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Pick-up: February 21-25

Pick up a take-home craft! Create your very own stuffed fleece heart. No sewing required.

 

No registration required; while supplies last.

Family Take and Make:
Fleece Hearts

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Reading Dragons

September 12 - April 30

 

Earn dragon cards by reading! Collect the different dragon types and play games with your friends! 1 hour of reading earns you one card. There are so many to collect! This reading program will run through the school year. 1 hour of reading earns you one card.

 

Sign-up any time during the school year until the end of April

Curious Girl

Sensory Playtime

March 14 and April 11 at 11:00 AM

 

Come squish, scrape, throw, crawl, and more at the library! Sensory play engages your child's brain to build critical thinking and STEM skills. Plus it's fun!

 

For ages 0-5. Older siblings may come along too.

Happy Dance

Lil Wiggles

February 27, March 27, and April 17 at 11:00 AM

 

30 minutes of music and movement for toddlers! Dance, sing, and move with your preschool friends. This event will be outside if the weather allows.

 

For ages 2-5, but older siblings can come too if they wear their dance-y pants!

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After-School Art

Thursdays, August 25 - June 1, 2:30 pm-5:30 pm

No After-School Art on 2/23 or 3/16.

 

Stop by the library after school for a snack and craft! We'll explore all sorts of different art forms. Past projects have included dragon masks, piñatas, and watercolors.

 

For ages 6-18. No registration required; come when you can. Crafts will be available until 5:30.

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LEGO Club

December 7, January 4, February 1, March 1, & April 5 at 5:30 pm

 

Come create LEGO masterpieces! Work on challenges, follow instructions to create a tiny sculpture, or build whatever your imagination cooks up.

 

Bricks and larger blocks for younger children provided; for ages 6-16.

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Henika Pokémon Trainers

December 14, January 11, February 8, March 8, & April 12 at 5:30 pm

 

Gotta catch 'em all?  Then the Henika Pokémon Trainers want to recruit YOU! Join us for a time of trading, battling, crafting, and enjoying a shared interest.

 

Bring your own cards if you have them; newbies welcome.

For ages 8-15.

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Family Fun: International Taste Test!

April 1 at 11:30 AM

 

Bring all the global gobblers and gourmets to the library to try snacks from around the world! We'll do blind taste tests and learn about different cultures as we taste goodies from various countries.

 

Register recommended but not required. While supplies last! Register online by clicking the event name here: https://signup.com/go/wpHSqdF

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Stickerpalooza

April 3 at 11:00 AM

 

Come have fun with stickers! You may bring your own stickers if you wish, but stickers and blank books will be provided. It will be a sticky sensation!

 

All ages welcome, but targeted at ages 0-5. No registration required.

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Cupcake Decorating

April 4 at 2:00 PM

 

Decorate cupcakes and help celebrate Ms. Becky's birthday! Supplies provided.

 

For ages 0-18. Registration recommended but not required. Register online by clicking the event name here: https://signup.com/go/wpHSqdF

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Extreme Duct Tape Workshop

April 6 at 1:00 PM

 

Join Joel Tacey (aka Michigan's Family Funnyman) to create wearable & shareable Duct Tape bracelets, bookmarks, wallets, purses, pouches, and more!

Registration recommended but not required. While supplies last! Register online by clicking the event name here: https://signup.com/go/wpHSqdF

 

For ages 6-18.

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Paws With A Cause

April 7 at 11:00 AM

 

Come learn about service dogs and the important work they do in our community and beyond.

Service dogs will be attending!

 

For all ages. Please note that there will be a presentation portion to the event.

Junior Book Club

Storytime for Every Kid!

February 27, March 27, and April 24 at 4:00 PM

 

Everyone deserves to be read to! Come for a snack and listen to 30 minutes of a chapter book.

 

Got a book request? Let Ms. Becky know!

 

For ages 8-18.

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Community Action in Allegan County Playgroup

April 21 at 1:00 pm

 

Calling all preschoolers: come for a fun and educational playtime hosted by CAAC!

 

For ages 0-5. No registration required.

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Text and Learn for Kindergarten

Sign up for free learning tips!

 

Get 8-10 messages/month with fun activities to help prepare your little one for school success. 

Text TALK to 75547 or sign up online here.

Baby & Parenting Bundles

Now available in the Youth Area! Kits include 2 board books, an educational toy and early literacy tips and are geared towards children up to 2 years of age.

Topics vary, including: Balls, Ocean, and Counting. Ask for other topics today!

Literacy Kits for Early Readers

Build your child's reading skills! Kits come with games, readers, and activities to develop literacy. These kits are generally appropriate for grades Kindergarten-1st.
 

Ask about literacy kits at the Youth desk!

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