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This Is NOT Your Normal Book Club

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 9-12)
This is NOT your normal Book Club:

Patrons AGES 9 and up are invited to join us at the library for a club just for kids. This is NOT a Book Club is not your traditional book club. On the day of the program, we ...

Event Details:

Our February book is Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library: The Graphic NovelWhen Kyle learns that the world's most famous game maker, Luigi Lemoncello, has designed the town's new ...

Waitlist
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Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Main Level Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 9-12)
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Patrons AGES 9 and up are invited to join us at the library for a club just for kids. This is NOT a Book Club is not your traditional book club. On the day of the program, we will hang out, talk about the book, create a themed craft, and play games. Once you have registered for our program, you can swing by the library to pick up your copy! New Policy: If you register for the children's book club and don't attend (without canceling your registration by the start of the program) twice in a row, you will not be able to register for the children's book club for two months.

Our February book is Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library: The Graphic Novel

Picture of a paper pyramid with leaf cutouts. Candle is glowing inside the pyramid.

Maker Monday - DIY Paper Lantern

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 9-12), Teens (Ages 13-17)
Event Details:

Hello Makers!Winter can feel long and dreary, but this month we're going to brighten things up with a fun paper lantern project.During our time together, you'll get to design and b...

Open
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Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 9-12), Teens (Ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Hello Makers!

Winter can feel long and dreary, but this month we're going to brighten things up with a fun paper lantern project.

scroll with red dragon and a red seal with the title Dungeons & Dragons

D&D For Tweens

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 9-12)
D&D for Tweens:

This program is for kids, run by kids!  This game is designed to have players collaboratively explore fantasy worlds, solve intriguing puzzles, and engage in thrilling combat,...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 9-12)
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 7

This program is for kids, run by kids!  This game is designed to have players collaboratively explore fantasy worlds, solve intriguing puzzles, and engage in thrilling combat, all guided by one of our amazing Dungeon Masters. There are endless possibilities for adventure and excitement. D&D offers tweens and their peer a social gathering that fosters teamwork, problem-solving, and memorable experiences.  With this program being led by kids, awesome attitudes are encouraged. Join the adventure today!!

scroll with red dragon and a red seal with the title Dungeons & Dragons

D&D For Tweens

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 9-12)
D&D for Tweens:

This program is for kids, run by kids!  This game is designed to have players collaboratively explore fantasy worlds, solve intriguing puzzles, and engage in thrilling combat,...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 9-12)
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 6

This program is for kids, run by kids!  This game is designed to have players collaboratively explore fantasy worlds, solve intriguing puzzles, and engage in thrilling combat, all guided by one of our amazing Dungeon Masters. There are endless possibilities for adventure and excitement. D&D offers tweens and their peer a social gathering that fosters teamwork, problem-solving, and memorable experiences.  With this program being led by kids, awesome attitudes are encouraged. Join the adventure today!!

scroll with red dragon and a red seal with the title Dungeons & Dragons

D&D For Tweens

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 9-12)
D&D for Tweens:

This program is for kids, run by kids!  This game is designed to have players collaboratively explore fantasy worlds, solve intriguing puzzles, and engage in thrilling combat,...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 9-12)
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 8

This program is for kids, run by kids!  This game is designed to have players collaboratively explore fantasy worlds, solve intriguing puzzles, and engage in thrilling combat, all guided by one of our amazing Dungeon Masters. There are endless possibilities for adventure and excitement. D&D offers tweens and their peer a social gathering that fosters teamwork, problem-solving, and memorable experiences.  With this program being led by kids, awesome attitudes are encouraged. Join the adventure today!!

A boy of about 10 years old is working on a speed cube.

This Is NOT Your Normal Book Club

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 9-12)
This is NOT your normal Book Club:

Patrons AGES 9 and up are invited to join us at the library for a club just for kids. This is NOT a Book Club is not your traditional book club. On the day of the program, we ...

