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SUMMARY:Parallels: African and African American Art
DESCRIPTION: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 and the other books that are part of Big Read through art. Go here to see pieces in the exhibit.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/parallels-african-and-african-american-art/
LOCATION:271 Columbia Ave Holland\, MI 49423\, 271 Columbia Ave\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231108T083000
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SUMMARY:Preschool Storytime: Change Sings by Amanda Gorman
DESCRIPTION:Come read Change Sings at Herrick North Branch Library\, and explore early literacy skills by sharing stories\, singing\, and other activities!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/preschool-storytime-change-sings-by-amanda-gorman/
LOCATION:Herrick District Library – North Branch
CATEGORIES:Little Read
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SUMMARY:Fables\, Folklore\, and Legends Night
DESCRIPTION: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 purpose do these beliefs seem to serve for the characters? We will also share Michigan urban legends; what do our own stories and legends say about us?
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/folklore-and-legends-night/
LOCATION:Cook Library\, Western Theological Seminary\, 101 E. 13th St.\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Middle Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231109T083000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T150923Z
UID:24391-1699518600-1699522200@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Toddler Storytime: The More We Get Together by Celeste Cortright
DESCRIPTION:Come read The More We Get Together\, and explore early literacy skills with fingerplays\, songs\, and stories! For ages 18mos-3 with a caregiver.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/toddler-storytime-the-more-we-get-together-by-celeste-cortright/
LOCATION:Herrick District Library – North Branch
CATEGORIES:Mini Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231109T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231109T103000
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CREATED:20230926T171823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T150224Z
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SUMMARY:Little Read Lakeshore and Play for Preschool
DESCRIPTION:Join us to read Change Sings and participate in an accompanying craft!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/little-read-lakeshore-and-play-for-preschool/
LOCATION:Allegan District Library\, 331 Hubbard St\, Allegan\, MI\, 49010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231109T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231109T160000
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SUMMARY:Freestyle Crafts: NEA Big Read Lakeshore Edition
DESCRIPTION: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 make it? No worries. We will have supplies out through Novmeber 25th for you make your contribution!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/freestyle-crafts-nea-big-read-lakeshore-edition/
LOCATION:loutit district library\, 407 Columbus Avenue\, Grand Haven\, MI\, 49417\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231109T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231109T180000
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UID:24401-1699549200-1699552800@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Homegoing
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Hope College students—join Sara Sanchez\, Resident Director of Scott Hall\, and the Phelps Scholars program in discussing Homegoing!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/book-discussion-homegoing-6/
LOCATION:Scott Hall\, 113 East 13th St.\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231109T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231109T190000
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UID:24395-1699552800-1699556400@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Saugatuck-Douglas District Library to discuss a book. All are welcome.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/book-discussion/
LOCATION:Saugatuck-Douglas District Library\, 174 Center St\, Douglas\, MI\, 49406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Middle Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231109T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231109T193000
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SUMMARY:Byron Borger: Why Reading Widely Matters
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/byron-borger-why-literature-matters-more-than-ever-today/
LOCATION:Winants Auditorium\, Graves Hall\, Hope College\, 263 College Avenue\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Middle Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231111T190000
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UID:24410-1699725600-1699729200@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Hope College Presents The Fall Jazz Concert
DESCRIPTION:Come to this annual Hope College event and enjoy performances: \nTHE JAZZ ARTS COLLECTIVE (JAZZ ENSEMBLE BIG BAND)  \nSTEPS AHEAD COMBO  \nJAZZ GUITAR COMBO
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/hope-college-fall-jazz-concert/
LOCATION:Jack H. Miller Concert Hall\, Hope College\, 221 Columbia Ave\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Little Read,Middle Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231113T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231113T190000
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UID:24416-1699893000-1699902000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Homegoing Discussion and Author Livestream
DESCRIPTION:Discuss Yaa Gyasi’s book Homegoing & learn about family history resources at White Lake Community Library Mon.\, Nov. 13th\, at 5:30pm. At 7pm\, watch the livestream of Gyasi’s Hope College talk.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/homegoing-discussion-and-author-livestream/
LOCATION:White Lake Community Library\, 3900 White Lake Dr.\, Whitehall\, MI\, 49461\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231113T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231113T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T165115
CREATED:20230929T154100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T154100Z
UID:24421-1699894800-1699902000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Homegoing Book Club Discussion and Livestream with Author Yaa Gyasi
DESCRIPTION:We’ll discuss the book “Homegoing” at 6:00 pm\, followed by a live stream of author Yaa Gyasi’s talk at Hope College at 7:00 pm.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/homegoing-book-club-discussion-and-livestream-with-author-yaa-gyasi/
LOCATION:loutit district library\, 407 Columbus Avenue\, Grand Haven\, MI\, 49417\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231113T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T165115
CREATED:20230907T221129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230916T205611Z
