Event List

Friends of the Library Book Drive

All Day 5/12 - 5/16

Allendale Township Library

Age Group:

All Ages

Spring cleaning is upon us - clear your shelves!

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Library Branch: Allendale Township Library

Age Group: All Ages

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Spring cleaning is upon us - clear your shelves!

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, May 14, 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.

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Library Branch: Allendale Township Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

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

Play N Learn

Thursday, May 15, 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.

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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

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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.

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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, May 16, 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.

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Library Branch: Allendale Township Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Families

Program Type: Health & Movement

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

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm

Allendale Township Library

Age Group:

All Ages

The Friends of the Allendale Township Library are hosting their annual booksale. Support the library by purchasing books - all proceeds go to fund the early learning playspace, baby storytime, and much more!

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Library Branch: Allendale Township Library

Age Group: All Ages

Event Details:

The Friends of the Allendale Township Library are hosting their annual booksale. Support the library by purchasing books - all proceeds go to fund the early learning playspace, baby storytime, and much more!

Adult Book Discussion

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

Adult Book Discussion:

Join us each month as we discuss a different book. We hope to see you there!

This month's book is How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley. Limited copies are available at the library to pick up starting April 21.

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Library Branch: Allendale Township Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

Join us each month as we discuss a different book. We hope to see you there!

This month's book is How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley. Limited copies are available at the library to pick up starting April 21.

Friends of the Allendale Township Library

Friends of the Library Meeting

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library

Program Type:

Meeting

Age Group:

Adults

The Friends of the Allendale Township Library is a 501c3 organization dedicated to promote community interest in books and libraries. "Friends" will fundraise to help support library programming, materials, and special events.

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Library Branch: Allendale Township Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Meeting

Event Details:

The Friends of the Allendale Township Library is a 501c3 organization dedicated to promote community interest in books and libraries. "Friends" will fundraise to help support library programming, materials, and special events.

Knitting for Allendale

Tuesday, May 20, 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.

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Library Branch: Allendale Township Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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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.

DNA Detectives: How Genetic Genealogy is Solving Cold Cases

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library

Program Type:

Educational Skills, Presentation

Age Group:

Adults

Join us as we explore the groundbreaking new technique of Investigative Genetic Genealogy and its role in solving crimes - from high-profile cases like the Golden State Killer to local cold cases.

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Library Branch: Allendale Township Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Educational Skills, Presentation

Event Details:

Join us as we explore the groundbreaking new technique of Investigative Genetic Genealogy and its role in solving crimes - from high-profile cases like the Golden State Killer to local cold cases.

Moms with Moms Group

Friday, May 23, 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.

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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.

Library Closed - Memorial Day

All Day

Allendale Township Library

Closing

Branches:

Allendale Township Library

Crafted Chaos

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Calling all crafters! Join us each month for laughter and a craft. This month we will be making a Dragonfly Whisk. Registration is required and limited.

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Library Branch: Allendale Township Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

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Calling all crafters! Join us each month for laughter and a craft. This month we will be making a Dragonfly Whisk. Registration is required and limited.

Knitting for Allendale

Tuesday, June 3, 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.

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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.

Creative Dance

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library

Program Type:

Health & Movement

Age Group:

Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)

Creative Dance:

The library has teamed up with Lake Michigan Dance Academy to offer Creative Dance for kids! This class will introduce your child to basic principles of dance through new and imagi...

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Library Branch: Allendale Township Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)

Program Type: Health & Movement

The library has teamed up with Lake Michigan Dance Academy to offer Creative Dance for kids! This class will introduce your child to basic principles of dance through new and imaginative ways of moving. 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.

Moms with Moms Group

Friday, June 6, 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.

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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.

Pop-In Playtime

Saturday, June 7, 2025 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...

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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.

Adventure of the Missing Color With Science Heroes

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Allendale Community Park at Off Site

Program Type:

Educational Skills, Performance, Presentation

Age Group:

Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6), School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Families

Join Science Heroes on an interactive adventure to kick off our Summer Reading Program!

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Library Branch: Off Site

Room: Allendale Community Park

Age Group: Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6), School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Families

Program Type: Educational Skills, Performance, Presentation

Event Details:

Join Science Heroes on an interactive adventure to kick off our Summer Reading Program!

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 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.

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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.

Tinker Tuesday

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Youth, School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Families

Drop in anytime between 2 and 4 PM to channel your inner scientist, artist, or inventor and see what you can create! All materials will be provided. For ages 6+.

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Library Branch: Allendale Township Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Youth, School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Families

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Drop in anytime between 2 and 4 PM to channel your inner scientist, artist, or inventor and see what you can create! All materials will be provided. For ages 6+.

The Curious & Compassionate Book Club

Wednesday, June 11, 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.

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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.

Move! with Ivy Rehab

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Allendale Community Park at Off Site

Program Type:

Health & Movement

Age Group:

Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6), School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Families

Move with our friends from Ivy Rehab and get some wiggles out. This active movement program will work on strength, coordination, and flexibility while having fun! For youth of all ages.

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Library Branch: Off Site

Room: Allendale Community Park

Age Group: Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6), School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Families

Program Type: Health & Movement

Event Details:

Move with our friends from Ivy Rehab and get some wiggles out. This active movement program will work on strength, coordination, and flexibility while having fun! For youth of all ages.

Moms with Moms Group

Friday, June 13, 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.

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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

Monday, June 16, 2025 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.

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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.

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 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.

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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.

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