NEA Big Read Lakeshore

Big/Little Read Community Art Project
2023-10-05 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Detroit) | 1522 Ruddiman Dr. North Muskegon, MI 49445, 1522 Ruddiman Dr., Muskegon, MI, 49445, 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. The canvas tiles will be put together as one piece of community art, inspired by the Little Read Lakeshore book Change Sings. Registration Required @ this link.

Teens ONLY: Jerry CRAFT(S) and Pizza
2023-10-05 14:30 - 15:30 | 8778 Ferry St. #2 Montague, MI 49437, 8778 Ferry St. #2, Montague, MI, 49437, United States
Calling all teens ages 12-18! Come for pizza and crafts using pages from graphic novels while discussing the Middle Read book, “New Kid” by Jerry Craft. You could even win a copy of the book. Registration required at this link.

Talk, Read, Sing in Everyday Places
2023-10-06 15:00 - 16:30 | 1934 E Sherman Blvd, Muskegon, MI 49444, 1934 E Sherman Blvd, Muskegon, MI, 49444, United States
Little Read/Mini Read book give away, Family Fun and Talking is Teaching Scavenger Hunts, visit this link for more information or text or call 231-299-0182

Book Discussion: Homegoing
2023-10-09 09:00 - 10:30 | Cook Library, Western Theological Seminary, 101 E. 13th St., Holland, MI, 49423, United States
Discuss Homegoing with Western Seminary students and faculty!

Connection Point Learn Play & Grow
2023-10-09 09:00 - 10:30 | 2270 S Mill Iron Rd, Muskegon, MI 49442, 2270 S Mill Iron Rd, Muskegon, MI, 49442, United States
The More We Get Together storytime, crafts, snacks and fun activities for birth to age 5. FREE books to take home.
Visit this link for more information.

Teens Only: Jerry CRAFT(S) and Pizza
2023-10-09 14:30 - 15:30 | 316 W Webster Ave, Muskegon, MI 49440, 316 W Webster Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Teens ages 12-18, join us for PIZZA and crafts using pages from graphic novels while discussing the Middle Read book, “New Kid” by Jerry Craft. You could even win a copy of the book. Registration required HERE

Herrick Library Art Project (series #2)
2023-10-10 17:00 - 18:30 | Herrick District Library – North Branch
Over the course of four Tuesdays in October, the North Branch Art Project will use the 2023 Little and Middle Read selections, Change Sings and New Kid, to see how art can be used to explore themes like empathy, growth, change, and community. Our 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.

Big/Little Read Community Art Project
2023-10-11 16:00 - 17:00 | 12278 Stanford St. Ravenna, MI 49451, 12278 Stanford St, Ravenna, MI, 49451, United States
Kids, teens, and adults add your creativity to a community art piece that will be displayed around Muskegon this fall! Come to your local 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 Here

On the Same Page Virtual Book Discussion @LVPD: Homegoing
2023-10-12 10:00 - 11:00 | https://madl.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=7631&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2023/10/01
Call or login to MADL’s virtual book club, On the Same Page. We will meet every month via Teams and discuss the book of that month. For the Teams login, register online or call us at 231-737-6310. https://madl.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=7631&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2023/10/01

Jerry CRAFT(S) and Pizza: Teens only!
2023-10-12 14:30 - 15:30 | 1522 Ruddiman Dr. North Muskegon, MI 49445, 1522 Ruddiman Dr., Muskegon, MI, 49445, United States
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.

Big/Little Read Community Art Project
2023-10-12 15:00 - 16:00 | 1910 E Apple Ave D Muskegon, MI 49442
Kids, teens, and adults add your creativity to a community art piece that will be displayed around Muskegon this fall!
Come to your local 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.

Change Sings Preschool Storytime
2023-10-13 09:30 - 10:30 | Hackley Public Library, 316 W Webster Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Join us for a special storytime at Hackley Public Library where we celebrate “Change Sings.” Free COPIES of the book will be available.

Wash & Learn - Little Read Laundry & Literacy Time
2023-10-13 10:00 - 12:00 | 2719 Sanford St, Muskegon, MI, United States, 2719 Sanford St, Muskegon, MI, 49444, United States
Join us for some free family fun while you do your laundry! There will be lunch, crafts, music, and storytime, as well as FREE DRY TIME and free books to take home.
For kids birth to age 5.
Click here for more info

Talk, Read, andSing in Everyday Places
2023-10-13 15:00 - 16:30 | 3353 Underwood Dr, Whitehall, MI 49461, 3353 Underwood Dr, Whitehall, MI, 49461, United States
Little Read and Mini Read present a book give away! Family Fun and Talking is Teaching Scavenger Hunts, snacks, crafts, story time and more! Visit this website for details, or text or call 231-299-0182.

Your Life in Speech Bubbles
2023-10-14 12:00 - 13:30 | 430 W. Clay Ave Muskegon, MI 49440, 430 W Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
As part of the Lakeshore Big Read, learn about using art to help show your daily life and address issues within it like in the book New Kid. Participants will see historical examples of everyday art; learn how to draw cartoons, and how to incorporate tough subjects into an artistic medium. Call to register 231-722-0278

The More We Get Together -- Learn, Play & Grow
2023-10-16 09:00 - 10:00 | 430 W. Clay Ave Muskegon, MI 49440, 430 W Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Join us for an exciting storytime featuring The More We Get Together. There will be crafts, snacks and activities for children birth to 5.
FREE Copies of the books to take home.
Click here to learn more.

