Thursday, March 7 at 7 PM Enjoy the sounds of lively, toe-tapping music with this brass quintet including an upbeat mix of classics and show tunes. The Allegan Brass Collective is a traditional brass quintet that loves to play both classical and non-traditional music. The musicians live and work in Allegan County and strive to bring the community together through their love of music.
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For the Love of Chocolate
Thursday, February 7 at 7 PM Calling all chocolate lovers: A fun and tasty program just in time for Valentine’s Day! Cherri Emery, owner of Cherri’s Chocol’Art in Kalamazoo, will share the art of making chocolate and demonstrate chocolate tempering. She also plans to bring scrumptious goodies for attendees to sample. Who doesn’t love good chocolate?
Smitten In The Mitten – Teen/Tween
You DONUT Want To Miss This Valentine’s Day Party! Friday, February 8 at 4 PM Are you smitten with donuts? Us too! Join us for a decadent donut-filled celebration of love. Bring your friends for donuts (from Sweetwater’s Donut Mill), refreshments, games, prizes, and fun! Singles and couples are welcome to attend.
Make & Take Valentines
Saturday, February 9 10 AM – Noon Children of all ages can drop in during this time to create valentines for their loved ones. The library will provide all of the materials and take care of the mess! Special valentine snacks will be provided.
Mad Hatter Tea Party
Saturday, January 19 10 AM – Noon Happy Unbirthday to everyone! Drink “tea” and have snacks in Wonderland, meet the Queen of Hearts and the Mad Hatter, create fun Wonderland-themed crafts, pin the smile on the Cheshire Cat, and read the story of Alice in Wonderland with your friends! Wear your finest tea party attire! The Mad Hatter Tea and related activities […]
Wonderland
December 26 – January 17 OPEN ALL LIBRARY HOURS Play flamingo croquet through a magically curious Alice’s Wonderland. This family-friendly fundraiser costs $1 to play or $5 for the family (children 2 and under are free). Proceeds from this event will go toward new literacy-based activities and furniture in the Rise & Shine Early Literacy Center. Curious adults, teens, […]
Reindeer & Santa
Saturday, December 8 from 10 AM – Noon Santa is coming and he is bringing his reindeer! Live reindeer from Reindeer Ranch in Kalamazoo will help bring your holiday to life. Visit with Santa, pet live reindeer, and make a holiday craft during this popular event. Enjoy FREE hot chocolate, donut holes, and popcorn!
The Three Billy Goats Gruff Gala
Saturday, November 3 from 10 AM – Noon Visit the library and watch The Three Billy Goats Gruff book come to life! Meet and pet three LIVE goats, design a bridge out of LEGOs for the goats to cross, make a goat craft, listen to the book, and eat a goat snack. This program will […]
Allegan County and the Great War
Presented by Scott Kuykendall of the Allegan Historical Society Thursday, November 1 at 7 PM What was life like in Allegan County over 100 years ago during World War I? Hear about local Allegan County men who left the farm and fought in several areas of Europe during World War I, and what the citizens of […]
Donut Dolly
An American Red Cross Girl’s War in Vietnam Presented by Joann Puffer Kotcher Thursday, October 4 at 7 PM Joann Puffer Kotcher, one of the first women allowed in a combat zone, will discuss the riveting story of her service as an American Red Cross Donut Dolly. These brave young women set up recreation centers and […]
