Events

Come complete some fun winter crafts with us this season! These crafts are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, and we'll have a different winter-themed craft each month.

For ages 3-5 with a caregiver

Join us as we practice sensory regulation in a structured environment with a small group of participants. We’ll work on transitions, sensory experiences, and following directions while sharing songs, rhymes,…

For ages 0-5 with a caregiver

Join us as we explore 30 minutes of songs, rhymes, stories, and activities to support your child’s early literacy growth

For children ages 6-12

Join us as we pilot a winter session of Reading Wranglers with Renew Therapeutic Riding Center! This is a unique opportunity for children to read 1-on-1 to a horse. Reading Wranglers is a particularly powerful…

From the work songs of the fields of people who were enduring the bonds of slavery, to Ragtime, Jazz, R&B, and the inspired spirituals of the Civil Rights movement, this play follows the compelling story of the role that music played in the…

For ages 0-18mos with a caregiverWe'll be singing, dancing, playing instruments, and learning basic concepts of early music during these music classes specifically for babies and their caregivers. This program is presented by Becca Wierks,…

For ages 18mos - 3 years old with a caregiver

We'll be singing, dancing, playing instruments, and learning basic concepts of early music during these music classes specifically for toddlers and their caregivers. This program is presented by…

For ages 3-5 with a caregiver.We'll be singing, dancing, playing instruments, and learning basic concepts of early music during these music classes specifically for preschoolers and their caregivers. This program is presented by Becca…

Drop-in for 0-18 mos with a caregiver

Babies are invited to use all their senses in this love-themed sensory playtime. Stations will be set up around the room so caregivers can help their little ones explore and play at their own pace.

For ages 3-5 with a caregiver

Explore early literacy skills by sharing stories, singing, and other activities.

Act Out! Readers’ Theatre

For ages 8-10

Readers’ theatre is a low-pressure way to explore performing. With scripts in hand, performers read expressively to convey the story without the need for memorization, staging, costumes, etc. Each…

For ages 18mos-3 with a caregiver

Explore early literacy skills with fingerplays, songs, and stories.

Drop-in for ages 3-5 with a caregiver

Preschoolers are invited to use all their senses in this love-themed sensory playtime. Stations will be set up around the room so caregivers can help their little ones explore and play at their own…

For ages 18mos-3 with a caregiver

Explore early literacy skills with fingerplays, songs, and stories.

For kids ages 6-10

Join Miss Amanda for a monthly meeting all about comics and graphic novels! Each month features a different theme to read and discuss, as well as a drawing/writing prompt.

Our themes for winter are:

Reading and dogs--a perfect combination. Ruff Readers is a collaboration between the library and West Michigan Therapy Dogs, and it's a great opportunity for new readers to grow confidence. Studies show that kids tend to see dogs as…

For ages 0-5 with a caregiver

Bring your favorite stuffed animal and come in your jammies for stories and songs

Drop-in for ages 18 mos - 3 years with a caregiver

Toddlers are invited to use all their senses in this love-themed sensory playtime. Stations will be set up around the room so caregivers can help their little ones explore and play at…

For ages 0-18mos with a caregiver

Explore early literacy skills with stories, bounces, and music

For ages 0-18mos with a caregiver

Explore early literacy skills with stories, bounces, and music