NEA Big Read Lakeshore

Art Deco Stained Glass (Session 1)
2024-10-07 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Detroit) | Herrick District Library, 300 South River, Holland, MI, 49423, United States
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to make stained glass? Have you ever wanted to make stained glass? Join the Big Read Team and learn to create an Art Deco-inspired stained glass design. Two templates will be provided along with a selection of colorful glass to choose from. This project is designed for beginners and may require an additional 1-on-1 appointment with Groundworks. (This program uses sharp tools and hot irons. It is best suited to adults.)

Roaring 20's Trivia Extravagnaza (Adults)
2024-10-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Community House Coffee, 4095 Grand Haven Rd, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Let’s raise a glass (and a cup of joe!) to good times and even better trivia. Join us for a night of nostalgic fun at Community House Coffee (4095 Grand Haven Rd) where we’ll test your knowledge of the Jazz Age. From flapper fashions to the Charleston craze, it’s gonna be a roaring good time! The team of 4 (or less) on top at the end of the night will receive gift cards. Don’t have a team of 4? No worries! We can make teams that night or you can play alone. Registration required. Registration is open from Sept 6 @ 6pm to Oct 4 @ 6pm

"Lets Talk About Love" Play and Learn-Butterfly Group
2024-10-04 10:30 - 11:30 | Allegan District Library, 331 Hubbard St, Allegan, MI, 49010, United States
Join us for a morning of playful learning! Learn about all different types of love with people from your community. Bring your loved ones for a morning full of joy and love!

Great Gatsby Book Club
2024-10-03 10:30 - 11:30 | MADL Norton Shores Branch, 705 Seminole Rd, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Join the party (and the book club) and have a grand time discussing The Great Gatsby.

Morning Book Club (Adults)
2024-10-03 10:30 - 11:30 | MADL Norton Shores Branch, 705 Seminole Rd, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
The Big Read and Muskegon Area District Library invite you to the morning book club! Gather and discuss the book of the month with fellow book lovers from your local community. Copies of the monthly selection are available at the library. New participants are always welcome! Adults, No Registration Required. This event occurs in the conference room at the Norton Shores Branch of the MADL.

Cruisin' with the Library
2024-10-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Auquastar, 560 Mart St, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Back by popular demand! Join The Big Read for this awesome cruise to kick off our series of Big Read Lakeshore events. We invite you to join us aboard the Aquastar as we cruise Muskegon Lake, sample amazing cheese from the Cheese Lady, and listen to Ellen Paulin of Tri-Cities Historical Museum as she delights us with the story of prohibition, murder, and the ghost of Kate Koopman. Adult beverages are available for purchase. This event is free, but space is limited. 21 and up and registration is required. Also, an HPL or MADL Library Card is required. 5:30 pm boarding. Cruise departs promptly at 6:00 pm. Registration is open from Sept 4 @ 6 pm to Oct 2 @ 6 pm and can be found on the MADL website linked to the right.

Great Gatsby Book Club
2024-10-02 18:00 - 19:00 | The Book Nook and Java Shop, 8744 Ferry St., Montague, MI, 49437, United States

Teen Book Discussion: American Born Chinese by Yang
2024-10-01 18:30 - 19:30 | loutit district library, 407 Columbus Avenue, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
Join us for an exciting book discussion on “American Born Chinese” by Gene Luen Yang! This graphic novel explores themes of identity, acceptance, and cultural heritage. Whether you are new to graphic novels or a seasoned reader, this book will captivate you with its engaging storytelling and thought-provoking themes.
This book is part of this year’s Big Read Lakeshore event series and a great way to celebrate the Freedom to Read!
The first five people to register and stop in the library to pick it up will get a free copy of American Born Chinese to keep.
For people in grades 7-12.
Registration is required and can be found on the Loutit District Library Website.

Live at the Library: Gabriel Estrada and Isela Alvarez
2024-10-01 18:30 - 19:30 | MADL North Muskegon Branch, 1522 Ruddiman Dr, North Muskegon, MI, 49445, United States
Immerse yourself in authentic Mexican culture with the one-man Mariachi band Gabriel Estrada and Mexican Dancer Isela Alvarez. This program is part of the Big Read Lakeshore 2024 and has been inspired by Mexikid by Pedro Martin. All ages, No Registration required.

