NEA Big Read Lakeshore

Big Read Author Event with Madeline Miller Watch Party
2022-11-14 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | Georgetown Public Library
Join Georgetown Township Public Library for a watch party of the Big Read Author Event with Madeline Miller Live from Hope College

Author Event: Madeline Miller
2022-11-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Hope College
Watch live on Hope College’s Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/hopecollege/videos

Superhero Family Night
2022-11-16 17:00 - 18:00 | North Muskegon Branch
Do you have a Marvel or D.C. fan in your life? Celebrate their favorite characters with a night of comics and crafts. This family event is sure to bring out your inner superhero. Registration is required on the
madl.org

Multimedia Cityscape Collage
2022-11-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Cultureworks, 150 E 8th St., Holland, MI, 49422, United States
Exploring themes of generosity, good neighbors, thriving communities. We’ll repeat this workshop with different groups throughout the year, as opportunities arise (B&G Clubs, I Am Academy, Churches, etc)

Superhero Family Night
2022-11-17 15:30 - 16:30 | Muskegon Heights Branch

Adult Book Discussion
2022-11-17 17:30 - 18:30 | Allendale District Library
Join us this month as we discuss the NEA Big Read Lakeshore book Circe by Madeline Miller. Limited copies are available at the library to pick up starting October 28. We hope to see you there!

North Branch Story Project Celebration feat. Special Guest Ben Hatke
2022-11-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Herrick District Library – North Branch
Acclaimed author Ben Hatke (Zita the Spacegirl, Julia’s House for Lost Creatures) will help us celebrate the conclusion of the North Branch Story Project. Meet Ben and our Story Project authors and listen to a short Q&A. Ben’s books will be available for purchase. Our Story Project books will be available to check out! Ben’s visit is in partnership with Big Read Lakeshore.

Weaving as Storytelling and Memory Mapping
2022-11-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Cultureworks, 150 E 8th St., Holland, MI, 49422, United States
We’ll explore the complex relationships and settings of Madeline Miller’s Circe, using natural items and dyed wool yarn to weave parts of the heroine’s epic story. From the opulent halls of her youth to the windswept heights and beaches of secluded Aiaia, Circe’s journey is peppered with visually stunning settings, and the terrain, forests, ocean depths, and meadows directly impact her ability to grow inwardly and to transform the world around her through witchcraft, wit, and willpower. We’ll create abstract woven wall hangings that represent one of these landscapes, while thinking about the settings that have been most influential in our own life’s journey. We’ll also collaborate on a larger yarn and wood piece in which we’ll map out significant relationships in Circe’s life, with gods, demi-gods, fellow nymphs, and humans.

Rug Weaving Session 2 A
2022-11-19 08:00 - 09:00 | Herrick District Library 300 S River Ave, Holland, MI 49423
In session 2, we will learn how to finish the rug and remove it from the loom. This project requires 10-12 pairs of old jeans per rug. We will have materials to get you started and then participants will be responsible for their own materials. This event is presented by Melissa Huisman.

Rug Weaving Sesssion 2 B
2022-11-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Herrick District Library 300 S River Ave, Holland, MI 49423
In session 2, we will learn how to finish the rug and remove it from the loom. This project requires 10-12 pairs of old jeans per rug. We will have materials to get you started and then participants will be responsible for their own materials. This even is presented by Melissa Huisman.

Superhero Family Night
2022-11-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Norton Shores Branch

Ancient Greek 101
2022-11-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Herrick District Library 300 S River Ave, Holland, MI 49423
Join us and Dr. David C. Noe, professor emeritus of classics at Calvin University and founder of the online learning programs Latin Per Diem and Moss Method for Greek, to learn about the ancient Greek language, the culture in which it originated, and why it matters today. Δεν βλέπω την ώρα να σε δώ!

Superhero Family Night
2022-11-23 17:00 - 18:00 | Muskegon Township Branch

Superhero Family Night
2022-11-30 17:00 - 18:00 | Ravenna Branch

Pigeon Hill Brewing Company Book Discussion: Homegoing
2023-09-12 17:00 - 18:00 | MADL: Pigeon Hill Brewing Company, 895 4th St., Muskegon, 49440, United States
Come to the Pigeon Hill Brewing Company to discuss Homegoing with friends from Muskegon Area District Library and Hackley Public Library.

Book Discussion: Homegoing
2023-09-19 17:00 - 18:00 | 1522 Ruddiman Dr. North Muskegon, MI 49445, 1522 Ruddiman Dr., Muskegon, MI, 49445, United States
Want to discuss Homegoing? Join readers at North Muskegon Branch to talk about this year’s Big Read book!

1, 2, 3 Play with Me Parent/Child Workshop
2023-09-27 09:00 - 10:15 | 316 W Webster Ave, Muskegon, MI 49440, 316 W Webster Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Children (ages 1-4) are invited to play and learn in a relaxed environment while adults connect with community resource professionals. FREE copies of The More We Get Together will be available!

Let's Do It Again! Learn, Play & Grow at Orchard View
2023-09-27 15:30 - 17:00 | 1765 Ada Street Muskegon, MI 49442, 1765 Ada Street, Muskegon, MI, 49442, United States
Calling all families with children birth to age 5 (older siblings welcome)! Join us for a family dinner and storytime featuring BOTH Change Sings and The More We Get Together. There will be crafts and activities as well as FREE copies of both books to take home!

