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Saturday, March 23 from 10 AM – Noon

Come and see LIVE llamas!

Corky DuBuis with Emerald Glen Farm and the Michigan Llama Association (michiganllama.org) will bring three llamas for you to meet, pet, and learn about. Enjoy reading Llama books together, eating llama snacks, and making a llama craft. This is fun for the whole family!

Van Gogh Sunflower Painting
Led by Library Director, Andrea Estelle
Tuesday, April 2 at 10 AM
What farmer doesn’t love sunflowers? Learn about Vincent Van Gogh and create a canvas painting similar to Van Gogh’s Sunflower masterpiece by using acrylics with step-by-step instruction. This FREE class is limited to first through fifth graders and registration is required. Space is limited to 30 participants.

LEGO Farm Challenge
Tuesday, April 2 at 2 PM
Combine your inner farmer and engineer to create Lego farm scenes and objects. Prizes will be awarded for several categories to add to this farm frenzy fun!

Mary’s Country Critters
Wednesday, April 3 from 10 AM-Noon
The farm is coming to the library! Drop in during these two hours to meet Mary’s Country Critters: a mini horse, a donkey, sheep, goats, a rabbit, a chicken, and a duck. Then come into the library for a farm craft and snack in the program room.

Farm Bingo and Scavenger Hunt
Friday, April 5 at 10 AM
Farmers win the prize at this event! Play farm bingo and win prizes each time you get a bingo. Then go on a farm scavenger hunt in the library and win another prize. A great way to end our farm frenzy week!

Middle School and High School aged teens and tweens can join us on spring break for fun and exciting programming. Newcomers are always welcome!

Animal Farm Escape Room
Tuesday, April 2 at 4 PM
The author of Animal Farm, George Orwell, was an insightful individual. He empowered people to think rather than just to accept their reality. He said, “To see what is in front of one’s nose needs a constant struggle.” We will seek to unlock the truth behind Orwell’s writing of Animal Farm to challenge our own thinking as he said we must. You have 40 minutes to unlock the truth. Are you up for the challenge?

Thumb Print Dandelion Painting
Wednesday, April 3 at 4 PM
Design a beautiful custom painted dandelion using an inverted painting technique.

Country Tassel Wall Hanging
Friday, April 5 at 4 PM
Create a beautiful wall hanging from reclaimed wood, yarn, and beads.

The Friends of the Library are putting together another AMAZING Book Sale for the public to enjoy. All of the money raised at the Book Sale comes back to the library. These funds are used to encourage reading in the early literacy category. The Friends of the Library are also a huge source in funding the Summer Reading Program.

BIG Spring Book Sale 
Thursday, April 25
9 AM – 8 PM

Friday, April 26
9 AM – 5:30 PM

Saturday, April 27
9 AM – 1 PM (Saturday is $1/Bag Day)

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.

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?

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.

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.

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 are happening throughout the two hours. Please visit this drop-in event to celebrate your Unbirthday with us!

Tiny Tots
Tuesdays, January 22 – May 7 (No meeting April 2 & 23)
Sing, read, and play with your little ones and friends!

For Ages 0-1 at 10 AM
For Ages 2-3 at 11 AM

Storytime
Wednesdays at 10 AM
Ages 0-5
Each session includes stories, songs and a craft.

Helpers and Heroes – January 23 – February 2
It Ain’t Easy Being Green – March 6 – 27
Peeps & Eggs – April 10 & 17
Diggin’ Gardens & Bugs – May 1 & 8

Music and Movement
Fridays at 10 AM
January 25 – May 10 (No programs: April 5 & 26)
Ages 0-5
Relieve cabin fever with singing, dancing, movement activities, and sensory play!