Early Childhood Resources

Early Childhood & Literacy Events

  • 1 Jul
    • Connection Point Play and Learn
      Date: Jul 1
      Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: 2270 S. Mill Iron Rd. Muskegon, MI 49442
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      Located at connection point church, every Tuesday from 10-11 AM. Parents/Guardians and their kids ages 0-5!

      • Circle story time
      • Fun games/activities
      • Free books to take home and MORE!

    • ABC's of Music: Montague- Read Muskegon
      Date: Jul 1
      Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
      Location: White Lake United Methodist Church, 8555 Cook St, Montague, MI 49437
      Cost: Free
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      ABC's of Music is a weekly, early literacy program designed for 3-5 year olds and their caregivers provided by Read Muskegon.  Children will enjoy singing, dancing, reading, exploring the ABC's, and doing a crafts.  Every week children will receive a free book, work on literacy comprehension and create their very own instrument.  Registration is required to attend all programs offered by Read Muskegon. You may register for this or other Read Muskegon programs by following the link provided, finding the flyer on Read Muskegon's Facebook page or by calling the office at 231-747-7273.  

    • Training with Rish: Pet Care and Handling - MADL Muskegon Heights
      Date: Jul 1
      Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
      Location: Muskegon Heights Library Branch of MADL 2808 Sanford St. Muskegon Heights, MI 49444
      Cost: Free
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      Join us for Training with Rish’, your dog’s favorite auntie, a certified canine specialist bridging the gap between dogs & their families.  Registration required. Training with Rish’, your dog’s favorite auntie is passionate about bridging the gap of communication between dogs and their families. Offering services like private training, boarding and training, doggy daycare, youth internships, doggy field trips and events to support education and healthy relationships with dogs and dog lovers. Your dog’s favorite auntie------616-808-7727 FREE food provided by: Scottie McKinley, Owner of Mac Dogs, "The Best Chili Dogs in Town".

  • 1 Jul
    thru Jul 31
    • Books for Babies Visit 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
      Books for Babies Visit
      Date: Jul 1 - Jul 31
      Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
      Location: 3900 W White Lake Dr, Whitehall, MI 49461
      Cost: Free
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      Free books for babies! Schedule a time for you and your child (age 0 - 3) for a short, fun, hands-on visit at the library. Get free books to keep and tips and tricks for growing your reader! Expectant parents are welcome as well. If the listed times do not work for you, please call Beth at 231-894-9531 ext. 104 to schedule, or follow this link!

      This program is funded through a grant provided to the Great Start Collaborative of the MAISD by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential 

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