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

  • 20 Jun
    • Preschool Story Time at Hackley Public Library
      Date: Jun 20
      Time: 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: Hackley Public Library, 316 W. Webster Ave. Muskegon, MI 49440
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      Join us at Hackley Public Library for stories, songs, and movement activities!
      Intended for ages 0-5, our in-person story time is designed to teach early literacy skills to parents and caregivers while children enjoy a fun, interactive atmosphere.  Please check our Facebook page for any cancellations.  FREE!

    • Summer Video Game Club- MADL Ravenna Branch
      Date: Jun 20
      Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
      Location: Ravenna Library Branch of MADL 12278 Stafford St. Ravenna, MI 49451
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      Get out of the sun for a moment, get into the AC, and play some games with us. We will have games primed for friendly competition, and snacks of course. 

    • Tea Blending - All Ages (Hackley Library)
      Date: Jun 20
      Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
      Location: Hackley Public Library, 316 W. Webster Ave. Muskegon, MI
      Cost: Free
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      Come to Hackley Library and create your own tea blend with Kaleidoscope Farm to take home, plus try samples during the event!

      Kaleidoscope farm locally grows chemical free flowers and herbs in Muskegon.

      These beneficial ingredients are great for use in tea blends and other self-care products.  Learn more and make your own!

      Free.  All ages are welcome.

  • 21 Jun
    • Little Learners: Steam Play & Learn at Lakeshore museum
      Date: Jun 21
      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

  • 23 Jun
    • Nick Thomas Juggling Show- MADL Montague
      Date: Jun 23
      Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
      Location: Montague Band Shell at 8636 Water St, Montague, MI 49437
      Cost: Free
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      Join us for a fun, interactive, family friendly show with Nick Thomas as he entertains us with his comedy juggling and slinky show!  Can’t make this date and/or time? Check out this program at other branches.  Montague Branch programs are held at the Montague Band Shell at 8636 Water St, Montague, MI 49437. 

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
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