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SUMMARY:Big/Little Read Community Art Project
DESCRIPTION:Kids\, teens\, and adults add your creativity to a community art piece that will be displayed around Muskegon this fall!  \nCome to your local library branch and create a canvas. The canvas tiles will be put together as one piece of community art\, inspired by the Little Read Lakeshore book “Change Sings.”  \nRegistration Required. 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/big-little-read-community-art-project-6-2/
LOCATION:1910 E Apple Ave D Muskegon\, MI 49442
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Little Read,Middle Read,Mini Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231012T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231012T170000
DTSTAMP:20230929T154530Z
CREATED:20230929T154530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T154530Z
UID:24422-1697126400-1697130000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Big/Little Read Community Art Project
DESCRIPTION:Kids\, teens\, and adults add your creativity to a community art piece that will be displayed around Muskegon this fall!  \nCome to your local library branch and create a canvas. The canvas tiles will be put together as one piece of community art\, inspired by the Little Read Lakeshore book “Change Sings.”  \nRegistration Required. 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/big-little-read-community-art-project-6/
LOCATION:1910 E Apple Ave D Muskegon\, MI 49442
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Little Read,Middle Read,Mini Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231013T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231013T113000
DTSTAMP:20230926T165202Z
CREATED:20230926T165202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T165202Z
UID:24362-1697193000-1697196600@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Change Sings Preschool Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special storytime at Hackley Public Library where we celebrate “Change Sings.” Free COPIES of the book will be available.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/change-sings-preschool-storytime/
LOCATION:Hackley Public Library\, 316 W Webster Ave\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Little Read,Mini Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231013T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231013T113000
DTSTAMP:20230926T165202Z
CREATED:20230926T165202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T165202Z
UID:28320-1697193000-1697196600@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Change Sings Preschool Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special storytime at Hackley Public Library where we celebrate “Change Sings.” Free COPIES of the book will be available.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/change-sings-preschool-storytime-2/
LOCATION:Hackley Public Library\, 316 W Webster Ave\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Little Read,Mini Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231013T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231013T130000
DTSTAMP:20231002T024830Z
CREATED:20231002T024830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T024830Z
UID:28349-1697194800-1697202000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Wash & Learn - Little Read Laundry & Literacy Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us for some free family fun while you do your laundry! There will be lunch\, crafts\, music\, and storytime\, as well as FREE DRY TIME and free books to take home. \nFor kids birth to age 5. \nClick here for more info \n 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/wash-learn-little-read-laundry-literacy-time-2/
LOCATION:2719 Sanford St\, Muskegon\, MI\, United States\, 2719 Sanford St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49444\, United States
CATEGORIES:Little Read,Mini Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231013T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231013T130000
DTSTAMP:20231002T024830Z
CREATED:20231002T024830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T024830Z
UID:24438-1697194800-1697202000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Wash & Learn - Little Read Laundry & Literacy Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us for some free family fun while you do your laundry! There will be lunch\, crafts\, music\, and storytime\, as well as FREE DRY TIME and free books to take home. \nFor kids birth to age 5. \nClick here for more info \n 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/wash-learn-little-read-laundry-literacy-time/
LOCATION:2719 Sanford St\, Muskegon\, MI\, United States\, 2719 Sanford St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49444\, United States
CATEGORIES:Little Read,Mini Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231013T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231013T173000
DTSTAMP:20231002T024117Z
CREATED:20231002T024117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T024117Z
UID:28347-1697212800-1697218200@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Talk\, Read\, andSing in Everyday Places
