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Introduction to Urban Sketching

Herrick Distrct lbrary North Branch 155 Riley St, Holland, MI, United States

Join the Big Read and Urban Sketchers West Michigan leader Marcia Schrotenboer will give an introduction to urban sketching, a simple and exciting way to see the world, one sketch...

Million Milkweed Challenge

MADL Dalton Branch 3175 5th St, Twin Lake, MI, 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...

Wicks and Witches

The Bluestocking Bookshop 501 Butternut Dr Suite 3, Holland, MI, United States

In partnership with Art As A Lifestyle, we are planning the annual Wicks and Witches event as the "Cursed Gatsby Party." This annual ticketed costume event includes themed decor, a...

Morning Movie

Library for the Visually and Physically Disabled 4845 Airline Rd. , Suite 5, Muskegon, MI, United States

Enjoy a family-friendly movie on the big screen, featuring Coco! Popcorn provided. Registration is required and is open from Sept 16 @ 10 am to Oct 14 @ 10 am.

Tissue Paper Butterfly Suncatcher

MADL North Muskegon Branch 1522 Ruddiman Dr, North Muskegon, MI, United States

Celebrate the Big Read with us and create a beautiful mosaic butterfly suncatcher that you can take home and hang in your window. Show your creativity in making this suncatcher...

Movie Afternoon

Library for the Visually and Physically Disabled 4845 Airline Rd. , Suite 5, Muskegon, MI, United States

Enjoy a family-friendly movie on the big screen, featuring Coco! Popcorn provided. Registration is required and is open from Sept 16 @ 1 pm to Oct 14 @ 1 pm...

Great Gatsby Book Club

Fetch Brewery 100 W Colby St, Whitehall, MI, United States

Join the party (and the book club) and have a grand time discussing The Great Gatsby.

Let It Storm: How to Brainstorm Better

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

Through Show and Tell, HDL's Maker-in-Residence, Joel Schoon-Tanis, will talk through all aspects of the creative process, with a special emphasis on brainstorming. Participants will play some creativity starting drawing...

Tissue Paper Butterfly Suncatcher

MADL Egelston Branch 5428 E Apple Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

Celebrate the Big Read with us and create a beautiful mosaic butterfly suncatcher that you can take home and hang in your window. Show your creativity in making this suncatcher...

Drawing for Stories (Beth Trembley)

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

Graphic memoirist Elizabeth A. Trembley (Look Again) will walk through her “Eight Times for Drawing Stories" zine in this fun and interactive class. Attendees will learn the basics of zine-making...

Teen Junk Journal

MADL Norton Shores Branch 705 Seminole Rd, Norton Shores, MI, United States

Teens and tweens in 6th through 12 grade, use a variety of materials to tell your story at this Big Read Lakeshore event and make your own Junk Journal. Your...

Gatsby at the Hackley and Hume

Hackley and Hume Historic Site 484 W Webster Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

 Take a step back in time and join us at the Hackley & Hume Historic Site for a two-part program! Begin the evening in the City Barn with a discussion...