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Roaring on the Lakeshore: Muskegon in the 1920’s

MADL North Muskegon Branch 1522 Ruddiman Dr, North Muskegon, MI, United States

This engaging lecture will explore the unique experiences of Muskegon during the electrifying 1920s. Staff from the Lakeshore Museum will bring the era to life, delving into the local stories...

Playing with Paint and Collaborating with Collage

Herrick District Library 300 South River, Holland, MI, United States

Join Maker-in-Residence Joel Schoon-Tanis and help create and assemble a community project for the Big Read Lakeshore. Joel will help you explore the properties of acrylic paint, and then together...

Student Author Celebration

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

Come to our Community Room and celebrate with 3rd-grade authors from Ross Park Elementary at their local library branch. Get a first look at the newly published book that each...

Big Read Book Club: The Great Gatsby

Herrick District Library 300 South River, Holland, MI, United States

This year's Big Read is F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1920s classic The Great Gatsby. Whether you hated this book in high school or have always loved it, we're inviting you to...

Student Author Celebration

MADL Holton Branch 8776 Holton-Duck Lake Rd, Holton, MI, United States

Come to the Conference Room and celebrate with 3rd-grade authors from Holton Elementary at their local library branch. Get a first look at the newly published book that each classroom...

Gatsby Book Discussion and Gallery Talk

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

Join us at the Kruizenga Art Museum for a book discussion and gallery talk inspired by Fitzgerlad's classic novel The Great Gatsby.

Showing of The Great Gatsby film

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

This event is for those Great Gatsby lovers and movie lovers. Join us for an afternoon of cinematic mastery that is The Great Gatsby film!

Outdoor Discovery Center: Migration

Outdoor Discovery Center 4214 56th St, Holland, MI, United States

As the seasons change many animals prep for the colder weather by taking a trip.  Birds, insects and mammals migrate to better survive the winter.  Join us as we learn...

Silent Disco (Jazz Party)

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

Did you hear the rumble? We’re gonna dress to the nines and cut a rug in true Gatsby splendor. Join us at the jazz joint for this all-ages Silent Jazz...

Bootlegger’s Silent Ball

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

Did you hear the rumble? We’re gonna dress to the nines and cut a rug in true Gatsby splendor. Join us at the jazz joint for this adults-only Bootlegger Ball....

A Salute to Dreamers

The Holland Museum 31 W 10th St, Holland, MI, United States

THIS IS A FREE EVENT! Dreamers, by Yuyi Morales, is a book about the struggles of immigrants, finding acceptance, and understanding that everyone has a story to share. At November’s...

Big Read Book Club: Gene Luen Yang

Herrick District Library 300 South River, Holland, MI, United States

This year's Big Read companion is American Born Chinese, a graphic novel by comics legend Gene Luen Yang. Come enjoy some snacks and drinks while we discuss American Born Chinese and Yang's...