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Nimble Fingers Creative Circle

Wednesday, January 21, 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! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

WERQ fitness

Wednesday, January 21, 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!

This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group

Storytime

Thursday, January 22, 2026 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. &...

No registration necessary.

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:

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. 

 


 

No registration necessary.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Early Language & Feeding Foundations: Practical Strategies for Parents

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Age Group:
Adults

This presentation, for adults & caregivers of infants through preschool-age children. will cover the building blocks of early communication and feeding skills in infants and toddlers.

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

This presentation, for adults & caregivers of infants through preschool-age children. will cover the building blocks of early communication and feeding skills in infants and toddlers.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Zumba with Aimee

Friday, January 23, 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

This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group

Storytime

Monday, January 26, 2026 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. &...

No registration necessary.

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:

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. 

 


 

No registration necessary.

This event is in the "School Age" group

Quest Crew: Arctic Animal Rescue

Monday, January 26, 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

A blizzard has scattered the Arctic animals' winter supplies, and they need YOUR help! Join Quest Crew for an action-packed adventure where teamwork is the key.

Open
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:

A blizzard has scattered the Arctic animals' winter supplies, and they need YOUR help! Join Quest Crew for an action-packed adventure where teamwork is the key.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Nimble Fingers Creative Circle

Wednesday, January 28, 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! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

WERQ fitness

Wednesday, January 28, 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

History Hounds (Virtual Program)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Steam & Steel:
The Story of Ephraim Shay

[REWIND] Pre-recorded Zoom Program 
 

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

Steam & Steel:
The Story of Ephraim Shay

[REWIND] Pre-recorded Zoom Program 
 

This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group

Pop In & Play

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Storytime and Early Learning
Age Group:
Birth to PreK

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

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 their little one. This fun and informal program allows your child(ren) to explore different play stations around the library.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Zumba with Aimee

Friday, January 30, 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

This event is in the "Families" group

KPOP DEMON HUNTER PARTY

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
General Programs
Age Group:
Families

Kpop Demon Hunter Party

Calling all demon hunters and Kpop fans! Grab your family and join us for epic fun where catchy beats meet monster-hunting action!

Get ready to:

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: General Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kpop Demon Hunter Party

Calling all demon hunters and Kpop fans! Grab your family and join us for epic fun where catchy beats meet monster-hunting action!

Get ready to:

This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group

Storytime

Monday, February 2, 2026 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. &...

No registration necessary.

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:

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. 

 


 

No registration necessary.

This event is in the "Adults" group

History Hounds (Virtual)

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

The Archaeological Conservancy:
Preserving Archaeology in Michigan
 

Live Zoom Program  

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

The Archaeological Conservancy:
Preserving Archaeology in Michigan
 

Live Zoom Program  

This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 9-12)" group

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

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Chalk Pastels Class

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 13-17), Adults

Artist Lauren Pung will teach an introduction to chalk pastels. Learn essential techniques like blending, layering, & creating texture. Adult class; teens also welcome.
Seating is limited, so registration is required.

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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Artist Lauren Pung will teach an introduction to chalk pastels. Learn essential techniques like blending, layering, & creating texture. Adult class; teens also welcome.
Seating is limited, so registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Nimble Fingers Creative Circle

Wednesday, February 4, 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! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

WERQ fitness

Wednesday, February 4, 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!

This event is in the "Birth to PreK" group

Storytime

Thursday, February 5, 2026 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. &...

No registration necessary.

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:

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. 

 


 

No registration necessary.

This event is in the "Children" group

History Makers

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Main Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Age Group:
Children

Get inspired by the past! In this new program, we will read a picture book biography about a real-life hero, trailblazer, or changemaker, then bring history to life with a fun craft or hands-on activity.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Main Level Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get inspired by the past! In this new program, we will read a picture book biography about a real-life hero, trailblazer, or changemaker, then bring history to life with a fun craft or hands-on activity.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Zumba with Aimee

Friday, February 6, 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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Basket Weaving: Bow Basket

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Come and weave a Bow Basket with instructor, Laurie Zientek. This basket is 5x10" with a wooden handle. A variety of colors will be available. This basket makes a lovely flower girl basket. 

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:

Come and weave a Bow Basket with instructor, Laurie Zientek. This basket is 5x10" with a wooden handle. A variety of colors will be available. This basket makes a lovely flower girl basket. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Suspense in the Stacks: Book Club

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Do you like plot twists and complex characters?

Are suspense and tension things you enjoy when reading?

Have you ever wondered what motivates murderers?

Psychological thrillers might be the books for you!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Main Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you like plot twists and complex characters?

Are suspense and tension things you enjoy when reading?

Have you ever wondered what motivates murderers?

Psychological thrillers might be the books for you!