Writers in grades 7 - 12 learn the craft of fiction writing. Snacks provided! January 15: Metaphor, Sound, and Other Tools of Language February 12: Writing Action and Exposition February 19: Dialogue February 26: First and Last Words (Hook Line and Ending) March 12: The Little Things: Sentence Structure, Grammar, etc. March 26: Self-Editing/Creating an Author Bio

Explore math and science concepts through fun hands-on experiments! Designed for children in 1st grade and above, but supervised children of all ages are welcome. During the month of March, our science experiment themes will be: Eyes & Vision (March 12), Shamrock Science (March 19), and Teeth Science (March 26).  Registration is appreciated, but not required. To sign up, please call 269-668-2534 or register below.          

Children 5 and under practice gross motor skills and body movement through singing, dancing, and playing musical instruments. Registration is appreciated, but not required. Call 269-668-2534 for more information. Register:  

Babies & Books is a seven-part story time for infants and children up to 24 months. Led by Ms. Linda, this story time includes books, sounds, words, rhymes, songs, and creative play! Parents and caregivers are welcome to bring siblings; they can join Ms. Kati at the Creativity Corner in the children's area for arts and crafts fun! Registration is appreciated, but not required. To sign up, please call 269-668-2534 or register below.        

The Antwerp Sunshine Readers' Forum is a book discussion group for adults that alternates between fiction and nonfiction titles. To join the book club or reserve a copy of this month's title, please call us at 269-668-2534.

Children 5 and under practice gross motor skills and body movement through singing, dancing, and playing musical instruments. Registration is appreciated, but not required. To sign up, please call 269-668-2534 or register below.          

Explore math and science concepts through fun hands-on experiments! Designed for children in 1st grade and above, but supervised children of all ages are welcome.  Registration is appreciated, but not required. To sign up, please call 269-668-2534 or register below.      

Children 5 and under are welcome to join in on the Story Time fun as we explore letters through stories, songs, felt board activities, and creative art projects. Registration is appreciated, but not required. To sign-up, please call 269-668-2534 or register below.    

Babies & Books is a seven-part story time for infants and children up to 24 months. Led by Ms. Linda, this story time includes books, sounds, words, rhymes, songs, and creative play! Parents and caregivers are welcome to bring siblings; they can join Ms. Kati at the Creativity Corner in the children's area for arts and crafts fun! Registration is appreciated, but not required. To sign up, please call 269-668-2534 or register below.        

Stop by the library at any time between 10:00am and 3:00pm to paint rocks for the library's memorial garden. All supplies will be provided and all ages are welcome!

Children 5 and under are welcome to join in on the Story Time fun as we explore letters through stories, songs, felt board activities, and creative art projects. Registration is appreciated, but not required. To sign-up, please call 269-668-2534 or register below.      

Stop by the library at any time during regular business hours the week of April 8 to celebrate National Library Week and participate in a guessing contest and community art project! Take a guess at how many books are in the Antwerp Sunshine Library; the person with the closest guess without going over will win a prize! Then, share what you love about the library and your response will become part of a work of art on our community room…

Explore math and science concepts through fun hands-on experiments! Designed for children in 1st grade and above, but supervised children of all ages are welcome.  Registration is appreciated, but not required. To sign up, please call 269-668-2534 or register below.      

Children 5 and under are welcome to join in on the Story Time fun as we explore letters through stories, songs, felt board activities, and creative art projects. Registration is appreciated, but not required. To sign-up, please call 269-668-2534 or register below.    

Babies & Books is a seven-part story time for infants and children up to 24 months. Led by Ms. Linda, this story time includes books, sounds, words, rhymes, songs, and creative play! Parents and caregivers are welcome to bring siblings; they can join Ms. Kati at the Creativity Corner in the children's area for arts and crafts fun! Registration is appreciated, but not required. To sign up, please call 269-668-2534 or register below.        

Adults 18 and up can join us for this free class and learn how to make their own tea cup garden! All supplies will be provided. Seating is limited and registration is required. Please call 269-668-2534 for more information.

Children 5 and under are welcome to join in on the Story Time fun as we explore letters through stories, songs, felt board activities, and creative art projects. Registration is appreciated, but not required. To sign-up, please call 269-668-2534 or register below.      

Children ages 5 - 12 are welcome to attend this class and learn how to make a bird feeder out of a milk jug! All supplies and instruction provided. Seating is limited and registration is required, so please call 269-668-2534 for more information or to sign up.

Explore math and science concepts through fun hands-on experiments! Designed for children in 1st grade and above, but supervised children of all ages are welcome.  Registration is appreciated, but not required. To sign up, please call 269-668-2534 or register below.      

Children 5 and under are welcome to join in on the Story Time fun as we explore letters through stories, songs, felt board activities, and creative art projects. Registration is appreciated, but not required. To sign-up, please call 269-668-2534 or register below.    

Babies & Books is a seven-part story time for infants and children up to 24 months. Led by Ms. Linda, this story time includes books, sounds, words, rhymes, songs, and creative play! Parents and caregivers are welcome to bring siblings; they can join Ms. Kati at the Creativity Corner in the children's area for arts and crafts fun! Registration is appreciated, but not required. To sign up, please call 269-668-2534 or register below.        

Jenny Huyck of Mattawan's Dragonfly Gardens will discuss the basics of both flower planting and vegetable gardening. Come prepared with your gardening questions! Free and open to the public.

Children 5 and under are welcome to join in on the Story Time fun as we explore letters through stories, songs, felt board activities, and creative art projects. Registration is appreciated, but not required. To sign-up, please call 269-668-2534 or register below.      