DESCRIPTION:Little Read and Mini Read present a book give away! Family Fun and Talking is Teaching Scavenger Hunts\, snacks\, crafts\, story time and more! Visit this website for details\, or text or call 231-299-0182.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/talk-read-andsing-in-everyday-places-2/
LOCATION:3353 Underwood Dr\, Whitehall\, MI 49461\, 3353 Underwood Dr\, Whitehall\, MI\, 49461\, United States
CATEGORIES:Little Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231013T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231013T173000
DTSTAMP:20231002T024117Z
CREATED:20231002T024117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T024117Z
UID:24434-1697212800-1697218200@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Talk\, Read\, andSing in Everyday Places
DESCRIPTION:Little Read and Mini Read present a book give away! Family Fun and Talking is Teaching Scavenger Hunts\, snacks\, crafts\, story time and more! Visit this website for details\, or text or call 231-299-0182.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/talk-read-andsing-in-everyday-places/
LOCATION:3353 Underwood Dr\, Whitehall\, MI 49461\, 3353 Underwood Dr\, Whitehall\, MI\, 49461\, United States
CATEGORIES:Little Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231014T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231014T143000
DTSTAMP:20231002T025509Z
CREATED:20231002T025509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T025509Z
UID:28351-1697288400-1697293800@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Your Life in Speech Bubbles
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Lakeshore Big Read\, learn about using art to help show your daily life and address issues within it like in the book New Kid. Participants will see historical examples of everyday art; learn how to draw cartoons\, and how to incorporate tough subjects into an artistic medium. Call to register 231-722-0278
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/your-life-in-speech-bubbles-2/
LOCATION:430 W. Clay Ave Muskegon\, MI 49440\, 430 W Clay Ave\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231014T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231014T143000
DTSTAMP:20231002T025509Z
CREATED:20231002T025509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T025509Z
UID:24449-1697288400-1697293800@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Your Life in Speech Bubbles
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Lakeshore Big Read\, learn about using art to help show your daily life and address issues within it like in the book New Kid. Participants will see historical examples of everyday art; learn how to draw cartoons\, and how to incorporate tough subjects into an artistic medium. Call to register 231-722-0278
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/your-life-in-speech-bubbles/
LOCATION:430 W. Clay Ave Muskegon\, MI 49440\, 430 W Clay Ave\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231016T110000
DTSTAMP:20231002T025917Z
CREATED:20231002T025917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T025917Z
UID:28353-1697450400-1697454000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:The More We Get Together -- Learn\, Play & Grow
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting storytime featuring The More We Get Together. There will be crafts\, snacks and activities for children birth to 5. \nFREE Copies of the books to take home. \nClick here to learn more.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/the-more-we-get-together-learn-play-grow-2/
LOCATION:430 W. Clay Ave Muskegon\, MI 49440\, 430 W Clay Ave\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231016T110000
DTSTAMP:20231002T025917Z
CREATED:20231002T025917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T025917Z
UID:24458-1697450400-1697454000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:The More We Get Together -- Learn\, Play & Grow
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting storytime featuring The More We Get Together. There will be crafts\, snacks and activities for children birth to 5. \nFREE Copies of the books to take home. \nClick here to learn more.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/the-more-we-get-together-learn-play-grow/
LOCATION:430 W. Clay Ave Muskegon\, MI 49440\, 430 W Clay Ave\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231016T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231016T160000
DTSTAMP:20231002T030405Z
CREATED:20231002T030405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T030405Z
UID:28354-1697468400-1697472000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Big/Little Read Community Art Project
DESCRIPTION:Kids\, teens\, and adults — add your creativity to a community art piece that will be displayed around Muskegon this fall! Come to your local library branch and create a canvas. The canvas tiles will be put together as one piece of community art\, inspired by the Little Read Lakeshore book “Change Sings.” \nRegistration Required @ this link  \n  \n 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/big-little-read-community-art-project-7-2/
LOCATION:2808 Sanford St Muskegon Heights\, MI 49444\, 2808 Sanford St\, Muskegon Heights\, MI\, 49444\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Little Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231016T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231016T160000
