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Road Trip Rescue Escape Room

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Games
Registration
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (Ages 0-6), School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

It's time for a summer road trip and everyone is ready! But, in her haste, Aunt Sue accidentally locked the car keys inside a cupboard.

Road Trip Rescue Escape Room

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Games
Registration
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (Ages 0-6), School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

It's time for a summer road trip and everyone is ready! But, in her haste, Aunt Sue accidentally locked the car keys inside a cupboard.

Creative Dance

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Health & Movement
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Age Group: Youth, Children (Ages 0-6)
Program Type: Health & Movement

The library is teaming up with Lake Michigan Dance Academy to offer Creative Dance for kids! This class will introduce your child to basic principles of dance through new and imaginative ways of moving. For ages 6 and under with a caregiver.

Road Trip Rescue Escape Room

10:00am - 11:00am
Games
Registration
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (Ages 0-6), School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

It's time for a summer road trip and everyone is ready! But, in her haste, Aunt Sue accidentally locked the car keys inside a cupboard.

Road Trip Rescue Escape Room

11:30am - 12:30pm
Games
Registration
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (Ages 0-6), School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

It's time for a summer road trip and everyone is ready! But, in her haste, Aunt Sue accidentally locked the car keys inside a cupboard.

Road Trip Rescue Escape Room

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Games
Registration
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (Ages 0-6), School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

It's time for a summer road trip and everyone is ready! But, in her haste, Aunt Sue accidentally locked the car keys inside a cupboard.

Road Trip Rescue Escape Room

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Games
Registration
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (Ages 0-6), School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

It's time for a summer road trip and everyone is ready! But, in her haste, Aunt Sue accidentally locked the car keys inside a cupboard.

Take & Make Activity

All Day 7/8 - 7/13
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Front Desk
Age Group: Youth, Children (Ages 0-6), School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

A free activity for kids and teens to take home and complete. One per child, please. Available while supplies last.

July 8-13: Clothespin airplane

Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (Ages 0-6)
Program Type: Storytime

We'll read stories, sing songs, practice early literacy skills, and have fun! For ages 6 and under with a caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Caregiver

This program is designed for children and an accompanying caregiver. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Pizza Taste Test (for Teens)

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Food
Registration
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Teens (Ages 11-18)
Program Type: Food
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Help us to determine the best pizza in Allendale! Join us for a taste testing of local pizzas and vote for your favorite. Food allergens may be present. For ages 11-18. Registration required.

Creative Dance

10:00am - 10:30am
Health & Movement
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (Ages 0-6)
Program Type: Health & Movement

The library is teaming up with Lake Michigan Dance Academy to offer Creative Dance for kids! This class will introduce your child to basic principles of dance through new and imaginative ways of moving. For ages 6 and under with a caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Caregiver

This program is designed for children and an accompanying caregiver. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Fit Family Adventure

10:00am - 11:00am
Health & Movement
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Allendale Community Park
Age Group: Youth, Children (Ages 0-6), School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Families
Program Type: Health & Movement
Event Details:

Join us and our friends from Ivy Rehab for an adventure with the whole family. Use physical activity and exercises like jumping, hopping, and crawling, to work together to complete a variety of adventure skills. For families. 

Moms with Moms Group

10:00am - 11:00am
Health & Movement
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Health & Movement
Event Details:

All moms and children welcome! Join this maternal support group for play time and bonding with other mothers. Includes free coffee and tea.

Show & Snack

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Food, Movie
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food, Movie
Event Details:

Beat the summer heat! Chill out in the library and join us for a movie!  Popcorn and water will be provided, while supplies last. 

Movie: Wish (PG)

 

Disclaimer(s)

Food allergens

Food allergens may be present.

Take & Make Activity

All Day 7/15 - 7/20
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Front Desk
Age Group: Youth, Children (Ages 0-6), School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

A free activity for kids and teens to take home and complete. One per child, please. Available while supplies last.

July 15-20: Straw rockets

Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (Ages 0-6)

We'll read stories, sing songs, practice early literacy skills, and have fun! For ages 6 and under with a caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Caregiver

This program is designed for children and an accompanying caregiver. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Coffee & Crafts

10:00am - 11:00am
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Calling all crafters! Join us each month for a craft.  Registration is required and limited.

Adventure of the Lost Treasure: An Interactive S.T.E.M. Show!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Educational Skills, Presentation
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Adults, Families
Program Type: Educational Skills, Presentation
Event Details:

Join Science Heroes on a treasure-hunting adventure deep within the jungle! Along the way, the audience helps the performer conduct exciting science experiments that bring this story to life.

OAISD Play N Learn

10:00am - 11:00am
Educational Skills
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (Ages 0-6)
Program Type: Educational Skills
Event Details:

This Ottawa Area ISD program is designed for families with children ages birth to 5 years old. Monthly sessions are based on a children's book, with a story, finger plays, crafts, and activities centered around the book.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Caregiver

This program is designed for children and an accompanying caregiver. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Library Advisory Board Meeting

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join us for our quarterly meeting.

Moms with Moms Group

10:00am - 11:00am
Health & Movement
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Health & Movement
Event Details:

All moms and children welcome! Join this maternal support group for play time and bonding with other mothers. Includes free coffee and tea.

Take & Make Activity

All Day 7/22 - 7/27
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Front Desk
Age Group: Youth, Children (Ages 0-6), School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

A free activity for kids and teens to take home and complete. One per child, please. Available while supplies last.

July 22-27: Paper towel roll binoculars

Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (Ages 0-6)

We'll read stories, sing songs, practice early literacy skills, and have fun! For ages 6 and under with a caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Caregiver

This program is designed for children and an accompanying caregiver. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Adult Book Discussion

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Book Club
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us each month as we discuss a different book. We hope to see you there!

This month's book is A House in the Sky: A Memoir by Amanda Lindhout. Limited copies are available at the library to pick up starting June 24.