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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, January 14, 2026 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.

Play N Learn

Play N Learn

Thursday, January 15, 2026 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.

Serial Readers a True Crime Book Club

Serial Readers: a True Crime Book Club

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site at Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join fellow true crime enthusiasts for a chilling evening of discussion and discovery! Each month, we dive into a different true crime book — exploring real-life mysteries, criminal psychology, and the stories behind the headlines.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join fellow true crime enthusiasts for a chilling evening of discussion and discovery! Each month, we dive into a different true crime book — exploring real-life mysteries, criminal psychology, and the stories behind the headlines.

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

Moms with Moms Group

Friday, January 16, 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.

Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, January 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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!

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

Moms with Moms Group

Friday, January 23, 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 26, 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.

Adult Book Discussion

Monday, January 26, 2026 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!

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

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

Friends of the Allendale Township Library

Friends of the Library Meeting

Monday, January 26, 2026 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.

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.

Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, January 27, 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 27, 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!

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

Moms with Moms Group

Friday, January 30, 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, February 2, 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.

Strategic Plan Focus Group

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, February 3, 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, February 3, 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.

Strategic Plan Focus Group

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Creative Dance

Creative Dance

Thursday, February 5, 2026 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...

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.

Strategic Plan Focus Group

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Moms with moms support group. Fridays at 10:00 AM. All children and moms welcome.

Moms with Moms Group

Friday, February 6, 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.

Strategic Plan Focus Group

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:30am - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Pop-In Playtime

Pop-In Playtime

Saturday, February 7, 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.