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Storytime

10:15am–11:00am
Birth to PreK
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.

Quest Crew: Arctic Animal Rescue

5:00pm–5:45pm
School Age
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.

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! 

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 (Virtual Program)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
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 
 

Pop In & Play

10:15am–11:15am
Birth to PreK
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.

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

KPOP DEMON HUNTER PARTY

11:00am–12:00pm
Families
Open
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!

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Storytime

10:15am–11:00am
Birth to PreK
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.

History Hounds (Virtual)

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
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 Is NOT Your Normal Book Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
Tweens (Ages 9-12)
Waitlist
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

Chalk Pastels Class

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens (Ages 13-17), Adults
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.

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! 

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!

Storytime

10:15am–11:00am
Birth to PreK
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.

History Makers

5:00pm–5:45pm
Children
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.

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

Basket Weaving: Bow Basket

10:00am–1:00pm
Adults
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. 

Suspense in the Stacks: Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
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!

Monthly Storytime at Maggie's BE Cafe

9:30am–10:00am
Children, Birth to PreK
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 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! 

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 (Virtual Program)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
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 
 

Pop In & Play

10:15am–11:15am
Birth to PreK
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.