Use our vast assortment of LEGOs to build your own unique creations in the Antwerp Sunshine Activity Room. All ages are welcome!

Explore math and science concepts through fun hands-on experiments! Designed for children in 1st grade and above, but supervised children of all ages are welcome.  Registration is appreciated, but not required. To sign up, please call 269-668-2534 or register below.      

Children 5 and under practice gross motor skills and body movement through singing, dancing, and playing musical instruments. Registration is appreciated, but not required. Call 269-668-2534 for more information. Register:  

Babies & Books is a seven-part story time for infants and children up to 24 months. Led by Ms. Linda, this story time includes books, sounds, words, rhymes, songs, and creative play! Parents and caregivers are welcome to bring siblings; they can join Ms. Kati at the Creativity Corner in the children's area for arts and crafts fun! Registration is appreciated, but not required. To sign up, please call 269-668-2534 or register below.        

The Antwerp Sunshine Readers' Forum is a book discussion group for adults that alternates between fiction and nonfiction titles. To join the book club or reserve a copy of this month's title, please call us at 269-668-2534.

Children 5 and under practice gross motor skills and body movement through singing, dancing, and playing musical instruments. Registration is appreciated, but not required. To sign up, please call 269-668-2534 or register below.          

Need help navigating the Internet, email, or social media networks? Have questions about your phone or tablet? Want to know how to access VBDL's digital collections on Overdrive or Hoopla? Drop by the library at any time between 4:00 and 5:30pm to get your questions answered and learn how to use technology more effectively. Call 269-668-2534 for more information.

Explore math and science concepts through fun hands-on experiments! Designed for children in 1st grade and above, but supervised children of all ages are welcome.  Registration is appreciated, but not required. To sign up, please call 269-668-2534 or register below.      

Children 5 and under are welcome to join in on the Story Time fun as we explore letters through stories, songs, felt board activities, and creative art projects. Registration is appreciated, but not required. To sign-up, please call 269-668-2534 or register below.    

Children 5 and under are welcome to join in on the Story Time fun as we explore letters through stories, songs, felt board activities, and creative art projects. Registration is appreciated, but not required. To sign-up, please call 269-668-2534 or register below.      

Stop by the library at any time between 11:00am and 2:00pm to practice and perfect your Jedi skills at the library's Jedi Academy! Enjoy snacks, crafts, and games as well as free comic books courtesy of  Kalamazoo's Fanfare Sports and Entertainment in celebration of Free Comic Book Day. Complete all the stations and earn a prize! All ages welcome at this free program. For more information, please call 269-668-2534.

Explore math and science concepts through fun hands-on experiments! Designed for children in 1st grade and above, but supervised children of all ages are welcome.  Registration is appreciated, but not required. To sign up, please call 269-668-2534 or register below.      

Children 5 and under are welcome to join in on the Story Time fun as we explore letters through stories, songs, felt board activities, and creative art projects. Registration is appreciated, but not required. To sign-up, please call 269-668-2534 or register below.    

Adults 18 and up are welcome to join us for this free class! Learn how to make a unique, one-of-a-kind picture frame using only a book, twine, and buttons. All supplies provided. Seating is limited and registration is required. Please call 269-668-2534 for more information or to sign up.

Children 5 and under are welcome to join in on the Story Time fun as we explore letters through stories, songs, felt board activities, and creative art projects. Registration is appreciated, but not required. To sign-up, please call 269-668-2534 or register below.      

Stop by the library at any time between 10am and 2pm to make a special gift for mom! All ages welcome and all supplies will be provided. Please call 269-668-2534 for more information.

Explore math and science concepts through fun hands-on experiments! Designed for children in 1st grade and above, but supervised children of all ages are welcome.  Registration is appreciated, but not required. To sign up, please call 269-668-2534 or register below.      

Children 5 and under are welcome to join in on the Story Time fun as we explore letters through stories, songs, felt board activities, and creative art projects. Registration is appreciated, but not required. To sign-up, please call 269-668-2534 or register below.    

Mitch Lettow of the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy will discuss the organization, including information about local trails and nature preserves in Van Buren and Kalamazoo Counties. Mr. Lettow will also talk about the various programs offered by the Conservancy, including HOP (Hike Our Preserves), a children's program emphasizing reading and enjoying the outdoors that is a great way for parents and grandparents to connect with the children in their lives. Free and open to the public.

Children 5 and under are welcome to join in on the Story Time fun as we explore letters through stories, songs, felt board activities, and creative art projects. Registration is appreciated, but not required. To sign-up, please call 269-668-2534 or register below.      

Use our vast assortment of LEGOs to build your own unique creations in the Antwerp Sunshine Activity Room. All ages are welcome!

Explore math and science concepts through fun hands-on experiments! Designed for children in 1st grade and above, but supervised children of all ages are welcome.  Registration is appreciated, but not required. To sign up, please call 269-668-2534 or register below.      

Children 5 and under practice gross motor skills and body movement through singing, dancing, and playing musical instruments. Registration is appreciated, but not required. To sign up, please call 269-668-2534 or register below.        

The Antwerp Sunshine Readers' Forum is a book discussion group for adults that alternates between fiction and nonfiction titles. To join the book club or reserve a copy of this month's title, please call us at 269-668-2534.

Children 5 and under practice gross motor skills and body movement through singing, dancing, and playing musical instruments. Registration is appreciated, but not required. To sign up, please call 269-668-2534 or register below.        

Need help navigating the Internet, email, or social media networks? Have questions about your phone or tablet? Want to know how to access VBDL's digital collections on Overdrive or Hoopla? Drop by the library at any time between 4:00 and 5:30pm to get your questions answered and learn how to use technology more effectively. Call 269-668-2534 for more information.