Please join us as we celebrate the internationally bestselling author of eight books, including The Charm Bracelet and The Recipe Box with his newest publication, The Summer Cottage, published in May. Wade Rouse, aka Viola Shipman, will spend the evening at the Tri-Cities Museum, located at 200 Washington Avenue, to meet fans and read from his latest [...]
Leaning a new skill? Try our new learning resource! Through lynda.com, library card holders have access to a comprehensive collection of top quality courses taught by industry experts, offered in English, German, French, Spanish, and Japanese. Learn business, technology, and other professional skills through a self-paced, massive online library of tutorial videos, made by industry [...]
Join us on September 27 and/or October 5 at 6:00 pm in Program Room A, when over 100,000 film lovers in over 250 cities across six continents gather in cinemas, museums, and universities for one purpose - to view and vote on the Finalists’ Films in the 22nd Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. MANHATTAN SHORT [...]
The large snow plow blade in the library’s parking lot will become a community art project on Saturday, September 28 from 2pm to 4pm, as part of the first Hispanic Heritage Fiesta in Grand Haven! One of the kids’ activities at the Fiesta will be helping paint the snow plow blade donated by the Ottawa [...]
The 10th year of ArtWalk is set to launch September 18 when the Youth Competition begins at the library. A celebration of art and artists from ages 0-18 years old, the Youth Competition has become an integral part of Grand Haven ArtWalk. The competition is open to all young artists in three age groups: 8 [...]
Say Goodbye to Late Fees! Loutit District Library has joined a growing trend in the library world by getting rid of fees on overdue items. Eliminating these fines provides everyone better access to library materials! BUT if the item is never returned the card holder will be charged for the cost of the item. Sound familiar? It [...]
Say Goodbye to Late Fees! Loutit District Library has joined a growing trend in the library world by getting rid of fees on overdue items. Eliminating these fines provides you better access to library materials! BUT if you never return the item you check out you will be charged for the cost of [...]
Why is your library card the most valuable card you can own? It provides you with access to a wealth of information, including online resources and entertainment options, print materials, and more. A library card is a great value for every member of the family. With a card, students have access to tools for homework [...]
Starting September 1, Loutit District Library will join a growing trend in the library world and eliminate late fees on overdue items. The primary reason for eliminating late fees is that these charges present barriers to library service for those with limited income, disabilities, and transportation issues. Eliminating this barrier provides equitable access to library [...]
The library remains committed to developing the local history and genealogy collection and to providing expert assistance and quality resources to genealogists. The library is also committed to staff development and community involvement. Optimizing the open hours of the room will allow staff to better serve visiting genealogists and the community by devoting time to [...]