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From Pelts to Plows: Michigan’s Shift from Fur Trade to Settlement

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

This program by the Lakeshore Museum Center explores Michigan’s transition from a fur trade economy to agricultural settlement in the 18th and 19th centuries. Through maps, historical images, primary sources,...

Big Read Kick Off Event

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

Join us in Graves Hall for this exciting event! You will hear from experts from the Hope community, as they tell you all about the books for this year's programming!

“StrikeTime Performances Fall 2025 Little Read: JOURNEY”

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

StrikeTime Dance Theatre presents "Journey." Inspired by the wordless picture book by author Aaron Becker, the show will take you on an adventure all powered by a crayon and your...

“StrikeTime Performances Fall 2025 Little Read: JOURNEY”

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

StrikeTime Dance Theatre presents "Journey." Inspired by the wordless picture book by author Aaron Becker, the show will take you on an adventure all powered by a crayon and your...

Escape Room Adventure

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

Fly High with Paper Hot Air Balloons

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

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

“StrikeTime Performances Fall 2025 Little Read: JOURNEY”

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

StrikeTime Dance Theatre presents "Journey." Inspired by the wordless picture book by author Aaron Becker, the show will take you on an adventure all powered by a crayon and your...

Journey Stone

MADL Montague Branch 8778 Ferry St # 2, Montague, 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...

Escape Room Adventure

MADL North Muskegon Branch 1522 Ruddiman Dr, North 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...

Tumbled Glass Suncatcher

MADL Dalton Branch 3175 5th St, Twin Lake, MI, United States

Make a unique suncatcher out of tumbled Good Glass from Goodwill and CDs. A short presentation from Goodwill about their sustainable product will take place before instruction starts. Registration required....

I Cheerfully Refuse: Dystopian Deep Dive with MCC

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

Please join us for a Muskegon Community College faculty-led, multi-disciplinary discussion on the 2025 Big Read Book, I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger. Faculty from various disciplines (Music, Literature, History,...

Author Visit: Isle Royale Stories with Vic Foerster

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

Vic Foerster, Michigan author of Naked in the Stream: Isle Royale Stories and Hidden in the Trees, An Isle Royale Sojourn, will reflect on his countless journeys to Isle Royale...