Early Childhood Resources

Early Childhood & Literacy Events

  • 4 Aug
    • STEM Summer with MSU Extension
      Date: Aug 4
      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.

    • Movie Mondays- MADL Ravenna Branch
      Date: Aug 4
      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!

    • Movie Mondays- MADL North Muskegon Branch
      Date: Aug 4
      Time: 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
      Location: North Muskegon Library Branch of MADL 1522 Ruddiman Dr. North Muskegon , MI 49445
      Cost: Free
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      Enjoy a family friendly movie on the big screen. Popcorn provided.

      8/4 Jumanji

      8/11 - Honey I Shrunk the Kids

    • Special Paw Print Day at Hackley Public Library
      Date: Aug 4
      Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
      Location: Hackley Public Library, 316 W. Webster Ave. Muskegon, MI 49440
      Cost: Free
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      We’re having a special “Paw Print” Day during Paws and Read at Hackley Library!
      We’ll have free ‘Take and Make’ kits of air dry clay that you can take home and make a paw print of your dog (or even your cat!).
      If you don’t have a pet at home, Breezy and Dolly will be here at HPL!
      You don’t have to register for a craft kit to take home, but if you’d like to read to either Breezy or Dolly during this fun program, call 231-722-8014 to secure a timeslot!
      This program is fun and free to enjoy.

More Events

MAISD Programs

Help Me Grow
Help Me Grow Curious about your child's development or looking for resources? Contact a Help Me Grow Care Coordinator today! Is my child growing on track?
Enter to Win
1 Enter to Win & Get Connected! Enter to Win a $25 Meijer gift card and a bundle of books! Winners are drawn monthly. This entry form also connects you to other valuable resources for families with young children. Simply, fill out the form and click submit. Enter to Win & Get Connected!
Because kids don't come with instructions...
2 Lantern formerly Bright By Text High-quality, up-to-date information about child development and local family events and services texted right to your phone. Lantern (Bright By Text)
Play & Learn
Play & Learn Free books and fun to help children grow and learn. For children birth-5. Play & Learn
FREE Preschool
FREE Preschool More than 20 locations in Muskegon and Oceana County! For eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. Full and half-day options. FREE Preschool
Early Head Start of Muskegon/Oceana
Early Head Start Free home-based program for pregnant moms and children ages 0-3 that promotes health, enhances development and encourages healthy family functioning. Support for prenatal - 3
Support for developmental delays
Early On Don't worry. Don't wait. If you think your child may be delayed Early On can assess and help your baby and toddler grow and learn. Support for developmental delays
Countdown to Kindergarten
Countdown to Kindergarten Spring is the best time to enroll if your child will be 5 in September! Find enrollment links and more here. Kindergarten Enrollment
Read early. Read often.
Read early. Read often. 90% of a child's brain develops before they turn 5. Talk, read, and sing every day and everywhere to build your child's brain. Find free books, local events, and tips! Read early. Read often.
Great Start Parent Coalition
Parent Coalition Parent fellowship, outreach projects, enrichment topics, and family fun. Find Your Parent Power!

Community Connections

Great Start Collaborative
Great Start Collaborative Join a diverse group of early childhood stakeholders to improve outcomes for children prenatal to 8 in Muskegon County. Improve Early Childhood Outcomes
Family Service Directory Click here to access a full list of healthcare, social services, education, and basic needs support for parents of young children. Contact us directly for copies of the brochure version pictured here. Family Service Directory
Call 211
Call 211 Call for Help
The Library
Local Libraries Muskegon County has 16 Libraries. Enjoy free books, music, technology, programs and family fun at a location near you. Local Libraries
Read Muskegon
Read Muskegon Breaking the generational cycle of illiteracy. Help with Reading for ALL ages! Read Muskegon
Resources for Families with New Babies Updated info about breastfeeding support, nutrition, prenatal education, Community Doulas, new parent groups, home nurse programs, teen & homeless parent support and more! Resources for Families with New Babies
WIC Public Health Muskegon County
WIC-Food, Nutrition & Breastfeeding Support Breastfeeding support regardless of income. Moderate to low-income families with children prenatal to age five qualify for food, nutrition, breastfeeding supplies, and formula assistance. 231-724-1391 WIC-Food, Nutrition & Breastfeeding Support
Community Doulas
Community Doulas How YOU Birth Doulas? Doulas provide support before, during, and after childbirth! Community Doulas
Great Start to Quality
Great Start to Quality High quality, low cost/free childcare resources for families and providers. Childcare Resources
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Care more. Be more. Dream more. Learn more.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library FREE carefully selected book mailed to your child 0-5 years old each month. Made possible by United Way of the Lakeshore. FREE Books in the Mail

All It Takes Is H.E.A.R.T.

Questions?  Please contact:


Heather Nummerdor
Administrative Assistant
(231) 767-8300
(231) 773-1482