
This season we are providing a craft activity and handing out (50) copies of Let's Celebrate! Special Days Around the World by Kate DePalma (Author) & Martina Peluso (Illustrator) at these locations-
Allegan District Library: December 4th ( 5-7pm)
Fennville District Library: December 7th (10am-2pm)
Henika District Library: December 11th ( 5 - 7pm)
Ransom District Library: December 14th (10am-12pm)
You can view this story read aloud at https://youtu.be/_ztsyv0WLWE?si=gJlZxR_AZZ3Rlaql


Martin families- Meet "Santa at the Library" for story time, crafts, and a tasty snack TODAY (12/2) at 5:30pm. After the story, children can sit on Santa's lap to tell him their Christmas wishes and snap a special photo.


Martin families- Meet "Santa at the Library" for story time, crafts, and a tasty snack tomorrow (12/2) at 5:30pm. After the story, children can sit on Santa's lap to tell him their Christmas wishes and snap a special photo.


This season we are providing a craft activity and handing out (50) copies of Happy All-idays! by Cindy Jin (Author) & Rob Sayegh Jr. (Illustrator) at these locations-
Allegan District Library: December 4th ( 5-7pm)
Fennville District Library: December 7th (10am-2pm)
Henika District Library: December 11th ( 5 - 7pm)
Ransom District Library: December 14th (10am-12pm)
You can view this story read aloud at https://youtu.be/EQzk2BYuEWk?si=s-JbLxl5vtnOc_eb


This season we are providing a craft activity and handing out (50) copies of Llama Llama Holiday Helper by Anna Dewdney at these locations-
Allegan District Library: December 4th ( 5-7pm)
Fennville District Library: December 7th (10am-2pm)
Henika District Library: December 11th ( 5 - 7pm)
Ransom District Library: December 14th (10am-12pm)
You can view this story read aloud at https://youtu.be/AzF2Q7APC_g?si=MQMwg9-FGX10rOwv


This December we are "Talking About the Holidays!" . Most Allegan County events happen the 1st weekend in December. Check out our "Holiday Happenings" to learn more. This post contains information for Hopkins, Martin, Leighton Township, Otsego, Plainwell, and Wayland. The previous post includes other Allegan County cities.











This December we are "Talking About the Holidays!" . Most Allegan County events happen the 1st weekend in December. Check out our "Holiday Happenings" to learn more. This post contains information for Allegan, Dorr Township, and Fennville. The next post includes additional Allegan County cities.










Happy Thanksgiving from Help Me Grow Allegan!


Find out more about Raising Grateful Kids: Why Giving Thanks Is Good for the Soul at https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/raising-grateful-kids-why-giving-thanks-is-good-for-the-soul


This Thanksgiving: Practice Gratitude and Honor the Real Story at https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/thanksgiving-practicing-gratitude-and-honoring-the-real-story


Check out these fun Thanksgiving and Gratitude Crafts for Kids- https://www.pbs.org/parents/video/collection/thanksgiving-and-gratitude-crafts-for-kids?video=family-hands-garland


Here are some Great Ways Kids Can Help Prepare for a Family Gathering- https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/ways-kids-can-help-prepare-for-a-family-gathering


Planning a holiday trip with your baby? Make sure you have a #safesleep space at your destination and make sure your car seat is properly installed before taking off! Click to learn more about proper installation at https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/on-the-go/Pages/Car-Safety-Seats-Information-for-Families.aspx


Share your favorite stories or memories of your parent/grandparent with your child. Then sing along to Grandparents are Great at https://youtu.be/JRVytQVEOuQ?si=Iewix9LdewxPAbr8 .


Learn how to Turn Sibling Rivalry Into Sibling Revelry at https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/turning-sibling-rivalry-into-sibling-revelry


TODAY (November 21st) is our "Butterfly Play-&-Learn" at Ransom District Library from 10:30-11:30am. Come join the FREE fun! Miss Kelli will be available for her Parent Village too. Check out her parent giveaways.


Little one won't stop crying? Movement, white noise, hearing your voice, or a change of scenery may work. Once calm, practice #safesleep. Learn more soothing tips at https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdhhs/Safety-and-Injury-Prevention/Safe-Sleep/Soothing_A_Crying_Baby.pdf


Tomorrow (November 21st) is our "Butterfly Play-&-Learn" at Ransom District Library from 10:30-11:30am. Come join the FREE fun! Miss Kelli will be available for her Parent Village too. Check out her parent giveaways.


Learn more about Creating an Emotionally Supportive Home Environment at https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/creating-an-emotionally-supportive-home-environment


TODAY (November 18th) is our "Caterpillar Play-&-Learn" at Ransom District Library from 10:30-11:30am. Come join the FREE fun! Miss Kelli will be available for her Parent Village too. Check out her parent giveaways.
