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Moms with moms support group. Fridays at 10:00 AM. All children and moms welcome.

Moms with Moms Group

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Health & Movement
Age Group:
Adults, Families

All moms and children welcome! Join this maternal support group for play time and bonding with other mothers. Includes free coffee and tea.

Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Health & Movement
Event Details:

All moms and children welcome! Join this maternal support group for play time and bonding with other mothers. Includes free coffee and tea.

Holly Jolly Holiday party

Holly Jolly Holiday Party

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6), School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Adults, Families, All Ages

Celebrate the holidays at our Holly Jolly Holiday Party! Visit with Santa, hang out with cute animals at our petting zoo, make a craft, and enjoy live music. Dress for the weather; parts of the program will be outdoors. For families.

Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6), School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Celebrate the holidays at our Holly Jolly Holiday Party! Visit with Santa, hang out with cute animals at our petting zoo, make a craft, and enjoy live music. Dress for the weather; parts of the program will be outdoors. For families.

Stack of books and leaves. The curious and compassionate book club meets the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 PM.

The Curious & Compassionate Book Club

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

This book club and the books chosen will encourage the exploration of diverse ideas and viewpoints.

Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This book club and the books chosen will encourage the exploration of diverse ideas and viewpoints.

Moms with moms support group. Fridays at 10:00 AM. All children and moms welcome.

Moms with Moms Group

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Health & Movement
Age Group:
Adults, Families

All moms and children welcome! Join this maternal support group for play time and bonding with other mothers. Includes free coffee and tea.

Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Health & Movement
Event Details:

All moms and children welcome! Join this maternal support group for play time and bonding with other mothers. Includes free coffee and tea.

Knitting for Allendale meets the first and third Tuesday of the month at 2 PM.

Knitting for Allendale

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a relaxing couple hours of knitting or crocheting for a local cause. Yarn, hooks and needles included, but feel free to bring your own or some to share.

Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing couple hours of knitting or crocheting for a local cause. Yarn, hooks and needles included, but feel free to bring your own or some to share.

Play N Learn

Play N Learn

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Educational Skills, Games, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)

Play N Learns are programs based on a children's book, with a story, finger plays, crafts, and activities centered around the book. Each family receives a free book to take home. Presented by Ottawa Area ISD.

Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
Program Type: Educational Skills, Games, Storytime
Event Details:

Play N Learns are programs based on a children's book, with a story, finger plays, crafts, and activities centered around the book. Each family receives a free book to take home. Presented by Ottawa Area ISD.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Caregiver

This program is designed for children and an accompanying caregiver. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Moms with moms support group. Fridays at 10:00 AM. All children and moms welcome.

Moms with Moms Group

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Health & Movement
Age Group:
Adults, Families

All moms and children welcome! Join this maternal support group for play time and bonding with other mothers. Includes free coffee and tea.

Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Health & Movement
Event Details:

All moms and children welcome! Join this maternal support group for play time and bonding with other mothers. Includes free coffee and tea.

Candy Cane Taste Test

Candy Cane Taste Test (for teens)

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Food, Games
Age Group:
Youth, Teens (Ages 11-18)

Do you have what it... tastes? Join us for a taste testing of unique candy cane flavors. Food allergens may be present. For ages 11-18. Registration required.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Teens (Ages 11-18)
Program Type: Food, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have what it... tastes? Join us for a taste testing of unique candy cane flavors. Food allergens may be present. For ages 11-18. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Food allergens

Food allergens may be present.

Drop-in craft

Drop-In Craft: Card Decorating

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6), School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Adults, Families, All Ages

Drop in anytime between 10 AM and 7 PM to decorate holiday cards! All supplies provided. For all ages.

Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6), School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in anytime between 10 AM and 7 PM to decorate holiday cards! All supplies provided. For all ages.

Closed for the Holiday

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Allendale Township Library
Closing
Branches:
Allendale Township Library
Winter Break Movie

Winter Break Movie: The Bad Guys 2

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6), School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Adults, Families, All Ages

Need to get out of the house during winter break? Join us for a movie at the library! Popcorn and water provided, while supplies last. For all ages.

Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6), School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Need to get out of the house during winter break? Join us for a movie at the library! Popcorn and water provided, while supplies last. For all ages.

