Upcoming Programs

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Teen 'scape

Ages 10 and up, escape to the library every fourth Wednesday of the month for food, friends, and fun.  Play Xbox and Wii games, and get in on the pizza tasting contest to decide who has the best pizza in Spring Lake.

Wednesday, August 25, from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm.


Circle of Parents
Sharing Ideas.  Sharing Support

 Join the circle.  It's a great way to get together with other parents to share ideas and support in a safe, confident way.  Share questions, problems, and solutions in a group setting.  Free dinner and free childcare are provided.

Thursday, August 26, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.

Pre-register for this free event at (616)  846-5770, ext. 107 or call Pathways at (616) 396-2301.

Funding for this program is provided by the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation.


Free Blood Pressure Clinic

 Stop by the library Friday, August 27, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, to have your blood pressure checked.  The fourth Friday of every month, SLDL and In-Home Care Nursing, an affiliate of the North Ottawa Community Health System, offers this free clinic to our patrons.  No appointment is necessary, and all are welcome. 


OAISD Presents:
Play 'n Learn

Bring your kids to the library for fun and games.

Wednesday, September 8.
9:30 am and 10:45 am.
Ages 0 - 5.
Wednesday, September 15.
9:30 am.
Ages 0 - 24 months.

It's Your Move!

Grab your chess board and head to the library.  The SLDL Chess Club is open to all ages (7 and under must be accompanied by an adult), for all skill levels.  The Chess Club meets the second Monday of the month. 

 Monday, September 13, from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm.


Meet Author Steve Hamilton

 Steve Hamilton, award-winning author of The Lock Artist will be at the library to give a free presentation and book signing.  The Bookman will be on hand with a number of Steve's books available for purchase.

Monday, September 13, at 7:00 pm.


Simplify Your Parenting:
Parenting Children with Autism Made Easier

Guest speaker: Nicole Beurkens, founder and director of The Horizons Developmental Remediation Center, will talk about action steps you can take immediately to help improve family life. 

Discussion to include:

* The simplest & most important change you can make (and it doesn’t require you to get your child to do anything)
* How to avoid reacting to your child in ways that make your life more difficult
* Why building a pyramid from the top down doesn’t work and how this applies to life with your child
* The #1 resource your child needs and what you must do to provide it (and it costs nothing!) 

 Tuesday, September 14, at 7:00 pm.


OAISD Presents:
Play 'n Learn

Bring your kids to the library for fun and games.

Wednesday, September 8.
9:30 am and 10:45 am.
Ages 0 - 5.
Wednesday, September 15.
9:30 am.
Ages 0 - 24 months.

Teen 'scape

Ages 10 and up, escape to the library every fourth Wednesday (but not this time) of the month for food, friends, and fun.  Play Xbox and Wii games, and get in on the pizza tasting contest to decide who has the best pizza in Spring Lake.

Wednesday, September 15, from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm.


Spring Lake District Library 123 E. Exchange Street Spring Lake, Michigan  49456 (616)  846-5770