"Lets Talk About Love" Play and Learn-Caterpillar group
2024-10-01 10:30 - 11:30 | Allegan District Library, 331 Hubbard St, Allegan, MI, 49010, United States

Storywalk at White Lake Bike Trail
2024-10-01 - 2024-11-30 | White Lake Bike Trail, 3392-3404 W White Lake Dr, Whitehall, MI, 49461, United States
Enjoy a calm walk along White Lake Bike Trail while reading pages from Dreamers.

Storywalk at Smith Ryerson Park
2024-10-01 - 2024-11-30 | Smith Ryerson Park, 650 Wood St, Muskegon, MI, 49442, United States
Enjoy a calm walk through Smith Ryerson Park while reading pages from Dreamers.
The park is open 5 AM-10 PM

Story Walk at Ottawa Sands: Dreamers
2024-10-01 - 2024-11-30 | Ottawa Sands County Park, 18153 N Shore Dr, Spring Lake, MI, 49456, United States
Take a StoryWalk® at Dreamers! While you enjoy a hike in the woods, read “Dreamers” by Yuyi Morales. Pages from this beautifully illustrated picture book will be posted on signs along the path for your family to read together – along with ideas for things to look for and do as you walk! The story will be presented in English and Spanish. This Storywalk is in collaboration with Big Read Lakeshore and Ottawa County Parks.

The story will be available during park open hours, between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

The Great Gatsby Movie Night
2024-09-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Ransom District Library, 180 S Sherwood Ave, Plainwell, MI, 49080, United States
Join the Ransom District Library for a night of 1920s fun with The Great Gatsby Movie! Dress in Jazz Era attire to fully embrace the feel of the 1920s.
Hors D’oeurves and refreshments will be available after the show!

Michigan Indian Day 2024 Celebration
2024-09-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Camp Jijak (Hopkins), 2558 20th St, Hopkin, MI, 49328, United States
Today is a day to recognize and honor the significant contributions that native american tribes have made throughout American history in Michigan.

Big Read Block Party
2024-09-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Bethlehem Park, 421 W. Summit St, Muskegon Heights, MI, 49444, United States
You’re invited to kick off the Big Read Lakeshore with MADL in style! Bring your neighbors and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon featuring: a scavenger hunt featuring Yuyi Morales Dreamers, free food, and free swag and giveaways. All ages, No registration required.

Million Milkweed Challenge
2024-09-21 11:00 - 13:00 | MADL Egelston Branch, 5428 E Apple Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49442, United States
Plant butterfly food! Winter sowing is a fun and easy way to get a jump start on the growing season. Melissa Eikenberry will present information about local plants needed by our winged friends. Registration Required. Registration is open from Aug 24 @ 11 am to Sept 21 @ 11 am. Registration can be found on MADL’s website linked to the right.

"Lets Talk About Community" Play and Learn-Butterfly group
2024-09-19 09:30 - 10:30 | Ransom District Library, 180 S Sherwood Ave, Plainwell, MI, 49080, United States
join us for a morning of learning and playtime! Learn about the community we are a part of and how we can contribute. This will be a morning of fun learning with people who love their community just as much as you do!

With A Twist Book Club
2024-09-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Ransom District Library, 180 S Sherwood Ave, Plainwell, MI, 49080, United States
Join the Ransom District Library and The Big Read for a book discussion with a fun twist!

Noveltea Book Discussion
2024-09-17 09:30 - 10:30 | Ransom District Library, 180 S Sherwood Ave, Plainwell, MI, 49080, United States
Come to the Ransome District Library and participate in an ADULT book discussion based on this year’s Big Read books!

Big Read Teacher workshop
2024-09-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Hope College Maas Auditorium, 264 Columbia Ave, Holland, MI, 49423, United States
The Big Read hosts an event with teachers participating in our programming. This event will be a workshop focusing on the Big Read books for this year.