UID:24124-1699898400-1699902000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Yaa Gyasi Author Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Born in Ghana and raised in Alabama\, Gyasi will reflect on the personal experiences that inspired her to write her breathtaking debut novel Homegoing and explore the complexities and intersections of African immigrant and African-American identities in the United States today.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/yaa-gyasi-author-conversation/
LOCATION:Jack H. Miller Concert Hall\, Hope College\, 221 Columbia Ave\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231113T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T165115
CREATED:20230929T154929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T154929Z
UID:24424-1699898400-1699902000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Yaa Gyasi Watch Party
DESCRIPTION:Can’t attend the author event in Holland\, MI? Join a livestream event at Allegan District Library\, Saugatuck-Douglas District Library\, or Georgetown Township Library!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/yaa-gyasi-watch-party/
LOCATION:Allegan District Library\, Saugatuck-Douglas District Library\, and Georgetown Township Library\, Allegan: 331 Hubbard St. Allegan\, MI; Saugatuck-Douglas: 174 Center St. Douglas\, MI; Georgetown: 1525 Baldwin St. Jenison\, MI\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231114T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T165115
CREATED:20231002T032336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T184624Z
UID:24490-1699952400-1699956000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Freedom Village Book Discussion: Homegoing
DESCRIPTION:Hope College English Education Students visit Freedom Village to have a book discussion of our Big Read Book\, Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. Open to Freedom Village Residents only.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/freedom-village-book-discussion-homegoing/
LOCATION:145 Columbia Ave Holland\, MI 49423\, 145 Columbia Ave\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231114T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T165115
CREATED:20231002T161415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231007T111455Z
UID:24508-1699952400-1699956000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Jerry Craft Author Event for Students: I Make the Books I Wish I Had When I was a Kid
DESCRIPTION:Jerry’s presentation to middle and upper elementary school students will take kids on his journey from being a VERY reluctant reader to becoming a Newbery-Award-Winning author. Jerry loves kids and they can tell. He’s very attentive and interactive throughout his presentation\, sharing art and writing tips\, and will inspire them to never give up on anything they want to do. He will round out the presentation by drawing at the end and answering their questions!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/jerry-craft-author-event-i-make-the-books-i-wish-i-had-when-i-was-a-kid/
LOCATION:Jack H. Miller Concert Hall\, Hope College\, 221 Columbia Ave\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Middle Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231114T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231114T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T165115
CREATED:20231002T032937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T032937Z
UID:24501-1699954200-1699957800@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Lapsit Library: Read and Craft!
DESCRIPTION:Allegan District library celebrates our Mini Read book with a read aloud of The More We Get Together and a craft inspired by the book! All are welcome!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/lapsit-library-read-and-craft/
LOCATION:331 Hubbard St. Allegan\, MI 49010\, 331 Hubbard St\, Allegan\, MI\, 49010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231114T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231114T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T165115
CREATED:20231002T031642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231007T111325Z
UID:24480-1699961400-1699965000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Jerry Craft school visit: "I Make the Books I Wish I Had When I was a Kid"
DESCRIPTION:Jerry visits Muskegon! His presentation takes students on his journey from being a VERY reluctant reader to becoming a Newbery-Award-Winning author. Through an interactive presentation\, Jerry will share art and writing tips with students. He rounds out the presentation with drawing and answering their questions!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/jerry-craft-school-visit-i-make-the-books-i-wish-i-had-when-i-was-a-kid-2/
LOCATION:Muskegon High School\, 545 N Roberts Rd\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49445\, United States
CATEGORIES:Middle Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231114T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T165115
CREATED:20231002T030931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T030931Z
UID:24473-1699974000-1699977600@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Homegoing
DESCRIPTION:Join the Saugatuck-Douglas Library for an afternoon book discussion the Big Read Book\, Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. All are welcome!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/book-discussion-homegoing-7/
LOCATION:174 Center St Douglas MI 49406\, 174 Center St\, Douglas\, MI\, 49406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231114T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231114T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T165115
CREATED:20231002T025955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T025955Z
UID:24457-1699983000-1699986600@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Library Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join the Allegan District Library for a group discussion of our Big Read Book\, Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. Meet the Book Club at the library’s riverfront reading area. All are welcome!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/library-book-club/
LOCATION:331 Hubbard St Allegan\, MI 49010\, 331 Hubbard St\, Allegan\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231114T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231114T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T165115
CREATED:20231002T030403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T030403Z
UID:24466-1699983000-1699986600@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Book discussion: Door of No Return
DESCRIPTION:Join a public discourse and discussion of Kwame Alexander’s book\, Door of No Return\, led by local author and educator\, Dana VanderLugt. Some Zeeland High School students have been reading this book which describes\, in verse\, a tale of an African family in Ghana in 1860. Come ready to learn about and discuss the experiences of Africans before they walked through that “door of no return” and were shipped to America and the impact of the use of poetry to tell this story.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/book-discussion-door-of-no-return/
LOCATION:14 S Church St Zeeland\, MI 4946\, 14 S Church St\, Zeeland\, MI\, 4964\, United States
CATEGORIES:Middle Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231114T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T165115
