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Stop in for activities, stories, and songs for children 2-5 years old. This week’s theme is “Sports!"
Encore of Beauty and the Beast. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 269.521.7601.
Balance. Learn how to make a game with just enough of every element, and to make it both fun and challenging to keep your players interested! The library supplies the laptop and a free, lifetime membership with the Gamestar Mechanic site. Free and open to all girls and boys entering grades 4-9 in the fall. Registration […]
Join us for stories, songs and activities for children 2-5 years old. Today's theme is "Colors of my World."
Music and movement for preschool aged children! Free and open to the public. For more information, call 269.668.2534.
Educational, scientific maker activities which will involve building, experimenting, testing, and hypothesizing. For children ages 8 and above!
The Antwerp Sunshine Readers' Forum is a book discussion group dedicated to non-fiction books! The October 25 selection is All the Kremlin's Men: Inside the Court of Vladimir Putin by Mikhail Zygar. November: George Washington's Secret Six: The Spy Ring that Saved the American Revolution by Brian Kilmeade and Don Yeager. No Meeting in December. […]
The theme for this week's Story Hour is Apples! What's your favorite kind? For more information on Preschool Story Hour, please phone the library at 269-521-7601.
Using the basic Windows apps, a little more right-clicking, a little more Internet and more! No previous class necessary. Free and open to the public. Bring your own laptop or use one of the library's. For more information, call 269.668.2534.
Support the Friends of the Library & add some great books to your home library at low, low prices! Hardcovers $1, Paperbacks $0.50. On Saturday, $3 for a bag full of books! Free and open to the public. For more information, please call 269.668.2534.
Learn how to conduct genealogical research with resources available through VBDL! Reservations appreciated, but not required.
Drop in any time between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm with your technology questions!
Look for treasures amongst the books, videos, magazines and other items at our annual book sale in the community room of the Municipal building. For more information, call 269.521.7601.
We learned about the outdoors in the September 27 Story Time; now let’s get out there and see what we remember! Meet at the Kal-Haven Trailhead in Gobles. For more information, please call 269-628-4537.
Search throughout the community for stones with positive messages on them! Find one and share it, re-hide it or keep it, but please tell us so we can share your positive message with all!
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Throughout the month, patrons of all ages are invited to add a link to the Antwerp Sunshine Branch's Unity Chain. Share a kind word, a kind action you can do for others or something that makes you unique. We'll add each new link to the chain! "One link is […]
Bring your favorite grown-up and listen to a story, and see all of the NEW 1000 Books Before Kindergarten prizes! Register for 1000 Books Before Kindergarten if you haven't already! Free and open to the public. For more information, please call 269.628.4537.
Learn about science and cooperation by building inertia bottles and trying to move them back and forth with a partner. In the community room of the Municipal building. For more information on MakerCreate, please phone the library at 269-521-7601.
Stop in for activities, stories, and songs for children 2-5 years old. This week's theme is "Pumpkins!"
Get started with Ancestry.com available at all VBDL locations. Discover your family history and start a family tree! Reservations appreciated, but not required.
Van Buren Reads Wade Rouse/Viola Shipman. Join us in welcoming the author to the Van Buren Conference Center. Van Buren Reads is sponsored by Hartford Public Library, Lawton Public Library, Paw Paw District Library, South Haven Memorial Library and Van Buren District Library. The event is free and open to the public. Like VBR on […]
Join us for stories, songs and activities for children 2-5 years old. Today's theme is "Fire Trucks."
How to make sure your computer is safe and working its best! No previous class necessary. Free and open to the public. Bring your own laptop or use one of the library's. For more information, call 269.668.2534.
Krystal Avila from MSU Extension will discuss how to provide your family with healthy meals on a budget, how to read ingredient labels and how to satisfy a finicky eater. In the community room of the Municipal building. For more information, call 269.521.7601.
Van Buren District Library celebrates the integral roles libraries play in their communities!
Give the gift of life, donate blood with Michigan Blood. Drop in between 2-6:30pm or schedule a time that works best for you by logging into miblood.org. For more information, call (269) 423-4771. This event is part of VBDL Heart of the Community Week.
Teens! Think you know your trivia? Put it to the test! There will be prizes! For more information, please call 269-628-4537.
Get beautiful henna designs done for you! Please call the library at 269-764-1298 to schedule an appointment!
Bring the entire family for a special evening Story Time and learn about literacy resources available through VBDL!
Join us for fun story activities! Special guest: Kevin Merrell, family educator for “Parents as Teacher” will share his story ideas. Receive a free book for attending.
Haunted Mansion. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 269.521.7601.
Join us for folktales that teach life lessons, with storyteller Naima Abdul-Haqq. There will also be games and delicious desserts! Everyone is welcome.
