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

  • 17 Oct
    • "1,2,3 Play with Me @ MADL Egelston Branch
      Date: Oct 17
      Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: 5428 E Apple Ave. Muskegon, MI 49442
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      Play together, make new friends, and talk one-on-one with different community resource professionals each week in this 5-week program. Topics covered are early literacy, speech and language, child development, nutrition, and music & movement. Parents and caregivers are asked to commit to all five weeks. Registration required.

    • "1,2,3 Play with Me" at Hackley Public Library
      Date: Oct 17
      Time: 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM
      Location: Hackley Public Library, 316 W. Webster Ave. Muskegon, MI 49440
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      1, 2, 3 Play with Me – Child/Caregiver Workshop 

      Fridays, October 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31  |  10:00-11:15 am

      Bring your baby or toddler for special one-on-one play and sensory time!

      This informal five-week workshop connects you, the caregiver, with a variety of community experts while your little one explores our play space.

      Each week, we’ll feature a different sensory experience or craft as well as a different parenting topic.

      We ask that you can commit to attending at least three sessions.  Intended for an adult/grandparent and a child.  Ages 1-4.  Registration only. 

       

    • Family Storytime at North Muskegon Library
      Date: Oct 17
      Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Location: 1522 Ruddiman Dr, North Muskegon, MI 49445
      Cost: Free
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      Enjoy reading, singing, talking, and playing featuring stories, rhymes, music, and movement to entertain and educate your children. For children ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers. More Information Here!

  • 19 Oct
    • Free Family Movie Days 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
      Free Family Movie Days
      Date: Oct 19
      Time: 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
      Location: 425 West Western Ave. Suite 200 Muskegon, MI 49440
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      Beetlejuice (1988)

      After Barbara and Adam Maitland die in a car accident, they find themselves stuck haunting their country residence, unable to leave the house. When the unbearable Deetzes and teen daughter Lydia (Winona Ryder) buy the home, the Maitlands attempt to scare them away without success. Their efforts attract Beetlejuice, a rambunctious spirit whose help quickly becomes dangerous for the Maitlands and innocent Lydia.

      Gather your friends and family for a grand experience in the historic Frauenthal theater for FREE movies paired with unique events and signature snacks.

      Rated PG-13

  • 20 Oct
    • Family Storytime at MADL- Egelston Branch
      Date: Oct 20
      Time: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
      Location: 5428 E Apple Ave. Muskegon, MI 49442
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      Enjoy reading, singing, talking, and playing featuring stories, rhymes, music, and movement to entertain and educate your children. For children ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers. More information here!

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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