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Girl Scout Princess Adventure and Sign-up Event

6:00pm–7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Girl Scout Parent meeting and sign-up event

The actual event will be from 6-7pm

Pajama Storytime

6:30pm–7:30pm
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6), Families
Storytime
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6), Families
Program Type: Storytime

Wear your pajamas and bring your stuffies to read stories, sing songs, practice early literacy skills, and have fun! For ages 6 and under with a caregiver.

Knitting for Allendale

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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.

Creative Dance

10:00am–10:30am
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
Health & Movement
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

10:00am–11:00am
Adults, Families
Health & Movement
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.

Friends of the Library Book Drive

05/11/2026 @ 9:00am–05/15/2026 @ 5:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

The Allendale Friends of the Library is hosting a book drive to gather materials for their book sale on Saturday, May 16 from 9 AM - 2 PM.

The Cozy Reads Book Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us as we explore heartwarming stories, charming mysteries, and feel-good reads that bring comfort and joy.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

9:00am–2:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
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

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Book Club
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 The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls. 

We are meeting one week early due to being closed on Memorial Day

Knitting for Allendale

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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.

America's First Serial Killers

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

When we say "true crime," you probably think of the 70s and 80s, and people like Ted Bundy and John Wayne Gacy.

Choose One Another

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Educational Skills, Presentation, Workshop
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational Skills, Presentation, Workshop
Event Details:

Workshop #1 - Wednesday, May 20 @ 6:00pm

Serial Readers: a True Crime Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
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 Group

10:00am–11:00am
Adults, Families
Health & Movement
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.

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Allendale Township Library
Description:

Closed for Memorial Day Holiday

Learn American Mah Jongg

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Games
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for three consecutive days of learning American Mah Jongg. This is an introduction to the classic tile game of strategy, skill, and a little bit of luck!

Learn American Mah Jongg

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Games
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for three consecutive days of learning American May Jongg. This is an introduction to the classic tile game of strategy, skill, and a little bit of luck!

Learn American Mah Jongg

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Games
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for three consecutive days of learning American May Jongg. This is an introduction to the classic tile game of strategy, skill, and a little bit of luck!

Moms with Moms Group

10:00am–11:00am
Adults, Families
Health & Movement
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

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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.

Creative Dance

10:00am–10:30am
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
Health & Movement
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

10:00am–11:00am
Adults, Families
Health & Movement
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.

Summer Reading Kickoff: Magic Show

10:00am–11:00am
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6), School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Adults, Families, All Ages
Performance
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), Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of amazement and fun with comedy magician & entertainer, Cameron Zvara! The show will be filled with mind blowing magic, squeaky clean comedy, and tons of audience participation. For all ages.