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Sketch of Ben King (1857-1894) - Find a Grave Memorial

History Hounds: Sweet Singer of St. Joseph: Poet Ben King

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
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Adults
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Live Zoom Lecture Ben King Jr., a St. Joseph poet, entertained national audiences. His musical and oratorical talents won him fame, and his wit made him a beloved figure among...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
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Live Zoom Lecture 

Photo of the St. Helena Lighthouse

History Hounds: Saving the Light: The St. Helena Lighthouse (REWIND)

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
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Adults
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Previously Recorded ProgramIn 1986, the Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association (GLLKA) gathered dedicated volunteers to restore the St. Helena Island Lighthouse. Come and learn...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
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Previously Recorded Program

Image of Frank McKay

History Hounds: Greed & Power: The Republican Home Front vs. Frank McKay

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
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Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
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Live Zoom Lecture Frank McKay was born in Grand Rapids and excelled in business and politics. From the 1920s-50s, he dominated West Michigan and state politics. His aggressive...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
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Live Zoom Lecture 

Photo of Ernie Pyle with WWII soldiers

History Hounds: The Soldier's Friend: WWII Correspondent Ernie Pyle

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
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Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
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Live Zoom Lecture  Ernie Pyle was so beloved by members of the Armed Services and their families back home that, when he died from Japanese machine gun fire on the island Ie S...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
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Live Zoom Lecture  

Image from the Biggest Little Baseball Museum

History Hounds: Jackie Was First: The History of Negro Baseball Leagues

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
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Presentation
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Adults
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Live Zoom Lecture  Join the founder of the Biggest Little Baseball Museum to learn the story of Jackie Robinson and America's favorite pastime. Explore the history of Negro le...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
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Live Zoom Lecture  

Photo of Michigan History Magazines

History Hounds: Trivia Hounds: A Michigan History Quiz

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
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Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
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Live Zoom Lecture It's a trivia night! Join HSM for a round of questions pulled from Michigan History magazine. (NOTE: Registration for each History Hounds event closes 3...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Live Zoom Lecture 

It's a trivia night! Join HSM for a round of questions pulled from Michigan History magazine. 

Photo of Muhammad Ali

History Hounds: The Greatest: The Spectacular & Controversial Career of Muhammad Ali

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
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Presentation
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Adults
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Live Zoom Lecture  Born Cassius Clay in 1942, Muhammad Ali, with his lightning hands and fancy foot work, became the three-time heavyweight boxing champion. Refusing to serve ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
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Live Zoom Lecture  

Michigan Beer History graphic

Michigan Beer: A Heady History Presentation

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
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Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
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Join local author Patti Smith for her interactive presentation about Michigan beer! She’ll entertain us with stories and photos from local brewers and how early immigrants brought ...

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Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
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Join local author Patti Smith for her interactive presentation about Michigan beer! She’ll entertain us with stories and photos from local brewers and how early immigrants brought their distinctive beer styles to Michigan.