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Book of the Month Virtual Book Discussion: An American Sunrise
DESCRIPTION:We have a separate “Book of the Month” Facebook page in which we feature a different book and invite community members to join in the conversation via the FB page. 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/book-of-the-month-virtual-book-discussion-an-american-sunrise/
LOCATION:Howard Miller Public Library 14 S Church St\, Zeeland\, MI 49464
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211201
DTSTAMP:20211001T002846Z
CREATED:20211001T002846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T002846Z
UID:28152-1635120000-1638316799@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Book of the Month Virtual Book Discussion: An American Sunrise
DESCRIPTION:We have a separate “Book of the Month” Facebook page in which we feature a different book and invite community members to join in the conversation via the FB page. 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/book-of-the-month-virtual-book-discussion-an-american-sunrise-2/
LOCATION:Howard Miller Public Library 14 S Church St\, Zeeland\, MI 49464
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211121
DTSTAMP:20211101T185600Z
CREATED:20211101T185600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T185600Z
UID:1984-1635638400-1637452799@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:The Old Wing Mission by Hope Student Michael Bonagura
DESCRIPTION:In this video\, Hope College student\, Michael Bonagura\, shares his research through the Joint Archives of Holland. This research provides context about Native American history in western Michigan and the Old Wing Mission. The Old Wing Mission moved to the Holland\, Michigan area and aimed to make nomads into settled farmers before selling their land to Albertus Van Raalte. Watch this short video to learn more!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/the-old-wing-mission-by-hope-student-michael-bonagura/
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211121
DTSTAMP:20211101T185600Z
CREATED:20211101T185600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T185600Z
UID:28172-1635638400-1637452799@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:The Old Wing Mission by Hope Student Michael Bonagura
DESCRIPTION:In this video\, Hope College student\, Michael Bonagura\, shares his research through the Joint Archives of Holland. This research provides context about Native American history in western Michigan and the Old Wing Mission. The Old Wing Mission moved to the Holland\, Michigan area and aimed to make nomads into settled farmers before selling their land to Albertus Van Raalte. Watch this short video to learn more!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/the-old-wing-mission-by-hope-student-michael-bonagura-2/
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20211105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20211105T083000
DTSTAMP:20211001T005438Z
CREATED:20211001T005438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T005438Z
UID:1693-1636099200-1636101000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:StrikeTime Dance Theatre's "Dancing Through the Pages" series of Fry Bread
DESCRIPTION:Join StrikeTime Dance Theatre’s “Dancing Through the Pages” series of Fry Bread. There are two episodes\, along with a bonus performance.\n\nEpisode 1: Dancing Recipes invites you to hang out in the kitchen learning about cooking\, traditions\, and experiencing ways to create movement and “dance” recipes that will unlock your creativity and imagination. Join us to learn more about not only the ingredients of FryBread but also the significance it has in Native American culture. Viewers are encouraged to move and create throughout the episode. Geared for 4-7 year olds\, but enjoyable for all ages.\n\nEpisode 2: “Traditions” invites you to learn more about your own traditions and the traditions of others. We will share and communicate ideas through dance\, use of gestures\, and the many traditions that happen around a table. Join us to learn about Native American history\, traditions and explore the story of FryBread. Special guest Nick Dalton\, a mixed-blood two-spirit of Creek/Cherokee descent joins the dancers for a special conversation. Viewers are encouraged to move and create throughout the episode. Geared for ages 8-adult\, but appropriate for all ages. \nBonus Performance: Performance will take you on a journey of using poetry and imagery to inspire dance. “Carrying Our Words\,” a poem written by Ofelia Zepeda\, a member of the Tohono O’odham Nation of southwestern Arizona. This piece is appropriate for ages 9-adult
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/striketime-video-episodes/
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Little Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20211105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20211105T083000
DTSTAMP:20211001T005438Z
CREATED:20211001T005438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T005438Z
UID:28153-1636099200-1636101000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:StrikeTime Dance Theatre's "Dancing Through the Pages" series of Fry Bread
