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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...

Homegoing Book Discussion at the Book Nook and Java Shop

The Book Nook and Java Shop 8744 Ferry St., Montague, MI, United States

Join us to discuss Homegoing with other Lakeshore readers at the Book Nook & Java Shop in Montague! Enjoy delicious food, a cozy atmosphere, and good conversation at this book...

Story time: Mini Read “The More We Get Together”

Howard Miller Public Library 14 S Church St, Zeeland, MI 49464

Join us for a special Preschool Storytime to celebrate this year’s Big Read Lakeshore Mini Read title, “The More We Get Together,” by Celeste Cortright. This program is geared towards...

Ghanaian Food Event at Phelps Dining Hall

Phelps Dining Hall 264 Columbia Ave Holland, MI 49423

Come to Phelps Dining Hall for a Globe station takeover of Ghanaian food to celebrate Yaa Gyasi’s Homegoing! Dinner is $16 for the public, and $9 for Hope faculty/staff. Menu:...

New Kid Book Discussion

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

Kids in Grades 4-8 are invited to come and discuss the graphic novel "New Kid" by Jerry Craft. Books will be availible at the youth desk. Registration required at https://www.loutitlibrary.org/. 

Play and Learn

White Lake Community Library 3900 White Lake Dr., Whitehall, MI, United States

Stories, art, music, and more for kids 2-5 & their caregivers, featuring the book The More We Get Together by Celeste Cortright.

Talk, Read, and Sing in Everyday Places

Muskegon Apple Goodwill Retail Store 1501 E Apple Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

Little Read/Mini Read book give away, Family Fun and Talking is Teaching Scavenger Hunts, visit www.muskegonisd.org/earlychildhood/rero/calender-events for details, or text or call 231-299-0182

Dancing Through the Pages at Hope College: Change Sings!

Hope College, Dow Center, Studio 207 168 E 13th Street Holland, MI 49423

StrikeTime Dance Theatre will celebrate Amanda Gorman's, Change Sings, A Children's Anthem. Through dance and music, this interactive performance invites the audience to join in and embrace community and one's...

Animal Sounds: Little Read Lakeshore

Outdoor Discovery Center 5675 142nd Ave. Holland, MI 49423

Animals communicate in amazing ways! They can change colors, make themselves bigger, use smells, and they can make some silly sounds! Join us as we learn about the different sounds...

Lunch with The New Kid

White Lake Community Library 3900 White Lake Dr., Whitehall, MI, United States

Join other local students to eat pizza and talk about the graphic novel The New Kid by Jerry Craft. Free copy of the book for the first 10 kids to...