Events

StoryWalks

We’re collaborating with the Ottawa County Parks to continue providing StoryWalks this spring! Walk through the pages of a book as you make your way along a park path. These are self-guided programs, and the stories are available…

StoryWalks

We’re collaborating with the Ottawa County Parks to continue providing StoryWalks this summer!  Walk through the pages of a book as you make your way along a park path. These are self-guided programs, and the stories are…

For ages 5-18

Herrick District Library is excited to host another summer of writing with our 2023 short story contest: "Choose Your Story." Stories are judged in four different age categories: ages 5-7, 8-10, 11-13, & 14-18.

Entries…

Celebrate Audiobook Appreciation Month by recording your own audiobook! Choose the picture book a child in your life loves to have read to them and Groundworks staff will teach you how to use our podcasting equipment to record…

Every month the North Branch will pick a book for our community of readers to read together and talk about. Our goal is to pick a plethora of books from a wide variety of genres and authors. This month, our book is Less by Andrew Sean…

Middle and High Schoolers 11-18

This is the start of our Teen Art Gallery series. This month we be taking tiny canvas submissions. We will provide the canvas, you create the art.  Materials will be available in the Teen Area for…

For ages 9+

Drop into the North Branch to check out a copy of Tuck Everlasting.  Participate in a special discussion on Monday, July 10th at 4:00 at the North Branch and learn about Hope Repertory Theatre's…

StoryWalks

We’re collaborating with the Ottawa County Parks to continue providing StoryWalks this summer!  Walk through the pages of a book as you make your way along a park path. These are self-guided programs, and the stories are…

StoryWalks We’re collaborating with the Ottawa County Parks to continue providing StoryWalks this summer! Walk through the pages of a book as you make your way along a park path. These are self-guided programs, and the stories are…

Book Discussion

Swimmy the turtle is bound for a new home. Come to the children's department to complete turtle-related crafts and activities, and to say goodbye to our favorite reptile.

Swimmy's move is part of changes happening due to the library…

West Michigan Works! and Groundworks are partnering to help you find a new job in the new year! We will explore best practices to use when crafting your resume’s content and how to structure its layout. Other job search strategies such as…

Just in time for Father's Day! Learn how to use Groundworks’ new sublimation printer and mug heat press to create a custom coffee mug. All materials for this program will be provided. Just bring your idea!We will also…

Take a walk in the woods with Herrick District Library and Outdoor Discover Center staff at DeGraaf Nature Center as we explore and discover West Michigan birds. Bring your own binoculars or use some provided by the Outdoor Discovery…

For ages 0-18mos with a caregiver

Drop-in for a casual playdate with other babies. Age-appropriate toys will be provided in the community room.

Book Sale ~ Friends of the Library Members only; Memberships available at the door

Book club discussion group

Teens 11-18

Come and learn how to create stamps doing linocut. Learn how to use this tool to carve a design into lino material and take your handmade stamps home with you. Registration required starting Tuesday, May 30 at…

Michigan Notable Books is an annual program with roots stretching back to Michigan Week 1991. Every year the Library of Michigan selects up to twenty of the most notable books, either written by a Michigan resident or about Michigan or the…

Join us at the Holland Farmers Market as we explore 30 minutes of songs, rhymes, stories, and activities to support your child’s early literacy growth. A hands-on activity will be provided after storytime by community partners.