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! [...]
The 8th year of ArtWalk is set to launch September 20 when the Youth Competition begins at the library. The Youth Competition has become an integral part of Grand Haven ArtWalk, a celebration of art and artists of all ages. The competition is open to all young artists in three age groups: 8 years and [...]
X: A Novel by Ilyasah Shabazz with Kekla Magoon The 2017-2018 Great Michigan Read, co-written by Malcolm X's third daughter, is a riveting and revealing novel for teens and adults, which follows the formative years of the man whose words and actions shook the world. Malcolm Little’s parents have always told him that he can [...]
For those of you who read "Notes From the Midnight Driver," whether you made it or not to the book discussion, and are wondering what you want to read next, here are a few ideas! First a few more from Sonnenblick: Here are a few [...]
Get in the game: READ Read Books. Earn Prizes. Attend special summer events. Teens in grades seven through twelve are invited to participate in our Summer Reading Club. Register at the Youth Desk starting Monday, June 13. Finish by July 29 at 4:00 p.m. to be eligible for all of the drawings. Prizes include an ice [...]
Get creative with your Peeps! Make a diorama based on your favorite book using marshmallow Peeps. (A great fun Spring Break project!) Turn in your family’s entry by Saturday, April 9 at 4pm. They will be on display in the library throughout National Library Week (April 10-16) and people can cast their vote for the [...]
Calling all Kids and Teens to make their own 90 Second Newbery! What is a 90 Second Newbery you ask? First off a Newbery is an award given out by the American Library Association to the author of the "most distinguished contribution to American literature for children." Past winners include beloved tales such as The Tale [...]
STAR WARS Party! On Saturday, December 19th at 2 p.m. join us for some fun-filled activities, crafts, a door prize and more in Program Room A to celebrate Episode VII The Force Awakens! It is open to all ages but best for kids/teens ages 8+. Families are welcome and costumes encouraged! The library has [...]