Author Kathryn Den Houter discusses her book, "Van: A Memoir of My Father," and leads a memory writing workshop as part of our month-long theme, Keeping Memories Alive. Refreshments served at 5:00 pm prior to the program. The event is free and open to the public.
Parents with children 6 and under are welcome to join us for a "down on the farm" themed literacy event. Dinner, literacy based games and activities and other surprises await emerging, young readers. This event will also highlight the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten reading program. This event is part of VBDL Heart of the Community […]
Jenny Penning from Vintage Inspired will host a program on making your own Fairy Garden! Free and open to the public. For more information, please call 269.668.2534.
Design. Design your own video game! Meet the challenges and solve the problems to create your own game for everyone to play! The library supplies the laptop and a free, lifetime membership with the Gamestar Mechanic site. Free and open to all girls and boys entering grades 4-9 in the fall. Registration is required. Call 269.521.7601 […]
Presented by Gobles Branch Librarian Barbara Insidioso at the Gobles United Methodist Church. Learn the history of your community. For more information, please call 269-628-4537.
Join us for stories, songs and activities for children 2-5 years old. Today's theme is "Kindness."City Manager, Regina Hoover will read stories about kindness.
Join us for a morning of stories, rhymes, songs and more as story time explores the letters of the alphabet. Each week a new letter is introduced through story and play, allowing each child to ready themselves for school preparedness. Registration is not required. For children 5 and under. This is a free event. Call […]
Watch a critically acclaimed documentary, "I am not your Negro" and discuss your thoughts about it afterwards with other members of the library community! "I am not your negro" is the 1979 account of James Baldwin, who wrote a letter to his literary agent describing his next project, a book titled "Remember This House." The […]
Stop in and play bingo! Win at bingo and receive your choice of a book! Everyone goes home a winner. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 269.668.2534.
The public is encouraged to attend this important program presented by Lt. Bob Kirk of the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office of Domestic Preparedness. Lt. Kirk explains the methods by which to be prepared in case the unthinkable - an active shooter - occurs in a public building. The program is free and open to […]
A special guest from BTC-BCI will read and lead a musical parade throughout the library! Discover the changing Fall colors! For more information on Preschool Story Hour, please phone the library at 269-521-7601.
Decorate a beach rock! Adding an inspirational word is optional. Give your kindness rock as an appreciation gift! Materials are provided and all are welcome! For more information, call 269.427.8810.
Create your own pumpkin and decorate Halloween cookies! For children ages 5 and older.
This is a FREE program. Bring your devices with you. Call 269-423-4771 for more information
Join us for a special Creation Station Saturday during VBDL: Heart of the Community week! Design and paint a kindness rock that will be placed in the library's Memorial Garden. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 269.668.2534.
Make no-sew fleece blankets for kids in need. For more information, call 269.521.7601.
Kal-Haven Trail—Bring your bikes and helmets! Kalamazoo Public Safety officers will provide a bike safety presentation and do a helmet check. Then we’ll go on a gentle 2-mile bike ride on the one of our community’s great resources—The Kal-Haven Trail! For more information, please call 269-628-4537.
If you thought Geek Fest 2016 was great - just wait until you experience Geek Fest 2017 with Francis Vallejo, Ruth McNally Barshaw, Jack Cheng, Kenjii Jumanne-Marshall, Kalamazoo Ghostbusters, Nova Virtual Reality, Mattawan RoboKats, Cosplay Expert Jessi Fletcher, and so much more! Stay up-to-date with Geek Fest 2017 on Facebook! Sponsoring libraries: Van Buren District […]
Join the local Decatur-Hamilton Fire Dept. for a special fire safety program. A local firefighter will discuss fire safety, how to operate a fire extinguisher, and other important information that can keep you and your family safe in the event of a fire. This is a FREE, family friendly activity. No registration required. Call (269) […]
Make a set of building squares and then build with them. Who can make the tallest tower? Make a tree? Or an animal? In the community room of the Municipal […]
The Book Club will be reading Reading "Before We Were Yours" by Lisa Wingate.
Stop in for activities, stories, and songs for children 2-5 years old. This week's theme is "Monsters!"
Drop in anytime between 2 - 6 p.m. Staff will demonstrate Hoopla, Overdrive, Freegal and Rocket Language throughout the afternoon. Bring your tablet/device and download the apps!
Hocus Pocus. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 269.521.7601.
The public is invited to the regular meeting of the Friends of the Antwerp Sunshine Library. New and prospective members are always welcome! For more information, call the library at […]
Playtesting and Iteration. Play each other’s games to test them out! Make the game better by solving the problems that you playtesters discover! The library supplies the laptop and a […]
Join us for stories, songs and activities for children 2-5 years old. Today's theme is "Monsters."
VBDL Lawrence Branch kicks off its World War I and America series by welcoming local veterans from the American Legion. Join us as they share their memories and experiences. A variety of photos will be on display through Veterans Day, November 11. Free and open to the public.
