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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...

Mini Read Sing Song Yoga

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

Join Sing Song Yoga® founder Deb Weiss-Gelmi as she combines yoga, music, and literacy to introduce this year's Mini Read selection, Love: A Celebration of Mindfulness by Katie Wilson. Deb's...

The Great Gatsby Book Discussion

Saugatuck-Douglas District Library 174 Center St, Douglas, MI, United States

Join The Big Read and Saugatuck-Douglas Public Library for a book discussion focused on Fitzgerald's classic novel The Great Gatsby. 

Tissue Paper Butterfly Suncatcher

MADL Muskegon Heights Branch 2808 Sanford St, Muskegon Heights, MI, United States

Celebrate the Big Read with us and create a beautiful mosaic butterfly suncatcher that you can take home and hang in your window. Show your creativity in making this suncatcher...

Author Visit: Yuyi Morales at Herrick

Herrick District Library North Branch 155 Riley St, Holland, MI, United States

Acclaimed author Yuyi Morales visits the North Branch Library to talk about her career, heritage, writing process, and her beloved books, including the 2024 Little Read selection, Dreamers.