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

  • 1 Jun
    thru Jun 30
    • Books for Babies Visit 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
      Books for Babies Visit
      Date: Jun 1 - Jun 30
      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 

  • 2 Jun
    • STEM Summer with MSU Extension
      Date: Jun 2
      Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
      Location: Montague Library Branch of MADL 8778 Ferry St. , #2 Montague, MI 49437
      Cost: Free
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      Join us for some summer science with MSU Extension. Each month will have a new mystery topic, but the fun will be straight facts! Registration required.

    • Lighthouse Story Time 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM
      Lighthouse Story Time
      Date: Jun 2
      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.

    • Movie Mondays- MADL Ravenna Branch
      Date: Jun 2
      Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      Location: Ravenna Library Branch of MADL 12278 Stafford St. Ravenna, MI 49451
      Cost: Free
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      Enjoy a family friendly movie on the big screen. Popcorn provided. More info here!

  • 3 Jun
    • Connection Point Play and Learn
      Date: Jun 3
      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!

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

Help Me Grow
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
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.  Care more.  Be more. Dream more. Learn more.

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