DESCRIPTION:Join StrikeTime Dance Theatre’s “Dancing Through the Pages” series of Fry Bread. There are two episodes\, along with a bonus performance.\n\nEpisode 1: Dancing Recipes invites you to hang out in the kitchen learning about cooking\, traditions\, and experiencing ways to create movement and “dance” recipes that will unlock your creativity and imagination. Join us to learn more about not only the ingredients of FryBread but also the significance it has in Native American culture. Viewers are encouraged to move and create throughout the episode. Geared for 4-7 year olds\, but enjoyable for all ages.\n\nEpisode 2: “Traditions” invites you to learn more about your own traditions and the traditions of others. We will share and communicate ideas through dance\, use of gestures\, and the many traditions that happen around a table. Join us to learn about Native American history\, traditions and explore the story of FryBread. Special guest Nick Dalton\, a mixed-blood two-spirit of Creek/Cherokee descent joins the dancers for a special conversation. Viewers are encouraged to move and create throughout the episode. Geared for ages 8-adult\, but appropriate for all ages. \nBonus Performance: Performance will take you on a journey of using poetry and imagery to inspire dance. “Carrying Our Words\,” a poem written by Ofelia Zepeda\, a member of the Tohono O’odham Nation of southwestern Arizona. This piece is appropriate for ages 9-adult
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/striketime-video-episodes-2/
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Little Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20211105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20211105T190000
DTSTAMP:20211001T025210Z
CREATED:20211001T025210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T025210Z
UID:1581-1636135200-1636138800@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Teen Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Let your voice be heard and your creativity shine at our open mic for teens and tweens. Share short stories\, poems\, songs\, or even jokes\, or cheer on your friends from the audience. All content must be appropriate for a general audience. Need some new materials before the performance? Check out the Teen Area throughout October for inspiration from the NEA Big Read Lakeshore’s 2021 book\, An American Sunrise. Refreshments and good vibes will be provided at the event. Registration required.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/teen-open-mic-night/
LOCATION:Allegan District Library\, Teen Area\, 331 Hubbard Street\, Allegan\, MI\, 49010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20211105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20211105T190000
DTSTAMP:20211001T025210Z
CREATED:20211001T025210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T025210Z
UID:28161-1636135200-1636138800@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Teen Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Let your voice be heard and your creativity shine at our open mic for teens and tweens. Share short stories\, poems\, songs\, or even jokes\, or cheer on your friends from the audience. All content must be appropriate for a general audience. Need some new materials before the performance? Check out the Teen Area throughout October for inspiration from the NEA Big Read Lakeshore’s 2021 book\, An American Sunrise. Refreshments and good vibes will be provided at the event. Registration required.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/teen-open-mic-night-2/
LOCATION:Allegan District Library\, Teen Area\, 331 Hubbard Street\, Allegan\, MI\, 49010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211115
DTSTAMP:20211001T025538Z
CREATED:20211001T025538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T025538Z
UID:1584-1636329600-1636934399@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:StoryWalk® at Central Park: Fry Bread: a Native American Family Story
DESCRIPTION:Take a StoryWalk® at Grand Haven’s Central Park! Take a walk and read Fry Bread: a Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard. Pages from this colorful picture book will be posted on signs along the path for your family to read together. The story will available to read as you stroll Monday\, November 8\, through Sunday\, November 14\, until 5 pm. Your walk will take you on a paved\, stroller-friendly loop through the park. 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/storywalk-at-central-park-fry-bread-a-native-american-family-story/
LOCATION:421 Columbus Ave Grand Haven\, MI 49417\, 421 Columbus Ave\, Grand Haven\, MI\, 49417\, United States
CATEGORIES:Little Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211115
DTSTAMP:20211001T025538Z
CREATED:20211001T025538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T025538Z
UID:28162-1636329600-1636934399@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:StoryWalk® at Central Park: Fry Bread: a Native American Family Story
DESCRIPTION:Take a StoryWalk® at Grand Haven’s Central Park! Take a walk and read Fry Bread: a Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard. Pages from this colorful picture book will be posted on signs along the path for your family to read together. The story will available to read as you stroll Monday\, November 8\, through Sunday\, November 14\, until 5 pm. Your walk will take you on a paved\, stroller-friendly loop through the park. 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/storywalk-at-central-park-fry-bread-a-native-american-family-story-2/
LOCATION:421 Columbus Ave Grand Haven\, MI 49417\, 421 Columbus Ave\, Grand Haven\, MI\, 49417\, United States
CATEGORIES:Little Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20211108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20211113T080000
