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 Apr
    • White Lake Library Play and Learn
      Date: Apr 17
      Time: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
      Location: 3900 White Lake Drive
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      Children, along with their caregivers, will enjoy an hour of stories, songs, and playtime! Fridays from 9:30-10:30am. For children ages 5 and under. 

  • 19 Apr
    • Free Family Movie Days 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
      Free Family Movie Days
      Date: Apr 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

      The Book of Life

      Step into a vibrant, visually stunning world in The Book of Life, a heartfelt animated adventure that celebrates family, tradition, and the power of choosing your own destiny. Filled with music, color, and culture, this story brings the spirit of Día de los Muertos to life for audiences of all ages.

      Gather your friends and family for a grand experience in the historic Frauenthal Theater; FREE movies paired with unique themed activities and signature snacks, all season long.

  • 20 Apr
    • Reeths-Puffer Play, Learn and Grow Program
      Date: Apr 20
      Time: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: 2885 Hyde Park Rd, Muskegon, MI 49445
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      Pre- Register Here!

      We look forward to sharing another year of stories, songs, playtime and community with you . We meet on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 9:30 am - 11:00 am at McMillan Early Childhood Center located at 2885 Hyde Park Rd, Muskegon MI 49445. Our program is free to you! We are funded by a grant from the Great Start Collaborative of Muskegon County. 

      Like last year, we ask that you only attend one time each week. This will help us to balance the group sizes of our growing program. If your schedule changes here and there, we can too. Life is busy, we are flexible, and want to see you each week!

      We will check you in at the office entrance between 9:25 am - 9:40 am. If you arrive after 9:40 am, you will need to "buzz" into the school office. We are just around the corner in the library. 

      Emails are sent monthly to remind you of important information, schedules and events. If you have any questions, please email or call or Facebook message. We look forward to meeting you all! 

       

    • Parent Cafe- Free Dinner and Childcare at Divine Minds
      Date: Apr 20
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
      Location: 425 Catawba Ave. Muskegon
      Cost: FREE- Must Register
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      COME CONNECT WITH OTHER PARENTS, SHARE YOUR PARENTING JOURNEY, AND LEARN FROM ONE ANOTHER. MOMS, DAD, GRANDPARENTS, AUNTS, UNCLES, (ALL CARE GIVERS ARE WELCOME!)

      DINNER AND CHILDCARE PROVIDED! REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

  • 21 Apr
    • Family Storytime at MADL- Dalton Branch
      Date: Apr 21
      Time: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
      Location: 3175 5th St. Twin Lake, MI 49457
      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
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.  Care more.  Be more. Dream more. Learn more.

Questions?  Please contact:

Elizabeth Londo
Early Childhood