Books Wide Open - HDL's Summer Challenge, 2024

June 10 - August 10, 2024

Dear Fellow Book Enthusiasts,

Welcome to Books Wide Open, the summer reading initiative brought to you by Herrick District Library, in collaboration with our partners, Bluestocking Bookshop and Reader’s World.

In a world buzzing with activity, there’s something special about slowing down with a good book. This summer, we invite you to discover the joys of reading, not just for the thrill of it, but for the incredible benefits it brings — especially for our young readers.

As you flip through our summer booklet, you’ll find more than just reading lists and gameboards; you’ll uncover pathways to connect, discover, and create. Studies show that reading during the summer months helps children maintain and even improve their literacy skills, ensuring they return to school in the fall ready to excel. It’s not just about avoiding the summer slide; it’s about fostering a lifelong love for learning.

Our partners, Bluestocking Bookshop and Reader’s World, share our passion for promoting literacy and enriching our community through the power of stories. By joining forces, we’re able to offer a comprehensive reading program that spans across our community, making it easier and more enjoyable for families to participate.

This summer, we encourage you to make reading a priority for your family. Set aside time each day to explore the pages of a book together, whether it’s a classic adventure, a whimsical tale, or a fascinating non-fiction book about a topic that piques your interest. Visit our partner stores and library locations to discover new literary treasures and take advantage of the enriching programs and resources we have to offer.

Let’s celebrate the magic of storytelling and the incredible impact it can have on our lives. We can’t wait to welcome you with open pages and open hearts!

Diane Kooiker, Director Herrick District Library

194 S River Ave (616) 396-8548

Mon.-Wed. & Sat. | 9:30 AM-8 PM Thurs. & Fri. | 9:30 AM-9 PM Sun. | 8 AM-5 PM

Reader’s World is an indie bookstore that has been locally owned and operated in downtown Holland, MI, since 1967. We have a curated collection of new fiction and non-fiction for any age and can place orders with a quick delivery to the store.

Current New York Times Bestselling hardcovers are always 20%, off and check out our half-off book rack. Also, Hope College students and staff can save 10% off of purchases of books and games with their Hope ID.

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok @readersworldholland

LOOKING FOR SOME GREAT READS FOR YOUR SUMMER READING? HERE ARE SOME RECOMMENDATIONS!

ADULT

• The Passion by Jeanette Winterson

• Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler

• The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov

• The Murderbot Diaries (series) by Martha Wells

• Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

TEEN

• Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

• Goth Girl, Queen of the Universe by Lindsay S. Zrull

• Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo

• Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley

• Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds

KIDS

• The Wild Robot by Peter Brown

• The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill

• The Door of No Return by Kwame Alexander

• Bathe the Cat by Alice B. McGinty

• The Scaredy Squirrel series by Mélanie Watt

GRAPHIC NOVELS:

• The Tea Dragon Society series by Kay O’Neill

• Squire by Sara Alfageeh & Nadia Shamas

• On A Sunbeam by Tillie Walden

• It’s Lonely at the Centre of the Earth by Zoe Thorogood

• Ballad for Sophie by Filipe Melo

NON-FICTION:

• A Little Devil in America by Hanif Abdurraqib

• Gold from Iron: A Humble Beginning, Olympic Dreams, and The Power in Getting Back Up by Nick Baumgartner

• Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe

• Caste (Adapted for Young Readers) by Isabel Wilkerson

• A Philosophy of Walking by Frédéric Gros

616.416.9918

Open 7 Days a Week | 10 AM-7 PM

We are approaching our fifth anniversary! The Bluestocking Bookshop opened in September of 2019, survived the pandemic shutdowns thanks to online inventory and a supportive community, and has thrived selling used books and new gifts on Holland’s northside.

TRADE-IN CREDIT

• Make an appointment to drop off books for our trade-in credit program

EDUCATOR FUND

• School employees with valid ID are awarded $20 in book credit to use each visit

Let the Games Begin!

• The Hunger Games (Series) by Suzanne Collins

• Running For My Life by Lopez Lomong

• League of Legends: Realms of Runeterra from Riot Games

• Play Ball, Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish

• Fast Girls by Elise Hooper

BLUESTOCKING’S READING RECOMMENDATIONS

Page to Screen

• Ready Player One by Ernest Cline

• The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett

• Simon vs. the Homosapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli

• Flora and Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo

• Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson

First in Series

• The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde

• Memory Man by David Baldacci

• Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus by Barbara Park

• The Duke and I by Julia Quinn

• Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

ONGOING SUMMER EVENTS AT BLUESTOCKING

• This Book Club Is Banned

2nd Tuesdays, 6:30 PM

• Textual Healing Romance Readers

3rd Tuesdays, 6:30 PM

• Silent Book Club at Our Brewing Company

4th Mondays, 6:30 PM

• Holland Writers Group: peer critique & support

Two Tuesdays per month, 5:30 PM

• Joy of Writing: weekly workshop

Wednesdays, 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

• Craft & Connect: social WIP craft sessions

Two Fridays per month, 6:30 PM

• Kid-friendly make and take sessions

Weekly on Wednesdays, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM

SPECIAL EVENTS & SALES

• Christmas in July

Week-long celebration the week of July 22

- Book Mixer Tuesday, July 23

Share your favorite Christmas book, decorate cookies

- Party Thursday, July 25

• Bookstore Romance Day Saturday, August 17

Fridays | 1:00 PM-1:30 PM June 14, July 12, Aug. 9

5080 146th Ave., Holland, MI 49423

616.227.3639

READING WRANGLERS

Saddle up for a unique and powerful opportunity to read to a horse at Renew Therapeutic Riding Center!