DTSTAMP:20211030T230003Z
CREATED:20211030T230003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211030T230003Z
UID:1981-1636358400-1636790400@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Big Read Take & Make: Blackout Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Join the Herrick District Library for a Big Read Take & Make: Blackout Poetry. This event is designed for adults. You can find the kits for the Blackout Poetry at the Big Read display at the Herrick District Library Main Library and North Branch starting November 8. \nThe kits are first come first served\, while supplies last and instruction can be found inside the kit or at the Herrick District Library Website. For more information please visit https://herrickdl.bibliocommons.com/events/61169e2ccd0f1c2f00925afa
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/big-read-take-make-blackout-poetry/
LOCATION:Herrick District Library 300 S River Ave\, Holland\, MI 49423
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20211108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20211113T080000
DTSTAMP:20211030T230003Z
CREATED:20211030T230003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211030T230003Z
UID:28171-1636358400-1636790400@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Big Read Take & Make: Blackout Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Join the Herrick District Library for a Big Read Take & Make: Blackout Poetry. This event is designed for adults. You can find the kits for the Blackout Poetry at the Big Read display at the Herrick District Library Main Library and North Branch starting November 8. \nThe kits are first come first served\, while supplies last and instruction can be found inside the kit or at the Herrick District Library Website. For more information please visit https://herrickdl.bibliocommons.com/events/61169e2ccd0f1c2f00925afa
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/big-read-take-make-blackout-poetry-2/
LOCATION:Herrick District Library 300 S River Ave\, Holland\, MI 49423
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20211108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20211108T200000
DTSTAMP:20211001T025637Z
CREATED:20211001T025637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T025637Z
UID:1587-1636398000-1636401600@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Author Event with Angeline Boulley (Firekeeper's Daughter)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening with #1 New York Times Bestseller\, Angeline Boulley\, author of Firekeeper’s Daughter\, a book NPR says is “[An] absolute powerhouse of a debut.” Firekeeper’s Daughter is a groundbreaking YA thriller about a Native teen who must root out the corruption in her community and takes place in Sault Ste. Marie\, Michigan. Angeline Boulley\, an enrolled member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians\, is a storyteller who writes about her Ojibwe community in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. She is a former Director of the Office of Indian Education at the U.S. Department of Education. Angeline lives in southwest Michigan\, but her home will always be on Sugar Island. Firekeeper’s Daughter is her debut novel. Registration is required. Please visit Herrick District Library’s website for more information. 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/author-event-with-angeline-boulley-firekeepers-daughter/
LOCATION:virtual
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20211108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20211108T200000
DTSTAMP:20211001T025637Z
CREATED:20211001T025637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T025637Z
UID:28163-1636398000-1636401600@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Author Event with Angeline Boulley (Firekeeper's Daughter)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening with #1 New York Times Bestseller\, Angeline Boulley\, author of Firekeeper’s Daughter\, a book NPR says is “[An] absolute powerhouse of a debut.” Firekeeper’s Daughter is a groundbreaking YA thriller about a Native teen who must root out the corruption in her community and takes place in Sault Ste. Marie\, Michigan. Angeline Boulley\, an enrolled member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians\, is a storyteller who writes about her Ojibwe community in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. She is a former Director of the Office of Indian Education at the U.S. Department of Education. Angeline lives in southwest Michigan\, but her home will always be on Sugar Island. Firekeeper’s Daughter is her debut novel. Registration is required. Please visit Herrick District Library’s website for more information. 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/author-event-with-angeline-boulley-firekeepers-daughter-2/
LOCATION:virtual
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20211108T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20211108T210000
DTSTAMP:20210929T154934Z
CREATED:20210929T154934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T154934Z
UID:1517-1636401600-1636405200@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED: Kick-off Author Event with Joy Harjo
DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually for a conversation with US Poet Laureate and our 2021 Big Read author\, Joy Harjo. The event link for virtual viewers will be sent after registration. The event link will be sent to you after registration.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/kick-off-author-event-joy-harjo/
