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Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
Storytime:

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

Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
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.

Play N Learn

Play N Learn

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Educational Skills, Games, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
Event Details:

Play N Learns are programs based on a children's book, with a story, finger plays, crafts, and activities centered around the book. Each family receives a free book to ta...

Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
Program Type: Educational Skills, Games, Storytime
Event Details:

Play N Learns are programs based on a children's book, with a story, finger plays, crafts, and activities centered around the book. Each family receives a free book to take home. Presented by Ottawa Area ISD.

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.

Saturday, April 19 at 10 AM. Meet the author & hear the story of Sweet Pea for a special storytime hosted by the Friends of the Allendale Township Library.

Special Children's Author Visit & Storytime

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Performance, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Children (Ages 2-6), Families
Event Details:

Join us for a special storytime with author, Lynne Jarman-Johnson, hosted by the Friends of the Allendale Township Library. The author will have copies of her book, Our Dearest Swe...

Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (Ages 2-6), Families
Program Type: Performance, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a special storytime with author, Lynne Jarman-Johnson, hosted by the Friends of the Allendale Township Library.

Storytime

Storytime

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
Storytime:

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

Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
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.

Storytime

Storytime

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
Storytime:

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

Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
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.

Creative Dance

Creative Dance

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Health & Movement
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
Creative Dance:

The library has teamed 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 imagi...

Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
Program Type: Health & Movement

The library has teamed 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.

Pop-In Playtime

Pop-In Playtime

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Educational Skills, Games
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
Pop-In Playtime:

Pop in anytime between 9 AM and 12 PM for some fun, free play. Through purposeful play, children will develop language, motor, and social skills. For ages 6 and under with a caregi...

Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
Program Type: Educational Skills, Games

Pop in anytime between 9 AM and 12 PM for some fun, free play. Through purposeful play, children will develop language, motor, and social skills. 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.

Touch a Truck

Touch a Truck

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Allendale Community Park at Off Site
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Youth, Children (Ages 2-6), School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Adults, Families, All Ages
Event Details:

Check out big vehicles and the amazing operators that keep our community working. Learn and explore together! For all ages.This program will take place at the Allendale Community P...

Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Allendale Community Park
Age Group: Youth, Children (Ages 2-6), School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Check out big vehicles and the amazing operators that keep our community working. Learn and explore together! For all ages.

This program will take place at the Allendale Community Park (11069 68th Ave).

Play N Learn

Play N Learn

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Educational Skills, Games, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
Event Details:

Play N Learns are programs based on a children's book, with a story, finger plays, crafts, and activities centered around the book. Each family receives a free book to ta...

Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
Program Type: Educational Skills, Games, Storytime
Event Details:

Play N Learns are programs based on a children's book, with a story, finger plays, crafts, and activities centered around the book. Each family receives a free book to take home. Presented by Ottawa Area ISD.

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 Closed - Memorial Day

All Day
Allendale Township Library
Closing
Branches:
Allendale Township Library
Creative Dance

Creative Dance

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Health & Movement
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
Creative Dance:

The library has teamed 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 imagi...

Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
Program Type: Health & Movement

The library has teamed 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.

Pop-In Playtime

Pop-In Playtime

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Educational Skills, Games
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
Pop-In Playtime:

Pop in anytime between 9 AM and 12 PM for some fun, free play. Through purposeful play, children will develop language, motor, and social skills. For ages 6 and under with a caregi...

Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
Program Type: Educational Skills, Games

Pop in anytime between 9 AM and 12 PM for some fun, free play. Through purposeful play, children will develop language, motor, and social skills. 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.

Adventure of the Missing Color with Science Heroes

Adventure of the Missing Color With Science Heroes

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Allendale Community Park at Off Site
Program Type:
Educational Skills, Performance, Presentation
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6), School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Families
Event Details:

Join Science Heroes on an interactive adventure to kick off our Summer Reading Program! Along the way, the audience will help to conduct exciting science experiments that bring the...

Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Allendale Community Park
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6), School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Families
Program Type: Educational Skills, Performance, Presentation
Event Details:

Join Science Heroes on an interactive adventure to kick off our Summer Reading Program!

Tinker Tuesday

Tinker Tuesday

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Families
Event Details:

Drop in anytime between 2 and 4 PM to channel your inner scientist, artist, or inventor and see what you can create! All materials will be provided. For ages 6+. 

Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in anytime between 2 and 4 PM to channel your inner scientist, artist, or inventor and see what you can create! All materials will be provided. For ages 6+.


 

Move! with Ivy Rehab

Move! with Ivy Rehab

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Allendale Community Park at Off Site
Program Type:
Health & Movement
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6), School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Families
Event Details:

Move with our friends from Ivy Rehab and get some wiggles out. This active movement program will work on strength, coordination, and flexibility while having fun! For youth of all ...

Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Allendale Community Park
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6), School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Families
Program Type: Health & Movement
Event Details:

Move with our friends from Ivy Rehab and get some wiggles out. This active movement program will work on strength, coordination, and flexibility while having fun! For youth of all ages.

Storytime

Storytime

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
Storytime:

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

Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
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.

Play N Learn

Play N Learn

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Educational Skills, Games, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
Event Details:

Play N Learns are programs based on a children's book, with a story, finger plays, crafts, and activities centered around the book. Each family receives a free book to ta...

Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
Program Type: Educational Skills, Games, Storytime
Event Details:

Play N Learns are programs based on a children's book, with a story, finger plays, crafts, and activities centered around the book. Each family receives a free book to take home. Presented by Ottawa Area ISD.

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.

Summer Crafternoon

Summer Crafternoon

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6), School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Families
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of summer crafts! For youth of all ages. Registration required. Please register each child who will be attending.

Required
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6), School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of summer crafts! For youth of all ages. Registration required. Please register each child who will be attending.

Storytime

Storytime

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
Storytime:

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

Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
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.

Critchlow Alligator

Reptiles with Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Allendale Community Park at Off Site
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6), School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Adults, Families, All Ages
Event Details:

Learn about reptiles and see them up close with Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary! For all ages. This program will take place at the Allendale Community Park (11069 69th Ave).&nbs...

Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Allendale Community Park
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6), School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Learn about reptiles and see them up close with Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary! For all ages. 

This program will take place at the Allendale Community Park (11069 69th Ave). 

Friday Flick

Friday Flick

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6), School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Adults, Families, All Ages
Event Details:

Beat the heat with a Friday flick! Popcorn and water will be provided, while supplies last. For all ages.

Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6), School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Beat the heat with a Friday flick! Popcorn and water will be provided, while supplies last. For all ages.

Disclaimer(s)

Food allergens

Food allergens may be present.

Storytime

Storytime

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
Storytime:

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

Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
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.

Creative Dance

Creative Dance

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Health & Movement
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
Creative Dance:

The library has teamed 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 imagi...

Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
Program Type: Health & Movement

The library has teamed 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.

Pop-In Playtime

Pop-In Playtime

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Allendale Township Library
Program Type:
Educational Skills, Games
Age Group:
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
Pop-In Playtime:

Pop in anytime between 9 AM and 12 PM for some fun, free play. Through purposeful play, children will develop language, motor, and social skills. For ages 6 and under with a caregi...

Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
Program Type: Educational Skills, Games

Pop in anytime between 9 AM and 12 PM for some fun, free play. Through purposeful play, children will develop language, motor, and social skills. 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.