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Nocturnal Animals

All About Nocturnal Animals with Outdoor Discovery Center

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Informational
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Tweens - Age 8-12
Event Details:

Once the sun goes down, animals that are specially adapted to life at night become active. Learn what features or skills allow them to be effective predators or to avoid becoming p...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Tweens - Age 8-12
Program Type: Informational
Event Details:

Once the sun goes down, animals that are specially adapted to life at night become active. Learn what features or skills allow them to be effective predators or to avoid becoming prey.

text reads "lego party" with image of building bricks and yellow block head

LEGO Block Party

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Baird Program Room at Spring Lake District Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary, Tweens - Age 8-12
Event Details:

Build, play, and complete challenges with LEGOs. Completed projects will go on display for a week following the event!  

Library Branch: Spring Lake District Library
Room: Baird Program Room
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens - Age 8-12
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Build, play, and complete challenges with LEGOs. Completed projects will go on display for a week following the event!  

text reads "pokemon club" with image of popular Pokemon, Pikachu

Pokemon Club

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Spring Lake District Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens - Age 8-12
Event Details:

Our monthly meetup for Pokemon fans! Join us for crafts, activities and games surrounding this beloved franchise. Participants may bring cards to show off or trade if desired. ...

Library Branch: Spring Lake District Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens - Age 8-12
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Our monthly meetup for Pokemon fans! Join us for crafts, activities and games surrounding this beloved franchise. Participants may bring cards to show off or trade if desired. 

two small glass bottles with cork tops containing fairies reminiscent of those from the legend of zelda

Fairy in a Bottle

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Spring Lake District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens - Age 8-12, Middle School, Teens
Event Details:

Celebrate the release of Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom by capturing a fairy in a bottle to take with you on your adventure. After all, it’s dangerous to go alone. Registration ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Spring Lake District Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens - Age 8-12, Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Celebrate the release of Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom by capturing a fairy in a bottle to take with you on your adventure. After all, it’s dangerous to go alone. Registration is required. Open to tweens and teens ages 9-18. 

clay leaves painted in blue, green, orange, purple and yellow

Clay Leaf Craft

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Spring Lake District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary, Tweens - Age 8-12
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace on October 1 to make a clay leaf using air dry clay and a variety of tools and real leaves. Allow it to dry and come back to paint your leaf the following we...

Library Branch: Spring Lake District Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens - Age 8-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace on October 1 to make a clay leaf using air dry clay and a variety of tools and real leaves. Allow it to dry and come back to paint your leaf the following week on October 8.

clay leaves painted in blue, green, orange, purple and yellow

Clay Leaf Craft

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Spring Lake District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary, Tweens - Age 8-12
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace on October 1 to make a clay leaf using air dry clay and a variety of tools and real leaves. Allow it to dry and come back to paint your leaf the following we...

Library Branch: Spring Lake District Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens - Age 8-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace on October 1 to make a clay leaf using air dry clay and a variety of tools and real leaves. Allow it to dry and come back to paint your leaf the following week on October 8.

cover of the book "The Wild Robot" featuring a robot standing at the front of a cave positioned at the top of a pile of boulders

Wild Robot STEM Night

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baird Program Room at Spring Lake District Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary, Tweens - Age 8-12
Event Details:

We’re celebrating this beloved book and its movie adaptation with a night of science and engineering challenges based on the story. Bring the whole family along to learn and tinker...

Library Branch: Spring Lake District Library
Room: Baird Program Room
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens - Age 8-12
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

We’re celebrating this beloved book and its movie adaptation with a night of science and engineering challenges based on the story. Bring the whole family along to learn and tinker together.

D&D

Introduction to Dungeon & Dragons

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Baird Program Room at Spring Lake District Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens - Age 8-12, Middle School, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Curious about Dungeon & Dragons?Interested in this co-operative role-playing game but not sure where to start? Come to our Introduction to D&D program. We will explore...

Library Branch: Spring Lake District Library
Room: Baird Program Room
Age Group: Tweens - Age 8-12, Middle School, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Curious about Dungeon & Dragons?

Interested in this co-operative role-playing game but not sure where to start? 

Come to our Introduction to D&D program. We will explore the history and rules of the game. 

various toy dolls covered with paint and with distressed hair and clothes made to look like zombies

Zombie Barbies

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Spring Lake District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens - Age 8-12, Middle School
Event Details:

Turn an ordinary Barbie doll into a zombie-fied nightmare using the supplies provided. Registration is required; opens September 15. 

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Spring Lake District Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens - Age 8-12, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Turn an ordinary Barbie doll into a zombie-fied nightmare using the supplies provided. Registration is required; opens September 15. 

Kids Oreo Flavor Vote

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Baird Program Room at Spring Lake District Library
Program Type:
Informational
Age Group:
Elementary, Tweens - Age 8-12, Middle School
Event Details:

Voting matters—and in this case, it tastes great, too! Try many flavors and then make your voice heard in our Oreo taste test! The Ottawa County Clerk's Office will be on hand to p...

