Early Childhood Resources

Early Childhood & Literacy Events

  • 21 Jan
    • Orchard View Play and Learn- Afternoon Session
      Date: Jan 21
      Time: 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
      Location: 1765 Ada Street in Muskegon
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      Please join us for interactive fun with your child ages birth to 5 years old. Playgroup
      will be held on the dates and times listed below. A FREE meal will be provided for the
      entire family while we learn, grow and play together, engaging in developmentally
      appropriate activities.
      All events are held at the Orchard View Community Education building located at
      1765 Ada Street in Muskegon.

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  • 22 Jan
    • Play Muskegon Play and Learn @ The Corner
      Date: Jan 22
      Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
      Location: 280 West Muskegon Avenue, Muskegon, Michigan 49440
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      Join us on Wednesday mornings at 10 am for free books, songs, stories and more. We are so happy to be growing, learning and playing with you and your children!

      • Please enter through the center door at the back of the building, between The Corner and The Torrent House. Look for the PLAY Muskegon banner hanging above the door. 
      • Please register all the children you plan to bring this school year.  We need this information to report for funding purposes.  This program is funded in by a grant from the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Achievement and Potential in partnership with the Great Start of the Muskegon ISD through September of 2025.

      Please contact Jacqui at hello@playmuskegon.com or (231) 875-6502 if you have any questions.  

       

    • Muskegon Public Learn, Play & Grow @ Bunker Elementary
      Date: Jan 22
      Time: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
      Location: 2312 Denmark St. Muskegon 49441
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      NEW TIME AND LOCATION!!

      Please join our Play and Learn Group again on the week of January 20th at Bunker Elementary, 2312 Denmark St. Muskegon!

      Wednesdays 12:30 - 2:00 pm & Thursdays 10 - 11:30 am

      Please email mdoyle@mpsk12.net with questions!

      Walk ins welcome! Advance registrations also welcome: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSd2RKTUEETMzF.../viewform

       

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    • Snowflake Popsicle Stick Craft at MADL- Muskegon Heights Branch
      Date: Jan 22
      Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      Location: 2808 Sanford St. Muskegon Heights, MI 49444
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      Join us for an afternoon of creating snowflakes out of popsicle sticks. Registration required.

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Questions?  Please contact:


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