Basics of the Short Story. Each week, writers will work on a different aspect of writing fiction! At the end of 16 weeks, the writers will publish a collection of […]
Spooky spiders, gruesome ghouls and jolly jack-o-lanterns can add the right scary touch to your Halloween! Geared toward ages 4-12 but all are welcome. For more information, please call 269-628-4537.
Think you make the best apple pie? Put your baking to the test in this year's Apple Pie Contest! Free and open to the public. For more information, contact the library at 269-668-2534.
Make kindness cards and give it to someone. All materials will be provided. All are welcome to participate.
Throughout the week in support of National Bullying Prevention Month, patrons can write messages of encouragement and kindness to be displayed throughout the library. All materials are provided and all are welcome to participate!
Join the Covert Cover to Cover Book Club as we discuss Elizabeth George Speare's The Witch of Blackbird Pond.
Mean text messages, embarrassing pictures, fake profiles, rumors posted on social media are examples of Cyber Bullying. It happens 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Kids who are being cyber-bullied are often bullied in person as well. Reserve Captain Rodney Bridgeforth of the Van Buren County Sheriff's Dept. helps parents, educators and individuals […]
Stop in for activities, stories, and songs for children 2-5 years old. This week’s theme is “Super Heroes!" Wear your superhero costume!
Join VBDL in wearing ORANGE for UNITY DAY: Together against bullying. United for kindness, acceptance and inclusion. Make it ORANGE and make it end! If you care about safe and supportive schools and communities make your color ORANGE on Unity Day. That’s the day everyone can come together – in schools, communities, and online – and […]
Join us for stories, songs and activities for children 2-5 years old. Today's theme is "Pumpkins."
Kids and parents alike are welcome to join us after school on Unity Day: Together Against Bullying to discuss the book "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio. Snacks will be provided, no registration required. This is a free event. Call (269) 423-4771 for more information.
Join us for the second program in our World War I and America series. Local scholar and Grand Valley State University professor Dr. Gordon Andrews discusses the events leading to the start of World War I and Chris Clark's book, "The Sleepwalkers: How Europe Went to War in 1914." RSVP: 269.674.3200.
Captain Rodney Bridgeforth from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department will give a program on Cyber Bullying. Free and open to the public.
The Antwerp Sunshine Readers' Forum is a book discussion group dedicated to non-fiction books! The October 25 selection is All the Kremlin's Men: Inside the Court of Vladimir Putin by Mikhail Zygar. November: George Washington's Secret Six: The Spy Ring that Saved the American Revolution by Brian Kilmeade and Don Yeager. No Meeting in December. […]
The theme for this week's Story Hour is Halloween! For more information on Preschool Story Hour, please phone the library at 269-521-7601.
Halloween Ghost Pumpkin Science Activity! Materials are provided and all are welcome. For more information, call 269.427.8810.
Drop-in any time between 9a-3p to make and create your own Halloween designs. All art supplies will be provided. Registration is not required. For children 9 and under. This is a free event. Call (269) 423-4771 for more information.
Come join the Friends of the Lawrence Library. Current and prospective members encouraged to attend!
Everyone interested in supporting VBDL Lawrence Community Branch is encouraged to attend. For more information, contact the library at 279.674. 3200.
Make your own jewelry at Bangor Branch Library's Jewelry Class! Call (269) 427-8810 for more information.
Get in the Halloween Spirit! Wear a costume and earn a chance to win a prize at the Junior Friends' Halloween Carnival! Games - Juggling - Photo Booth - Face Painting - Prizes and so much more! Free and open to the public!
Make color changing slime and learn about the properties of heat. Pre-registration is required as supplies are limited. In the community room of the Municipal building. For more information on MakerCreate, please phone the library at 269-521-7601.
Drop in with your digital devices and your questions, and our tech-savvy staff will help you solve your computer problems! Free and open to the public. For more information, please call 269.668.2534.
Stop in for activities, stories, and songs for children 2-5 years old. This week's theme is "Halloween!"
Join VBDL in celebrating November as a time of community caring and sharing! Between November 1 and 30, VBDL is accepting donations of non-perishable food and personal care items. This year's recipients are the Mattawan Food Pantry, the food pantries at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bangor, and the United Methodist Church, Lawrence; the Love Network […]
Join us for stories, songs and activities for children 2-5 years old. Today's theme is "Bedtime." Wear your pajamas!
Join us for the third program in our World War I and America series. WMU professor Dr. Kenneth Steuer talks about his publication "German Propaganda and Prisoners of War in World War I. Steer also looks at the local German POW experience in World War II. RSVP 269.674.3200.
Story & Plot with guest teacher author J.L. Panagopoulos. Each week, writers will work on a different aspect of writing fiction! At the end of 16 weeks, the writers will publish a collection of short stories, and a copy of the book will be given to each! Bring something to write on and with, and […]