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Creative Dance

10:00am - 10:30am
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
Health & Movement
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

9:00am - 12:00pm
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
Educational Skills, Games
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.

Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
Storytime
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.

Baby Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2)
Educational Skills
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2)
Program Type: Educational Skills
Event Details:

We’ll read stories, sing songs & rhymes, and play! For ages 0-2 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.

Boba & Beads (for Teens)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth, Teens (Ages 11-18)
Arts & Crafts, Food
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Teens (Ages 11-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of boba tea and pony bead bracelet making! All materials will be provided. For ages 11-18. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Food allergens

Food allergens may be present.

Drawing Class: Animals

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth, School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Adults, Families
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Adults, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to create your favorite animals with local illustrator, Corinne Roberts! No prior drawing experience is needed. For ages 6+. Registration required. 

Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
Storytime
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.

Baby Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2)
Educational Skills
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2)
Program Type: Educational Skills
Event Details:

We’ll read stories, sing songs & rhymes, and play! For ages 0-2 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

10:00am - 11:00am
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
Educational Skills, Games, Storytime
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.

Friday Flick

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6), School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Adults, Families, All Ages
Movie
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.

July 18: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (PG)

Home Depot Kids Workshop

10:00am - 11:00am
Youth, School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Families
Arts & Crafts, Educational Skills
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, Educational Skills
Event Details:

Join us and our friends from Home Depot as we make a kid friendly project! All supplies will be provided. First come, first served. For ages 6-18.

Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
Storytime
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.

Watercolor Class (for Teens)

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Youth, Teens (Ages 11-18)
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Teens (Ages 11-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Watercolor along with our instructor to create a colorful frog! All supplies will be provided. For ages 11-18. Registration required. 

Baby Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2)
Educational Skills
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2)
Program Type: Educational Skills
Event Details:

We’ll read stories, sing songs & rhymes, and play! For ages 0-2 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.

Foam Party

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6), School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Families
Games
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: Games
Event Details:

Dive into bubbly bliss at our foam party! Please bring a towel and wear clothes that can get wet. For youth of all ages.

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

Move! with Ivy Rehab

10:00am - 11:00am
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6), School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Families
Health & Movement
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

10:00am - 10:30am
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
Storytime
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.

Baby Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2)
Educational Skills
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2)
Program Type: Educational Skills
Event Details:

We’ll read stories, sing songs & rhymes, and play! For ages 0-2 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.

Engineering Ice Cream

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

Participants will explore the journey of milk from cow to ice cream, make ice cream in a bag, and discover how food engineers have developed processes for making ice cream. Program presented by Agriculture in the Classroom. For ages 6-10.

Magic Show

10:00am - 11:00am
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6), School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Adults, Families, All Ages
Performance
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: Performance
Event Details:

Join us for a magic show with comedy magician & entertainer, Cameron Zvara! For all ages. 

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


 

Pop-In Playtime

9:00am - 12:00pm
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
Educational Skills, Games
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.

Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6)
Storytime
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.

Baby Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2)
Educational Skills
Library Branch: Allendale Township Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2)
Program Type: Educational Skills
Event Details:

We’ll read stories, sing songs & rhymes, and play! For ages 0-2 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.

National Night Out

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Youth, Babies (Ages 0-2), Children (Ages 2-6), School Age (Ages 6-10), Teens (Ages 11-18), Adults, Families, All Ages
Health & Movement, Presentation
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: Health & Movement, Presentation
Event Details:

National Night Out is an annual campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.