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Game Night at the Library

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 9-12), Teens (Ages 13-17), Adults

Get ready for an evening of fun, fast-paced card and table-top games at our winter break game night! Adults, teens, and tweens are welcome to come play.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 9-12), Teens (Ages 13-17), Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for an evening of fun, fast-paced card and table-top games at our winter break game night! Adults, teens, and tweens are welcome to come play.

a girl with purple smoke surrounding her and 3 shadow cats are hovering abover her. She is also wielding a staff.

This Is NOT Your Normal Book Club

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 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 ...

Our January book is Cat's Cradle: The Golden Twine by Jo Rioux

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 9-12)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
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!  Attendance 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 January book is Cat's Cradle: The Golden Twine by Jo Rioux

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Vision Board Workshop

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Programs
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 13-17), Adults

Vision boards are a wonderful way to help you identify some of your goals for the year. Grab a friend or two and head to the library where you each can create your own vision board to represent what 2026 will look like... for you!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 13-17), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Vision boards are a wonderful way to help you identify some of your goals for the year. Grab a friend or two and head to the library where you each can create your own vision board to represent what 2026 will look like... for you!

a photograph of variouse bright color candies. There are shapes of round, square, rectangles, and ropes.

Maker Monday - Ranking Sour Candies

Monday, January 12, 2026 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)

Hello Makers!

Pucker Up Challenge: The Ultimate Sour Candy Showdown

Open
Registration 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hello Makers!

Pucker Up Challenge: The Ultimate Sour Candy Showdown

A background of knit stitches in a soft color. Stitch and chill in large print and a pink cartoon ball of yarn with a happy face is in the corner.

Stitch and Chill for Tweens and Teens

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 9-12), Teens (Ages 13-17)

Grab your yarn and needles and drop in for some creative hangout time!

Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Main Level Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 9-12), Teens (Ages 13-17)
Event Details:

Grab your yarn and needles and drop in for some creative hangout time!

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Winter Night Sky Program

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 9-12), Teens (Ages 13-17), Adults

Program about Winter Constellations in the Night Sky.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 9-12), Teens (Ages 13-17), Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Program about Winter Constellations in the Night Sky.

5 children of various gender, height, color, are walking at a crosswalk in a city.

This Is NOT Your Normal Book Club

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 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 ...

Our February book is Speak Up, Santiago! by Julio Anta

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 9-12)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
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!  Attendance 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 Speak Up, Santiago! by Julio Anta

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Puzzles & Pie Night

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
General Programs
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 13-17), Adults

Adults are welcome to come enjoy a puzzle and some delicious pie in a peaceful setting with other community members. Teens are also welcome. Seating is limited; please register yourself or your group today.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 13-17), Adults
Program Type: General Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults are welcome to come enjoy a puzzle and some delicious pie in a peaceful setting with other community members. Teens are also welcome. Seating is limited; please register yourself or your group today.

a hand hold a tube of puffy paint. There is a zipper pouch with a puffy paint rainbow an the words Be Happy under the rainbow. Puffy paint tubes are in the background.

Maker Monday -Puffy Paint Party: Y2K Style!

Monday, February 16, 2026 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)

Hello Makers!

Open
Registration 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hello Makers!

A background of knit stitches in a soft color. Stitch and chill in large print and a pink cartoon ball of yarn with a happy face is in the corner.

Stitch and Chill for Tweens and Teens

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 9-12), Teens (Ages 13-17)

Grab your yarn and needles and drop in for some creative hangout time!

Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Main Level Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 9-12), Teens (Ages 13-17)
Event Details:

Grab your yarn and needles and drop in for some creative hangout time!

a young boy and girl are top of a huge rock surrounded by water. Under the water is a large old fashion clock.

This Is NOT Your Normal Book Club

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 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 ...

Our March book is Treasure in the Lake by Jason Pamment

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 9-12)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
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!  Attendance 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 Treasure in the Lake by Jason Pamment

bright background with cookies of various flavors and colors and designs cover the page.

Maker Monday -March Madness: Cookie Championship Showdown

Monday, March 16, 2026 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)

Hello Makers!

Open
Registration 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hello Makers!

A background of knit stitches in a soft color. Stitch and chill in large print and a pink cartoon ball of yarn with a happy face is in the corner.

Stitch and Chill for Tweens and Teens

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 9-12), Teens (Ages 13-17)

Grab your yarn and needles and drop in for some creative hangout time!

Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Main Level Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 9-12), Teens (Ages 13-17)
Event Details:

Grab your yarn and needles and drop in for some creative hangout time!