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Antwerp: Happy Grinchmas Party

Bring the family for Grinch-themed snacks, games, crafts, and more! Free and open to all ages.

Lawrence: Christmas in Lawrence

Join library staff members at the Old Town Hall for the Village Christmas festivities. We’ll decorate cookies and make holiday crafts!

Lawrence: Kids Cooking Class

Give back to the community on Giving Tuesday! Kids are invited to make Grilled Cheese from the traditional to the adventurous, and then serve our senior citizens! Please call the library to reserve a spot in the cooking class from 3:30 – 5:00 pm, or register as a guest (4:30 – 5:30 pm), by phoning the library 269.674.3200.

Antwerp: Holiday Workshop

It’s time for VBDL Antwerp Sunshine Branch’s annual Holiday Workshop. Kids can make-and-take four different holiday ornaments! Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at 12 noon! Free and open to the public.

Antwerp: Jr. Friends Fall Carnival

Celebrate the season at the Jr. Friends of the Antwerp Sunshine Library’s Fall Carnival. The family-friendly event features games, a photo booth, face painting and the chance to win a prize! Free and open to the public.

Bloomingdale: Ghostly Beacons

Author Dianna Stampfler presents the haunted lighthouses of Michigan. The program takes place in the Community Room. Reserve your spot today:

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Antwerp: Book Tasting

Expand your reading palate during our book tasting. Sample a variety of genres during our four-course tasting, take note of the most interesting books you peruse and enjoy light refreshments. Everyone goes home with a book!  “. . . You get a book. . . and you get a book. . . and you get a book!”

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Lawrence: Chalk the Walk!

All ages are invited to Chalk the Walk around the library during the 2018 Lawrence Ox Roast Festival! We provide the chalk; you provide the creativity! Prizes awarded in children, teen and adult divisions. Reserve your chalk today:

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Decatur: Summer Blood Drive

Give the gift of life, donate blood with Michigan Blood. Drop in between 2-6:00pm or schedule a time that works best for you by logging into miblood.org. For more information, call (269) 423-4771.

VBDL Celebrates Cinco de Mayo!

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at all VBDL locations Saturday, May 5! Visit the branch nearest you for more information on our day of diversity activities! PLUS! It’s Free Comic Book Day. Pick up free comics at the library courtesy of our Friends at Fanfare in Kalamazoo

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› Antwerp Sunshine Library
› Bangor Branch Library
› Bloomingdale Branch Library
› Covert Branch Library
› Gobles Branch Library
› Lawrence Branch Library
› Webster Memorial Branch Library

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HOURS

  • HOME
  • CATALOG
  • EXPLORE
    ▼
    • Recommendations
      ▼
      • New Titles
      • What to Read Next
      • Best Sellers
      • Award Winners
    • Resources
      ▼
      • Local History
      • Ancestry: In Library Only
      • MeL Articles & Databases
      • Fold3 Library Edition
  • USING THE LIBRARY
    ▼
    • Ask a Librarian
    • Get a Library Card
    • Library Services
  • eLIBRARY
    ▼
    • Overdrive eBooks
    • MeLCat – Michigan Library
    • Hoopla Digital
    • Fold3 – Historical Military Records
    • Transparent Language
    • Tutor.com
  • CLASSES & EVENTS
    ▼
    • VBDL’s YouTube Channel
  • ABOUT
    ▼
    • VBDL
      ▼
      • Mission and Goals
      • Board of Trustees
      • Friends of the Library
      • Policies
      • Jobs
    • Financial
      ▼
      • Library Funding
      • Annual Report
      • Support the Library
  • LOCATIONS/CONTACTS