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Muskegon in the 1960’s: Oral Histories of Our Community

During Big Read month, visit Lakeshore Museum's, YouTube channel to listen to oral history videos from community members on their experiences in the 1960s. Discussion sheets are available to accompany...

North Branch Book Club: Homegoing

155 Riley St. Holland, MI 49424 155 Riley St, Holland, MI, United States

The North Branch of Herrick District Library joins us at the Big Read by choosing Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi for their community of readers. This Book Club welcomes all during...

Mini Read Lakeshore Storywalk: The More We Get Together

Grand Haven Central Park Washington Ave. & Fifth St., Grand Haven, MI, United States

Take a StoryWalk® in Grand Haven's Central Park! While you enjoy the short stroll, read "The More We Get Together" by Celeste Cortright in English or Spanish. Pages from this...

Parallels: African and African American Art

271 Columbia Ave Holland, MI 49423 271 Columbia Ave, Holland, MI, United States

Visit the Kruizenga Museum to explore the juxtaposed African and African American works aesthetically and historically in the exhibition "Parallels." Immerse yourself in the themes and issues raised by Homegoing...

Preschool Storytime: Change Sings by Amanda Gorman

Herrick District Library - North Branch

Come read Change Sings at Herrick North Branch Library, and explore early literacy skills by sharing stories, singing, and other activities!

Fables, Folklore, and Legends Night

Cook Library, Western Theological Seminary 101 E. 13th St., Holland, MI, United States

Throughout Homegoing, characters exchange fables, folklore, and beliefs. How are fables and folklore connected to belief throughout the novel? What forms of belief are depicted in the book and what...

Freestyle Crafts: NEA Big Read Lakeshore Edition

loutit district library 407 Columbus Avenue, Grand Haven, MI, United States

Kick off a Community Art project by creating your own art inspired by any of the NEA Big Read Lakeshore books that will be added to a larger display! Can't...

Book Discussion: Homegoing

Scott Hall 113 East 13th St., Holland, MI, United States

Calling all Hope College students—join Sara Sanchez, Resident Director of Scott Hall, and the Phelps Scholars program in discussing Homegoing!

Book Discussion

Saugatuck-Douglas District Library 174 Center St, Douglas, MI, United States

Come to the Saugatuck-Douglas District Library to discuss a book. All are welcome.

Byron Borger: Why Reading Widely Matters

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

Join Byron Borger, a bookstore owner from Pennsylvania, as he discusses the subject of literature and why it matters, especially now in today’s society.