Early Childhood Resources

Resources for Families, Caregivers, and Educators

We invite you to explore the activities, events, and resources below designed to give children a great start!

 

 

 

Early Childhood & Literacy Events

  • 23 Jul
    • Summer Kid ArtFest MADL North Muskegon Branch
      Date: Jul 23
      Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
      Location: North Muskegon Library Branch of MADL 1522 Ruddiman Dr. North Muskegon , MI 49445
      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. 

    • Summer Kid ArtFest MADL Muskegon Township Branch
      Date: Jul 23
      Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
      Location: Orchard View Community Education gym at 1765 Ada Ave.
      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.  * Muskegon Township Branch programs are held in the Orchard View Community Education gym at 1765 Ada Ave.

    • Summer Kid ArtFest MADL Norton Shores Branch
      Date: Jul 23
      Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
      Location: Norton Shores Library Branch of MADL 705 Seminole Rd. Norton Shores, MI 49441
      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. 

    • Construction Paper Artwork- MADL Egelston Branch
      Date: Jul 23
      Time: 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM
      Location: Egelston Library Branch of MADL 5428 E Apple Ave. Muskegon, MI 49442
      Cost: Free
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      Create a beautiful rainbow or design of your choice using torn pieces of construction paper and cotton balls! This craft will allow kids to explore their creativity by tearing up pieces of construction paper and gluing them on a pieces of paper to create a beautiful picture. Registration required.

  • 24 Jul
    • Little Learners: Steam Play & Learn at Lakeshore museum
      Date: Jul 24
      Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: 430 W Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI 49440
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      “Little Learners” is a free literacy-based program for
      Muskegon County infants and toddlers ages 0-4. During this program participants will be invited to join us for a 15-20 minute organized story time followed by free play. Registration via Ticket Tailor is required but there is no charge for this program. All attendees must register including caregivers & siblings.

      This program will run for 50-60 minutes. During this program adults and children will have fun learning through songs, stories, sensory stations, motor skills stations, art and more! Click here to register!

      Our theme will be:

      June- Shapes

      July/ August- Water

Enter to Win
Enter to WIN a $25 Meijer Gift Card & Books!

If you have a child from birth-to-8 years old, you could win a FREE $25 Meijer Gift Card and Books!

Want to enter?  Open this entry form, fill it out, and click the 'Submit' button.

It's that EASY!  A winner is drawn every month. Special thanks to Meijer for donating the gift cards.  

 

Early Childhood Resources - Community Partners

Great Start Collaborative
Family Service Directory
Call 211
The Library
Read Muskegon
Resources for Families with New Babies
WIC Public Health Muskegon County
Community Doulas
Great Start to Quality
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