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SUMMARY:Family Storytime
DESCRIPTION:The Big Read and Muskegon Area District Library invite families to Storytime! \nEnjoy reading\, singing\, talking\, and playing featuring stories\, rhymes\, music\, and movement to entertain and educate your children. For children ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/family-storytime-4/
LOCATION:MADL Montague Branch\, 8778 Ferry St # 2\, Montague\, MI\, 49437\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241022T133000
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SUMMARY:Book Discussion of American Born Chinese
DESCRIPTION:Join the Big Read for an afternoon book discussion all about American Born Chinese. Discuss how this book plays a role in our community today\, and the lessons that readers can learn from this story.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/book-discussion-of-american-born-chinese/
LOCATION:Georgetown Township Public Library\, 1525 Baldwin St.\, Jenison\, MI\, 49428\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241022T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241022T183000
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SUMMARY:Jazz with Edye and Mike
DESCRIPTION:FOR ADULTS. Enjoy and evening of smooth jazz music with the fabulous duo\, Edye and Mike. Registration is encouraged but not required. Go to hacklylibrary.org for details.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/jazz-with-edye-and-mike/
LOCATION:Hackley Public Library\, 316 W Webster Ave\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49440\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241022T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241022T190000
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SUMMARY:Screening "Up From the Bottoms"
DESCRIPTION:This “Up From the Bottoms” film is of historical significance to the community and adds historical value for students and families of Muskegon Heights.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/screening-up-from-the-bottoms/
LOCATION:Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System\, 2441 Sanford St\, Muskegon Heights\, MI\, 49444\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241023T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241023T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051415
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T230406Z
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SUMMARY:Family Storytime
DESCRIPTION:The Mini Read and Muskegon Area District Library invite families for Storytime! \nJoin us in the conference room to enjoy reading\, singing\, talking\, and playing featuring stories\, rhymes\, music\, and movement to entertain and educate your children. For children ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/family-storytime-5/
LOCATION:MADL Holton Branch\, 8776 Holton-Duck Lake Rd\, Holton\, MI\, 49425\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241023T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241023T121500
DTSTAMP:20260404T051415
CREATED:20240814T100024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T230427Z
UID:25886-1729683000-1729685700@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Family Storytime
DESCRIPTION:The Mini Read and Muskegon Area District Library invite families to Storytime! \nEnjoy reading\, singing\, talking\, and playing featuring stories\, rhymes\, music\, and movement to entertain and educate your children. For children ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/family-storytime-6/
LOCATION:MADL Norton Shores Branch\, 705 Seminole Rd\, Norton Shores\, MI\, 49441\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241023T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051415
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T230446Z
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SUMMARY:Tissue Paper Butterfly Suncatcher
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Big Read Lakeshore 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 using tissue paper squares. Listen to the Big Read featured book Dreamers by Yuyi Morales. What is your story? How do you tell it? Registration is required\, but drop in anytime between 5:00-7:00. Registration is open from Sept 25 @ 3pm to Oct 23 @ 3pm and can be found on the MADL website linked to the right. 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/tissue-paper-butterfly-suncatcher-4/
LOCATION:MADL Ravenna Branch\, 12278 Stafford St\, Ravenna\, MI\, 49451\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241023T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241023T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051415
CREATED:20240814T100039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T230505Z
UID:25890-1729699200-1729706400@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Tissue Paper Butterfly Suncatcher
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Big Read Lakeshore 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 using tissue paper squares. Listen to the Big Read featured book Dreamers by Yuyi Morales. What is your story? How do you tell it? Registration is required\, but drop in anytime between 5:00-7:00. Registration is open from Sept 25 @ 4pm to Oct 23 @ 4pm and can be found on the MADL website linked to the right. 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/tissue-paper-butterfly-suncatcher-5/
LOCATION:Library for the Visually and Physically Disabled\, 4845 Airline Rd. \, Suite 5\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49444\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241023T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241023T184500
DTSTAMP:20260404T051415
CREATED:20240814T100017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T230527Z
UID:25892-1729706400-1729709100@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Dalton Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The Big Read and Muskegon Area District Library invite you to the Dalton Book Club! \nGather 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!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/dalton-book-club/
LOCATION:MADL Dalton Branch\, 3175 5th St\, Twin Lake\, MI\, 49457\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241024T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241024T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051415
CREATED:20240814T100031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T230547Z
UID:25897-1729792800-1729798200@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Zine Making 101 (Beth Trembley)
DESCRIPTION:Graphic memoirist Elizabeth A. Trembley (Look Again) will teach the history and basic techniques of zine creation. Everyone who participates will leave with an 8-page zine they create. No experience is required. Supplies and copies of Elizabeth’s zines on drawing and zine making will be provided. This event is made possible in part by a grant from Michigan Humanities\, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/zine-making-101-beth-trembley/
