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piano keys in a variety of colors are at the bottom of the page. Bold type and colors for the title move to the music. March and April.

Move to the Music

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Storytime and Early Learning
Age Group:
Birth to PreK
Move to the Music:

Boogie your way into the library and get ready to move and groove with your little one! We will dance, play with shakers, ice skate and more!This engaging program is packed with mu...

Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Birth to PreK
Program Type: Storytime and Early Learning

Boogie your way into the library and get ready to move and groove with your little one! We will dance, play with shakers, ice skate and more!

This engaging program is packed with music, dancing, swaying, running, and jumping that help young children feel the rhythm and begin to understand how their bodies work. Such movements also help them gain muscle control and improve balance.  All this contributes to a child's gross motor development. 

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Monthly Storytime at Maggie's BE Cafe

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime and Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK

Where stories come to life and community comes together!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK
Program Type: Storytime and Early Learning
Event Details:

Where stories come to life and community comes together!

Nimble Fingers

Nimble Fingers Creative Circle

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Please join us for this informal group of people that meets weekly to quilt, sew, embroider, and more. Drop in and bring whatever you are working on. All are welcome and no registration is necessary! 

Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Main Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Please join us for this informal group of people that meets weekly to quilt, sew, embroider, and more. Drop in and bring whatever you are working on. All are welcome and no registration is necessary! 

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WERQ fitness

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

WERQ® is the wildly addictive cardio dance workout based on the hottest pop and hip hop music with instructor Marilou Slagter.  Expect to sweat and burn about 500-900 calories each hour of WERQ!

Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

WERQ® is the wildly addictive cardio dance workout based on the hottest pop and hip hop music with instructor Marilou Slagter.  Expect to sweat and burn about 500-900 calories each hour of WERQ!

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History Hounds (Virtual Program)

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Demon in the Gale:
The Untold Story of Michigan's Great Fires

Live Zoom Program 
 

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

Demon in the Gale:
The Untold Story of Michigan's Great Fires

Live Zoom Program 
 

piano keys in a variety of colors are at the bottom of the page. Bold type and colors for the title move to the music. March and April.

Move to the Music

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Storytime and Early Learning
Age Group:
Birth to PreK
Move to the Music:

Boogie your way into the library and get ready to move and groove with your little one! We will dance, play with shakers, ice skate and more!This engaging program is packed with mu...

Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Birth to PreK
Program Type: Storytime and Early Learning

Boogie your way into the library and get ready to move and groove with your little one! We will dance, play with shakers, ice skate and more!

This engaging program is packed with music, dancing, swaying, running, and jumping that help young children feel the rhythm and begin to understand how their bodies work. Such movements also help them gain muscle control and improve balance.  All this contributes to a child's gross motor development. 

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Friends Present: Scams & Fraud

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Friends of the Library welcome Jillian Braman of Arbor Credit Union, who will share about the latest fraud attempts and scams. We work closely with local police agencies and the postmaster of Michigan to provide the most up-to-date attempts.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Friends of the Library welcome Jillian Braman of Arbor Credit Union, who will share about the latest fraud attempts and scams. We work closely with local police agencies and the postmaster of Michigan to provide the most up-to-date attempts.

Zumba with Aimee

Zumba with Aimee

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:15am
Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Zumba mixes low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party.  It’s a total workout, combining all elements of fitness: cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, and flexibility with a serious dose

Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Zumba mixes low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party.  It’s a total workout, combining all elements of fitness: cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, and flexibility with a serious dose

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Beginner Class: Flannel Baby Quilt

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Beginner quilt class, making a Flannel Ragged Edge Baby Quilt. Free adult class taught by Melissa Huisman.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Beginner quilt class, making a Flannel Ragged Edge Baby Quilt. Free adult class taught by Melissa Huisman.

piano keys in a variety of colors are at the bottom of the page. Bold type and colors for the title move to the music. March and April.

Move to the Music

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Storytime and Early Learning
Age Group:
Birth to PreK
Move to the Music:

Boogie your way into the library and get ready to move and groove with your little one! We will dance, play with shakers, ice skate and more!This engaging program is packed with mu...

Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Birth to PreK
Program Type: Storytime and Early Learning

Boogie your way into the library and get ready to move and groove with your little one! We will dance, play with shakers, ice skate and more!

This engaging program is packed with music, dancing, swaying, running, and jumping that help young children feel the rhythm and begin to understand how their bodies work. Such movements also help them gain muscle control and improve balance.  All this contributes to a child's gross motor development. 

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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!