Reading Wranglers is designed for children ages 6-12 who can sit and read independently. This weekly program will consist of one-on-one reading time (one child to one horse), time to brush a horse and bond with them, and a storytime or story walk around the 20-acre farm.

Registration required at herrickdl.org/events. Space is limited to 12 participants each week.

Guided by certified professionals at Renew, this weekly program promises moments of magic and connection that will linger long after the last page is turned.

Thursdays in June | 4:30 PM-5:30 PM

• Thursday, June 13

• Thursday, June 20

• Thursday, June 27

Fridays in July & August | 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

• Friday, July 12

• Friday, July 19

• Friday, July 26

• Friday, August 2

• Friday, August 9

• Friday, August 16

NEW SPACES TO PLAY & LEARN

PLAY ALL DAY IN THE CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT OF THE MAIN LIBRARY.

Step into a world of wonder in our newly renovated kids space, with a two-story playshop inspired by the charm of Windmill Island. Explore a magical fairy treehouse crafted by the Outdoor Discovery Center. Even our tiniest guests have a special place to crawl and play. With interactive activities, creative STEM and art spaces, and refreshed book collections, there’s something for everyone!

EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY AT GROUNDWORKS!

Whether you’re a seasoned creator or just starting your journey, we provide the tools and technology to bring your ideas to life. Join us for hands-on workshops or sign-up for a 1-on-1 session. Groundworks covers everything from sewing and embroidery to sublimation and poster printing. Record your music or podcast in our professional soundproof studio. And don’t miss out on the magic of 3D printing, where design becomes reality.

STORYWALKS

We’re collaborating with the Ottawa County Parks and the Outdoor Discovery Center to continue providing StoryWalks® this summer! Walk through the pages of a book as you make your way along a park path. Storywalks® are self-guided and available during regular park hours on the dates listed.

* June 3-23 at Riley Trails

Federico and the Wolf by Rebecca J. Gomez

June 17-30 at Paw Paw West

Go to Sleep Gecko: A Balinese Folktale adapted by Margaret Read MacDonald

* July 1-21 at Hemlock Crossing

The Way Champs Play by Naomi Osaka

July 15-28 at Paw Paw East

Little Red Fort/El Fuertecito Rojo by Brenda Maier (Spanish/English Bilingual)

July 29-August 18 at Pine Bend

Summer Song by Kevin Henkes

* August 5-25 at the Outdoor Discovery Center

The Hike by Alison Farrell

August 12-25 at Paw Paw West

Zap! Clap! Boom!: The Story of a Thunderstorm by Laura Purdie Salas

* This StoryWalk® is presented in collaboration with the Ottawa County Department of Public Health’s 5-2-1-0 Let’s Go! initiative!

FOR TEENS

herrickdl.org/blogs/ post/ teen-summer-read-ideas/

One of the best parts of summer is more free time and less homework — which means there’s more time to read. If you’re looking for some book recommendations, try checking out the teen librarian’s blog full of book lists and ideas.

Teen Art Gallery

Don’t forget, materials for the Teen Art Gallery will be available the first two weeks of every month. This summer you can:

• Participate in the 2nd annual bookmark contest

• Learn or show-off your cross-stitching skills

• Make some floral line folk art

Don’t see something that appeals to you? Feel free to email our teen librarian at teenlibrarian@ herrickdl. org for more suggestions.

Inkscape

This summer we are trying out a new kind of program. We will be doing a series program where we build on skills we learned the day before. Inkscape is a free graphic design alternative to Adobe Illustrator. So, if you’ve wanted to learn how to make your own stickers, logos, prints, or any number of graphic design projects, this series is a great place to start. Keep in mind it does require a four-day commitment. This program is taking place July 22-25. More details about this program can be found at herrickdl.org/events.

FOR LITTLES

We’ve created this year’s Summer Challenge so anyone can participate — with a little modification.

Some of the activities listed on page 14 will be difficult to complete with young children, so consider some of these activities instead:

LETTER SPLASH

Combine water play and learning by using foam letters or waterproof alphabet cards in a kiddie pool or bathtub. Encourage children to identify letters, spell simple words, or match uppercase and lowercase letters while splashing and playing. You can also add cups or water toys labeled with letters for interactive games. This activity builds letter knowledge.

BLAST FROM THE PAST

What were some of your favorite picture books when you were a child? Come to the library and see how many of them you can find and read them together. Talk to your family about what you loved about these books when you were younger. Or find one of your child’s favorite books and talk about what they love about it. This activity builds print motivation.

SMALL SONGWRITER

Sing a well-known children’s song (The Wheels on the Bus, The Itsy Bitsy Spider, etc.). Then change the lyrics to reflect something your child loves.

Ex: The little orange fishy swam sweetly in the lake. Down came the little boy with a piece of cake. He tossed in some cake and the fishy got a treat. And the little orange fishy now loves only sweets. This activity helps children learn to make meaning and find patterns in sounds.

ALPHABET SIDEWALK CHALK

Take advantage of sunny days by heading outdoors with sidewalk chalk. Draw large letters on the pavement and encourage children to draw pictures that start with that letter. For example, draw a big “C” and ask them to draw a cat, a cactus, a car, or a cloud. This activity practices letter recognition and fine motor skills for writing.

PUPPET PLAY

Pull out some paper bags, crayons, and a favorite book, and make some puppets to act out the story! Work together to put on a show for someone else — maybe even record it, so you can share it with a family member far away! This activity fosters imagination, language development, and narrative skills.

BONUS ACTIVITY

Attend a storytime at the library, at Bluestocking Bookshop, or in the community.

READING RECOMMENDATIONS

HDL staff members have curated multiple reading lists with recommendations for your summer.

