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Spring Break for Teens & Tweens

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Join us over spring break for fun events just for middle school and high school students. No registration required at teen & tween events.

Teen Movie Day
Tuesday, April 3 at 4 PM
Grab your friends and head over to the library for a Movie Day! FREE Popcorn and refreshments provided.

 

Monogram Initial
Wednesday, April 4 at 4 PM
Customize and design your initial. Showcase an attractive ombré design using yarn and fierce decor.

 

Sidewalk Chalk Art
Friday, April 6 at 4 PM
Pick a square of the library sidewalk to design an awesome piece of art. We will vote on most creative and unique designs. Zentangle Pencil Art will be the backup program in case of inclement weather.

Foster Parenting and Adoption Information Meeting

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Thursday, April 12 from 6:30 – 8:00 PM
In Michigan, there are nearly 13,000 children in foster care and 300 children who still need an adoptive family. We need your help to provide safe, nurturing homes for these children.

The following agencies will present information and advice:
Bethany Christian Services: Introducing the Safe Family Program, which helps children before they enter foster care, as well as providing an overview of the foster care system.
Department of Human Services: How to become licensed as a foster parent.
Braden’s Closet: Clothing closet for foster children or families in need.
Force for Christ: Domestic and international adoption as well as post-adoption counseling

Estate Planning using Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney

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Lifelong Learning Series

Estate Planning using Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney
Presented by David “Fred” Kiel, Senior Managing Attorney at Orton and Tooman
Tuesday, April 17 at 1 PM

A review of Estate Planning options taking into consideration the avoidance of Probate, Medicaid, Taxes, and the Protection of Assets. Mr. Kiel has been in practice for 27 years and specializes in
Estate Planning.

BIG Spring Book Sale

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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 19 from 9 AM – 8 PM

Friday, April 20 from 9 AM – 5:30 PM

Saturday, April 21 from 9 AM – 1 PM ($1/Bag Day)

Enchanted Extravaganza

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March 17 from 10 AM – Noon

Calling all princesses, fairies, unicorns, princes, pixies, wizards, and other magical creatures. Dress up in your finest frills and come for an enchanted morning at the library filled with magic,  rainbows, sparkles, glitter, and glitz! Sing and dance with a princess, create a sparkly craft, enjoy scrumptious snacks, and see a real LIVE unicorn (weather permitting)!

Enchanted Mirror Princess Performers will lead interactive games, stories, songs, and dances.The Boeske family plans to bring their unicorn to visit on this enchanted morning if the weather cooperates.

Sizzling Summer Local Travel Opportunities – Lifelong Learning Series

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Presented by Brandy Gildea, Parks Coordinator for Allegan County Parks, Recreation, & Tourism

Tuesday, March 13 at 1 PM

Discover new and fun places right in your backyard this summer! Find out more about tourism and recreation activities in Allegan County and the surrounding areas