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Closing Early: New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 2:30pm - 8:00pm
Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville

Library will be open from 10am-2:30pm only.

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Library will be open from 10am-2:30pm only.

Closed: New Years Day

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History Makers

Thursday, January 8, 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.

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Vision Board Workshop

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Programs
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 13-17), Adults

Vision boards are a wonderful way to help you identify some of your goals for the year. Grab a friend or two and head to the library where you each can create your own vision board to represent what 2026 will look like... for you!

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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, General Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Vision boards are a wonderful way to help you identify some of your goals for the year. Grab a friend or two and head to the library where you each can create your own vision board to represent what 2026 will look like... for you!

a photograph of variouse bright color candies. There are shapes of round, square, rectangles, and ropes.

Maker Monday - Ranking Sour Candies

Monday, January 12, 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!

Pucker Up Challenge: The Ultimate Sour Candy Showdown

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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!

Pucker Up Challenge: The Ultimate Sour Candy Showdown

Cabin Boy Basket

Basket Weaving: Cabin Boy Basket

Saturday, January 17, 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 Cabin Boy Basket with instructor, Laurie Zientek. This is a 11x7.5" basket that has a handmade base, a handle & dividers. The strip of ash wood that's woven through will be available in a variety of colors. 

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 Cabin Boy Basket with instructor, Laurie Zientek. This is a 11x7.5" basket that has a handmade base, a handle & dividers. The strip of ash wood that's woven through will be available in a variety of colors. 

Closed: Martin Luther King Day

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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
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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.

Illustration picture of a young black girl in her pink ballerina costume. She is surrounded by books on the floor.

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.

BowBasket

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. 

a hand hold a tube of puffy paint. There is a zipper pouch with a puffy paint rainbow an the words Be Happy under the rainbow. Puffy paint tubes are in the background.

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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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!

History Makers

Thursday, March 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.

bright background with cookies of various flavors and colors and designs cover the page.

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!

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: TBD, (can be paid at the class). All materials and instruction are included.

Open
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: TBD, (can be paid at the class). All materials and instruction are included.

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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.

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:

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

Closed: Memorial Day (Observed)

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Closed: Memorial Day

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Closed: Juneteenth

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Closed: Independence Day (Observed)

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Closed: Independence Day

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Closed: Labor Day (Observed)

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Closed: Labor Day

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Closed: Veterans Day

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