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Screening “Up From the Bottoms”

Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System 2441 Sanford St, Muskegon Heights, MI, United States

This "Up From the Bottoms" film is of historical significance to the community and adds historical value for students and families of Muskegon Heights.

Family Storytime

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

The Mini Read and Muskegon Area District Library invite families to Storytime! Enjoy reading, singing, talking, and playing featuring stories, rhymes, music, and movement to entertain and educate your children....

Tissue Paper Butterfly Suncatcher

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

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...

Dalton Book Club

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

The Big Read and Muskegon Area District Library invite you to the Dalton Book Club! Gather and discuss the book of the month with fellow book lovers from your local...

Zine Making 101 (Beth Trembley)

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

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...

1920’s Fashion Program For All Ages

Georgetown Township Public Library 1525 Baldwin St., Jenison, MI, United States

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...

“Lets Talk About Love” Play and Learn-Butterfly Group

Fennville Elementary School 8 N Memorial Dr, Fennville, MI, United States

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...

Learn to Swing Dance

Loutit District Library 407 Columbus Ave, Grand Haven, MI, United States

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...

Hope College Story Walk

Hope College Pine Grove 141 E 12th St, Holland, MI, United States

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...

Opening of KAM Exhibit: Whose American Dream?

Kruizenga Art Museum 271 Columbia Ave, Holland, MI, United States

Kruizenga Art Center introduces "Who's American Dream?" and the exhibit is inspired by this year's Big Read books/theme.

Movie Mondays

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

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...

Big Read Kickoff Event

Hope College Maas Auditorium 264 Columbia Ave, Holland, MI, United States

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