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Library Advisory Board Meeting

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Main Level Program Room
Event Details:

Quarterly meeting of the Library Advisory Board.

Nimble Fingers Creative Circle

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
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! 

Yoga Storytime

10:15am - 11:00am
Birth to PreK
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Birth to PreK
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytime and Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25

 Breathe, bend and read together with stories, rhymes, and songs. Children will develop literacy and coping skills with simple poses and mindfulness exercises. Following our storytime session, we will have sensory exploration time. 

Feel free to bring your own mat or the library can provide a special child-sized mat for your practice.  Please register for all the dates you would like to attend.


 

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.

WERQ fitness

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
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!

History Hounds: The Ballad of Casey Jones: Railroad Engineer & Folk Hero

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Live Zoom Program  

Friends Present: Michigan Poor Farms

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Programs, Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

Friends Present: 

Big Read Book Discussion: The Great Gatsby

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Main Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join us for a book discussion about this year's Big Read Lakeshore book, "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Zumba with Aimee

9:15am - 10:15am
Adults
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

Quilting Class: Holiday Wreath Wall Hanging

10:00am - 1:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Main Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

2-Day class on Saturdays Nov., 2 & Nov. 9.

"Tea"- Rex Party

11:00am - 12:30pm
Families
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: General Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

You are invited to a Tea Rex Party! Join us for some fancy fun and light refreshments. We will have dinosaur crafts and games. Of course, you and your family can practice showing off your fancy tea party etiquette.

Move to the Music

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth to PreK
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Birth to PreK
Program Type: Storytime and Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25

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. 

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.

Maker Monday - Painting and Popcorn

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tweens (Ages 9-12), Teens (Ages 13-17)
Open
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Hello Makers! November is a busy time of year. Join us for a fun afternoon of munching on popcorn while painting on canvas.  You can determine your creation.  Make a gift for someone? Paint your pet? Keep it abstract?

Move to the Music

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth to PreK
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Birth to PreK
Program Type: Storytime and Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25

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. 

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.

History Hounds: Con-Con Eleven: Women at the 1961-1962 Michigan Constitutional Convention

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Live Zoom Program  

Serious Readers Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Main Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Our Serious Readers Book Club will be meeting to discuss the book Autocracy, Inc. by Anne Applebaum.
The group will meet in the Library's Main Level Program Room.

Puzzles & Pie Night

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Adults can come enjoy a puzzle challenge and enjoy some delicious pie in a peaceful setting with other community members. Join us. Seating is limited. Please register yourself or your group today.

Nimble Fingers Creative Circle

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
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! 

Yoga Storytime

10:15am - 11:00am
Birth to PreK
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Birth to PreK
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytime and Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25

 Breathe, bend and read together with stories, rhymes, and songs. Children will develop literacy and coping skills with simple poses and mindfulness exercises. Following our storytime session, we will have sensory exploration time. 

Feel free to bring your own mat or the library can provide a special child-sized mat for your practice.  Please register for all the dates you would like to attend.


 

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.

WERQ fitness

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
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!

USED BOOK SALE

All Day 11/14 - 11/16
All Ages
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

D&D For Tweens - DM Gus and Jake

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tweens (Ages 9-12)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Main Level Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 9-12)
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13

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!!

Move to the Music

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth to PreK
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Birth to PreK
Program Type: Storytime and Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25

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. 

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

5:00pm - 5:30pm
School Age
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Main Level Program Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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.

Move to the Music

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth to PreK
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Birth to PreK
Program Type: Storytime and Early Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25

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. 

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.