Finance Committee Regular Meeting - Cancelled

Planning Commission Meeting

Utilities/Facilities Committee meeting after the Board meeting

Township Board Meeting

Finance Committee Regular Meeting

Planning Commission Meeting

Services Committee Meeting after Township Board meeting

Township Board Meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

Community Costume Drive

GTPL is collecting clean costumes and bagged accessories at the library from September 18- October 12, in all sizes. Your donations will make our community costume giveaway on Saturday, October 14 from 10-1 (while supplies last) a success!

Adult Chat & Craft: Washer Necklaces

Chat a little, craft a little. Come to the library and chat with other adults. This month we will be making a necklace with a washer and alcohol ink. Chat and Craft registration for the next month opens on the date of the program at 8am.

Family Finances 101

We invite all families to join to learn how to strengthen their everyday finances together as a family. We will share tips and tricks on creating and living a healthy, financially secured life. Snacks will be provided, come join us! This educational workshop is led by Lake Michigan Credit Union

LEGO Club

Kids ages 6 - 13 years old are invited to bring a one gallon re-closable storage bag of their own building bricks to the Library. Each child will have 45 minutes to create something around the theme that will be announced that afternoon, or they can free-build! We do not have LEGOs for everyone, children must bring their own. Registration required. New Policy: If you register for a children's program and don't attend (without canceling your registration by the start of the program) twice in a row, you will not be able to register for children's programs for one month. You may stop by at the start of a program to see if there's room and you may still attend drop-in programs.

Medicare Basics: An Educational Event

Does Medicare have you scratching your head? Confused by all the different options? You are not alone; Medicare can feel complicated. So, please join us to simplify your understanding and have your questions answered. This educational event is led by Licensed Insurance Advisor Marc VanBerkum, your local trusted resource.

Local History Room Staffed Hours

The Local History Room is staffed by members of the Jenison Historical Association and can be accessed on Wednesday from 11AM-1PM. Volunteers can help you with local history and genealogical research. The room can be accessed by using the stairs to the lower level (past the vending machines) or the elevator in the Township Office.

Writers Group

A casual setting to share your writing and receive encouragement and advice. Led by Jeremy Cook.

Adult Yoga Class

Join our community for a one-hour, gentle flow class with yoga teacher Jami Kok. This class is thoughtfully designed for all skill levels. Please bring your own mat or towel and meet us in the lower-level basement program room.

Pins & Needles Craft Group

Are you a crafty person? Do you have crafts that you just can't seem to get done at home? Now is your time to finish them! Bring the craft you are currently working on (or have been waiting to start), whether it is knitting, quilting, scrapbooking, or anything else! Come and spend time socializing, sharing crafting experience, and enjoying snacks. Please bring along everything you need for your own craft. The library will provide tables, chairs, and snacks. Please register in advance as space is limited. Ages 18+

Preschool Bingo

Join us for Preschool Bingo! We will use BINGO boards that are easy for little ones to understand (more pictures than letters and numbers) and have fun prizes! We have a limited number of Bingo cards, so please be sure you're registering the correct number of children you'll be bringing. You can register as a group, or each child separately. New Policy: If you register for a children's program and don't attend (without canceling your registration by the start of the program) twice in a row, you will not be able to register for children's programs for one month. You may stop by at the start of a program to see if there's room and you may still attend drop-in programs.

Purposeful Play

Play is an important part of early literacy development. In this program, parents and caregivers will engage in purposeful play with their children! Activities are separated by development area (imaginative play, fine motor skills, music, letters and numbers, etc). This is a drop-in program, come anytime during the hour. Ages 0-5 welcome!

Great Pumpkin Party

Ages 6+, join us for a Halloween celebration! We'll watch It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, make a craft, and a cute snack. Registration required.

Ottawa Area ISD Play N Learn

Designed for families with children ages birth to 5 years old. Monthly sessions are based on a children's book, with a story, finger plays, crafts, and activities centered around the book. Each family receives a children's book to take home. Child development and reading readiness information are also available for parents. No pre-registration required.

Ottawa Area ISD Play N Learn

Designed for families with children ages birth to 5 years old. Monthly sessions are based on a children's book, with a story, finger plays, crafts, and activities centered around the book. Each family receives a children's book to take home. Child development and reading readiness information are also available for parents. No pre-registration required.

