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Hide Camp: Traditional Deer Hide TanningNovember 4, 6–8, 202620 hours of hands-on instructionAll tools and materials will be provided, including hides and brains. Registration Required: click here to register. Register once […]
Book discussion
Join us as we explore the fascinating signs of fall as it transitions into winter in Michigan! Participants will discover how nature prepares for the colder months by observing changing […]
Speaking Engagement
Amid the muskets and cannons of the America's earliest battlefields, the shine of steel bayonets and the swinging of swords break through the fog of war! Join Swordsmanship Museum and Academy historian Jerry Berg as he leads us through the often overlooked history of swords, spears, bayonets, and other hand-to-hand weapons of the Revolutionary War. Jerry will bring high quality replicas and original artifacts from the war to dive into details of their construction, their practice, and their terrifying battlefield use!
Book Club Discussion
Kids ages 8 and up are welcome to join the library's birding club! Together we will be exploring traits and habitats of different bird species here in Michigan. We plan on meeting twice a month, with one session taking place in the Children's Activity Room at Herrick Main and the other session taking place at a planned nature trail. Mark the dates! We will be meeting on the second and fourth Tuesdays of September, October and November.
Are you looking for a group to play Dungeons and Dragons with? We will be running an open on-going campaign every other Tuesday! Whether you are an experienced player, a total novice, or even looking to Dungeon Master, all are welcome!
Holland Amateur Radio Club’s Monthly Business Meeting with discussions of club business followed by amateur radio focused presentations. You don’t have to be a club member to attend – all hams and everyone interested in amateur radio are welcome to join us!
Join us to discuss "The Gales of November" by John Bacon. We'll be discussing what our next book should be and how often to meet in 2027!
Bring your little tykes out to discover the wonders of nature! Each program is a hands-on experience that will spark curiosity and create unforgettable memories for both you and your […]
A group of ladies working on individual wool projects
For kids ages 6-10 Join Miss Amanda for a monthly meeting all about comics and graphic novels! Each month features a different theme to read and discuss, as well as a drawing/writing prompt. Our themes for fall are: September : Changes October : Magic November : Superheroes
Meeting for Girl Scout leaders in Holland - Zeeland area Service Unit.
For ages 0-5 with a caregiver Bring your favorite stuffed animal and come in your jammies for stories and songs.
For Tweens 9-14 Step into the world of Narnia and create your own Pavender gummies inspired by the fictional fish from the Chronicles of Narnia series! Tweens will mix, mold, and personalize their own sweet treats while exploring a little fantasy-inspired creativity in this hands-on program. Registration is required starting Thursday, October 29th.
Knee-high Naturalists introduces the wonders of the natural world to young children. Crafts, activities, books, snacks, live animals, and outside exploration will be incorporated into their nature-based learning experience. Parents […]
A chance to gather together, discuss and encourage one another with what we have gleaned from each chapter of the book.
Michigan is home to some of the coolest creepy critters around! Join the Outdoor Discovery Center to meet fascinating amphibians, invertebrates, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Get up close with live […]
Join us for a hands-on educational workshop with one of ODC Network\'s professional technicians to learn how to properly remove, treat, and dispose of woody invasive species on your property. […]
Our Volunteer League (nicknamed "VoLes") is a service club for teens to experience what it takes to maintain a natural area and captive wildlife. This program is designed for 12 […]
All Ages Join Tolkien and Lewis fans of all ages as we enjoy elevenses, that special teatime that happens after second breakfast and before luncheon. Tea and snacks befitting people and creatures from all over Middle Earth and Narnia available while supplies last.
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the legendary friendship between C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien, Herrick District Library invites fans of both writers to come and enjoy a variety of crafts, such as crafting hobbit door ornaments, maps, lamp post snow globes, and banners. Attendees are also encouraged to dress up like their favorite Lord of the Rings or Chronicles of Narnia characters. Themed refreshments will also be provided.
Meeting to discuss investment options
We will be discussing the book The Echo of Old Books by Barbara Davis
Monthly meeting of task force.
It’s time to round up the little ones and come out to the Outdoor Discovery Center for Explore a Story!We’ll be introducing kids to the outdoors through books and outdoor […]
Groups working on Climate Change issues along the Lakeshore are invited to attend the climate networking meeting.
