Early Childhood Resources

Early Childhood & Literacy Events

  • 21 Jul
    • Summer Kid ArtFest MADL Montague Branch
      Date: Jul 21
      Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
      Location: Montague Band Shell at 8636 Water St, Montague, MI 49437
      Cost: Free
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      Calling all Petite Picassos, dazzling doodlers and color loving kiddos! Visit us at the library for an hour of crafting, painting, and nonstop creating. We'll provide all of the supplies to let your imagination fly! Can’t make this date and/or time? Check out this program at other branches.  * Montague Branch programs are held at the Montague Band Shell at 8636 Water St, Montague, MI 49437.

    • Summer Kid ArtFest MADL Holton Branch
      Date: Jul 21
      Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
      Location: Holton Library Branch of MADL 8776 Holton-Duck Lake Rd. Holton, MI 49425
      Cost: Free
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      Calling all Petite Picassos, dazzling doodlers and color loving kiddos! Visit us at the library for an hour of crafting, painting, and nonstop creating. We'll provide all of the supplies to let your imagination fly! Can’t make this date and/or time? Check out this program at other branches. 

    • Lighthouse Story Time 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM
      Lighthouse Story Time
      Date: Jul 21
      Time: 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM
      Location: Muskegon South Pierhead Lighthouse, 1431 Beach Street, Muskegon, MI 49441
      Cost: Free
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      Catch some sun and fresh air with Hackley staff out at the Pere Marquette Lighthouse!

      We’ll read stories, sing songs, and watch the boats out on the lake.  Lighthouse Story Time is free!

      Soft mats are provided for seating.

    • Summer Kid ArtFest MADL Dalton Branch
      Date: Jul 21
      Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
      Location: Dalton Library Branch of MADL 3175 5th St. Twin Lake, MI 49457
      Cost: Free
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      Calling all Petite Picassos, dazzling doodlers and color loving kiddos! Visit us at the library for an hour of crafting, painting, and nonstop creating. We'll provide all of the supplies to let your imagination fly! Can’t make this date and/or time? Check out this program at other branches. 

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MAISD Programs

Enter to Win
1 Enter to Win & Get Connected! Enter to Win a $25 Meijer gift card and a bundle of books! Winners are drawn monthly. This entry form also connects you to other valuable resources for families with young children. Simply, fill out the form and click submit. Enter to Win & Get Connected!
Because kids don't come with instructions...
2 Lantern formerly Bright By Text High-quality, up-to-date information about child development and local family events and services texted right to your phone. Lantern (Bright By Text)
Play & Learn
Play & Learn Free books and fun to help children grow and learn. For children birth-5. Play & Learn
FREE Preschool
FREE Preschool More than 20 locations in Muskegon and Oceana County! For eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. Full and half-day options. FREE Preschool
Early Head Start of Muskegon/Oceana
Early Head Start Free home-based program for pregnant moms and children ages 0-3 that promotes health, enhances development and encourages healthy family functioning. Support for prenatal - 3
Support for developmental delays
Early On Don't worry. Don't wait. If you think your child may be delayed Early On can assess and help your baby and toddler grow and learn. Support for developmental delays
Countdown to Kindergarten
Countdown to Kindergarten Spring is the best time to enroll if your child will be 5 in September! Find enrollment links and more here. Kindergarten Enrollment
Read early. Read often.
Read early. Read often. 90% of a child's brain develops before they turn 5. Talk, read, and sing every day and everywhere to build your child's brain. Find free books, local events, and tips! Read early. Read often.
Great Start Parent Coalition
Parent Coalition Parent fellowship, outreach projects, enrichment topics, and family fun. Find Your Parent Power!
Great Start Collaborative
Great Start Collaborative Join a diverse group of early childhood stakeholders to improve outcomes for children prenatal to 8 in Muskegon County. Improve Early Childhood Outcomes

Community Partners

Help Me Grow
Help Me Grow Curious about your child's development or looking for resources? Contact a Help Me Grow Care Coordinator today! Is my child growing on track?
Family Service Directory Click here to access a full list of healthcare, social services, education, and basic needs support for parents of young children. Contact us directly for copies of the brochure version pictured here. Family Service Directory
Call 211
Call 211 Call for Help
The Library
Local Libraries Muskegon County has 16 Libraries. Enjoy free books, music, technology, programs and family fun at a location near you. Local Libraries
Read Muskegon
Read Muskegon Breaking the generational cycle of illiteracy. Help with Reading for ALL ages! Read Muskegon
Resources for Families with New Babies Updated info about breastfeeding support, nutrition, prenatal education, Community Doulas, new parent groups, home nurse programs, teen & homeless parent support and more! Resources for Families with New Babies
WIC Public Health Muskegon County
WIC-Food, Nutrition & Breastfeeding Support Breastfeeding support regardless of income. Moderate to low-income families with children prenatal to age five qualify for food, nutrition, breastfeeding supplies, and formula assistance. 231-724-1391 WIC-Food, Nutrition & Breastfeeding Support
Community Doulas
Community Doulas How YOU Birth Doulas? Doulas provide support before, during, and after childbirth! Community Doulas
Great Start to Quality
Great Start to Quality High quality, low cost/free childcare resources for families and providers. Childcare Resources
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Care more. Be more. Dream more. Learn more.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library FREE carefully selected book mailed to your child 0-5 years old each month. Made possible by United Way of the Lakeshore. FREE Books in the Mail

All It Takes Is H.E.A.R.T.

Questions?  Please contact:


Heather Nummerdor
Administrative Assistant
(231) 767-8300
(231) 773-1482