Pokemon Club

Kids ages 7-12, join fellow Pokemon fans to show off and discuss your Pokemon card collection! Trading is optional. Some months we may also watch a Pokemon cartoon or make a Pokemon themed craft. Registration required.

Documentaries & Donuts: "Downwind"

Enjoy a current documentary...and donuts. Downwind (1h 34min) Hiroshima. Nagasaki. Mercury, Nevada? The latter was the site for the testing of 928 nuclear weapons on American soil from 1951 to 1992. The fallout is still lethally impacting Americans today. Martin Sheen narrates this harrowing exposé of the United States' disregard for everyone living... downwind.

Wee Ones Storytime

Join Miss Kaelyn for books, songs, fingerplays, and more! Developmentally geared for kids age 18 months to 3 years, but all ages are welcome.

Preschool Storytime

Join Miss Kaelyn for books, songs, fingerplays, and more! Developmentally geared for kids age 3 to 5 years, but all ages are welcome.

Stress Less with Mindfulness

Mindfulness can be defined as paying attention in a particular way, on purpose, in the present moment and non-judgmentally. Research has shown that practicing mindfulness is effective in reducing stress-related symptoms such as worry, depression, and physical tension, and may be helpful in managing chronic conditions. Presented by Kai Gritter from MSU Extension. Weekly Topics include Begin with a Breath Mindful Eating Mindful Walking/Thought Surfing Be Kind to Your Mind Laughter is the Best Medicine

Wee Ones Storytime

Join Miss Kaelyn for books, songs, fingerplays, and more! Developmentally geared for kids age 18 months to 3 years, but all ages are welcome.

Local History Room Staffed Hours

The Local History Room is staffed by members of the Jenison Historical Association and can be accessed on Wednesday from 11AM-1PM. Volunteers can help you with local history and genealogical research. The room can be accessed by using the stairs to the lower level (past the vending machines) or the elevator in the Township Office.

Preschool Storytime

Join Miss Kaelyn for books, songs, fingerplays, and more! Developmentally geared for kids age 3 to 5 years, but all ages are welcome.

Adult Book Group: "The Love of My Life"

Please join our book group! This month we will be discussing "The Love of My Life" by Rosie Walsh. Copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk while supplies last. From the New York Times bestselling author of Ghosted comes a love story wrapped in a mystery: an up-all-night page-turner with a dark secret at its core I have held you at night for ten years and I didn't even know your name. We have a child together. A dog, a house.

Writers Group

A casual setting to share your writing and receive encouragement and advice. Led by Jeremy Cook.

Pins & Needles Craft Group

Are you a crafty person? Do you have crafts that you just can't seem to get done at home? Now is your time to finish them! Bring the craft you are currently working on (or have been waiting to start), whether it is knitting, quilting, scrapbooking, or anything else! Come and spend time socializing, sharing crafting experience, and enjoying snacks. Please bring along everything you need for your own craft. The library will provide tables, chairs, and snacks. Please register in advance as space is limited. Ages 18+

Kid's Art Club

Join us for a kid's art class! Each month will focus on a different art or craft project. Registration required. Ages 6-12 welcome! New Policy: If you register for a children's program and don't attend (without canceling your registration by the start of the program) twice in a row, you will not be able to register for children's programs for one month. You may stop by at the start of a program to see if there's room and you may still attend drop-in programs.

Sensory Play

Touch, hear, see, and play! This drop in play time focuses on letting kids play and learn using their senses, using things like textured blocks, water, sound tubes, ball pit, and foam paint. Come and go as you please during the hour. Ages 0-5. Play clothes that can get messy are encouraged. PARENTAL SUPERVISION REQUIRED. Some of our sensory bins include small pieces, which are great for sensory play, but mean you'll want to keep a close eye on your little ones!

Community Costume Giveaway

Costume Share Day! Come pick out a new-to-you costume while supplies last! One per person, please. This program relies on donations. We are collecting clean costumes and accessories at the library from September 18- October 12, in all sizes.

Puzzle Competition

Create your own team of up to four people and join us for a friendly puzzle competition. 10 teams with up to 4 people per team will compete to assemble one 300-piece puzzles and one 500 piece puzzle, first. The winners will take home a small prize. Please only register one person per team, self created teams may be made up of 1-4 people ages 12 and up if accompanied by an adult.