Hospice of Holland Volunteer Meeting
Get a chance to hangout with other homeschool families at our monthly homeschool hangouts! Miss Amanda will get out some educational games and activities, as well as feature the latest and greatest books and resources in our library's collection.
For tweens and teens On the third Tuesday of the month, drop-in the Teen Activity Room for writing help from Miss Amanda! Or stop by to work on your own writing. All kinds of writing welcome, at all stages.
Join us for this intermediate beading class where we will use hooks to create looped earrings in the Traditional Potawatomi Style. Working with seed beads, needles, and thread, you’ll craft […]
Come and learn how to actually plan and make your video game project so that you actually finish it. This class will focus on how to organize and plan out your game so that you can finish it in a timely manner, without burning yourself out.
Calling all tributes! Join us for an all-ages Hunger Games Trivia event featuring questions from both the books and films. Compete with friends, show off your Panem knowledge, and enjoy an evening of fun and friendly competition. May the odds be ever in your favor.
Come for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour & see how Crane's Pie Pantry makes 20,000 gallons of apple cider each year! We'll see the apple storage, giant freezer, pie kitchen, and cider press. Space is limited. Register today!
For kids ages 6-10 Feeling artistic? Drop in between 4pm and 5pm once a month to do some creating! From paper crafting to painting, each session will have a different project or two for you to try. 3rd Wednesdays: September 16, October 21, and November 18
For ages 0-5 with a caregiver Bring your favorite stuffed animal and come in your jammies for stories and songs.
For tweens Bring a book you've read from the realistic fiction genre that you'd like to share with other homeschool friends. We'll talk about our books and then create some bookish art together.
For ages 5 and above. Have you ever wondered to yourself just how Baby Bear's chair was the best fit for Golidlocks? Have you ever considered the mechanics needed for a bridge to hold the weight of both a troll and any given size goat? If not, how about now? Well, we have the perfect program for you! Once a month, feel free to drop in to enjoy a classic tale before setting out to think, design and construct various story props!
For families Decorate your own lantern inside the library, then use its soft glow outside to guide you through the pages of a magical StoryWalk. The luminary StoryWalk path will take you on a short loop through the woods west of our Nature Playscape.
In this workshop, you’ll design your own wall decoration or table arrangement using fresh greenery and other natural elements. We’ll provide the materials - you bring your creativity! Feel free […]
Book club meeting for discussion of monthly book.
Knee-high Naturalists introduces the wonders of the natural world to young children. Crafts, activities, books, snacks, live animals, and outside exploration will be incorporated into their nature-based learning experience.Parents can […]
Join us in the auditorium for a community toy swap for all ages! Share new or gently used toys, save money, and help keep toys out of the landfill while supporting local families and neighbors. Participants who donate toys will receive early access to the swap one hour before general entry.
Beloved author Gary Schmidt gives some tips and tricks to teen and adult authors. No registration required, though space is limited.
Come and enjoy Knives Out
Ever wondered what those tall antennas around town are actually doing? Join the Holland Amateur Radio Club (HARC) to discover the world of "Ham" radio—a hobby that blends cutting-edge technology, global community, and vital emergency preparedness. All registrants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. This event is a part of the Holland Amateur Radio Club’s monthly education and training program. For more information about these programs, please visit the Holland Amateur Radio Club website or their Groups.io page .
Kids ages 8 and up are welcome to join the library's birding club! Together we will be exploring traits and habitats of different bird species here in Michigan. We plan on meeting twice a month, with one session taking place in the Children's Activity Room at Herrick Main and the other session taking place at a planned nature trail. Mark the dates! We will be meeting on the second and fourth Tuesdays of September, October and November.
Are you looking for a group to play Dungeons and Dragons with? We will be running an open on-going campaign every other Tuesday! Whether you are an experienced player, a total novice, or even looking to Dungeon Master, all are welcome!
Learn to use the sublimation printer, and put your favorite Lord of the Rings quote on a keychain! Bring a thumb drive with your own design as a PNG or JPEG. These can be original illustrations or quotes! For sizing: The keychains are 2" circles. Allow a little extra margin around the edge of your design for bleed.
Imagine a community gathering to play music by strumming ukuleles. This event is designed so that anyone—absolute beginners & individuals with physical or cognitive disabilities & experienced musicians—can share the joy of making music together. The playlist features lovely, well-known feel-good songs that require minimal chord changes.
Jean Jacket making!
