HDL offers events for kids, teens, and families during Spring Break. Make the most of your staycation with us!
TEEN ART GALLERY: ONE COLOR PAINTING
For Middle and High Schoolers
Learn how to apply one color and still make a distinctive painting. Stop by the YS desk between April 1-15 to participate in this month's art gallery. All materials provided, while supplies last. All art due April 15th and will be displayed April 16 to May 15.
APRIL 1-15
Main Library | Youth Services Desk
TWEEN ART GALLERY: FINISH THE PAINTING
For ages 9-14
This month's Tween Art Gallery is a finish the painting challenge. Stop by the North Branch and get canvas where the painting has already been started. The real challenge is including what's already there in your own painting. This art gallery runs April 1st-15th. All materials provided, while supplies last. All art due April 15 and will be displayed April 16 - May 15.
APRIL 1-15
North Branch
StoryWalk®
We’re collaborating with the Ottawa County Parks to continue providing StoryWalks this spring! 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.
• APRIL 7-27 at Paw Paw East
What’s New, Daniel? by Micha Archer
• APRIL 7-27 at Tunnel Park
If You Plant a Seed by Kadir Nelson
MAKER-IN-RESIDENCE DROP IN
Stop by to see current Maker-in-Residence Elizabeth Trembley work on her craft. These drop-in sessions are open to all and asking our Maker questions about his work is encouraged.
• TUESDAY, APRIL 8 | 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
• MONDAY, APRIL 14 | 4:00 PM-6:00 PM
• TUESDAY, APRIL 22 | 4:00 PM-6:00 PM
Main Library | Groundworks
A WALK THROUGH JURASSIC PARK
For all ages
Take a step back in time and explore the time of the dinosaurs. From Saturday, April 5th through Sunday, April 27th visit Hemlock Crossing and enjoy a Walk through Jurassic Park! There will be two different routes for you to take on. The first is going to be for all ages that will be have fun facts and multiple choice questions all about dinosaurs. This trek will only be about a half mile. Our second trek is a bit longer and will feature more trivia questions and fun facts about the books and films of Jurassic Park and will be closer to 2 miles. Be sure to watch out for dinosaurs and those pesky insects.
SATURDAY, APRIL 5-SUNDAY, APRIL 27
Hemlock Crossing, 8115 West Olive Road
EXPLORING GEODES: LET’S GET CRACKING!
For ages 6+
Get your hands on a geode and crack it open to see what you discover. We will provide a geode, a hammer and goggles for each registered attendee and you will smash it open to reveal the quartz crystals inside! You can then take home your opened geode and continue to admire it!
Registration required at herrickdl.org/events starting March 31.
MONDAY, APRIL 7 | 2:30 PM–3:00 PM
Main Library | Children’s Activity Room
BABY STORYTIME
For ages 0-18 mos with a caregiver
• NORTH BRANCH | Community Room
Tuesday, April 8
9:30 AM–10:00 AM & 10:30 AM–11:00 AM
• MAIN LIBRARY | Children’s Activity Room
Thursday, April 10
9:30 AM–10:00 AM & 10:00 AM–10:30 AM
CRAFTERNOONS
Let’s get crafty! Join us on the North Branch lawn 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. Weather dependent.
MONDAY-THURSDAY | 2:00 PM–3:00 PM
North Branch
"THE WILD ROBOT" PAJAMA PARTY
Do you love The Wild Robot as much as we do? Put on your coziest jammies, bring your pillows and blankets, and invite your friends to the library to watch the movie on the big screen! Popcorn will be provided.
(Please note that The Wild Robot is rated PG)
TUESDAY, APRIL 8 | 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Main Library | Children’s Activity Room
TODDLER STORYTIME
Ages 18 mos-3 with a caregiver
• MAIN LIBRARY | Children’s Department
Wednesdays, April 9
9:30 AM–10:00 AM & 10:30 AM–11:00 AM
• NORTH BRANCH | Community Room
Thursdays April 10
9:30 AM–10:00 AM & 10:30 AM–11:00 AM
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
Ages 3-5 with a caregiver
• NORTH BRANCH | Community Room
Wednesdays, April 9 | 9:30 AM–10:00 AM
• MAIN LIBRARY | Children’s Department
Tuesday, April 8 | 9:30 AM–10:00 AM
PAJAMA STORYTIME
Ages 0-5 with a caregiver
Wednesday, April 9 | 6:30 PM–7:00 PM
Main Library | Children’s Department
TEEN FELT PLANTS
For Middle and High Schoolers
Looking for something to do during spring break? Drop-in anytime during this program and learn some basic stitches to sew your own felt plants. All materials and instructions provided, while supplies last.
THURSDAY, APRIL 10 | 3:00 PM–5:00 PM
Main Library | Teen Activity Room
POETRY OPEN MIC
For all ages
Get your best work ready for our Poetry Open Mic on April 10th in honor of National Poetry Month! Come read your verses or listen to the creative works of others from 6-8pm while sipping on a warm drink because this night of poetry will be hosted by Lemonjello's in downtown Holland.
THURSDAY, APRIL 10 | 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
Lemonjello's, 61 9th St
STORYTIME AT COMMUNITY ACTION HOUSE
Ages 0-5 with a caregiver
Friday, April 11 | 10:00 AM–10:30 AM
Community Action House | 739 Paw Paw Dr.
SENSORY AND SMALL WORLD PLAY: ALL THINGS DINOSAURS
For toddlers & preschoolers
Bring your toddler or preschooler to this day of sensory and small worlds play. We will have things to smell, squeeze, mix, pour, and dig up. Have you ever played with primordial slime or swamp foam? Registration required at herrickdl.org/events starting March 28.
FRIDAY, APRIL 11
• 10:00 AM–11:00 AM
• 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
• 12:00 AM–1:00 PM
• 1:00 PM–2:00 PM
• 2:00 PM–3:00 PM
• 3:00 PM–4:00 PM
Main Library | Children’s Activity Room
RECORDING STUDIO 101
Adults and teens
The first of hour of Recording Studio 101 requires registration and will walk attendees through the basics of using our Recording Studio's podcast station and provides an overview of the digital audio workstation software (Audacity (FREE), Pro Tools - Artist & FL Studio - Signature) available. We'll also show you where to find additional learning resources to get a podcast up and running or record your own music.
* Attendees are encouraged to bring their own laptops and download the FREE Audacity audio editing software or a free trial of Pro Tools or FL Studio prior to arriving.
SATURDAY, APRIL 12 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Main Library | Groundworks
PARENT MEETUP/THEMED PLAYTIME
Ages 0-5 with a caregiver
Are you looking for a fun place for your kiddo to play while you meet some parents? This is the perfect activity. We'll set up a different themed play for each month to let the kids engage their imaginations with other kids while you chat with their parents. Whether you want to find community play dates or you need advice about parenting challenges, finding daycare, learning about preschools, or anything else, other parents are a great resource! Fear not, coffee will be served.
SATURDAY, APRIL 5 | 10:00 AM–11:00 AM
Main Library | Children’s Activity Room