DTSTAMP:20231002T030405Z
CREATED:20231002T030405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T030405Z
UID:24463-1697468400-1697472000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Big/Little Read Community Art Project
DESCRIPTION:Kids\, teens\, and adults — add your creativity to a community art piece that will be displayed around Muskegon this fall! Come to your local library branch and create a canvas. The canvas tiles will be put together as one piece of community art\, inspired by the Little Read Lakeshore book “Change Sings.” \nRegistration Required @ this link  \n  \n 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/big-little-read-community-art-project-7/
LOCATION:2808 Sanford St Muskegon Heights\, MI 49444\, 2808 Sanford St\, Muskegon Heights\, MI\, 49444\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Little Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231017T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231017T170000
DTSTAMP:20231002T030654Z
CREATED:20231002T030654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T030654Z
UID:28356-1697556600-1697562000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Community Art Project
DESCRIPTION:Kids and teens add your creativity to a community art piece that will be displayed around Muskegon this fall! Come to Hackley Public Library and create a canvas. The canvas tiles will be put together as one piece of community art\, inspired by the Little Read Lakeshore book “Change Sings.” \nSupplies are limited to first come\, first served.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/community-art-project-2/
LOCATION:316 W Webster Ave\, Muskegon\, MI 49440\, 316 W Webster Ave\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231017T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231017T170000
DTSTAMP:20231002T030654Z
CREATED:20231002T030654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T030654Z
UID:24472-1697556600-1697562000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Community Art Project
DESCRIPTION:Kids and teens add your creativity to a community art piece that will be displayed around Muskegon this fall! Come to Hackley Public Library and create a canvas. The canvas tiles will be put together as one piece of community art\, inspired by the Little Read Lakeshore book “Change Sings.” \nSupplies are limited to first come\, first served.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/community-art-project/
LOCATION:316 W Webster Ave\, Muskegon\, MI 49440\, 316 W Webster Ave\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231017T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231017T183000
DTSTAMP:20231002T031124Z
CREATED:20231002T031124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T031124Z
UID:28358-1697563800-1697567400@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Big Read Art Projects
DESCRIPTION:Join us to create something beautiful! Create two pieces of art: a cut paper illustration of this year’s Big Read\, Homecoming by Yaa Gaysi to take home\, and a mini canvas that will be part of the community art project. \nRegistration required @ this link.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/big-read-art-projects-2/
LOCATION:5428 E Apple Ave Muskegon\, MI 49442\, 5428 Apple Ave\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49442\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231017T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231017T183000
DTSTAMP:20231002T031124Z
CREATED:20231002T031124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T031124Z
UID:24475-1697563800-1697567400@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Big Read Art Projects
DESCRIPTION:Join us to create something beautiful! Create two pieces of art: a cut paper illustration of this year’s Big Read\, Homecoming by Yaa Gaysi to take home\, and a mini canvas that will be part of the community art project. \nRegistration required @ this link.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/big-read-art-projects/
LOCATION:5428 E Apple Ave Muskegon\, MI 49442\, 5428 Apple Ave\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49442\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231017T193000
DTSTAMP:20231002T031919Z
CREATED:20231002T031919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T031919Z
UID:28361-1697565600-1697571000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:North Branch Art Project (Series #3)
DESCRIPTION:Over the course of four Tuesdays in October\, the North Branch Art Project will use the 2023 Little and Middle Read selections\, Change Sings and New Kid\, to see how art can be used to explore themes like empathy\, growth\, change\, and community. Our young artists will work with local art educators and library staff to develop both individual and group projects. A final\, collaborative art piece will be unveiled on November 7 at a special celebration and will be displayed at the North Branch Library. Registration required at herrickdl.org/events starting Sept. 19. Artists are required to attend the majority of sessions and complete project assignments. Space is limited. Funding for the series is made possible in part by a grant from the Michigan Humanities\, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Arts.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/north-branch-art-project-series-3-2/