"Lets Talk About Community" Play and Learn-Caterpillar group
2024-09-16 09:30 - 10:30 | Ransom District Library, 180 S Sherwood Ave, Plainwell, MI, 49080, United States

Mini Read Sing Song Yoga
2024-09-11 17:00 - 17:45 | Allegan District Library, 331 Hubbard St, Allegan, MI, 49010, 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 programming for libraries engages children with Sing Song Yoga® and makes books come alive by weaving yoga and song into stories. Copies of Love: A Celebration of Mindfulness will be given away to participants while supplies last

"Lets Talk About Community" Play and Learn-Butterfly Group
2024-09-10 09:30 - 10:30 | Dorr Township Library, 1804 Sunset Dr, Dorr, MI, 49323, United States

"Lets Talk About Community" Play and Learn-Butterfly Group
2024-09-05 09:30 - 10:30 | 331 Hubbard St Allegan, MI 49010, 331 Hubbard St, Allegan, MI, United States

"Lets Talk About Community" Play and Learn-Caterpillar Group
2024-09-03 09:30 - 10:30 | Allegan District Library, 331 Hubbard St, Allegan, MI, 49010, United States
Join us for a morning of learning and playtime! Learn all about the community we are a part of and how we can contribute. This will be a morning of fun learning with people who love their community just as much as you do!

Friday Movie Matinee
2024-08-23 13:00 - 15:30 | Loutit District Library, 407 Columbus Ave, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
Stop in for a free matinee showing! Feel free to bring snacks and drinks to enjoy during the film. Registering for one event in the Friday Matinee series registers you for the entire month, so you don’t miss out!
This month, we’re featuring two different versions of “The Great Gatsby” in partnership with Big Read Lakeshore. If you enjoyed those films, feel free to attend our book club discussion on “The Great Gatsby” and “American Born Chinese” on Wednesday, November 13 at 6:30 pm.
Friday, November 1: The Great Gatsby (1974)
Friday, November 8: The Great Gatsby (2013)
“The Great Gatsby follows viable writer Nick Carraway as he leaves the Midwest and comes to New York City in the spring of 1922. Chasing his own American dream, Nick lands next door to Jay Gatsby, and across the bay from his cousin, Daisy, and her husband, Tom Buchanan. Nick is drawn into the captivating world of the rich and their loves and deceits. As he bears witness, he pens a tale of impossible love, incorruptible dreams, and tragedy, and holds a mirror to our own modern times and struggles.”
Friday, November 15: Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret “For over fifty years, Judy Blume’s classic has connected with readers through its relatable story, achingly funny details, and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions. In Lionsgate’s big-screen adaptation, eleven-year-old Margaret is uprooted from her life in New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey, going through the messy and tumultuous throes of puberty with new friends in a new school. She relies on her mother, Barbara, who is also struggling to adjust to life outside the big city, and her adoring grandmother, Sylvia, who isn’t happy they moved away and likes to remind them every chance she gets.”
Friday, November 22: Champions “A former minor-league basketball coach is ordered by the court to manage a team of players with intellectual disabilities. He soon realizes that despite his doubts, together, this team can go further than they ever imagined.”
Friday, November 29: Library CLOSED

Adult Book Club
2024-08-15 17:30 - 19:30 | Allegan District Library, 331 Hubbard St, Allegan, MI, 49010, United States
Join our monthly adult book club in November as we discuss the Big Read Lakeshore book, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Adults of all ages are invited to join. No registration is required. This event will occur in the Riverfront Reading Room of Allegan District Library.

Deb Weiss-Gelmi: Sing Song Yoga featuring the Mini Read Lakeshore
2024-08-15 09:00 - 09:45 | Herrick District Library, 300 South River, Holland, MI, 49423, United States
Come join the fun with Sing Song Yoga® founder Deb Weiss-Gelmi as she combines yoga, songs, and literacy for this family event. We will move and play and make this year’s Little Read selection come alive!

Little Read Sing Song Yoga
2024-08-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Allegan District Library, 331 Hubbard St, Allegan, MI, 49010, United States
Join Deb Weiss-Gelmi as she guides you through movement, literacy, and music with this year’s Little Read Lakeshore Book, Dreamers by Yuyi Morales. Ages PreK-5th grade and their caregivers. This event is going to be held in the Carnegie Room at the Allegan District Library. Registration is required and can be found on the Allegan District Library website linked to the right.