Our librarians have even more recommendations. Find them by viewing each librarian’s custom page at herrickdl.org/my-librarians. Still looking for that perfet book? Ask a staff member at your next library visit. We’re happy to help.

READING LISTS FOR KIDS

• Picture books with recipes

• Middle grade books with recipes

• Kids books from a unique perspective

• Crafting books for kids

• Books from countries in the Olympics

• Book-to-screen adaptations for kids

• Picture book award winners

• Kids chapter book award winners

• Staff recommendations

View “HDL Summer Reading Challenge 2024” blog post with links to reading lists on the following topics.

herrickdl.org/blogs/post/hdl-summer-reading-challenge-2024/

READING LISTS FOR ADULTS

• Countries in the 2024 Olympics

• Books for foodies

• Book-to-screen adaptations

• HDL staff favorite award-winners

• Let’s get crafty!

* SEE PAGE 10 FOR READING LISTS & MORE FOR TEENS

PRIZES & MACARONS

This year, we’re rewarding readers with a variety of bonus prizes throughout the challenge and with a blowout book fair event at the end of the summer!

BONUS PRIZES

There are three bonus circles on the game board that allow you to take a detour to collect more treats. Stop by any of our four locations – stop by either HDL location, Bluestocking Bookshop, or Reader’s World – to have the bonus space stamped and receive free stuff!

PRIZE BOOK FAIR

August 10-17

Get ready for the ultimate end-of-summer Prize Book Fair extravaganza! Bring your completed gameboard or reading log to either the Main Library or the North Branch, enter drawings, and claim your prizes, including a brand-new book of your choosing! Prizes are available while supplies last, so don’t miss out on this chance to revel in your accomplishments and let us celebrate you.

OLYMPIC STEM BUILDING CHALLENGE

Tuesday, July 30, 2-4 p.m.

We’ve combined two French icons for this delicious challenge – the Eiffel Tower and macarons! Kids and teens can stop by the Main Library and build their own version of the Eiffel Tower. Then test its strength by seeing how much weight it can hold. While supplies last, to celebrate this year’s Olympic host city Paris, participants will earn a coupon for a free macaron, courtesy of Le Bon Macaron.

HOW TO PLAY THE SUMMER CHALLENGE GAME

HOW TO PLAY THE GAME

1. Choose how you wish to complete each square on the game board. You can either read a book, read for 20 minutes, or complete one of the recommended activities.

2. Every time you complete a square, fill it in.

3. Fill in all the squares to win the game!

4. Bring your game board to the Herrick District Library August 10-17 to claim your prizes!

BONUS: There are three bonus circles on the game board that allow you to take a detour to collect more treats. Stop by any of our four locations to have the bonus space stamped and receive free stuff!

ACTIVITIES

☐ Try a recipe from a book you read

☐ Read in a public space (or go on a Storywalk)

☐ Attend a community program

☐ Learn a new craft or skill

☐ Create something (or explore Groundworks)

☐ Read a book from a different perspective than yours

☐ Learn about a country represented at the Olympics (then watch them compete!)

☐ Take a friend to a bookstore or library

☐ Watch a movie or series based on a book you read

☐ Read a book that has won an award

☐ Play a game with a friend

☐ Ask a librarian or a bookseller for a recommendation

☐ Write a book review or a short story related to something you read

☐ Make some fan art

☐ Give a recommendation to a librarian or a bookseller

*A list of suggested activities customized for ages 0-5 is available on page 11.

(See instructions on the reverse side)

BONUS

FINISH

AGE___________

(if you are under 18)

HOW TO USE THE READING LOG:

1. You can set your own reading goal, log your reading below, and rate each title.

2. Do this alongside or instead of the game.

3. Bring your reading log to the Herrick District Library during August 10-17 to claim your prizes!

READING LOG

TITLE & AUTHOR RATING

herrickdl.org/events

The Summer Challenge kicks off Monday, June 10

Stop by one or all of our four locations (Herrick Main, Herrick North Branch, Bluestocking Bookshop, and Reader’s World) on Monday, June 10, to participate in a fun activity or photoop, pick up your challenge booklet, and join in the excitement around a full summer of reading! Our kickoff events will happen simultaneously at all locations during their regular open hours.

Mark Your Calendar for Closing Ceremonies at the North Branch on Saturday, August 10, from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

Celebrate the end of HDL’s Summer Reading Challenge with a Fandom Fair! Explore bookthemed activities inspired by favorite fandoms. There will be magical unicorns, fire-breathing dragons, swoony historical romance, ancient mythology, space adventurers, and more. Learn how to sew book bindings like a bookseller of yore, blend tea inspired by your favorite regency heroine, draw superheroes for comics, shoot arrows like Robin Hood, and much more. Don’t forget to come dressed up as your favorite book character. Bring your completed summer reading challenge gameboard to claim your prize. Water and popcorn will be provided.

* When you see this icon head to our website to register (Registration opens 2 weeks before each event)

ONGOING PROGRAMS

VOLUNTEER AT THE KIDS’ FOOD BASKET FARM

All Ages

Thursdays

9:00 AM -11:00 AM

June 6, July 11, Aug. 8 226 104th Ave.

SPECIAL EVENTS

HOLLAND PRIDE OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH OUT ON THE LAKESHORE

All Ages

Saturday, June 1

3:00 PM-5:00 PM

North Branch | Community Room

FISHING AT THE OUTDOOR DISCOVERY CENTER

All Ages

Tuesday, June 25

10:00 AM-11:00 AM

Outdoor Discovery Center 4214 56th St

BUTERFLIES AND BUTTERFLY GARDENS

All Ages

Friday, July 19 11:00 AM-12:00 PM North Branch

BRASS AND BOOKS AT WINDMILL ISLAND

All Ages

Monday, Aug. 12

10:00 AM-11:00 AM

Windmill Island Gardens 1 Lincoln Ave

ONGOING PROGRAMS

KIDS SUMMER WRITING CHALLENGE

Ages 5-10

Entries accepted June 1 through Aug. 1.