Join us for the Herrick District Library's audiobook walking club: Chapters and Steps! We welcome anyone who likes to listen while they walk, whether it's audiobooks, podcasts, etc. We will spend about 30-45 minutes walking, and the last 15 minutes will be reserved to discuss what we're listening to. For this meeting, we will meet in the lobby of the Main Library and walk through downtown Holland.
Book Club
Make a variety of vintage Christmas ornaments including Victorian gilded walnuts, dried orange and spice ornaments, and Christmas carol paper stars. This event is a part of our Little Women Christmas series! Remember to join us on Dec 22 nd for a Little Women Christmas at the Cappon House . It’s sure to be a memorable holiday event.
For kids ages 6-10 Calling all trainers! Come celebrate everyone’s favorite pocket monsters! We’ll spend our time enjoying Pokémon-related activities, learning skills and techniques from each other, and generally being amazed by each other's collections and vast Poké - knowledge. * Please be aware that no trading will be allowed during the program. 1st Wednesdays: December 2, January 6, and February 3
For ages 0-5 with a caregiver Bring your favorite stuffed animal and come in your jammies for stories and songs.
Love all things yarn and hungry for more? Come join the Yarnivores, a welcoming fiber arts hangout for all ages and skill levels. Bring whatever project you’re working on and come stitch, knit, crochet, weave, sew, swap ideas, or simply hang out with fellow fiber-loving humans. No expertise required, just curiosity and a little appetite for connection. We strive to create a safe, welcoming space where everyone can feel comfortable being themselves, sharing their creativity, and connecting with others.
This is an optional session for teens and adults who are registered for the Vacuum Form Chocolate Molds program. Want to create your own custom shape for your chocolate mold? Stop by this session to sculpt your shape out of clay. Your clay sculpture will need time to harden before the chocolate mold-making class the following week, so be sure to attend this session if you’d like to make your own shape.
Knee-high Naturalists introduces the wonders of the natural world to young children. Crafts, activities, books, snacks, live animals, and outside exploration will be incorporated into their nature-based learning experience.Parents can […]
BYO-craft! Sketch, knit, color -- or whatever your craft may be! -- while we watch Planet Earth! Light snacks and drinks will be provided. This is a recurring event. Join us for any or all of them! Dec 4 -- From Pole to Pole Dec 11 -- Mountains Dec 18 -- Fresh Water Jan 8 -- Caves Jan 15 -- Deserts Jan 22 - Ice Worlds Jan 29 -- Great Plains Feb 5 -- Jungles Feb 12 -- Shallow Seas Feb 19 -- Seasonal Forests Feb 26 -- Ocean Deep
Women's conference breakfast
Join us for A Settler Holiday and experience how early European-American settlers in Michigan prepared for the winter season. Visit a log cabin decorated for the holidays, learn about 19th-century holiday […]
Come and DIY your own soup mix in a jar! Follow a sample recipe or freestyle your own.
Level up your gift wrapping game this holiday season by creating your own custom wrapping paper. Learn how to turn your ideas into professional-grade gift wrap. We’ll show you how to build repeat patterns using both Canva (Web-based and free with email registration) and Inkscape (Free to download), and bring your design to life on our poster printer . All supplies will be provided.
Public Book Club --- all are welcome! The book for December discussion is ""Lilac Girls" by Martha Hall Kelly. Ask at the Reference Desk where the RRBC books are held.
While the typical library kids' bird club will be on hiatus for the month of December, everyone is welcome to drop by the Children's Activity Room for some fun bird-themed games!
Are you looking for a group to play Dungeons and Dragons with? We will be running an open on-going campaign every other Tuesday! Whether you are an experienced player, a total novice, or even looking to Dungeon Master, all are welcome!
Holland Amateur Radio Club’s Monthly Business Meeting with discussions of club business followed by amateur radio focused presentations. You don’t have to be a club member to attend – all hams and everyone interested in amateur radio are welcome to join us!
Mystery Readers Book Club
A group of ladies working on individual wool crafts.
In this hands-on program, you’ll learn how to use a vacuum former to create your own custom chocolate mold. We’ll explore the basics of vacuum forming and use food-safe materials to turn a shape into a mold you can use for making chocolate treats. Participants will get to make their own chocolate mold and then take it home to create delicious chocolate creations. No previous experience is necessary. Registration required, starting Wednesday, November 25th. We will have some materials available for molding, but feel free to bring your own objects to form around. If you'd like to shape your own objects for molding there is also an optional clay sculpting class on December 3rd, you can come to.