CREATED:20230907T235336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T153502Z
UID:24137-1699984800-1699988400@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Jerry Craft: "Celebrating Home"
DESCRIPTION:Join the Muskegon Community Foundation’s  Muskegon County’s Annual Gathering event – Celebrating HOME — featuring Newbery-Award-Winning and New York Times bestselling author Jerry Craft.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/jerry-craft-celebrating-home/
LOCATION:Frauenthal Center\, 425 W Western Ave STE 200\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Middle Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T165115
CREATED:20231007T112201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231007T115210Z
UID:24615-1700035200-1700053200@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Jerry Craft Author Visits to West Ottawa Middle Schools
DESCRIPTION:Middle School students from West Ottawa Public Schools will gather to hear NYT Bestselling Author Jerry Craft. Jerry’s presentation takes kids on his journey from being a VERY reluctant reader to becoming a Newbery-Award-Winning author. Jerry loves kids and they can tell. He’s very attentive and interactive throughout his presentation\, sharing art and writing tips\, and inspires them to never give up on anything they want to do. 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/jerry-craft-author-visits-to-west-ottawa-middle-schools/
LOCATION:West Ottawa Middle Schools
CATEGORIES:Middle Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231115T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231230T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T165115
CREATED:20231002T025302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T194016Z
UID:24442-1700051400-1703943000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Jerry Craft school visit: "I Make the Books I Wish I Had When I was a Kid"
DESCRIPTION:Jerry visits West Ottawa middle school at 10am and then later at 1:30pm! His presentation takes students on his journey from being a VERY reluctant reader to becoming a Newbery-Award-Winning author. Through an interactive presentation\, Jerry will share art and writing tips with West Ottawa middle school students. He rounds out the presentation with drawing and answering their questions!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/jerry-craft-school-visit-i-make-the-books-i-wish-i-had-when-i-was-a-kid/
LOCATION:West Ottawa Middle School\, 1024 136th Ave\, Holland\, MI\, 49424\, United States
CATEGORIES:Middle Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231115T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T165115
CREATED:20231002T024313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T193722Z
UID:24435-1700060400-1700064000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Learn to draw Comics with Corinne Roberts
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by NEA Big Read Lakeshore’s Middle Read “New Kid” by Jerry Craft\, Loutit District Library  hosts an art event for all! Learn tips and tricks for drawing comics (sequential art) with local illustrator/author Corinne Roberts. Best for grades 4 and up. Registration encouraged.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/learn-to-draw-comics-with-corinne-roberts/
LOCATION:Loutit District Library\, 407 Columbus Ave\, Grand Haven\, MI\, 49417\, United States
CATEGORIES:Middle Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231115T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231115T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T165115
CREATED:20230907T222223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230916T204733Z
UID:24135-1700067600-1700071200@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Jerry Craft: "An Evening with Jerry Craft"
DESCRIPTION:How does a reluctant reader who was told that Comics would rot his brain grow up to create the graphic that won the Newbery medal? Jerry Craft takes you on his journey.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/jerry-craft-an-evening-with-jerry-craft/
LOCATION:Herrick District Library – North Branch
CATEGORIES:Middle Read
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231116T100000
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SUMMARY:Little Learners Play and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special play and learn around the Lakeshore Mini Read book “The More We Get Together”. We will have activities\, a craft\, and storytime. Participants will get a kit to take home of the little read “Change Sings” by Amanda Goorman as well. Please call 231-722-0278 to register.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/little-learners-play-and-learn/
LOCATION:The Muskegon Museum of History and Science\, 430 W. Clay\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini Read
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231116T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T165115
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SUMMARY:The More We Get Together: A Musical Adventure.
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate books and music with Herrick District Library and a brass quintet from the Holland Symphony Orchestra at Jack Miller Concert Hall at Hope College! You’ll learn a little bit about each of the instruments\, and then the musicians will play some fun songs as we explore\, read\, and sing our first-ever Mini Read book The More We Get Together.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/the-more-we-get-together-a-musical-adventure/
LOCATION:221 Columbia Ave Holland\, MI 49423\, 221 Columbia Ave\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini Read
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231116T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T165115
CREATED:20230926T194932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T194932Z
UID:24381-1700141400-1700143200@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:The More We Get Together: A Musical Event
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate books and music with Herrick District Library and a brass quintet from the Holland Symphony Orchestra! You’ll learn a little bit about each of the instruments\, and then the musicians will play some fun songs as we explore\, read\, and sing our first-ever Mini Read book The More We Get Together.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/the-more-we-get-together-a-musical-event/
LOCATION:Jack H. Miller Concert Hall\, Hope College\, 221 Columbia Ave\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231116T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231116T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T165115
CREATED:20230925T194637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T192515Z
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SUMMARY:Stories Alive: Change Sings Family Night
DESCRIPTION:Stories Alive: White Lake Library brings our little Read book\, Change Sings\, to life with crafts\, activities\, music\, and movement for the whole family. All are welcome to join in the activities!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/stories-alive-change-sings-family-night/
LOCATION:White Lake Community Library\, 3900 W White Lake Dr\, Whitehall\, MI\, 49461\, United States
CATEGORIES:Little Read
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