POSTCARD BOOK CLUB

Kids

• June: Road Trip Favorites

• July: Summer Reading Challenge

• Aug.: Olympic Sports Drop in to learn more North Branch

TWEEN ART GALLERY

Ages 8-14

• June: Tessalations

• July: Salt Drawings & Watercolor

• Aug.: Mandalas

Drop in to learn more North Branch

LA HORA DEL CUENTO (en Español)

Edades 3-5 con un cuidador

Viernes | 11:00 AM-11:30 AM

Junio 7, Julio 19, Agosto. 9

Kiosko Central del Parque Kollen 240 Kollen Park Dr

WINDMILL ISLAND GARDENS STORYTIME

Families

Mondays | 10:00 AM-10:30 AM

June 10 & 24, July 8 & 22, Aug. 5

Windmill Island Gardens 1 Lincoln Ave

KIDS COMIC BOOK CLUB

Ages 6-10

Mondays | 2:00 PM-3:00 PM

June 10, July 8, Aug. 12

Main Library | Children’s Department

BABY STORYTIME

Ages 0-18 months

• Tuesdays | 9:30 AM-10:00 AM

June 11 - Aug. 13

North Branch Community Room

• Thursdays | 10:00 AM-10:30 AM

June 13 - Aug. 15

Main Library | Children’s Department

FARMERS MARKET STORYTIMES

Families

Wednesdays | 9:30 AM-10:00 AM

June 12 - Aug. 14

Holland Farmers Market, 150 W 8th St

PAJAMA STORYTIME

Families

Wednesdays | 6:30 PM-7:00 PM

June 12 - Aug. 14

Main Library | Children’s Department

FAMILY STORYTIME

Families

• Tuesdays | 10:00 AM-10:30 AM

June 11 - Aug. 13

Main Library | Children’s Department

• Thursdays | 9:30 AM-10:00 AM

June 13 - Aug. 15

North Branch | Community Room/Lawn

READING WRANGLERS

Ages 6-12

• Thursdays | 4:30 PM-5:30 PM

June 13 - June 27

• Fridays | 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

July 12 - Aug. 16

Renew Therapeutic Riding Center

5080 146th Ave.

BLUESTOCKING BOOKSHOP STORYTIME

Families

Fridays | 1:00 PM-1:30 PM

June 14, July 12, Aug. 9

501 Butternut Dr., Suite 3

OAISD PLAY N LEARN

Ages 0-5 with a caregiver

Mondays, 9:30 AM-10:30 AM or 10:45 AM-11:45 AM

June 17, July 15, Aug. 26

North Branch Community Room

PLAYGROUND STORYTIME

Families

Mondays | 10:00 AM-10:30 AM

• June 17: Window on the Waterfront 85 E 6th St

• July 1: Smallenburg Park 325 Fairbanks Ave

• July 15: Kollen Park 240 Kollen Park Dr

• July 29: Prospect Park 595 Prospect Ave

LIBRARY CAMP

Ages 8-11

• Monday, June 17 - Friday, June 21

• Monday, July 8 - Friday, July 12

• Monday, Aug. 5 - Friday, Aug. 9

2:00 PM-4:00 PM

North Branch | Community Room

MESSY ART IN THE PARK Families

• Tuesday, June 18

• Friday, July 19

• Thursday, Aug. 8

11:00 AM-12:00 PM

Kollen Park | Near the Picnic Shelter 240 Kollen Park Dr.

OAISD BILINGUAL PLAY N LEARN

Ages 0-5 with a caregiver

3rd Tuesdays | 6:00 PM-7:00 PM

June 18, July 16, Aug. 26

North Branch Community Room

DIG INTO GARDENING

Ages 6-12

Fridays | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM

June 14 - Aug. 16

North Branch

STORYTIME

AT COMMUNITY ACTION HOUSE

Ages 0-5 with a caregiver

Fridays | 10:00 AM-10:30 AM

June 21, July 12, Aug. 9

Community Action House, 739 Paw Paw Dr

SPECIAL EVENTS FOR KIDS

EXPLORING ENGINEERING: AEROSPACE

Ages 8-14

Thursday, June 13

6:00 PM-7:30 PM

North Branch | Community Room

ELEPHANT & PIGGIE’S SLOPERA: A BITE-SIZED OPERA Families

Saturday, June 22

10:00 AM-11:00 AM

North Branch | Community Room

KIDS IN THE KITCHEN

Ages 9-12

•Saturday, June 22

10:00 AM-11:30 AM

• Saturday, June 22

12:00 PM-1:30 PM

Community Action House, 739 Paw Paw Dr

CHILDREN’S MUSIC CONCERT WITH MR. EVAN Families

Wednesday, June 26

4:00 PM-4:45 PM

Kollen Park Bandshell

240 Kollen Park Dr

TWEEN DROP-IN ICE CANDLES

Ages 9-14

Thursday, June 27

3:30-4:30 PM

North Branch | Community Room

BICYCLE STORYTIME WITH VELO-KIDS

Families

Thursday, July 18

9:30 AM-10:00 AM North Branch | Nature Playscape

THESE CAKES ARE FOR THE BIRDS!