For kids ages 6-10 Join Miss Amanda for a monthly meeting all about comics and graphic novels! Each month features a different theme to read and discuss, as well as a drawing/writing prompt. Our themes for winter are: December : Food January : Winter February : Love
Meeting for Girl Scout leaders in Holland - Zeeland area Service Unit.
Learn to use the sublimation printer while making a unique ornament! Bring a high-resolution family photo or design as a PNG or JPEG. Note: The ornaments are circular, so choose an image that will look good as a circle!
For ages 0-5 with a caregiver Bring your favorite stuffed animal and come in your jammies for stories and songs.
For Teens 11-18, and their invited guest Teens, grab your favorite adult for this hands-on program, you’ll learn how to use a vacuum former to create your own custom chocolate mold. We’ll explore the basics of vacuum forming and use food-safe materials to turn a shape into a mold you can use for making chocolate treats. Participants will get to make their own chocolate mold and then take it home to create delicious chocolate creations. No previous experience is necessary. Registration required, starting Thursday, November 26th. We will have some materials available for molding, but feel free to bring your own objects to form around. If you'd like to shape your own objects for molding there is also an optional clay sculpting class on December 3rd, you can come to.
BYO-craft! Sketch, knit, color -- or whatever your craft may be! -- while we watch Planet Earth! Light snacks and drinks will be provided. This is a recurring event. Join us for any or all of them! Dec 4 -- From Pole to Pole Dec 11 -- Mountains Dec 18 -- Fresh Water Jan 8 -- Caves Jan 15 -- Deserts Jan 22 - Ice Worlds Jan 29 -- Great Plains Feb 5 -- Jungles Feb 12 -- Shallow Seas Feb 19 -- Seasonal Forests Feb 26 -- Ocean Deep
For tweens 8-14, and their invited adult Tweens, grab your favorite adult for a creative and yummy sprinkle embroidery program! Try this edible decorating style with the look of complex embroidery. All materials will be provided. Please register in multiples of 2 as this is a partner project. Registration Required starting Friday, November 27th.
The Western Michigan Region of the Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) will hold a talk on Jane Austen's work in honor of her 251st birthday (Dec. 16, 1775). Refreshments will be served.
Book discussion
Hear from local financial services and law enforcement professionals about emerging fraud risks and practical strategies to reduce your business's exposure. Topics include: Employee theft, internal fraud, business email compromise, cyber fraud and more. Featuring speakers Briuanna Reub (United Treasury Management Relationship Officer) and Det. Joe Monger (Ottawa County Sheriff's Department).
Get a chance to hangout with other homeschool families at our monthly homeschool hangouts! Miss Amanda will get out some educational games and activities, as well as feature the latest and greatest books and resources in our library's collection.
Four sisters come of age during the American Civil War under the guidance of their mother, as their father is absent, ministering to the troops. Directors: George Cukor Production year: 1933 Rating: TV-G Studio: Warner Bros. Runtime: 115 minutes Cast: Katharine Hepburn, Joan Bennett, Frances Dee, Jean Parker, Spring Byington Please note: due to the age of this film, there are no English subtitles. This event is a part of our Little Women Christmas series! Remember to join us on Dec 22 nd for a Little Women Christmas at the Cappon House . It’s sure to be a memorable holiday event.
For kids ages 6-10 Feeling artistic? Drop in between 4pm and 5pm once a month to do some creating! From paper crafting to painting, each session will have a different project or two for you to try. 3rd Wednesdays: December 16, January 20, and February 17
For kids, ages 6-11 Take your graham cracker gingerbread building skills to the next level! It's up to you to decide which materials will make your structure strong, unique, and spectacular. All materials provided. Work by yourself or as a team. One house per registered group (max of 4 kids per group).
For ages 0-5 with a caregiver Bring your favorite stuffed animal and come in your jammies for stories and songs.
During the Civil War, the four daughters of a doctor who went to the front patiently wait for his return to their mother. Jo, Amy, Beth and Meg March try to compensate for their father's absence and lack of resources by continuing their creative activities and helping others. As we grow up, they all take a different path. Jo, who wants to become a writer, dreams of moving to New York. Directors: Gillian Armstrong Production year:1994 Rating: PG Studio: Columbia Pictures Industries Inc. Runtime: 115 minutes Cast: Winona Ryder, Susan Sarandon, Trini Alvarado, Eric Stoltz, Christian Bale This event is a part of our Little Women Christmas series! Remember to join us on Dec 22 nd for a Little Women Christmas at the Cappon House . It’s sure to be a memorable holiday event.
