BOOKS & READING
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Early Learning by World Book
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2nd Grade Recommended Reads Brochure
3rd Grade Recommended Reads Brochure
4th Grade Recommended Reads Brochure
5th Grade Recommended Reads Brochure
6th Grade Recommended Reads Brochure
EVENTS & PROGRAMS
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Storytime
Mondays and Fridays at 10 AM
Join us for stories, songs, and a craft! All ages are welcome with a caregiver. No registration is required.
Movement & Music
Mondays and Fridays at 10:30 AM
Come get your wiggles out at the library. We provide the music; you provide the movement. All ages are welcome with a caregiver.
Pizza & Pages
3rd Tuesday of each month at 4:30 PM
Book group for 3rd-6th graders. Kids may read any book they like in advance and come prepared to tell what they liked (or didn’t like) about the book. Kids will also have pizza and make a craft.
Drop-In Craft
1st Tuesday of every month at 10 AM
Stop by the library for a simple craft. Crafts can be made at the library or taken home to make later. All ages are welcome!
Creative Dance
2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 10:15 AM
The library is teaming up with
Lake Michigan Dance Academy to offer this fun dance class for kids. This class will introduce your children to basic principles of dance through new and imaginative ways of moving. Join us for a fun, energetic, and exciting 30 minutes of creativity.
Sensory Playtime
2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 10:45 AM
Join us for toys and activities that promote fine motor skill development. A great opportunty for parents and children to socialize!
Baby Storytime
1st Thursday of every month at 3:30 PM
Build your baby's early literacy and social skills with rhymes, songs, stories, and playtime. For babies ages 0-24 months with their caregiver.
Ruff Readers
2nd Tuesday of every month at 7 PM
The library is partnering with West Michigan Therapy Dogs, Inc. to offer a Ruff Readers program! Children are invited to read a book out loud to a trained therapy dog and their handler for a 15 minute time slot. This program is geared towards early elementary school age children but all young readers are welcome to participate. Registration is required.
Lego Club
1st Saturday of each month at 11 AM
You bring your Legos and creativity. We will provide a theme and prizes each month. Don't have Legos? No problem - the library has some that you can use. We will have about 45 minutes of build time, then participants will have a chance to tell everyone about their creation. We'll finish up with a prize drawing!
Movies @ the Library
3rd Saturday of every month at 1 PM
Free popcorn and movies appropriate for the entire family. Check the library event calendar for movie titles.
Movies in the Park
Friday evenings in July and August
Free movies shown in the Allendale Township Park on Fridays during July and August. Summer 2020 schedule coming soon!
1,000 Books before Kindergarten
Get your child ready for kindergarten by committing to read them
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. For each 100 books read to your child, they will receive a prize. After 1,000 books are read, your child will receive a free book, completion certificate, and an opportunity to be on the Wall of Fame.
Summer Reading Program
When school gets out, head for the library! Weekly programs and lots of opportunities for prizes for readers.
HOMEWORK HELP
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