Early Childhood Resources

Join us at Hackley Library for a Summer Crafternoon!  We will be offering a number of craft kits from throughout the year, along with materials to create your very own special piece of art!  This youth/teen event is drop-in and FREE.

Let your imagination run wild with your designs. A large variety of Library LEGO'S are provided. Please leave your own favorite LEGO pieces at home. More information here!

“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

The Muskegon Heights Truck Rodeo is hands-on fun with big trucks, also includes a trolley ride with Mayor McGlothin. Great food will be provided by Navarro's. At 2 PM, we'll do Reading Buddy Trio Time, hosted by Mancave, A Fatherhood Initiative. Registration required.  Trolley transportation provided, starting with 1st pick-up @12:30 of Mayor Bonnie McGlothin of Muskegon Heights. Trolley pick-up proceeds to the following locations respectively:   New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Clarence Guy, Interim Pastor,  2117 Baker St. Muskegon Heights, Mi 49444   Corinthians Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Khi Guy Pastor  2027 Peck Street Muskegon Heights, MI 49444   New Light Baptist Church, Rev. Demetrio Dockery Pastor  2637 7th St. Muskegon Heights, MI 49444  Food Vendor: Navarro's Mexican Takeout: Navarro’s is a third-generation, family-owned Mexican restaurant that has been a staple in Muskegon Heights for nearly 50 years. Known for our Tex-Mex flavors and stone-ground tamales, we’ve built a loyal following by serving food that demonstrates the love of our familia (family). We believe in the power of small businesses to uplift communities and hope to continue to serving our community for years to come.  

More info here!

An early literacy program designed for 3-5 year olds themed around music.  At every session children dance, drum to the beat, receive a book, create their own instruments and work on their ABC's.  Register today to hold your spot by either visiting the Read Muskegon Facebook page, following the link provided or by calling our office at 231-747-7273.