Spend your staycation with your library! HDL has events for both kids and teens to keep your week occupied with fun and active learning.
STORYWALKS®
We’re collaborating with 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. These are self-guided programs available from dawn to dusk.
• Mar. 20 - Apr. 2 at Pine Bend:
Hello, Puddle! by Anita Sanchez
• Apr. 3 - Apr. 16 at Paw Paw West:
Rain! by Linda Ashman
MOVIE MORNINGS
Need an escape? Grab your favorite movie snack, a comfy pillow and blanket, and watch a movie with us.
• Monday, Apr. 3
Muppet Treasure Island (rated G)
• Wednesday, Apr. 5
Lilo and Stitch (rated PG)
• Friday, Apr. 7
Luca (rated PG)
10:30 AM–12:00 PM
North Branch | Community Room
MARIO KART DAY
Ages 6-10
No big plans for Spring Break? Come take turns playing on our Nintendo Switch! Bring people to race against or challenge other kids at the library. Who knows? You might even make some new friends!
Monday, Apr. 3 | 1:00 PM–7:00 PM
Main Library | Children’s Activity Room
NORTH BRANCH CRAFTERNOONS
For ages 6 and up
Let’s get crafty! Stop in to the North Branch to learn how to create a different type of craft each weekday afternoon during Spring Break.
Monday, Apr. 3 - Friday Apr. 7 | 2:00 PM–3:00 PM
North Branch Community Room
INTRO TO VR META QUEST
For ages 13 and up
Curious about virtual reality gaming? Come learn the basics of VR. Try out some simple games to teach you the controls, then come back later in the week for more complex games. Registration required at herrickdl.org/events starting March 20.
Monday, Apr. 3 | 3:00 PM–4:30 PM
Main Library | HBH Auditorium
VIRTUAL REALITY: EXPLORATION & EXPERIENCES
For ages 13 and up
Learn how to use our Meta Quest headset, try a virtual reality experience for the first time, and then come back to try one of our more immersive experiences, games, and puzzles. Call Groundworks at (616) 355-4944 to reserve a 30 minute time slot in one of the following windows beginning Feb.2.
· Monday, Apr. 3 | 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
· Tuesday, Apr. 18 | 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
Main Library | HBH Auditorium
VIRTUAL REALITY ART
For ages 13-18
Come explore the world of virtual art. Create a masterpiece using the Meta Quest. Use virtual paint brushes, pencils, and more. Registration required at herrickdl.org/events starting March 21.
Tuesday, Apr. 4 | 1:00 PM–2:30 PM
Main Library | HBH Auditorium
AMONG US VR
For ages 13-18
Come play the popular Among Us game in virtual reality. See if you can find all of the sus characters. Just be careful if the sus character is you! Registration required at herrickdl.org/events starting March 22.
Wednesday, Apr. 5 | 4:30 PM–5:30 PM
Main Library | HBH Auditorium
SPRING BREAK STEM DROP-IN
For ages 6-10
Beat Spring Break boredom! Drop in today to try your hand at a few different STEM activities that will get your brain thinking outside the box!
Thursday, Apr. 6 | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Main Library | Children’s Activity Room
FREE CHOICE VR
For ages 13-18
Come enjoy some VR game play. Register for a half an hour chunk to play whichever VR games you’d like. Registration required at herrickdl.org/events starting March 23.
Thursday, Apr. 6 | 3:00 PM–4:30 PM
Main Library | HBH Auditorium