LOCATION:Herrick District Library North Branch\, 155 Riley St\, Holland\, MI\, 49424\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241024T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051415
CREATED:20240814T100015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T230604Z
UID:25899-1729794600-1729800000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:1920's Fashion Program For All Ages
DESCRIPTION:Join the Big Read for a night of fashion! 1920s themed in honor of The Great Gatsby. This event is open to all ages and is a perfect way to learn about fashion trends of the past.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/1920s-fashion-program-for-all-ages/
LOCATION:Georgetown Township Public Library\, 1525 Baldwin St.\, Jenison\, MI\, 49428\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241024T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241024T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051415
CREATED:20240814T100030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T230625Z
UID:25894-1729801800-1729805400@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Gatsby's Groove
DESCRIPTION:Join the Big Read at Hope College for an amazing dance performance! \nStrikeTime Dance Theatre will present “Gatsby’s Groove” and whisk you away to the glamorous 1920s. The dance performance will unlock the allure and illusion of the American Dream\, expose the dark side of obsession\, and ultimately reveal the enduring power of hope. With a fusion of Charleston\, hip-hop\, and storytelling\, this performance will create new perspectives and connections to the book. Come learn 1920s Charlson and groove your way into Hip Hop.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/gatsbys-groove/
LOCATION:Hope College Bultman Student Center\, 272 Columbia Ave\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241025T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241025T101500
DTSTAMP:20260404T051415
CREATED:20240814T100023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T230643Z
UID:25901-1729848600-1729851300@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Toddler Storytime
DESCRIPTION:The Little Read and Muskegon Area District Library invite families to Toddler Storytime! \nStorytime for 2 and 3-year-old toddlers and their caregivers. Includes books\, fingerplays\, music\, movement\, and other activities.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/toddler-storytime-2/
LOCATION:MADL North Muskegon Branch\, 1522 Ruddiman Dr\, North Muskegon\, MI\, 49445\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241025T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241025T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051415
CREATED:20240814T100015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T230719Z
UID:25816-1729855800-1729859400@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:"Lets Talk About Love" Play and Learn-Butterfly Group
DESCRIPTION:Join the Little Read 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!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/lets-talk-about-love-play-and-learn-butterfly-group-3/
LOCATION:Fennville Elementary School\, 8 N Memorial Dr\, Fennville\, MI\, 49408\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241025T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241025T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051415
CREATED:20240823T152241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T230737Z
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SUMMARY:Learn to Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:Swing your way into the heart of the Jazz Age with our 1920s-themed swing dance class\, hosted in the library atrium after hours. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a complete beginner\, this is your chance to experience the lively rhythms and exuberant style of the Roaring Twenties! \n  \nOur dance instructor will guide you through the basics of swing dancing step-by-step. No experience? No problem! They’ll ensure you have fun while learning. Show off the dance skills you learn the following week at our Gatsby Vinyl Night at The Grand Armory. \n  \nRegistration is required due to limited space. Please register all participants interested in dancing.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/learn-to-swing-dance/
LOCATION:Loutit District Library\, 407 Columbus Ave\, Grand Haven\, MI\, 49417\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241025T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051415
CREATED:20240814T100053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T230755Z
UID:25903-1729879200-1729886400@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Murder at the Grand Gatsby Speakeasy: a Murder Mystery!
DESCRIPTION:It’s the height of Prohibition in 1920s Chicago\, and there’s a mob war brewing between the South Side Gangsters and the Northern Chicago Mob Outfit. These two ruthless crime outfits have finally reached an agreement on bootlegging practices in Chicago and have decided to pull together resources. The two gangs have set an official date to meet at Hal Sapone’s Grand Gatsby Speakeasy to resolve all remaining differences. Will these two underground organizations resolve their disputes\, or will a massive melee erupt\, rekindling the fatal flames between them? Dress in your 1920’s best and join with other participants to solve this mystery. Refreshments provided. Registration required: Participants can register at the library where they will be assigned a character and provided more information.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/murder-at-the-grand-gatsby-speakeasy-a-murder-mystery/
LOCATION:MADL Norton Shores Branch\, 705 Seminole Rd\, Norton Shores\, MI\, 49441\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241127
DTSTAMP:20260404T051415
CREATED:20240915T173954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T230817Z
UID:26287-1729900800-1732665599@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Hope College Story Walk
DESCRIPTION: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 be narrated by Hope College students in both languages. This fun family activity promotes early literacy and physical activity as you stroll down successive pages of the book along your path. \nRecordings will be accessible via QR codes.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/hope-college-story-walk/
LOCATION:Hope  College Pine Grove\, 141 E 12th St\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Little Read
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241201
DTSTAMP:20260404T051415
CREATED:20240814T100015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T235659Z
UID:25907-1730073600-1733011199@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Opening of KAM Exhibit: Whose American Dream?
