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Experience the Library

You’ve heard about HDL's events, but there’s so much more to experience at your library!

Storywalks

We’re collaborating with Ottawa County Parks to continue providing StoryWalks this fall! Walk through the pages of a book as you make your way along a park path. StoryWalks are self-guided and available during regular park hours on the dates listed.

  • September 1 - 21 at Tunnel Park: The Ramble Shamble Children by Christina Soontornvat
  • September 14 - October 5 at Paw Paw Park East: Finding Wild by Megan Wagner Lloyd
  • September 29 – October 19 at Pine Bend: Leif and the Fall by by Allison Sweet Grant and Adam Grant
  • October 12 – November 2 at Paw Paw Park East: Sophie's Squash by Pat Zietlow Miller
  • October 27 – November 16 at Hemlock Crossing: Journey by Aaron Becker
  • November 9 – 30 at Paw Paw Park East: Gracias/Thanks by Pat Mora

North Branch Book Club

Every month the North Branch will pick a book for our community of readers to read together and talk about. Our goal is to pick a plethora of books from a wide variety of genres and authors. Feel free to stop in and check it out or look at some similar reads.

  • September: Solito by Javier Zamora
  • October: Author spotlight on Kali Fajardo-Anstine
  • November: Shutter by Romano Emerson

Sustainability in Action: A Community Experience

Join us as we explore sustainability through an interactive display. Share your eco-friendly habits on our community whiteboard (like biking, reducing plastic, or composting) and reflect on new changes you’d like to make. Your ideas may inspire others!

Special thanks to Isabel Stein, City of Holland Sustainability Coordinator, for her impact display, and to artist Barbara Carlson and the Amory 2 Art Studio creators for showcasing Beach Art 2025, created from trash collected along Lake Michigan.

Marvel Storywalk

Date: September 12 - October 11
Location: Hemlock Crossing, 8115 W Olive Rd

Walk through a Marvel Universe adventure at Hemlock Crossing. This event is part of HDL's Marvel Week.

HDL Community Ofrenda

HDL will host a community ofrenda at the main library in honor of Día de Muertos. The ofrenda will be in place October 20 - November 1.

Community members are invited to light an electric candle, write a note to a loved one, or make a free copy of a photo to leave on the ofrenda. Non-precious mementos are also welcome, as long as they are small. (No food items, please). Photos and mementos will not be kept or returned after Día de los Muertos, but patrons are welcome to retrieve them before we clean up the ofrenda on November 1. Want to learn more about Día de los Muertos? Visit HDL's event "What is Día de Muertos" on Tuesday, 10/21 at 6 PM.

Early Learning

The Children's Area at the Main Library is full of hands-on learning adventures which rotate quarterly. This fall, little ones can pretend they're photography professionals in shop at The Village. Light is key to photography and kiddos can learn about the properties of light through the Discover station with this quarter's STEM activity - a darkroom.

Groundworks Fun

Next time you're at the Main Library, stop by Groundworks for some fun.

Groundworks always has something fun available to interact with, drawing you into our new creative space to discover, connect, and create at your library. This week's fun: 3D printed puzzles!

Knitting for Holland

Date: November 15 - March 15
Location: Main Library and North Branch

Herrick Main and North Branch will have free knit and crocheted winter accessories. If you need something warm and cozy, please take a scarf or hat donated by someone in your community. Do you knit or crochet yourself? Then please consider donating warm winter accessories for your community members. Donations can be dropped off at Main or North Branch.

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