MADL Crafters: Big Community Art Project
North Muskegon BranchCreate 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...
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Kick-Off Event: Why Do Stories Matter?: Engaging History, Black Identity, & Return Migration in Yaa Gyasi’s Homegoing.
Hope College Maas Auditorium 264 Columbia Ave Holland, MI 49423Join us as we kick-off our Big Read month! This lecture by Hope College's Ernest Cole (English department) and Dr. Fred Johnson (History department) will focus on the legacies of...
Little and Mini Read: Take and Make Activities
Allendale Library 6175 Library Lane, Allendale, MI, United StatesOur friends at Allendale library are offering free take & make activities for your friends and family to take home and create! The library is offering one per a child...
“Let’s Talk About What Makes You Unique” Play-and-Learn groups
Allegan CountyCalling all families with children birth to age 5 (older siblings welcome) to Learn+Play! Join us for an exciting morning featuring storytime, crafts, snacks, and fun activities with our Little...
Play n Learn groups- Little Read Lakeshore theme!
Ottawa CountyCalling all families with children birth to age 5 (older siblings welcome) to Learn+Play! Join us for an exciting morning featuring storytime, crafts, snacks, and fun activities with our Little...
Big Read Book Raffle at Van Wylen Library!
53 Graves Pl, Holland, MI 49423 53 Graves Pl, Holland, MI, United StatesHope College Van Wylen Library is celebrating the Big Read with a display at the main entrance and the opportunity to sign up for a book raffle for a free...
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 StatesThe 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 StatesJoin 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...
Dr. Ernest Cole: Why Do Stories Matter?: Engaging History, Black Identity, and Return Migration in Yaa Gyasi’s Homegoing
loutit district library 407 Columbus Avenue, Grand Haven, MI, United StatesThe lecture focuses on the legacies of slavery in the context of history, culture, and identity. It explores the role of neo-slave narratives in engaging official historical narratives of the...
Story time: Mini Read “The More We Get Together”
Howard Miller Public Library 14 S Church St, Zeeland, MI 49464Join 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 49423Come 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:...