Library Branch: Spring Lake District Library
Room: Baird Program Room
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens - Age 8-12, Middle School
Program Type: Informational
Event Details:

Voting matters—and in this case, it tastes great, too! Try many flavors and then make your voice heard in our Oreo taste test!

text reads "lego party" with image of building bricks and yellow block head

LEGO Block Party

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Baird Program Room at Spring Lake District Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary, Tweens - Age 8-12
Event Details:

Build, play, and complete challenges with LEGOs. Completed projects will go on display for a week following the event!  

Library Branch: Spring Lake District Library
Room: Baird Program Room
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens - Age 8-12
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Build, play, and complete challenges with LEGOs. Completed projects will go on display for a week following the event!  

Graphic Novel Book Club

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Spring Lake District Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Tweens - Age 8-12
Library Branch: Spring Lake District Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens - Age 8-12
Program Type: Book Club
Halloween-themed gingerbread house

Haunted Gingerbread Houses

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Baird Program Room at Spring Lake District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary, Tweens - Age 8-12, Middle School, Teens
Event Details:

Bring your sweet tooth, creativity and engineering skills to our haunted “gingerbread” house workshop. We will provide everything you need to make Halloween-themed haunted houses o...

Library Branch: Spring Lake District Library
Room: Baird Program Room
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens - Age 8-12, Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your sweet tooth, creativity and engineering skills to our haunted “gingerbread” house workshop.

crafted pumpkins and spider with glowing eyes

Spooky Glowing Paper Circuits

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Spring Lake District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary, Tweens - Age 8-12
Event Details:

Learn about circuits and build your own to illuminate a paper jack-o-lantern, cauldron or haunted house. 

Library Branch: Spring Lake District Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens - Age 8-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Learn about circuits and build your own to illuminate a paper jack-o-lantern, cauldron or haunted house. 

text reads "pokemon club" with image of popular Pokemon, Pikachu

Pokemon Club

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Spring Lake District Library
Age Group:
Tweens - Age 8-12
Event Details:

Our monthly meetup for Pokemon fans! Join us for crafts, activities and games surrounding this beloved franchise. Participants may bring cards to show off or trade if desired. ...

Library Branch: Spring Lake District Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens - Age 8-12
Event Details:

Our monthly meetup for Pokemon fans! Join us for crafts, activities and games surrounding this beloved franchise. Participants may bring cards to show off or trade if desired. 

photo of student deconstructing an electronic item with screwdriver

Wreck It!

Monday, November 11, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Spring Lake District Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens - Age 8-12, Middle School, Teens
Event Details:

Release any anxieties you might have about the upcoming trimester by deconstructing and destroying objects in our Makerspace…or should we say Breakerspace. 

Library Branch: Spring Lake District Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens - Age 8-12, Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Release any anxieties you might have about the upcoming trimester by deconstructing and destroying objects in our Makerspace…or should we say Breakerspace. 

Graphic Novel Book Club

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Spring Lake District Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Tweens - Age 8-12
Library Branch: Spring Lake District Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens - Age 8-12
Program Type: Book Club
text reads "pokemon club" with image of popular Pokemon, Pikachu

Pokemon Club

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Spring Lake District Library
Age Group:
Tweens - Age 8-12
Event Details:

Our monthly meetup for Pokemon fans! Join us for crafts, activities and games surrounding this beloved franchise. Participants may bring cards to show off or trade if desired. ...

Library Branch: Spring Lake District Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens - Age 8-12
Event Details:

Our monthly meetup for Pokemon fans! Join us for crafts, activities and games surrounding this beloved franchise. Participants may bring cards to show off or trade if desired. 

jean jacket decorated with shrink plastic pins

Pin Palooza

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Spring Lake District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens - Age 8-12, Middle School
Event Details:

We’re having a pin-making party! Decorate your backpacks and jackets with personalized pieces of flair made with Shrinky Dinks. Drop in any time between 3:30 and 5 to participate.&...

Library Branch: Spring Lake District Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens - Age 8-12, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

We’re having a pin-making party! Decorate your backpacks and jackets with personalized pieces of flair made with Shrinky Dinks. Drop in any time between 3:30 and 5 to participate. 

text reads "lego party" with image of building bricks and yellow block head

LEGO Block Party

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Baird Program Room at Spring Lake District Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary, Tweens - Age 8-12
Event Details:

Build, play, and complete challenges with LEGOs. Completed projects will go on display for a week following the event!  

Library Branch: Spring Lake District Library
Room: Baird Program Room
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens - Age 8-12
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Build, play, and complete challenges with LEGOs. Completed projects will go on display for a week following the event!  

Thanksgiving - Library Closed

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Spring Lake District Library
Closing
Branches:
Spring Lake District Library

Christmas Eve-Library Closed

All Day
Spring Lake District Library
Closing
Branches:
Spring Lake District Library

Christmas Day - Library Closed

All Day
Spring Lake District Library
Closing
Branches:
Spring Lake District Library