Closed for the Holiday

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Allendale Township Library
Closing
Branches:
Allendale Township Library
Pop-In Playtime

Pop-In Playtime

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Educational Skills, Games
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
Pop-In Playtime:

Pop in anytime between 9 AM and 12 PM for some fun, free play. Through purposeful play, children will develop language, motor, and social skills. For ages 6 and under with a caregi...

Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
Program Type: Educational Skills, Games

Pop in anytime between 9 AM and 12 PM for some fun, free play. Through purposeful play, children will develop language, motor, and social skills. For ages 6 and under with a caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Caregiver

This program is designed for children and an accompanying caregiver. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Storytime

Storytime

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
Storytime:

We'll read stories, sing songs, practice early literacy skills, and have fun! For ages 6 and under with a caregiver.

Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
Program Type: Storytime

We'll read stories, sing songs, practice early literacy skills, and have fun! For ages 6 and under with a caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Caregiver

This program is designed for children and an accompanying caregiver. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Library Advisory Board Meeting

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

The Allendale Township Library Board is an Advisory Board composed of 8 members representing Allendale and Tallmadge Townships. The Board meets four times a year at 6:30 PM at the library. The public is always welcome!

Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

The Allendale Township Library Board is an Advisory Board composed of 8 members representing Allendale and Tallmadge Townships. The Board meets four times a year at 6:30 PM at the library. The public is always welcome!

Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Educational Skills
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2)

We’ll read stories, sing songs & rhymes, and play! For ages 0-2 with a caregiver. 

Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2)
Program Type: Educational Skills
Event Details:

We’ll read stories, sing songs & rhymes, and play! For ages 0-2 with a caregiver. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Caregiver

This program is designed for children and an accompanying caregiver. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Knitting for Allendale

Knitting for Allendale

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a relaxing couple of hours of knit or crochet for a local cause. Yarn, hooks and needles included, but feel free to bring your own or some to share. This is a program for people that already know how to knit and or crochet.

Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing couple of hours of knit or crochet for a local cause. Yarn, hooks and needles included, but feel free to bring your own or some to share. This is a program for people that already know how to knit and or crochet.

Learn American Mah Jongg

🀄 Learn American Mah Jongg! 🀄

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a fun and friendly introduction to this classic tile game of strategy, skill, and a little bit of luck!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and friendly introduction to this classic tile game of strategy, skill, and a little bit of luck!

Crafted Chaos 2026

Crafted Chaos

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

New date and time for Crafted Chaos! Do you enjoy making crafts and having a good time? Then join us the 2nd Thursday of each month to create something fun! This is an adult program and registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

New date and time for Crafted Chaos! Do you enjoy making crafts and having a good time? Then join us the 2nd Thursday of each month to create something fun! This is an adult program and registration is required.

Moms with moms support group. Fridays at 10:00 AM. All children and moms welcome.

Moms with Moms Group

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Health & Movement
Age Group:
Adults, Families

All moms and children welcome! Join this maternal support group for play time and bonding with other mothers. Includes free coffee and tea.

Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Health & Movement
Event Details:

All moms and children welcome! Join this maternal support group for play time and bonding with other mothers. Includes free coffee and tea.

Storytime

Storytime

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
Storytime:

We'll read stories, sing songs, practice early literacy skills, and have fun! For ages 6 and under with a caregiver.

Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
Program Type: Storytime

We'll read stories, sing songs, practice early literacy skills, and have fun! For ages 6 and under with a caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Caregiver

This program is designed for children and an accompanying caregiver. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Hosted by Friends of the Allendale Township Library

The Cozy Reads Book Club

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Hosted by Friends of the Allendale Township Library

Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Hosted by Friends of the Allendale Township Library

Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Educational Skills
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2)

We’ll read stories, sing songs & rhymes, and play! For ages 0-2 with a caregiver. 

Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2)
Program Type: Educational Skills
Event Details:

We’ll read stories, sing songs & rhymes, and play! For ages 0-2 with a caregiver. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Caregiver

This program is designed for children and an accompanying caregiver. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Learn American Mah Jongg

🀄 Learn American Mah Jongg! 🀄

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a fun and friendly introduction to this classic tile game of strategy, skill, and a little bit of luck!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and friendly introduction to this classic tile game of strategy, skill, and a little bit of luck!