NEA Big Read Lakeshore

Little Read Luminary Storywalk
2025-11-20 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | Herrick District Library North Branch, 155 Riley St, Holland, MI, 49424, United States
Decorate your own luminary inside the library, then use its soft glow outside to guide you through the pages of this year’s Little Read, Journey by Aaron Becker. The StoryWalk path will take you through a short loop through the woods west of our Nature Playscape.

"StrikeTime Performances Fall 2025 Little Read: JOURNEY"
2025-11-21 12:30 - 13:30 | MADL North Muskegon Branch, 1522 Ruddiman Dr, North Muskegon, MI, 49445, 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 imagination. It’s an invitation to experience joy, risk, wonder, and collaboration through dance, play, and creativity. Join us as we move and imagine, inspiring your own adventure.

"StrikeTime Performances Fall 2025 Little Read: JOURNEY"
2025-11-21 14:30 - 15:30 | Waukazoo Elementary, 1294 W Lakewood Blvd, Holland, MI, 49423, 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 imagination. It’s an invitation to experience joy, risk, wonder and collaboration through dance, play and creativity. Join as we move and imagine, inspiring your own adventure.

"StrikeTime Performances Fall 2025 Little Read: JOURNEY"
2025-11-21 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-11-25 17:30 - 18:30 | Hope College Dow Center Studio 207

Orb Lights Craft Night
2025-11-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Georgetown Township Public Library, 1525 Baldwin St., Jenison, MI, 49428, United States
Add a cozy glow to your space by joining us to make a beautiful glowing orb light! The lights are reminiscent of the orbs described in this year’s Middle Read selection, A Wish in the Dark by Christina Soontornvat. For those in grades K-6th. Registration required.

Lights & Legends
2025-11-25 15:30 - 16:30 | MADL Norton Shores Branch, 705 Seminole Rd, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, 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 Dark by Christina Soontornvat. Middle Read Book selection! Inspired by the vibrant setting and themes of the book, like the magical lights that fill the sky in A Wish in the Dark! Registration required. This program is part of our Big Read Lakeshore Initiative, which is an annual fall community read and has been inspired by this year’s selected books: I Cheerfully Refuse, by Leif Enger; A Wish in the Dark, by Christina Soontornvat; and Journey, by Aaron Becker. Visit the MADL website for registration information.

Drop In DIY Wordless Picture Books
2025-11-26 10:00 - 17:00 | Georgetown Township Public Library, 1525 Baldwin St., Jenison, MI, 49428, United States
Stop into the children’s program room anytime from 10 am-5 pm to make a DIY wordless picture book. This year’s Little Read book selection, Journey by Aaron Becker, along with several other wordless picture books, will be on display in the room for inspiration. All ages welcome.
