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History Hounds (Virtual Program)

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

A Leap from the Clouds:
Early Aeronauts

Live Zoom Program 
 

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

A Leap from the Clouds:
Early Aeronauts

Live Zoom Program 
 

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Pop In & Play

Thursday, February 12, 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.

PuzzlesPie

Puzzles & Pie Night

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 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.

Zumba with Aimee

Zumba with Aimee

Friday, February 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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Storytime

Monday, February 16, 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.

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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!

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Diverse Readers Book Club

Tuesday, February 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,...

February Book - A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers

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.

February Book - A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers

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WERQ fitness

Wednesday, February 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!

Bright storytime lettering. A happy cartoon goose carrying a stack of books.

Storytime

Thursday, February 19, 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.

MIOrchid

Michigan Native Orchids Program

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

We welcome Naturalist Craig Elston for a concise, engaging look at Michigan's native orchids- why they matter, how they support local ecosystems, and where they can be found. 

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:

We welcome Naturalist Craig Elston for a concise, engaging look at Michigan's native orchids- why they matter, how they support local ecosystems, and where they can be found. 

Zumba with Aimee

Zumba with Aimee

Friday, February 20, 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

Bright storytime lettering. A happy cartoon goose carrying a stack of books.

Storytime

Monday, February 23, 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.

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Exhale at the Library - Exam Week

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 13-17)

Need a break from exam stress? Drop by our space dedicated just for high schoolers during exam week. Study quietly, fuel up with snacks, distract yourself with easy activities, or escape into a book for fun.

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

Need a break from exam stress? Drop by our space dedicated just for high schoolers during exam week. Study quietly, fuel up with snacks, distract yourself with easy activities, or escape into a book for fun.

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Quest Crew: Space Station Rescue

Monday, February 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

 Houston, we have a problem! The International Space Station has lost power and time is running out. Join Quest Crew's elite rescue team for a fun space adventure!

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:

 Houston, we have a problem! The International Space Station has lost power and time is running out. Join Quest Crew's elite rescue team for a fun space adventure!

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Exhale at the Library - Exam Week

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 13-17)

Need a break from exam stress? Drop by our space dedicated just for high schoolers during exam week. Study quietly, fuel up with snacks, distract yourself with easy activities, or escape into a book for fun.

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

Need a break from exam stress? Drop by our space dedicated just for high schoolers during exam week. Study quietly, fuel up with snacks, distract yourself with easy activities, or escape into a book for fun.

A young girl and a cat in the art style of anime, are looking at the ocean at sunset.

Exhale at the Library - Exam Week

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 13-17)

Need a break from exam stress? Drop by our space dedicated just for high schoolers during exam week. Study quietly, fuel up with snacks, distract yourself with easy activities, or escape into a book for fun.

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

Need a break from exam stress? Drop by our space dedicated just for high schoolers during exam week. Study quietly, fuel up with snacks, distract yourself with easy activities, or escape into a book for fun.

werq

WERQ fitness

Wednesday, February 25, 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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Pop In & Play

Thursday, February 26, 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.

A young girl and a cat in the art style of anime, are looking at the ocean at sunset.

Exhale at the Library - Exam Week

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 13-17)

Need a break from exam stress? Drop by our space dedicated just for high schoolers during exam week. Study quietly, fuel up with snacks, distract yourself with easy activities, or escape into a book for fun.

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

Need a break from exam stress? Drop by our space dedicated just for high schoolers during exam week. Study quietly, fuel up with snacks, distract yourself with easy activities, or escape into a book for fun.

Zumba with Aimee

Zumba with Aimee

Friday, February 27, 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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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!

Winter Reading Challenge ends today

All Day
Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Age Group:
All Ages

The Winter Reading Challenge for kids, teens & adults ends today. Please stop in at the Library to claim your prize today or before!

Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

The Winter Reading Challenge for kids, teens & adults ends today. Please stop in at the Library to claim your prize today or before!

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Storytime

Monday, March 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.

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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