Find everything from crafts to playtimes, movies, celebrations, or simply space to exist outside your busy home and holiday schedule. Some events are drop-in, others are self-guided, like our StoryWalks in Ottawa County Parks, and a few have suggested registration if space is limited or so we have an idea of how many supplies we should have ready when you arrive. If you’re looking for flexible opportunities, you can start your Winter Reading Challenge or just visit the library for the sake of enjoying time in this unique community space.
- For the 0-5 age-group, we are taking a break from our normal storytime routine to bring you a few special events, including our annual Noon Year’s Eve Celebration at Holland Township Community Center, along with a few hands-on craft opportunities and casual family playtimes.
- Bigger kids can craft to their hearts’ content by Making Musical Instruments at the Main Library or at several open-ended Crafternoons planned at the North Branch. Play games and puzzles that inspire whole-body movement as they’re projected onto the floor with the North Branch’s new interactive projector.
- Teens can earn community service hours at the quarterly Teen Volunteer Day or join in on the all-ages Learn to Draw Manga program. There are several all-ages events that would be fun for the whole family, like our Gingerbread House Making or sketch-walks led by our Maker-in-Residence Marcia Schrotenboer.
Read on to find details for events each day of winter break, including links to descriptions and location information.
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SATURDAY, DEC. 20: Both locations open normal hours
- Gingerbread House Making (all ages, registration recommended), 10am-12pm North Branch
- StoryWalk: The Wish Tree by Kyo Maclear (self-guided), 7am-8pm Hemlock Crossing Park
- StoryWalk: Winter Dance by Marion Dane Bauer (self-guided), 7am-8pm Paw Paw Park East
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SUNDAY, DEC. 21: 1-6pm Main Library open
- StoryWalk: The Wish Tree by Kyo Maclear (self-guided), 7am-8pm Hemlock Crossing Park
- StoryWalk: Winter Dance by Marion Dane Bauer (self-guided), 7am-8pm Paw Paw Park East
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MONDAY, DEC. 22: Both locations open normal hours
- Interactive Projector Playtime (ages 6+), 1-2pm North Branch
- Making Musical Instruments (ages 6+) , 2-3pm Main Library
- Winter Crafternoon (ages 6+), 2:30-3:30pm North Branch
- Sublimation Magnets (drop-in for ages 3-5 with a caregiver), 3-5pm Main Library
- The Muppet Christmas Carol (rated G) (all ages), 6-7:30pm Main Library
- StoryWalk: Winter Dance by Marion Dane Bauer (self-guided), 7am-8pm Paw Paw Park East
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TUESDAY, DEC. 23: Both locations open normal hours
- Family Playtime (drop-in for ages 0-5 with a caregiver), 9:30-10:30am North Branch
- Interactive Projector Playtime (ages 6+), 1-2pm North Branch
- Winter Crafternoon (ages 6+), 2:30-3:30pm North Branch
- Electronics Show & Tell (all ages), 6:30-8:30pm Main Library
- StoryWalk: Winter Dance by Marion Dane Bauer (self-guided), 7am-8pm Paw Paw Park East
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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 24 - THURSDAY, DEC. 25: Both locations closed
- StoryWalk: Winter Dance by Marion Dane Bauer (self-guided), 7am-8pm Paw Paw Park East
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FRIDAY, DEC. 26: Both locations open 9am-6pm
- StoryWalk: Winter Dance by Marion Dane Bauer (self-guided), 7am-8pm Paw Paw Park East
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SATURDAY, DEC. 27: Main Library open 9am-6pm, North Branch open 9am-2pm
- StoryWalk: Winter Dance by Marion Dane Bauer (self-guided), 7am-8pm Paw Paw Park East
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SUNDAY, DEC. 28: Main Library open 1-6pm
- StoryWalk: Winter Dance by Marion Dane Bauer (self-guided), 7am-8pm Paw Paw Park East
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MONDAY, DEC. 29: Both locations open normal hours
- "Elio" Pajama Party (rated PG) (for families), 10am-12pm Main Library
- Maker-in-Residence Drop In (all ages), 10-12pm Main Library, walking to Holland City Hall
- Quarterly Teen Volunteer Day (ages 14-18), 10am-1pm Main Library
- Interactive Projector Playtime (ages 6+), 1-2pm North Branch
- Winter Crafternoon (ages 6+), 2:30-3:30pm North Branch
- StoryWalk: A Moon of My Own by Jennifer Rustgi (self-guided), 7am-8pm Hemlock Crossing Park
- StoryWalk: Winter Dance by Marion Dane Bauer (self-guided), 7am-8pm Paw Paw Park East
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TUESDAY, DEC. 30: Both locations open normal hours
- Family Playtime (drop-in for ages 0-5 with a caregiver), 9:30-10:30am North Branch
- Baby Band (ages 0-5 with a caregiver), 10-11am Main Library
- Interactive Projector Playtime (ages 6+), 1-2pm North Branch
- Maker-in-Residence Drop In (all ages), 2-4pm Main Library, walking to VeloCity Bicycle Shop
- Winter Crafternoon (ages 6+), 2:30-3:30pm North Branch
- StoryWalk: A Moon of My Own by Jennifer Rustgi (self-guided), 7am-8pm Hemlock Crossing Park
- StoryWalk: Winter Dance by Marion Dane Bauer (self-guided), 7am-8pm Paw Paw Park East
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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 31: Both locations open 9am-6pm
- Noon Year's Eve (ages 0-5 with a caregiver, kids), 10:30am-12pm Holland Township Community Center
- StoryWalk: A Moon of My Own by Jennifer Rustgi (self-guided), 7am-8pm Hemlock Crossing Park
- StoryWalk: Winter Dance by Marion Dane Bauer (self-guided), 7am-8pm Paw Paw Park East
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THURSDAY, JAN. 1: Both locations closed
- StoryWalk: A Moon of My Own by Jennifer Rustgi (self-guided), 7am-8pm Hemlock Crossing Park
- StoryWalk: Winter Dance by Marion Dane Bauer (self-guided), 7am-8pm Paw Paw Park East
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FRIDAY, JAN. 2: Both locations open normal hours
- Sensory-Friendly Storytime (ages 3-5 with a caregiver, registration recommended), 9:30-10am North Branch
- Intro to Drawing Manga (all ages), 2-5pm Main Library
- StoryWalk: A Moon of My Own by Jennifer Rustgi (self-guided), 7am-8pm Hemlock Crossing Park
- StoryWalk: Winter Dance by Marion Dane Bauer (self-guided), 7am-8pm Paw Paw Park East
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SATURDAY, JAN. 3: Main Library open 9am-6pm, North Branch open 9am-2pm
- Parent Meetup/Themed Playtime (caregivers and their children ages 0-5), 10am-12pm Main Library
- StoryWalk: A Moon of My Own by Jennifer Rustgi (self-guided), 7am-8pm Hemlock Crossing Park
- StoryWalk: Winter Dance by Marion Dane Bauer (self-guided), 7am-8pm Paw Paw Park East
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SUNDAY, JAN. 4: Main Library open 1-6pm