Big/Little Read Community Art Project
2023-10-16 14:00 - 15:00 | 2808 Sanford St Muskegon Heights, MI 49444, 2808 Sanford St, Muskegon Heights, 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 your local 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 @ this link

Community Art Project
2023-10-17 14:30 - 16:00 | 316 W Webster Ave, Muskegon, MI 49440, 316 W Webster Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Kids and teens add your creativity to a community art piece that will be displayed around Muskegon this fall! Come to Hackley Public Library 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.”
Supplies are limited to first come, first served.

Big Read Art Projects
2023-10-17 16:30 - 17:30 | 5428 E Apple Ave Muskegon, MI 49442, 5428 Apple Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49442, United States
Join us to create something beautiful! Create two pieces of art: a cut paper illustration of this year’s Big Read, Homecoming by Yaa Gaysi to take home, and a mini canvas that will be part of the community art project.
Registration required @ this link.

North Branch Art Project (Series #3)
2023-10-17 17:00 - 18:30 | 155 Riley St. Holland, MI 49424, 155 Riley St, Holland, MI, 49423, United States

Jewels of Africa
2023-10-17 17:30 - 18:30 | 1522 Ruddiman Dr. North Muskegon, MI 49445, 1522 Ruddiman Dr., Muskegon, MI, 49445, United States
The West Michigan Jewels of Africa, a Grand Rapids drum and dance corps, will kick off MADL’s NEA Big Read Lakeshore initiative with the book Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi, and open our fall Live at the Library season. You won’t want to miss this group’s colorful costumes, energetic dancing, and infectious drumming.

Homegoing Book Giveaway
2023-10-18 08:00 - 19:00 | Howard Miller Public Library 14 S Church St, Zeeland, MI 49464
Stop by Howard Miller Public Library to pick up a free copy of Homegoing while supplies last.

Genealogy Series: Going Home with Homegoing: Discover Your Roots
2023-10-18 17:00 - 18:00 | 2808 Sanford St Muskegon Heights, MI 49444, 2808 Sanford St, Muskegon Heights, MI, 49444, United States
Chapter 2: Explore Your Route– Finding Black Ancestors

Stop into the Muskegon Heights Branch of MADL to explore a different route of genealogical research: finding black ancestors. This presentation by Detroit-based, guest presenter Rozlyn Kelly discusses the unique challenges of African American genealogical research, sharing some of the relevant history and resources available to research. It includes a case study of researching freedom seekers (Underground Railroad), free blacks and enslaved persons.

Big/Little Read Community Art Project
2023-10-19 16:30 - 17:30 | 8778 Ferry St #2 Montague, MI 49437, 8778 Ferry St #2, Montague, MI, 49437, United States
Kids, teens, and adults — add your creativity to a community art piece that will be displayed around Muskegon this fall! Come to your local 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 @ this link.

West Africa Drum and Dance
2023-10-19 18:00 - 19:00 | 705 Seminole Rd. Norton Shores, MI 49441, 705 Seminole Rd., Norton Shores, MI, 49442, United States
Come and experience traditional West African drum and dance with Nathaniel Waller, Leah Ivory, and Heather Mitchell in this immersive and interactive event! This high energy music and dance speaks to people of all ages. Nate, Leah, and Heather will play, sing and dance and share some stories about West African culture and life. A demonstration and teaching time will be included so that everyone will be able to take part in this drum and dance party!

Talk, Read, and Sing in Everyday Places
2023-10-20 15:00 - 16:30 | Roosevelt Park Goodwill Retail Store, 950 W Norton Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49441, United States
Little Read/Mini Read book give away, Family Fun and Talking is Teaching Scavenger Hunts, visit www.muskegonisd.org/earlychildhood/rero/calender-events for details, or text or call 231-299-0182

Middle School “New Kid” Book Club Discussion
2023-10-23 16:00 - 17:00 | The Coffee Factory, 1402 Hudson St, Muskegon, MI, 49441, United States
Come join other middle school readers from Muskegon County as we come together to discuss the book “New Kid” by Jerry Craft at the Coffee Factory in Muskegon.

Big/Little Read Community Art Project
2023-10-23 16:30 - 17:30 | Egleston Branch
Kids, teens, and adults add your creativity to a community art piece that will be displayed around Muskegon this fall! Come to your local 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=8010&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2023/10/01

Book Discussion: Homegoing
2023-10-24 12:30 - 13:30 | Georgetown Township Public Library, 1525 Baldwin St., Jenison, MI, 49428, United States
Come discuss Yaa Gyasi’s Homegoing with Georgetown Township Library!

Middle School “New Kid” Book Club Discussion
2023-10-24 16:00 - 17:00 | The Book Nook and Java Shop, 8744 Ferry St., Montague, MI, 49437, United States
Come join other middle school readers from Muskegon County as we come together to discuss the book “New Kid” by Jerry Craft at the Book Nook & Java Shop in Montague.
