Name: Creating a Treasure Journal
Start: 2025-02-15T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-02-15T13:00:00-05:00
Location: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville

Creating a Treasure Journal

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Main Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join Julie Blakely as she walks through and demonstrates in real time creating a treasure journal and shares some valuable reasons to make one for yourself or to give as gifts. The...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville

Room: Main Level Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 8

Event Details:

Join Julie Blakely as she walks through and demonstrates in real time creating a treasure journal and shares some valuable reasons to make one for yourself or to give as gifts.

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

Open

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!!

Storytime

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am

Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville

Program Type:

Storytime and Early Learning

Age Group:

Birth to PreK

Storytime:

Join us for story time and get to know the awesome people in your neighborhood. Young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and movement. &...

Required

Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville

Room: Lower Level Program Room

Age Group: Birth to PreK

Program Type: Storytime and Early Learning

Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Join us for story time and get to know the awesome people in your neighborhood. Young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and movement. After storytime, we will have a craft or exploratory play including sensory play, for children and their caregivers. Story Time is a fun and simple way to practice early literacy and social skills that little ones will need as they continue on into school.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Kindness Club

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Main Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, General Programs

Age Group:

School Age

Event Details:

Welcome to the kindness club! This program is all about spreading kindness and having a lot of fun. Once a month our participants will gather and work on a craft or project. The go...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville

Room: Main Level Program Room

Age Group: School Age

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programs

Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

Welcome to the kindness club! This program is all about spreading kindness and having a lot of fun. Once a month our participants will gather and work on a craft or project.

Storytime

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am

Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville

Program Type:

Storytime and Early Learning

Age Group:

Birth to PreK

Storytime:

Join us for story time and get to know the awesome people in your neighborhood. Young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and movement. &...

Required

Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville

Room: Lower Level Program Room

Age Group: Birth to PreK

Program Type: Storytime and Early Learning

Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Join us for story time and get to know the awesome people in your neighborhood. Young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and movement. After storytime, we will have a craft or exploratory play including sensory play, for children and their caregivers. Story Time is a fun and simple way to practice early literacy and social skills that little ones will need as they continue on into school.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Title of book, We are Not Like Them. Two young women standing back to back in bright colors.

Diverse Readers Book Club

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

Diverse Readers Book Club:

The Hudsonville Library Diversity Reading Group has as its mission the goal of bringing together people from all over the City of Hudsonville to stimulate discussions of diversity,...

Event Details:

February Book - We are Not Like Them by Christine Pride & Jo PiazzaJen and Riley have been best friends since kindergarten. As adults, they remain as close as sisters, though t...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville

Room: Lower Level Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

The Hudsonville Library Diversity Reading Group has as its mission the goal of bringing together people from all over the City of Hudsonville to stimulate discussions of diversity, equality, and inclusion within the context of each month's book selection.

February Book - We are Not Like Them by Christine Pride & Jo Piazza

3 young children around a sign that says pop in and play. There are clouds and and bright colors in the background

Pop In & Play

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville

Program Type:

Storytime and Early Learning

Age Group:

Birth to PreK

Event Details:

Welcome to Pop In and Play! Caregivers are welcome to drop in and have some exploratory fun with your little one. This fun and informal program allows your child(ren) to explore di...

Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville

Room: Lower Level Program Room

Age Group: Birth to PreK

Program Type: Storytime and Early Learning

Event Details:

Welcome to Pop In and Play! Caregivers are welcome to drop in and have some exploratory fun with your little one. This fun and informal program allows your child(ren) to explore different play stations around the library.

Storytime

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am

Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville

Program Type:

Storytime and Early Learning

Age Group:

Birth to PreK

Storytime:

Join us for story time and get to know the awesome people in your neighborhood. Young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and movement. &...

Required

Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville

Room: Lower Level Program Room

Age Group: Birth to PreK

Program Type: Storytime and Early Learning

Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Join us for story time and get to know the awesome people in your neighborhood. Young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and movement. After storytime, we will have a craft or exploratory play including sensory play, for children and their caregivers. Story Time is a fun and simple way to practice early literacy and social skills that little ones will need as they continue on into school.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Storytime

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am

Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville

Program Type:

Storytime and Early Learning

Age Group:

Birth to PreK

Storytime:

Join us for story time and get to know the awesome people in your neighborhood. Young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and movement. &...

Required

Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville

Room: Lower Level Program Room

Age Group: Birth to PreK

Program Type: Storytime and Early Learning

Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Join us for story time and get to know the awesome people in your neighborhood. Young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and movement. After storytime, we will have a craft or exploratory play including sensory play, for children and their caregivers. Story Time is a fun and simple way to practice early literacy and social skills that little ones will need as they continue on into school.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Pop In & Play

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville

Program Type:

Storytime and Early Learning

Age Group:

Birth to PreK

Event Details:

Welcome to Pop In and Play! Caregivers are welcome to drop in and have some exploratory fun with your little one. This fun and informal program allows your child(ren) to explore di...

Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville

Room: Lower Level Program Room

Age Group: Birth to PreK

Program Type: Storytime and Early Learning

Event Details:

Welcome to Pop In and Play! Caregivers are welcome to drop in and have some exploratory fun with your little one. This fun and informal program allows your child(ren) to explore different play stations around the library.

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

Open

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!!

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

Open

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!!

USED BOOK SALE

All Day 3/6 - 3/8

Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Used Book Sale hosted by Friends of Gary Byker Library. Books of all kinds for adults and kids, DVDs, CDs, puzzles, and more.Thursday 10am-8pmFriday 10am-5pmSaturday* 10am-1pm...

Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville

Room: Lower Level Program Room

Age Group: All Ages

Event Details:

Used Book Sale hosted by Friends of Gary Byker Library.
Books of all kinds for adults and kids, DVDs, CDs, puzzles, and more.

Thursday 10am-8pm

Friday 10am-5pm

Serious Readers Book Club

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Main Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Our Serious Readers Book Club will be meeting to discuss the book The Showman by Simon Shuster.The group will meet in the Library's Main Level Program Room.If you'd like to hold a ...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville

Room: Main Level Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

Our Serious Readers Book Club will be meeting to discuss the book The Showman by Simon Shuster.
The group will meet in the Library's Main Level Program Room.

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

Open

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!!

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

Open

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!!

Title of book There's a Door in this Darkness. Simple cover of a maze against a blue background.against

Diverse Readers Book Club

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

Diverse Readers Book Club:

The Hudsonville Library Diversity Reading Group has as its mission the goal of bringing together people from all over the City of Hudsonville to stimulate discussions of diversity,...

Event Details:

March Book - There is a Door in this Darkness by Kristin CashoreWilhelmina Hart is part of the infamous class of 2020. Her high school years began with a shocking presidential...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville

Room: Lower Level Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

The Hudsonville Library Diversity Reading Group has as its mission the goal of bringing together people from all over the City of Hudsonville to stimulate discussions of diversity, equality, and inclusion within the context of each month's book selection.

March Book - There is a Door in this Darkness by Kristin Cashore

Basket Weaving Class: Deer Antler Wall Basket

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Come and weave a Deer Antler Wall Basket with instructor, Laurie Zientek. Adult class. Cost: TBD, (can be paid at the class).Photo of basket and cost of class will be posted h...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville

Room: Lower Level Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 18

Event Details:

Come and weave a Deer Antler Wall Basket with instructor, Laurie Zientek. Adult class. Cost: TBD, (can be paid at the class).
Photo of basket and cost of class will be posted here soon.

All materials and instruction is included.

Library Advisory Board Meeting

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

The Library Advisory Board meeting will take place at the library.

Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville

Room: Main Level Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Event Details:

The Library Advisory Board meeting will take place at the library.

USED BOOK SALE

All Day 6/5 - 6/7

Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Used Book Sale hosted by Friends of Gary Byker Library. Books of all kinds for adults and kids, DVDs, CDs, puzzles, and more.Thursday 10am-8pmFriday 10am-5pmSaturday* 10am-1pm...

Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville

Room: Lower Level Program Room

Age Group: All Ages

Event Details:

Used Book Sale hosted by Friends of Gary Byker Library.
Books of all kinds for adults and kids, DVDs, CDs, puzzles, and more.

Thursday 10am-8pm

Friday 10am-5pm

USED BOOK SALE

All Day 8/14 - 8/16

Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Used Book Sale hosted by Friends of Gary Byker Library. Books of all kinds for adults and kids, DVDs, CDs, puzzles, and more.Thursday 10am-8pmFriday 10am-5pmSaturday* 10am-1pm...

Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville

Room: Lower Level Program Room

Age Group: All Ages

Event Details:

Used Book Sale hosted by Friends of Gary Byker Library.
Books of all kinds for adults and kids, DVDs, CDs, puzzles, and more.

Thursday 10am-8pm

Friday 10am-5pm

Friends Present: Grand Rapids Accordion Ensemble

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Friends Presents: Grand Rapids Accordion EnsembleMore details to come!

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville

Room: Lower Level Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Performance

Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

Friends Presents: Grand Rapids Accordion Ensemble

More details to come!

USED BOOK SALE

All Day 11/6 - 11/8

Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Used Book Sale hosted by Friends of Gary Byker Library. Books of all kinds for adults and kids, DVDs, CDs, puzzles, and more.Thursday 10am-8pmFriday 10am-5pmSaturday* 10am-1pm...

Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville

Room: Lower Level Program Room

Age Group: All Ages

Event Details:

Used Book Sale hosted by Friends of Gary Byker Library.
Books of all kinds for adults and kids, DVDs, CDs, puzzles, and more.

Thursday 10am-8pm

Friday 10am-5pm

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