Zachariah Chandler

History Hounds (Virtual)

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Zachariah Chandler Saves the Declaration of Independence (Literally)
 

Live Zoom Program  

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

Zachariah Chandler Saves the Declaration of Independence (Literally)
 

Live Zoom Program  

a young boy surround by water is in the deep part of the water. Attached to him is string that goes up the top of the book and is bunch of squiggles.

Diverse Readers Book Club

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 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,...

March Book - Challenger Deep by Neal and Brendan Shusterman

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
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 - Challenger Deep by Neal and Brendan Shusterman

Monthly Storytime at Love Your Neighbor!

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime and Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK

Stories are better when shared with neighbors! Gary Byker Library is teaming up with Love Your Neighbor to bring storytime, literacy fun, and community connection into a fantastically fun morning. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK
Program Type: Storytime and Early Learning
Event Details:

Stories are better when shared with neighbors! Gary Byker Library is teaming up with Love Your Neighbor to bring storytime, literacy fun, and community connection into a fantastically fun morning. 

Nimble Fingers

Nimble Fingers Creative Circle

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Please join us for this informal group of people that meets weekly to quilt, sew, embroider, and more. Drop in and bring whatever you are working on. All are welcome and no registration is necessary! 

Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Main Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Please join us for this informal group of people that meets weekly to quilt, sew, embroider, and more. Drop in and bring whatever you are working on. All are welcome and no registration is necessary! 

werq

WERQ fitness

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

WERQ® is the wildly addictive cardio dance workout based on the hottest pop and hip hop music with instructor Marilou Slagter.  Expect to sweat and burn about 500-900 calories each hour of WERQ!

Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

WERQ® is the wildly addictive cardio dance workout based on the hottest pop and hip hop music with instructor Marilou Slagter.  Expect to sweat and burn about 500-900 calories each hour of WERQ!

ECC Storytime

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Cancelled
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Sewing

Stitch-In

03/19/2026 @ 10:00am to 03/20/2026 @ 5:00pm
Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your sewing machine, knitting, cross stitch- whatever you would like to work on- for 2 days of crafting with fellow stitchers.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your sewing machine, knitting, cross stitch- whatever you would like to work on- for 2 days of crafting with fellow stitchers.

piano keys in a variety of colors are at the bottom of the page. Bold type and colors for the title move to the music. March and April.

Move to the Music

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Storytime and Early Learning
Age Group:
Birth to PreK
Move to the Music:

Boogie your way into the library and get ready to move and groove with your little one! We will dance, play with shakers, ice skate and more!This engaging program is packed with mu...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Birth to PreK
Program Type: Storytime and Early Learning

Boogie your way into the library and get ready to move and groove with your little one! We will dance, play with shakers, ice skate and more!

This engaging program is packed with music, dancing, swaying, running, and jumping that help young children feel the rhythm and begin to understand how their bodies work. Such movements also help them gain muscle control and improve balance.  All this contributes to a child's gross motor development. 

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Basket Weaving: Easter Basket

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Come and weave a Easter Basket with instructor, Laurie Zientek. This basket is apx. 12" across. Arrive anytime between 5:00-5:30pm.

Adult class. Cost: $30, (can be paid at the class). All materials and instruction are included.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Main Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and weave a Easter Basket with instructor, Laurie Zientek. This basket is apx. 12" across. Arrive anytime between 5:00-5:30pm.

Adult class. Cost: $30, (can be paid at the class). All materials and instruction are included.

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!

piano keys in a variety of colors are at the bottom of the page. Bold type and colors for the title move to the music. March and April.

Move to the Music

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Storytime and Early Learning
Age Group:
Birth to PreK
Move to the Music:

Boogie your way into the library and get ready to move and groove with your little one! We will dance, play with shakers, ice skate and more!This engaging program is packed with mu...

Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Birth to PreK
Program Type: Storytime and Early Learning

Boogie your way into the library and get ready to move and groove with your little one! We will dance, play with shakers, ice skate and more!

This engaging program is packed with music, dancing, swaying, running, and jumping that help young children feel the rhythm and begin to understand how their bodies work. Such movements also help them gain muscle control and improve balance.  All this contributes to a child's gross motor development. 

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Quest Crew: Jungle Expedition

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Programs
Age Group:
School Age

Deep in the rainforest, a rare Golden Monkey has gone missing! Join Quest Crew's expert wildlife explorers for an action-packed jungle adventure.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Deep in the rainforest, a rare Golden Monkey has gone missing! Join Quest Crew's expert wildlife explorers for an action-packed jungle adventure.

Mosaic Quilt

Mosaic Quilting Class

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Learn a new quilting technique: Mosaic Quilting! 
Intermediate, adult class. Free. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn a new quilting technique: Mosaic Quilting! 
Intermediate, adult class. Free.