Big/Little Read Community Art Project
2023-09-27 16:30 - 17:30 | 705 Seminole Rd. Norton Shores, MI 49441, 705 Seminole Rd., Norton Shores, MI, 49442, United States
Kids, teens, and adults — add your creativity to a community art piece that will be displayed around Muskegon this fall! Come to a MACL library branch and create a canvas. The canvas tiles will be put together as one piece of community art, inspired by the Little Read Lakeshore book “Change Sings.” Registration Required. https://madl.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=8002&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2023/09/01

Jerry CRAFT(S) and Pizza: Teens only~
2023-09-29 07:00 - 16:00 | 1910 E Apple Ave D Muskegon, MI 49442
Teens ages 12-18, join us for PIZZA and crafts using pages from graphic novels while we discuss the Middle Read book, “New Kid” by Jerry Craft. You could even win a copy of the book.
Registration required at madl.org/calendar.

Pathfinders Musical Play and Learn
2023-09-30 - 2023-10-31 | 2603 Leahy Street, Muskegon Heights, MI, 2603 Leahy Street, Muskegon Heights, MI, United States
This event occurs EVERY SATURDAY in October from Noon -1:30pm.
Sing, play, read and learn! Join us for storytime and activities featuring both Change Sings and The More We Get Together. There will be FREE snack lunch and books to take home.
Clack here for more information.

StoryTrail: Change Sings
2023-09-30 - 2023-11-30 | Muskegon Heights, MI 49444
Explore nature and the pages of our Little Read book, Change Sings, through a Storytrail at Bethlehem Park!

StoryTrail: Change Sings
2023-09-30 - 2023-11-30 | 650 Wood St, 650 Wood St, Muskegon, MI, 49442, United States
Explore nature and the pages of our Little Read book, Change Sings, through a Storytrail at Smith Ryerson Park!

StoryTrail: Change Sings
2023-09-30 - 2023-11-30 | 3392-3404 W White lake Dr, 3392-3404 W White Lake Dr, Whitehall, MI, United States
Explore nature and the pages of our Little Read book, Change Sings, through a Storytrail at While Lake Bike Trail.

Let’s Do It Again! Learn, Play, and Grow at Orchard View
2023-10-01 23:00 | MI
Family dinner, drafts, activities & storytime featuring BOTH Change Sings and The More We Get Together. For kids birth to 5. FREE books to take home.

Book Discussion: Homegoing
2023-10-02 09:30 - 22:30 | 705 Seminole Rd. Norton Shores, MI 49441, 705 Seminole Rd., Norton Shores, MI, 49442, United States
Join MADL’s Norton Shores Branch as they read and discuss Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi.

Big/Little Read Community Art Project
2023-10-02 15:00 - 16:00 | 4845 Airline Rd. #5, Muskegon, MI 49444, 4845 Airline Rd. #5, Muskegon, MI, 49444, United States
Kids, teens, and adults — add your creativity to a community art piece that will be displayed around Muskegon this fall! Come to a MADL library branch and create a canvas. Your canvas will then be put together as one piece of community art, inspired by the book “Change Sings.” Registration Required @ this link.

Reeths Puffer Learn, Play & Grow
2023-10-02 - 2023-10-24 | 2885 Hyde Park Rd, Muskegon, MI 49445, 2885 Hyde Park Rd, Muskegon, MI, 49445, United States
This Event occurs EVERY TUESDAY Oct. 3-24 from 9:30am-11:00am.
Calling all families with children birth to age 5 (older siblings welcome)! Join us for an exciting morning featuring storytime, crafts, snacks and fun activities. You will also enjoy FREE books to take home with you!

Genealogy Series: Going Home with Homegoing: Discover Your Roots
2023-10-03 17:00 - 18:00 | 1522 Ruddiman Dr. North Muskegon, MI 49445, 1522 Ruddiman Dr., Muskegon, MI, 49445, United States
Chapter 1: First Steps– Genealogy using Digital Resources
Come to the Walker Memorial Branch of MADL to discover how you can take the first steps of your genealogical journey. Our partners at Muskegon County Genealogical Society will cover the basic principles of using digital resources as a starting point for your research. The session will then move on to hands-on practice with Ancestry.com for you to build or grow your family tree. Computers will be supplied and librarians and volunteers can provide assistance.

Herrick Library Art Project (series #1)
2023-10-03 17:00 - 18:30 | 155 Riley St. Holland, MI 49424, 155 Riley St, Holland, MI, 49423, United States
Over the course of four Tuesdays in October, come and participate in the North Branch Art Project! This project will use Change Sings and New Kid to see how art can be used to explore themes like empathy, growth, change, and community. Young artists will work with local art educators and library staff to develop both individual and group projects. A final, collaborative art piece will be unveiled on November 7 at a special celebration and will be displayed at the North Branch Library. Registration required at herrickdl.org/events starting Sept. 19. Artists are required to attend the majority of sessions and complete project assignments. Space is limited. Funding for the series is made possible in part by a grant from the Michigan Humanities, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Arts.