Ages 6-10

Thursday, July 18

11:00 AM-12:00 PM

Dragonflies Discovery Preschool 30 152nd Ave

STORYTIME PLUS

Ages 0-5 with a Caregiver

Monday, July 22 - Thursday, July 25

1:00 PM-2:00 PM

Dragonflies Discovery Preschool 30 152nd Ave

OCEAN SLIME

Ages 5+

Friday, July 26

1:00 PM-2:30 PM

Main Library | Groundworks

ANIMAL OLYMPICS

WITH OUTDOOR DISCOVERY CENTER

Ages 3-5

Saturday, July 27

• 11:00 AM-12:00 PM

North Branch Lawn

• 1:00 PM-2:00 PM

Centennial Park, 250 Central Ave

MARTIAL ARTS FOR LITTLES WITH FUZION SKILLZ

Ages 3-4 with a Caregiver

Monday, July 29

1:00 PM-1:45 PM

Centennial Park, 250 Central Ave

BOOKISH OLYMPICS

Ages 6-11

Monday, July 29

2:00 PM-4:00 PM

North Branch | Community Room

STEM BUILDING CHALLENGE DROP-IN

Kids and Teens

Tuesday, July 30

2:00 PM-4:00 PM

Main Library | Children’s Department

SING SONG YOGA STORYTIME

Families

Tuesday, Aug. 6

10:00 AM-10:45 AM

Main Library | Children’s Department

STUFFIE STORYTIME

Families

Wednesday, Aug. 7

6:30 PM-7:00 PM

Main Library | Children’s Department

OUTDOOR FAMILY

SING SONG YOGA AND LITERACY

Ages 0-5 with a Caregiver

Tuesday, Aug.13

11:00 AM-11:45 AM

North Branch

STORIES WIDE OPEN WRITING CELEBRATION

Stories Wide Open & Teen Summer Writing Contest Participants ages 5-18

Monday, Aug. 19

6:30 PM-7:30 PM

North Branch | Community Room

DROP-IN BABY PLAYTIME

Ages 0-18 Months with a Caregiver

• Tuesday, Aug. 20

9:30 AM-10:30 AM

• Tuesday, Aug. 27

9:30 AM-10:30 AM

North Branch | Community Room

DROP-IN TODDLER & PRESCHOOL PLAYTIME

Ages 2-5 with a Caregiver

• Thursday, Aug. 22

9:30 AM-10:30 AM

• Thursday, Aug. 29

9:30 AM-10:30 AM

North Branch Community Room

TWEEN DIY BANNER

Ages 9-14

Thursday, Aug. 22

3:30 PM-5:00 PM

North Branch | Community Room

SPECIAL EVENTS

STAINED GLASS: SNAKE PLANT

Ages 13-18

Saturday, June 8

2:00 PM-4:00 PM

Main Library | Groundworks

LANDSCAPE PAINTING

Adults & Teens

• Wednesday, June 12 | 3:30 PM-5:30 PM

• Thursday, June 20 | 5:30 PM-7:30 PM North Branch | Community Room

CREATING SPACE: AN ADVOCACY WORKSHOP

ONGOING EVENTS

TEEN SUMMER WRITING CONTEST

Ages 11-18

Entries accepted June 1 through Aug. 1.

TEEN ART GALLERY

Ages 11-18

• June: Bookmark Contest

• July: Cross-Stitch

• Aug.: Floral Folk Line Art Drop in to learn more Main Library

HDL OLYMPIC GAMES

Adults & Teens

• Scrabble

Thursday, July 18 | 5:45 PM-7:45 PM North Branch | Community Room

• Jigsaw Puzzle

Monday, July 22 | 6:30 PM-8:00 PM

Main Library | Groundworks

• Mario Kart

Tuesday, July 30 | 5:30 PM-8:00 PM

North Branch | Community Room

• Euchre

Monday, August 5 | 6:30 PM-8:30 PM

Main Library | Groundworks

• Beat Saber VR

Thursday, Aug. 15 | 5:30 PM-8:00 PM

North Branch | Community Room

• Catan

Wednesday, Aug. 21 | 6:30 PM-8:30 PM

Main Library Groundworks

Adults & Teens

Monday, June 24

7:00 PM-9:00 PM North Branch | Community Room

TEEN AFTER HOURS BREAKOUT

Ages 11-18

Friday, July 12

5:30 PM-8:00 PM

North Branch | Community Room

TEEN INKSCAPE SERIES

Ages 13-18

Monday, July 22 - Thursday, July 25

2:00 PM-4:00 PM Groundworks

INKSCAPE 101

Adults & Teens

Tuesday, July 30

6:00 PM-8:00 PM Main Library | Groundworks

STEM BUILDING CHALLENGE DROP-IN

Kids & Teens

Tuesday, July 30

2:00 PM-4:00 PM

Main Library | Children’s Department

QUARTERLY TEEN VOLUNTEER DAY

Ages 13-18

Wednesday, July 31

1:30 PM-4:30 PM Main Library

LE BON MACARON TASTING

Adults & Teens

• 10:30 AM-11:30 AM

• 5:00 PM-6:00 PM

Middle & High Schoolers with Adult

• 3:00 PM-3:45 PM

Thursday, Aug. 1

186 S River Ave

SILHOUETTE STUDIO 101

Adults & Teens

Tuesday, Aug. 6

6:30 PM-8:00 PM

Main Library | Groundworks

STORIES WIDE OPEN

WRITING CELEBRATION

Stories Wide Open & Teen Summer Writing Contest Participants ages 5-18

Monday, Aug. 19

6:30 PM-7:30 PM

North Branch | Community Room

ONGOING EVENTS

NORTH BRANCH BOOK CLUB

Adults

• June: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab

• July: Saturday Night at the Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal

• Aug.: Everyone Here is Lying by Shari Lapena Drop in to learn more

RANDOM READERS BOOK GROUP

Adults

Mondays | 7:00 PM-8:00 PM

June 3, July 1, Aug. 5

Main Library | Board Room

MYSTERY BOOK GROUP

Adults

Tuesdays | 7:00 PM-8:00 PM

June 4, July 2, Aug. 6

Main Library | Board Room

TECH HELP OPEN HOURS

Adults

Wednesdays & Thursdays

2:00 PM-4:00 PM

June 5 - Aug. 30

Main Library | Information Desk

WRITERS’ WORKSHOP

Adults

Tuesdays | 6:30-8:30 PM

June 18 & 25, July 9 & 23, Aug. 6 & 20

Main Library | Board Room

UNDERSTANDING MODERN ELECTRONICS

Adults

• Using Op-Amps with Capacitors

Tuesday, June 25 | 6:30 PM-8:30 PM

• Digital vs. Analog

Tuesday, July 23 | 6:30 PM-8:30 PM

• Electronics Goes Digital Tuesday, Aug. 27 | 6:30 PM-8:30 PM

Main Library | Groundworks

TANKARDS & TOMES: SCI-FI/FANTASY BOOK CLUB

Adults

Wednesdays | 7:00 PM-8:00 PM

June 26, July 31, Aug. 28

Tulip City Brewstillery

430 W 17th St, Suite 27

HDL OLYMPIC GAMES

Adults & Teens

• Scrabble

Thursday, July 18 | 5:45 PM-7:45 PM

North Branch | Community Room

• Jigsaw Puzzle

Monday, July 22 | 6:30 PM-8:00 PM

Main Library | Groundworks

• Mario Kart

Tuesday, July 30 | 5:30 PM-8:00 PM

North Branch | Community Room

• Euchre

Monday, August 5 | 6:30 PM-8:30 PM

Main Library | Groundworks

• Beat Saber VR

Thursday, Aug. 15 | 5:30 PM-8:00 PM

North Branch | Community Room

• Catan

Wednesday, Aug. 21 | 6:30 PM-8:30 PM

Main Library | Groundworks

Special EVENTS

GRAFFITI IN THE LIBRARY

Adults

• Wednesday, June 5

6:00 PM-8:00 PM

• Wednesday, June 19

6:00 PM-8:00 PM

Main Library | Groundworks

STAINED GLASS: SNAKE PLANT

Adults

Tuesday, June 11

6:00 PM-8:30 PM

Main Library | Groundworks

LANDSCAPE PAINTING

Adults & Teens

• Wednesday, June 12

3:30 PM-5:30 PM

• Thursday, June 20

5:30 PM-7:30 PM

North Branch | Community Room

CREATING SPACE: AN ADVOCACY WORKSHOP WITH OUT ON THE LAKESHORE

Adults & Teens

Monday, June 24

7:00 PM-9:00 PM

North Branch | Community Room

CUSTOM ETCHED WINE GLASS

Adults

• Tuesday, July 16 | 6:30 PM-7:30 PM

• Tuesday, July 16 | 7:30 PM-8:30 PM

Main Library | Groundworks

COMPOSTING 101

Adults

Wednesday, July 17

6:30 PM-8:00 PM

ODC’s DeGraaf Nature Center 600 Graafschap Rd

INKSCAPE 101

Adults & Teens

Tuesday, July 30

6:00 PM-8:00 PM

Main Library | Groundworks

LE BON MACARON TASTING

Adults & Teens

Thursday, Aug. 1

• 10:30 AM-11:30 AM

• 5:00 PM-6:00 PM

186 S River Ave

SILHOUETTE STUDIO 101

Adults & Teens

Tuesday, Aug. 6

6:30 PM-8:00 PM Main Library | Groundworks

HALL OF FAME DNA: THE LEGACY OF BASEBALL LEGEND TURKEY STEARNES

Adults

Thursday, Aug. 8

6:30 PM-7:30 PM North Branch | Community Room

REVERSE WATER COLOR PAINTING

Adults

Tuesday, Aug. 13

6:30 PM-8:30 PM Main Library | Groundworks

BEGINNING ADULT YOGA WORKSHOP WITH DEB WEISS-GELMI

Adults

Tuesday, Aug. 13

6:30 PM-7:30 PM North Branch | Community Room

MAKE YOUR OWN MOSQUITO REPELLING INCENSE

Adults

Wednesday, Aug.14

7:00 PM-8:00 PM Main Library | Groundworks

DRIED FLOWER HOOP WREATHS

Adults

Monday, Aug. 19

6:30 PM-8:00 PM Main Library | Groundworks

GLASS ETCHING AND CANDLE MAKING FOR COUPLES

Adults

Tuesday, Aug. 20

6:30 PM-8:30 PM Main Library | Groundworks

EVENTOS PARA TODAS LAS EDADES

Y PARA NIÑOS

(Todos los eventos se llevarán acabo en inglés, al menos que se indique lo contrario)

EVENTOS PRINCIPALES DE VERANO PARA TODAS LAS EDADES

EL RETO DE VERANO INICIA EL LUNES 10 DE JUNIO

Acude a una de nuestras cuatro ubicaciones (Herrick Main, Herrick North Branch, Bluestocking Bookshop y Reader’s World), el lunes 10 de junio para participar en una divertida actividad o sesión fotográfica, ¡recoge tu cuadernillo del reto y únete a la emoción de un verano de lectura! Nuestros eventos inagurales tendrán lugar en todas las ubicaciones durante su horario habitual de apertura.

MARCA TU CALENDARIO PARA EL BOOK(ISH) FANDOM FAIR EN NORTH BRANCH, EL 10 DE AGOSTO, DE LAS 10:00 AM A LAS 2:00 PM ¡Celebra el fin del Reto de Lectura de Verano de HDL con Fandom Fair! Explora actividades temáticas inspiradas por tus libros favoritos. Habrá dragones que escupen fuego, romance histórico, mitología antigua, caballos miniatura, aventureros del espacio y más. Aprende como coser libros como un librero antiguo, a preparar té inspirado por tu heroína favorita de la época de la regencia, dibujar superhéroes para cómics, y disparar flechas como Robin Hood y mucho más. No olvides venir vestido como tu personaje de libro favorito. Se ofrecerán premios de lectura de verano, agua y palomitas.