DESCRIPTION:Kruizenga Art Center introduces “Who’s American Dream?” and the exhibit is inspired by this year’s Big Read books/theme. \n\n“Visitors will follow a handout that guides them to view seven artworks currently on display within the Artist/Activist: Speaking Truth to Power exhibition. The handout will discuss those artworks in the context of the American Dream and the social groups that historically did not have full access to that dream.”\n\nOther helpful info: Admission is always free and the public is welcome. The KAM is open 10:00am-4:00pm Tuesday-Saturday.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/opening-of-kam-exhibit-whose-american-dream/
LOCATION:Kruizenga Art Museum\, 271 Columbia Ave\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241028T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241028T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051415
CREATED:20240814T100029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T230855Z
UID:25910-1730127600-1730133000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Movie Mondays
DESCRIPTION:Watch Coco on the big screen. Popcorn and Juice were provided by the Friends of the Ravenna Library. *This program is part of the Big Read Lakeshore 2024 and has been inspired by Mexikid by Pedro Martin.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/movie-mondays/
LOCATION:MADL Ravenna Branch\, 12278 Stafford St\, Ravenna\, MI\, 49451\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241028T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051415
CREATED:20240814T100031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T230924Z
UID:25905-1730142000-1730147400@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Big Read Kickoff Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us to kick off our fall program with talks by Dr. Kristin VanEyk and Dr. Jeanne Petit and with a special Gatsby-themed dance performance by Striketime
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/big-read-kickoff-event/
LOCATION:Hope College Maas Auditorium\, 264 Columbia Ave\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241029T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051415
CREATED:20240814T100036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T230942Z
UID:25912-1730196000-1730199600@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Author Visit: Pedro Martin at Frauenthal
DESCRIPTION:Join The Big Read and author Pedro Martin to talk about Mexikid! For 1000 middle schoolers\, 500 copies of the book. 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/author-visit-pedro-martin-at-frauenthal/
LOCATION:Frauenthal Center\, 425 W Western Ave STE 200\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49440\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241029T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241029T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051415
CREATED:20240814T100003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T231002Z
UID:25914-1730217600-1730221200@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Author Visit: Pedro Martin at Herrick Main Library
DESCRIPTION:Join The Big Read and author Pedro Martin to talk about Mexikid!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/author-visit-pedro-martin-at-herrick-main-library/
LOCATION:Herrick District Library\, 300 South River\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241029T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241029T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051415
CREATED:20240814T100024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T231035Z
UID:25916-1730217600-1730221200@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Pedro Martin Zine Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Newbery Honor Award & Pura Belpré Author and Illustrator Award author Pedro Martín will help kids tell their own stories by discussing his process while leading the class in a Zine workshop as well as going over some graphic novel tips and tricks. Registration is required starting October 15. This event is made possible in part by a grant from Michigan Humanities\, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/pedro-martin-zine-workshop/
LOCATION:Herrick District Library\, 300 South River\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241029T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051415
CREATED:20240814T100008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T231056Z
UID:25918-1730226600-1730232000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:An Evening With Pedro Martin
DESCRIPTION:Pedro Martín is the Newbery Honor Award\, Pura Belpré Author\, and Illustrator award-winning creator of this year’s Middle Read Lakeshore pick\, Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir. Hear about Pedro’s journey from picking strawberries as the son of an immigrant sharecropper to Master Artist at Hallmark to award-winning graphic memoirist. Learn some behind-the-scenes stories about the making of a graphic memoir and how you can tell your own story\, too. Pedro’s books will be available for purchase. This event is made possible in part by a grant from Michigan Humanities\, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.  \nThis event is located in the community room in the North Branch.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/an-evening-with-pedro-martin/
LOCATION:Herrick District Library North Branch\, 155 Riley St\, Holland\, MI\, 49424\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241029T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241029T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051415
CREATED:20240823T152539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T231113Z
UID:26217-1730226600-1730237400@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Gatsby Vinyl Night at the Grand Armory