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20211108T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20211108T210000
DTSTAMP:20210929T154934Z
CREATED:20210929T154934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T154934Z
UID:28129-1636401600-1636405200@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED: Kick-off Author Event with Joy Harjo
DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually for a conversation with US Poet Laureate and our 2021 Big Read author\, Joy Harjo. The event link for virtual viewers will be sent after registration. The event link will be sent to you after registration.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/kick-off-author-event-joy-harjo-2/
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20211109T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20211109T120000
DTSTAMP:20211001T030420Z
CREATED:20211001T030420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T030420Z
UID:1589-1636455600-1636459200@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:An American Sunrise Book Discussion and Gallery Walk
DESCRIPTION:Attend a Big Read book discussion and gallery talk of the Big Read Lakeshore mini-exhibit of the commercialization of Native American art during the 20th century and how that process impacted Native American culture. The book discussion will be led by Big Read Lakeshore team members and Hope College students\, Nancy Gately and Brooke Carbaugh. The gallery talk will be led by Charles Mason\, Kruizenga Art Museum curator.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/an-american-sunrise-book-discussion-and-gallery-walk/
LOCATION:Kruizenga Art Museum 271 Columbia Ave\, Holland\, MI 49423
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20211109T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20211109T120000
DTSTAMP:20211001T030420Z
CREATED:20211001T030420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T030420Z
UID:28164-1636455600-1636459200@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:An American Sunrise Book Discussion and Gallery Walk
DESCRIPTION:Attend a Big Read book discussion and gallery talk of the Big Read Lakeshore mini-exhibit of the commercialization of Native American art during the 20th century and how that process impacted Native American culture. The book discussion will be led by Big Read Lakeshore team members and Hope College students\, Nancy Gately and Brooke Carbaugh. The gallery talk will be led by Charles Mason\, Kruizenga Art Museum curator.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/an-american-sunrise-book-discussion-and-gallery-walk-2/
LOCATION:Kruizenga Art Museum 271 Columbia Ave\, Holland\, MI 49423
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20211109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20211109T200000
DTSTAMP:20211001T030752Z
CREATED:20211001T030752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T030752Z
UID:1556-1636484400-1636488000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:NEA Big Read Book Group: An American Sunrise
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited for the return of the Allegan District Library Book Club. Join us for great books\, great conversation and a great time! No registration required.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/nea-big-read-book-group-an-american-sunrise/
LOCATION:Allegan District Library\, 331 Hubbard St\, Allegan\, MI\, 49010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20211109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20211109T200000
DTSTAMP:20211001T030752Z
CREATED:20211001T030752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T030752Z
UID:28157-1636484400-1636488000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:NEA Big Read Book Group: An American Sunrise
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited for the return of the Allegan District Library Book Club. Join us for great books\, great conversation and a great time! No registration required.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/nea-big-read-book-group-an-american-sunrise-2/
LOCATION:Allegan District Library\, 331 Hubbard St\, Allegan\, MI\, 49010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20211110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20211110T110000
DTSTAMP:20210930T230858Z
CREATED:20210930T230858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T230858Z
UID:1699-1636538400-1636542000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Fry Bread Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join our friends at Howard Miller in a Little Read storytime!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/fry-bread-storytime/
LOCATION:Howard Miller Public Library 14 S Church St\, Zeeland\, MI 49464
CATEGORIES:Little Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20211110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20211110T110000
DTSTAMP:20210930T230858Z
CREATED:20210930T230858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T230858Z
UID:28134-1636538400-1636542000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Fry Bread Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join our friends at Howard Miller in a Little Read storytime!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/fry-bread-storytime-2/
LOCATION:Howard Miller Public Library 14 S Church St\, Zeeland\, MI 49464
CATEGORIES:Little Read
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