PROGRAMAS CONTINUOS PARA TODAS LAS EDADES

VOLUNTARIADO EN LA GRANJA

DE KIDS FOOD BASKET

Todas las edades

Los juéves | 9:00 AM -11:00 AM 6 de Junio, 11 de Julio, y 8 Ago. 226 104th Ave.

EVENTOS ESPECIALES PARA TODAS LAS EDADES

NOCHE DE MICRÓFONO LIBRE HOLLAND PRIDE

Todas las edades

Sábado, 1 de junio

3:00 PM-5:00 PM

Sucursal Norte | Sala Comunitaria

PESCA

EN EL OUTDOOR DISCOVERY CENTER

Todas las edades Martes, 25 de junio

10:00 AM-11:00 AM

Outdoor Discovery Center, 4214 56th St

MARIPOSAS Y JARDÍN DE MARIPOSAS

Todas las edades

Viernes, 19 de julio

11:00 AM-12:00 PM

Sucursal Norte

LIBROS E INSTRUMENTOS DE BRONCE EN WINDMILL ISLAND

Todas las edades Lunes, 12 de ago. 10:00 AM-11:00 AM

Windmill Island Gardens 1 Lincoln Ave

PROGRAMAS PERMANENTES PARA NIÑOS

RETO DE ESCRITURA INFANTIL DE VERANO

Edades de 5-10

Inscripciones del 1 de junio al 1 de agosto.

CLUB DE LECTURA DE POSTALES

Niños

• Junio: Favoritos del Road Trip

• Julio: Reto de Lectura de Verano

• Ago.: Deportes Olímpicos Visítenos para conocer más.

Sucursal Norte

GALERÍA DE ARTE

PARA PRE-ADOLESCENTES

Pre-adolescentes de edades 8-14

• Junio: Teselaciones

• Julio: Dibujos con sal y acuarela

• Ago.: Mandalas Visítenos para conocer más.

Sucursal Norte

LA HORA DEL CUENTO (en español)

Edades de 3-5 con un cuidador

Viernes | 11:00 AM-11:30 AM 7 de junio, 19 de julio, 9 de agosto

Quiosco Central del Parque Kollen 240 Kollen Park Dr

HORA DE CUENTO EN WINDMILL ISLAND GARDENS

Familias

Los lunes | 10:00 AM-10:30 AM 10 y 24 de junio, julio 8 y 22, ago. 5

Windmill Island Gardens, 1 Lincoln Ave

CLUB DE CÓMICS PARA NIÑOS

Edades de 6-10

Los lunes | 2:00 PM-3:00 PM 10 de junio, 8 de julio, 12 de ago.

Biblioteca Principal | Departamento de Niños

HORA DE CUENTO PARA BEBÉS

Edades de 0-18 meses

• Los martes | 9:30 AM-10:00 AM 11 de junio - 13 de ago.

Sucursal Norte | Sala Comunitaria

• Los juéves | 10:00 AM-10:30 AM 13 de junio - 15 de ago.

Biblioteca Principal | Departamento de Niños

HORA DEL CUENTO

EN EL MERCADO DE LOS GRANJEROS

Familias

Los miércoles | 9:30 AM-10:00 AM 12 de junio - 14 de ago.

Holland Farmers Market, 150 W 8th St

HORA DE CUENTOS EN PIJAMA

Familias

Los miércoles | 6:30 PM-7:00 PM 12 de junio - 14 de ago.

Biblioteca Principal | Departamento de Niños

HORA DE CUENTOS EN FAMILIA

Familias

• Los martes | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM 11 de junio - 13 de ago.

Biblioteca Principal | Departamento de Niños

• Los juéves | 9:30 AM-10:00 AM 13 de junio - 15 de ago.

Sucursal Norte | Sala Comunitaria/Césped

LECTURA DE VAQUEROS

Edades de 6 -12

• Los juéves | 4:30 PM-5:30 PM 13 de junio - 27 de junio

• Los viernes | 12:00 PM-1:00 PM 12 de julio - 16 de ago.

5080 146th Ave.

HORA DE CUENTO EN LA LIBRERÍA BLUESTOCKING

Familias

Los viernes | 1:00 PM-1:30 PM Junio 14, Julio 12, Ago. 9

501 Butternut Dr., Suite 3

OAISD PLAY N LEARN

Edades de 0-5 con un cuidador

Los lunes | 9:30 AM-10:30 AM o 10:45 AM-11:45 AM 17 de junio, 15 de julio, 26 de ago.

Sucursal Norte | Sala Comunitaria

HORA DE CUENTOS

EN EL PARQUE DE JUEGOS

Familias

Los lunes | 10:00 AM-10:30 AM

• 17 de junio: Window on the Waterfront 85 E 6th St

• 1 de julio: Smallenburg Park 325 Fairbanks Ave

• 15 de julio: Kollen Park

240 Kollen Park Dr

• 29 de julio: Prospect Park 595 Prospect Ave

CAMPAMENTO DE VERANO

EN LA BIBLIOTECA

Edades de 8-11

• Lunes, 17 de junio - Viernes, 21 de junio

• Lunes, 8 de julio - Viernes, 12 de julio

• Lunes, 5 de ago. - 9 de Viernes, aug.

2:00 PM-4:00 PM

Sucursal Norte | Sala Comunitaria

ARTE ESPONTÁNEO EN EL PARQUE

Familias

• Martes, 18 de junio

• Viernes, 19 de julio

• Juéves, 8 de ago.