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time for an evening of opulence and revelry at Gatsby Vinyl Night\, a dazzling 1920s-themed event hosted at The Grand Armory! Immerse yourself in the Jazz Age and experience the glamour of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby like never before. \n  \nWhat to Expect: \n🎷 Vintage Vinyl: Revel in the sounds of the Roaring Twenties with live vinyl records spinning classic jazz\, swing\, and blues hits from the era. \n🍸 Themed Cocktails: Sip on exquisite 1920s-inspired cocktails that capture the spirit of the Jazz Age. Think elegant martinis\, fizzy cocktails\, and other period favorites! \n💃 Dancing: Show off your best Charleston and foxtrot moves on our dance floor. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a newbie\, the lively music will keep you moving! Want to learn to swing dance? We will be hosting a ’20s-themed dance class at the library on Friday\, October 25 [Registration Required]. \n🎩 Costume Contest: Don your finest flapper dress\, sharp tuxedo\, or dapper bowler hat for a chance to win fabulous prizes in our Gatsby-inspired costume contest. Channel your inner Jay Gatsby or Daisy Buchanan! \n  \nThis event is part of our Big Read Lakeshore programming\, encouraging our community to read The Great Gatsby and other books with themes of “The American Dream.” Let’s make this a night to remember. See you there\, old sport! 🎉💫 \n  \nPresented by the Loutit District Library and The Grand Armory Brewing Company. Registration is encouraged but not required.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/gatsby-vinyl-night-at-the-grand-armory/
LOCATION:Grand Armory Brewing Company\, 17 S 2nd St\, Grand Haven\, MI\, 49417\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241030T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241030T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051415
CREATED:20240814T100012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T205413Z
UID:25921-1730282400-1730286000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Author Visit: Pedro Martin at Hope College
DESCRIPTION:Join The Big Read and author Pedro Martin to talk about Mexikid!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/author-visit-pedro-martin-at-hope-college/
LOCATION:Jack Miller Concert Hall\, 221 Columbia Ave\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241030T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241030T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051415
CREATED:20240814T100025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T231157Z
UID:25924-1730309400-1730314800@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Mexikid Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Big Read Lakeshore event. This event is for 6th to 12th graders. We’ll have walking tacos from Muskegon’s famed Navarro’s Mexican Restaurant\, prizes\, and a trivia game filled with questions about Mexikid by Pedro Martin and Mexican culture. One winner will receive a $50 Visa gift card! Other prizes will be available too. Don’t miss the fun or the food. Registration is required so we have enough walking taco supplies. Your family can join us\, but trivia is only for 6th-12th graders. Registration is required and is open from Oct 2 @ 5:30pm to Oct 30 @ 5:30pm and can be found on the MADL website linked to the right. 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/mexikid-trivia-night/
LOCATION:MADL Norton Shores Branch\, 705 Seminole Rd\, Norton Shores\, MI\, 49441\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241031T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241031T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051415
CREATED:20240823T165450Z
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SUMMARY:HUM10 – Gatsby's Unimagined Future: Big Read 2024
DESCRIPTION:F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1924 novel\, The Great Gatsby\, remains one of the handful of enduring candidates for the designation “Great American Novel.” For all how Gatsby seems to herald a new\, modern world\, the novel revolves around its main character’s inability to imagine a future that is not a return to the past. In this course\, Michael Van Dyke will consider how Gatsby compels us to reflect on how we\, as individuals and as a nation\, limit our ability to actively shape the future by clinging to romanticized versions of the past.\nMichael Van Dyke received a PhD from Michigan State University and taught at several universities before joining the Hope College faculty last year as a visiting associate professor of English. His areas of scholarly interest are 20th-century American literature\, film studies\, and the intersection of faith and the arts.\n\nThis event is NOT open to the public. 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/hum10-gatsbys-unimagined-future-big-read-2024/
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SUMMARY:Illustration Station: Dreamers
DESCRIPTION: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 for supplies and instructions\, while supplies last. Stay and create at the library or pick up instructions to test the illustration technique at home.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/illustration-station-dreamers/
LOCATION:Herrick District Library North Branch\, 155 Riley St\, Holland\, MI\, 49424\, United States
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SUMMARY:Friday Movie Matinee
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThis 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. \nFriday\, November 1: The Great Gatsby (1974) \nFriday\, November 8: The Great Gatsby (2013) \n“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.” \nFriday\, 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.” \nFriday\, 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.” \nFriday\, November 29: Library CLOSED
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/friday-movie-matinee/
LOCATION:Loutit District Library\, 407 Columbus Ave\, Grand Haven\, MI\, 49417\, United States
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