For tweens Bring a book you've read from the classics genre that you'd like to share with other homeschool friends. We'll talk about our books and then create some bookish art together. December: Classics January: Nonfiction February: Graphic Novels
Test your culinary and engineering skills in building a magnificent gingerbread structure this holiday season. Enjoy an evening of holiday creating mayhem with friends and family as you work together to create the perfect gingerbread house for your home.
Adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic slice of Americana about the four spirited March sisters and details their adventures, ambitions and romances in 1860s Massachusetts. Directors: Mervyn LeRoy Production year: 1949 Rating: TV-G Studio: Warner Bros. Runtime: 121 minutes Cast: June Allyson, Peter Lawford, Elizabeth Taylor, Margaret O'Brien, Janet Leigh This event is a part of our Little Women Christmas series! Remember to join us on Dec 22 nd for a Little Women Christmas at the Cappon House . It’s sure to be a memorable holiday event.
Four sisters learn about love, life, and loss as they grow through their young womanhood against the backdrop of post-Civil War America. At the heart of the family is the headstrong Jo who aspires, above all else, to forge her own path. Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott. Directors: Greta Gerwig Production year: 2019 Rating: PG Studio: Columbia Pictures Industries Inc. Runtime: 135 minutes Cast: Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen, Laura Dern This event is a part of our Little Women Christmas series! Remember to join us on Dec 22 nd for a Little Women Christmas at the Cappon House . It’s sure to be a memorable holiday event.
BYO-craft! Sketch, knit, color -- or whatever your craft may be! -- while we watch Planet Earth! Light snacks and drinks will be provided. This is a recurring event. Join us for any or all of them! Dec 4 -- From Pole to Pole Dec 11 -- Mountains Dec 18 -- Fresh Water Jan 8 -- Caves Jan 15 -- Deserts Jan 22 - Ice Worlds Jan 29 -- Great Plains Feb 5 -- Jungles Feb 12 -- Shallow Seas Feb 19 -- Seasonal Forests Feb 26 -- Ocean Deep
Test your culinary and engineering skills in building a magnificent gingerbread structure this holiday season. Enjoy an evening of holiday creating mayhem with friends and family as you work together to create the perfect gingerbread house for your home. Beverages will be provided.
Imagine a community gathering to play music by strumming ukuleles. This event is designed so that anyone—absolute beginners & individuals with physical or cognitive disabilities & experienced musicians—can share the joy of making music together. The playlist features lovely, well-known feel-good songs that require minimal chord changes.
In this installment of our "Beyond Dungeons and Dragons" Indie TTRPG spotlight series, we'll be looking at Fabula Ultima, a fantasy TTRPG inspired by Japanese role-playing video games such as the Final Fantasy series, with focus on narrative driven, roleplay heavy gameplay. We will be examining how the game plays, player and GM facing rules, along with an open Q&A!
Toy Story (1995) (rated G) Put on your comfy clothes, bring a pillow and blanket, and settle in for a showing of Toy Story (rated G) at Herrick Northside Branch! For Families Monday, December 21 at 10am HN Community Room
Let’s get crafty! Join us to create something from your imagination using a variety of craft supplies. Come with a plan of your own or find inspiration from the materials provided.
Holland is the Dutch town on Lake Michigan, with the Tulip Time festival each May, a working windmill from 1761 at Windmill Island Gardens and Holland State Park's Big Red lighthouse. The Outdoor Discovery Center and the Holland Museum are the year-round family fixtures. Herrick District Library is downtown.
Holiday events for kids in Holland, 2026: tree lightings, light displays, Santa visits and gingerbread workshops, day by day.
23 children’s events are on in Holland in the next seven days, read every night from the calendars of Herrick District Library (2 branches, 201 upcoming programmes), plus Outdoor Discovery Center and Outdoor Discovery Center Macatawa Greenway. Library programmes are free. Museum and zoo events say “admission may apply”; check the venue for prices.
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Yes and no. Every event, time, address and link is open to anyone. An account only lets you save outings you plan to go to.
Each library and venue calendar is re-read every night, so a cancelled storytime disappears within a day. Times are shown in Holland’s own time zone.
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