11:00 AM-12:00 PM

Kollen Park | Cerca del Área de Picnic

240 Kollen Park Dr.

JUEGA Y APRENDE BILINGÜE CON OAISD

Edades de 0-5 con un cuidador 3er martes| 6:00 PM-7:00 PM 18 de junio, 16 de julio, 26 de ago.

Sucursal Norte | Sala Comunitaria

PRUEBA LA JARDINERÍA

Edades de 6-12

Los viernes | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 14 de junio - 16 de Ago.

Sucursal Norte

HORA DE CUENTOS EN COMMUNITY ACTION HOUSE

Edades de 0-5 con un cuidador

Los viernes | 10:00 AM-10:30 AM 21 de junio, 12 de julio, 9 de ago.

Community Action House, 739 Paw Paw Dr

EVENTOS ESPECIALES PARA NIÑOS

EXPLORANDO LA INGENIERÍA: AEROESPACIAL

Edades de 8-14

Juéves, 13 de junio

6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Sucursal Norte | Sala Comunitaria

ELEFANTE Y CERDITA SLOPERA:

UNA MINI OPERA

Familias

Sábado, 22 de junio

10:00 AM-11:00 AM

Sucursal Norte | Sala Comunitaria

NIÑOS EN LA COCINA

Edades de 9-12

Sábado, 22 de junio

10:00 AM-11:30 AM

o 12:00 PM-1:30 PM

Community Action House, 739 Paw Paw Dr

CONCIERTO MUSICAL PARA NIÑOS

CON MR. EVAN

Familias

Miércoles, 26 de junio

4:00 PM-4:45 PM

Escenario del Kollen Park, 240 Kollen Park Dr

VELAS CON HIELO PARA PRE-ADOLESCENTES

Edades de 9-14

Juéves, 27 de junio

3:30-4:30 PM

Sucursal Norte | Sala Comunitaria

HORA DE CUENTOS DE BICIS

CON VELO-KIDS

Familias

Juéves, 18 de julio

9:30 AM-10:00 AM

Sucursal Norte | Parque de Juegos

¡ESTOS PASTELES SON PARA PÁJAROS!

Edades de 6-10

Juéves, 18 de julio

11:00 AM-12:00 PM

Dragonflies Discovery Preschool 30 152nd Ave

HORA DE CUENTOS PLUS

Edades de 0-5 con un cuidador

Los lunes | 1:00 PM-2:00 PM

22 de julio - Juéves, 25 de julio

Dragonflies Discovery Preschool 30 152nd Ave

SLIME OCÉANO

Edades 5+

Viernes, 26 de julio

1:00 PM-2:30 PM

Biblioteca Principal | Groundworks

OLIMPIADAS DE ANIMALES

Niños

Sábado, 27 de julio

• 11:00 AM-12:00 PM

Sucursal Norte | Césped

• 1:00 PM-2:00 PM

Centennial Park, 250 Central Ave

ARTES MARCIALES PARA PEQUEÑOS

Edades de 3-4 con un Cuidador

Lunes, 29 de julio

1:00 PM-1:45 PM

Centennial Park, 250 Central Ave

OLIMPIADAS DE LIBROS

Edades de 6-11

Lunes, 29 de julio

2:00 PM-4:00 PM

Sucursal Norte | Sala Comunitaria

DESAFÍO DE CONSTRUCCIÓN STEM

Niños y adolescentes

Martes, 30 de julio

2:00 PM-4:00 PM

Biblioteca Principal | Departamentos de Niños

HORA DE CUENTOS

CANTA, CANTOS, YOGA

Familias

Martes, 6 de ago.

10:00 AM-10:45 AM

Biblioteca Principal | Departamentos de Niños

HORA DE CUENTOS DE PELUCHES

Familias

Miércoles, 7 de ago.

6:30 PM-7:00 PM

Biblioteca Principal | Departamentos de Niños

CANTA, CANTOS, YOGA Y ALFABETIZACIÓN

Edades de 0-5 con un cuidador

Martes, 13 de ago.

11:00 AM-11:45 AM

Sucursal Norte

“HISTORIAS ABIERTAS” CELEBRACIÓN DE ESCRITURA

Participantes del concurso de escritura de edades 5-18

Lunes, 19 de ago.

6:30 PM-7:30 PM

Sucursal Norte | Sala Comunitaria

TIEMPO DE JUEGOS PARA BEBÉS

Edades de 0-18 meses con un cuidador

• Martes, 20 de ago. | 9:30 AM-10:30 AM

• Martes, 27 de ago. | 9:30 AM-10:30 AM

Sucursal Norte | Sala Comunitaria

TIEMPO DE JUEGOS PARA NIÑOS PEQUEÑOS Y DE PREESCOLAR

Edades de 2-5 con un cuidador

• Juéves, 22 de ago. | 9:30 AM-10:30 AM

• Juéves, 29 de ago. | 9:30 AM-10:30 AM

Sucursal Norte | Sala Comunitaria

BANDERÍN (BANNER) DIY

PARA PRE-ADOLESCENTES

Edades de 9-14

Juéves, 22 de ago.

3:30 PM-5:00 PM

Sucursal Norte | Sala Comunitaria

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS

COMING THIS FALL!

You are invited to the 11th annual Big Read, because we believe reading matters! Look for these titles and special events coming soon.

BIG READ

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

BIG READ COMPANION

American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang

MIDDLE READ Mexikid by Pedro Martín

LITTLE READ Dreamers by Yuyi Morales

MINI READ

Love - A Celebration of Mindfulness / El Amor: Una Celebracion de la Conciencia Plena by Katie Wilson