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Hope College Story Walk

Hope College Pine Grove 141 E 12th St, Holland, MI, United States

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...

Opening of KAM Exhibit: Whose American Dream?

Kruizenga Art Museum 271 Columbia Ave, Holland, MI, United States

Kruizenga Art Center introduces "Who's American Dream?" and the exhibit is inspired by this year's Big Read books/theme.

Illustration Station: Dreamers

Herrick District Library North Branch 155 Riley St, Holland, MI, United States

This month, kids can try their hand at creating art inspired by the illustrations of Yuyi Morales' Dreamers, which is this year's Little Read Lakeshore. Drop into the North Branch...

Storywalk: Dreamers/Sonadores

Hemlock Crossing

pages from a featured book will be posted along a path for your family to read together during park hours.

Outdoor Discovery Center: Migration

Outdoor Discovery Center 4214 56th St, Holland, MI, United States

As the seasons change many animals prep for the colder weather by taking a trip.  Birds, insects and mammals migrate to better survive the winter.  Join us as we learn...

Silent Disco (Jazz Party)

Hope College Maas Auditorium 264 Columbia Ave, Holland, MI, United States

Did you hear the rumble? We’re gonna dress to the nines and cut a rug in true Gatsby splendor. Join us at the jazz joint for this all-ages Silent Jazz...

Bootlegger’s Silent Ball

Hope College Maas Auditorium 264 Columbia Ave, Holland, MI, United States

Did you hear the rumble? We’re gonna dress to the nines and cut a rug in true Gatsby splendor. Join us at the jazz joint for this adults-only Bootlegger Ball....

A Salute to Dreamers

The Holland Museum 31 W 10th St, Holland, MI, United States

THIS IS A FREE EVENT! Dreamers, by Yuyi Morales, is a book about the struggles of immigrants, finding acceptance, and understanding that everyone has a story to share. At November’s...

Big Read Book Club: Gene Luen Yang

Herrick District Library 300 South River, Holland, MI, United States

This year's Big Read companion is American Born Chinese, a graphic novel by comics legend Gene Luen Yang. Come enjoy some snacks and drinks while we discuss American Born Chinese and Yang's...

Mini Read Sing Song Yoga

Herrick District Library 300 South River, Holland, MI, United States

Join Sing Song Yoga® founder Deb Weiss-Gelmi as she combines yoga, music, and literacy to introduce this year's Mini Read selection, Love: A Celebration of Mindfulness by Katie Wilson. Deb's...

The Great Gatsby Book Discussion

Saugatuck-Douglas District Library 174 Center St, Douglas, MI, United States

Join The Big Read and Saugatuck-Douglas Public Library for a book discussion focused on Fitzgerald's classic novel The Great Gatsby.