LOCATION:155 Riley St. Holland\, MI 49424\, 155 Riley St\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231017T193000
DTSTAMP:20231002T031919Z
CREATED:20231002T031919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T031919Z
UID:24489-1697565600-1697571000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:North Branch Art Project (Series #3)
DESCRIPTION:Over the course of four Tuesdays in October\, the North Branch Art Project will use the 2023 Little and Middle Read selections\, Change Sings and New Kid\, to see how art can be used to explore themes like empathy\, growth\, change\, and community. Our young artists will work with local art educators and library staff to develop both individual and group projects. A final\, collaborative art piece will be unveiled on November 7 at a special celebration and will be displayed at the North Branch Library. Registration required at herrickdl.org/events starting Sept. 19. Artists are required to attend the majority of sessions and complete project assignments. Space is limited. Funding for the series is made possible in part by a grant from the Michigan Humanities\, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Arts.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/north-branch-art-project-series-3/
LOCATION:155 Riley St. Holland\, MI 49424\, 155 Riley St\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231017T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231017T193000
DTSTAMP:20231002T031625Z
CREATED:20231002T031625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T031625Z
UID:28360-1697567400-1697571000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Jewels of Africa
DESCRIPTION:The West Michigan Jewels of Africa\, a Grand Rapids drum and dance corps\, will kick off MADL’s NEA Big Read Lakeshore initiative with the book Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi\, and open our fall Live at the Library season. You won’t want to miss this group’s colorful costumes\, energetic dancing\, and infectious drumming.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/jewels-of-africa-2/
LOCATION:1522 Ruddiman Dr. North Muskegon\, MI 49445\, 1522 Ruddiman Dr.\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49445\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231017T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231017T193000
DTSTAMP:20231002T031625Z
CREATED:20231002T031625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T031625Z
UID:24484-1697567400-1697571000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Jewels of Africa
DESCRIPTION:The West Michigan Jewels of Africa\, a Grand Rapids drum and dance corps\, will kick off MADL’s NEA Big Read Lakeshore initiative with the book Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi\, and open our fall Live at the Library season. You won’t want to miss this group’s colorful costumes\, energetic dancing\, and infectious drumming.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/jewels-of-africa/
LOCATION:1522 Ruddiman Dr. North Muskegon\, MI 49445\, 1522 Ruddiman Dr.\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49445\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231018T200000
DTSTAMP:20230917T010718Z
CREATED:20230917T010718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230917T010718Z
UID:24171-1697619600-1697659200@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Homegoing Book Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:Stop by Howard Miller Public Library to pick up a free copy of Homegoing while supplies last.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/homegoing-book-giveaway/
LOCATION:Howard Miller Public Library 14 S Church St\, Zeeland\, MI 49464
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231018T200000
DTSTAMP:20230917T010718Z
CREATED:20230917T010718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230917T010718Z
UID:28271-1697619600-1697659200@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Homegoing Book Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:Stop by Howard Miller Public Library to pick up a free copy of Homegoing while supplies last.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/homegoing-book-giveaway-2/
LOCATION:Howard Miller Public Library 14 S Church St\, Zeeland\, MI 49464
CATEGORIES:Big Read
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Homegoing-3d-e1779309317765.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231018T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231018T190000
DTSTAMP:20231002T032418Z
CREATED:20231002T032418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T032418Z
UID:28363-1697652000-1697655600@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Genealogy Series: Going Home with Homegoing: Discover Your Roots
DESCRIPTION:Chapter 2: Explore Your Route– Finding Black Ancestors \n  \nStop into the Muskegon Heights Branch of MADL to explore a different route of genealogical research: finding black ancestors. This presentation by Detroit-based\, guest presenter Rozlyn Kelly discusses the unique challenges of African American genealogical research\, sharing some of the relevant history and resources available to research. It includes a case study of researching freedom seekers (Underground Railroad)\, free blacks and enslaved persons.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/genealogy-series-going-home-with-homegoing-discover-your-roots-2/
