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
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22 Feb
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MI Little Cooks at HPL 10:30 AM to 11:30 AMMI Little Cooks at HPLDate: Feb 22Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AMLocation: Hackley Public Library, 316 W. Webster Ave. Muskegon, MI 49440Cost: FREECalendar: Read early. Read often Community Events
February is Heart Health Month! This special cooking class, designed with young children in mind, will introduce cooking, nutrition, and heart health.
Young chefs will need an adult sous chef to accompany them.
Thank you to Jessi Holden from The Kitchen Invitation who will lead this class at Hackley Library on February 22 at 10:30am.
This class is for ages 2-5. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED - FREE. Register at hackleylibrary.org or call 231-722-8014.
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24 Feb
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Family Storytime at MADL- Egelston Branch 9:30 AM to 10:15 AMFamily Storytime at MADL- Egelston BranchDate: Feb 24Time: 9:30 AM to 10:15 AMLocation: 5428 E Apple Ave. Muskegon, MI 49442Cost: FREECalendar: 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!
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Reeths-Puffer Play, Learn and Grow Program 9:30 AM to 11:00 AMReeths-Puffer Play, Learn and Grow ProgramDate: Feb 24Time: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AMLocation: 2885 Hyde Park Rd, Muskegon, MI 49445Cost: FREECalendar: Read early. Read often Community Events
A space where all families with children ages birth to 5 years old are welcome to come connect, learn, play and grow together. Please contact Elyse Jasperse at jaspersee@reeths-puffer.org with questions. Please complete a once-a-year registration here.
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Family Storytime at MADL- Ravenna Branch 10:00 AM to 10:45 AMFamily Storytime at MADL- Ravenna BranchDate: Feb 24Time: 10:00 AM to 10:45 AMLocation: 12278 Stafford St. Ravenna, MI 49451Cost: FREECalendar: 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.
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Paws and Read at HPL 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMPaws and Read at HPLDate: Feb 24Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMLocation: Hackley Public Library, 316 W. Webster Ave. Muskegon, MI 49440Cost: FREECalendar: Read early. Read often Community Events
Practice and strengthen literacy skills by reading out loud to Hackley Library's friendly therapy dogs, Breezy and Dolly!
They’re calm, non-judgmental listeners who are excited to hear all the stories, and receive all the belly rubs. Ages 3-12. Free!
Registration required – call HPL's Youth Services Department at 231-722-8014 to sign up for a 20-minute time slot.
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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 - MAISD
Early Childhood Resources - Community Partners
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