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NEA Big Read Lecture: Practical Sustainability with Local Author Dan Broersma

Howard Miller Public Library 14 S Church St, Zeeland, MI, United States

This event is for adults, with no registration required. Did you know that sustainability offers far-reaching benefits for your home, workplace, and community, extending well beyond the environment? Just as...

Big Read Author Visit: Leif Enger

Winants Auditorium, Graves Hall, Hope College 263 College Avenue, Holland, MI, United States

Join the Big Read team and author Leif Enger as we explore his novel I Cheerfully Refuse. Come prepared to hear all about his novel and his writing process. Bring...

Float Your Crafty Boat

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

Row, row, rowing your boat down the stream is easy and fun! Launch your imagination, creating a craft sailboat out of everyday materials. Sail away on your Journey! Missed or...

Lights & Legends

MADL Ravenna Branch 12278 Stafford St, Ravenna, MI, United States

Create your own paper lantern, lotus flower tea light, and Gyotaku (Japanese fish painting) activity while enjoying tasty Thai-inspired snacks. Step into the glowing world of A Wish in the...

Lights & Legends

MADL Montague Branch 8778 Ferry St # 2, Montague, MI, United States

Create your own paper lantern, lotus flower tea light, and Gyotaku (Japanese fish painting) activity while enjoying tasty Thai-inspired snacks. Step into the glowing world of A Wish in the...

Escape Room Adventure

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

In this immersive escape room adventure, step into the world of A Wish in the Dark by Christina Soontornvat! Inspired by the daring journey of Pong and Nok, you’ll work...

Big Read Author Talk with Leif Enger

Overbrook Theatre at Muskegon Community College 221 S. Quarterline Rd, Muskegon, MI, United States

MADL is thrilled to host author Leif Enger, author of the 2024 novel I Cheerfully Refuse. Join the award-winning author of Peace Like a River and Virgil Wander at Muskegon...

Journey Stone

MADL Muskegon Heights Branch 2808 Sanford St, Muskegon Heights, MI, United States

Like the girl in the book Journey, use your imagination! Create a rock “friend” who will be there for you throughout all your adventures. You'll decorate, name, and start your...

New Movie Debut

Hope College Bultman Student Center 272 Columbia Ave, Holland, MI, United States

Join the Big Read and Markets & Morality in the Schaap Auditorium for a screening of the new film Motherland. MPI's forthcoming dystopian film is Motherland. It is directed by...

Sing Song Yoga Featuring the Little Read Lakeshore

Howard Miller Public Library 14 S Church St, Zeeland, MI, United States

This is a free event for children ages 2-6 WITH CAREGIVER. Join Deb Weiss-Gelmi, founder of Sing Song Yoga®, for an imaginative experience where yoga, music, and storytelling come together...

Fly High with Paper Hot Air Balloons

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

Let your imagination take off by making awesome paper hot air balloons! Using colorful paper, glue, and your creativity, design your very own balloon. Think about all the amazing places...

Fly High with Paper Hot Air Balloons

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

Let your imagination take off by making awesome paper hot air balloons! Using colorful paper, glue, and your creativity, design your very own balloon. Think about all the amazing places...