LOCATION:2808 Sanford St Muskegon Heights\, MI 49444\, 2808 Sanford St\, Muskegon Heights\, MI\, 49444\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231018T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231018T190000
DTSTAMP:20231002T032418Z
CREATED:20231002T032418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T032418Z
UID:24497-1697652000-1697655600@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Genealogy Series: Going Home with Homegoing: Discover Your Roots
DESCRIPTION:Chapter 2: Explore Your Route– Finding Black Ancestors \n  \nStop into the Muskegon Heights Branch of MADL to explore a different route of genealogical research: finding black ancestors. This presentation by Detroit-based\, guest presenter Rozlyn Kelly discusses the unique challenges of African American genealogical research\, sharing some of the relevant history and resources available to research. It includes a case study of researching freedom seekers (Underground Railroad)\, free blacks and enslaved persons.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/genealogy-series-going-home-with-homegoing-discover-your-roots/
LOCATION:2808 Sanford St Muskegon Heights\, MI 49444\, 2808 Sanford St\, Muskegon Heights\, MI\, 49444\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231019T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231019T183000
DTSTAMP:20231002T032739Z
CREATED:20231002T032739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T032739Z
UID:28365-1697736600-1697740200@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Big/Little Read Community Art Project
DESCRIPTION:Kids\, teens\, and adults — add your creativity to a community art piece that will be displayed around Muskegon this fall! Come to your local library branch and create a canvas. The canvas tiles will be put together as one piece of community art\, inspired by the Little Read Lakeshore book “Change Sings.” Registration Required @ this link. \n  \n 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/big-little-read-community-art-project-8-2/
LOCATION:8778 Ferry St #2 Montague\, MI 49437\, 8778 Ferry St #2\, Montague\, MI\, 49437\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Little Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231019T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231019T183000
DTSTAMP:20231002T032739Z
CREATED:20231002T032739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T032739Z
UID:24503-1697736600-1697740200@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Big/Little Read Community Art Project
DESCRIPTION:Kids\, teens\, and adults — add your creativity to a community art piece that will be displayed around Muskegon this fall! Come to your local library branch and create a canvas. The canvas tiles will be put together as one piece of community art\, inspired by the Little Read Lakeshore book “Change Sings.” Registration Required @ this link. \n  \n 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/big-little-read-community-art-project-8/
LOCATION:8778 Ferry St #2 Montague\, MI 49437\, 8778 Ferry St #2\, Montague\, MI\, 49437\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read,Little Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231019T200000
DTSTAMP:20231002T162732Z
CREATED:20231002T162732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T162732Z
UID:28370-1697742000-1697745600@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:West Africa Drum and Dance
DESCRIPTION:Come and experience traditional West African drum and dance with Nathaniel Waller\, Leah Ivory\, and Heather Mitchell in this immersive and interactive event! This high energy music and dance speaks to people of all ages. Nate\, Leah\, and Heather will play\, sing and dance and share some stories about West African culture and life. A demonstration and teaching time will be included so that everyone will be able to take part in this drum and dance party!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/west-africa-drum-and-dance-2/
LOCATION:705 Seminole Rd. Norton Shores\, MI 49441\, 705 Seminole Rd.\, Norton Shores\, MI\, 49442\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231019T200000
DTSTAMP:20231002T162732Z
CREATED:20231002T162732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T162732Z
UID:24519-1697742000-1697745600@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:West Africa Drum and Dance
DESCRIPTION:Come and experience traditional West African drum and dance with Nathaniel Waller\, Leah Ivory\, and Heather Mitchell in this immersive and interactive event! This high energy music and dance speaks to people of all ages. Nate\, Leah\, and Heather will play\, sing and dance and share some stories about West African culture and life. A demonstration and teaching time will be included so that everyone will be able to take part in this drum and dance party!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/west-africa-drum-and-dance/
LOCATION:705 Seminole Rd. Norton Shores\, MI 49441\, 705 Seminole Rd.\, Norton Shores\, MI\, 49442\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_2341.jpeg
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