Event Details:

Our March book is Lucky Scramble by Peter RaymundoSix competitive cubers face off at the Speed Cubing national championships. Meet Tyler Goodman, Dirk, the 2 times national champ, ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Main Level Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 9-12)
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Patrons AGES 9 and up are invited to join us at the library for a club just for kids. This is NOT a Book Club is not your traditional book club. On the day of the program, we will hang out, talk about the book, create a themed craft, and play games. Once you have registered for our program, you can swing by the library to pick up your copy! New Policy: If you register for the children's book club and don't attend (without canceling your registration by the start of the program) twice in a row, you will not be able to register for the children's book club for two months.

Our March book is Lucky Scramble by Peter Raymundo

A cartoon cat dressed as a pink pop tart with a rainbow flying behind it.

Maker Monday - Food Edition - Pop Tarts

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 9-12), Teens (Ages 13-17)
Event Details:

Hello Makers!We're about to witness an epic battle of flavors that will go down in snack-food history! YOU will be our expert taste judges as we break down each matchup, scoring th...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 9-12), Teens (Ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Hello Makers!

scroll with red dragon and a red seal with the title Dungeons & Dragons

D&D For Tweens

Friday, March 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 9-12)
D&D for Tweens:

This program is for kids, run by kids!  This game is designed to have players collaboratively explore fantasy worlds, solve intriguing puzzles, and engage in thrilling combat,...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 9-12)
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 6

This program is for kids, run by kids!  This game is designed to have players collaboratively explore fantasy worlds, solve intriguing puzzles, and engage in thrilling combat, all guided by one of our amazing Dungeon Masters. There are endless possibilities for adventure and excitement. D&D offers tweens and their peer a social gathering that fosters teamwork, problem-solving, and memorable experiences.  With this program being led by kids, awesome attitudes are encouraged. Join the adventure today!!

scroll with red dragon and a red seal with the title Dungeons & Dragons

D&D For Tweens

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 9-12)
D&D for Tweens:

This program is for kids, run by kids!  This game is designed to have players collaboratively explore fantasy worlds, solve intriguing puzzles, and engage in thrilling combat,...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 9-12)
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 8

This program is for kids, run by kids!  This game is designed to have players collaboratively explore fantasy worlds, solve intriguing puzzles, and engage in thrilling combat, all guided by one of our amazing Dungeon Masters. There are endless possibilities for adventure and excitement. D&D offers tweens and their peer a social gathering that fosters teamwork, problem-solving, and memorable experiences.  With this program being led by kids, awesome attitudes are encouraged. Join the adventure today!!

two girls in their tweens are in the forest. One is holding a cat. Above them the words Wildfire and the words are surrounded by fire.

This Is NOT Your Normal Book Club

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 9-12)
This is NOT your normal Book Club:

Patrons AGES 9 and up are invited to join us at the library for a club just for kids. This is NOT a Book Club is not your traditional book club. On the day of the program, we ...

Event Details:

Our April book is Wildfire by Breena BardIIn the wake of a fire that’s destroyed her home, a middle-schooler is eager to turn her grief into action in this sensitive graphic-novel ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 9-12)
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Patrons AGES 9 and up are invited to join us at the library for a club just for kids. This is NOT a Book Club is not your traditional book club. On the day of the program, we will hang out, talk about the book, create a themed craft, and play games. Once you have registered for our program, you can swing by the library to pick up your copy! New Policy: If you register for the children's book club and don't attend (without canceling your registration by the start of the program) twice in a row, you will not be able to register for the children's book club for two months.

Our April book is Wildfire by Breena BardI

Perler beads of all kinds of colors fill the picture along with two peg boards and a pair of tweezers.

Maker Monday - Perler Beads

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 9-12), Teens (Ages 13-17)
Event Details:

 Calling all creative makers! Join us for an afternoon of pixel art magic using colorful Perler beads. Transform tiny plastic beads into amazing works of art - from retro gami...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 9-12), Teens (Ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

 Calling all creative makers! Join us for an afternoon of pixel art magic using colorful Perler beads.