On Wednesday, August 15 at 7:00 pm, Tucson, AZ resident and quilt artist Mary Vaneecke will discuss the history of the Migrant Quilt Project and the humanitarian efforts surrounding it. The Migrant Quilt Project is a grassroots, collaborative effort of artists, quiltmakers, and activists to express compassion for migrants from Mexico and Central America who [...]
The Board of Trustees of the Loutit District Library will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. at the Loutit District Library, Program Room B, 407 Columbus Avenue, Grand Haven, Michigan, to receive oral and written comments on the proposed budget of the Loutit District Library for the fiscal year [...]
Adults, starting June 1, register and pick up a Beachcomber's Book Bingo Card at the Checkout Desk. Fill all squares on the card by reading nine books checked out from Loutit District Library and have your reading verified at the Checkout Desk. Fill your card by August 31 to receive a book bag, courtesy of [...]
Loutit District Library's Youth Services Department is looking for someone who enjoys working with kids, teens and families to help out during the rush of Summer Reading Club. This position is temporary, early May through July 31st. Click HERE for more information and full job description. Questions? Call or email Allison Boyer at 616-842-5560 ext.216 [...]
First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support. All types of libraries -- school, public, academic and [...]
The East coast storm is taking a toll on New York, and Ilyasah's Shabazz morning flight that would bring her to Michigan has been cancelled. Ilyasah Shabazz, third daughter of Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz, is an educator, activist, motivational speaker, and the coauthor of Growing Up X, Betty Before X, and X: a [...]
Loutit District Library closed at 2:30 pm today due to the local power outage affecting the north side of Grand Haven. We will reopen on Wednesday, March 14 at 9:00 am and apologize for any inconvenience. Book returns are available at both entrances and a drive-through return is in the parking garage. Any materials due [...]
Get creative with your Peeps! Make a diorama based on your favorite book using marshmallow Peeps -- a fun Spring Break project! Turn in your family’s entry by Saturday, April 7 at 4:00 pm. Dioramas will be on display in the library throughout National Library Week (April 8-14) where they'll compete for the Peeple’s Choice Award! [...]
We have the perfect gift for book lovers on your holiday list. Purchase a book to adopt and add to the library’s collection as a great way to memorialize a departed loved one or honor a cherished family member, friend, or event. You choose the item to be donated and we’ll place a bookplate in [...]
It Was 50 Years Ago Today... On September 16, 1967, the City of Grand Haven celebrated the opening of a brand new library and community center. To commemorate the occasion, the library and City of Grand Haven are joining together for a special celebration on Sunday, September 17, from 3:00-6:00 pm. The buildings will be [...]
