Dan Zuberbier with Herrick District Library shows off a few of the items available for check out through HDL's Library of Things.  (Contributed/HDL)

From toys to tech: Library of Things offers creative opportunities

Herrick District Library has a history of loaning unusual items — from framed art and Polaroid cameras in years past to the e-book readers, Launchpad learning tablets, and wireless hotspots now available. Most recently, HDL’s Library of Things began loaning out technology, games, toys, and musical instruments.

Students visit Wolverine Coil Spring during Discover Manufacturing Week. 
‘Eye-opening’ event helps students discover manufacturing

More than 40 West Michigan manufacturers opened their doors to 4,000-plus high school and middle school students as part of Discover Manufacturing Week. 

Ottawa County's 20th Circuit Court Chief Judge Jon Van Allsburg
Ottawa family law judge honored by State Bar

 The State Bar of Michigan recognized Ottawa County's 20th Circuit Court Chief Judge Jon Van Allsburg for his contributions to family law.

Vice president of Travel Michigan Dave Lorenz at home in Norton Shores.
Why Michigan’s top travel expert thinks tiny Norton Shores is best part of the Mitten

Dave Lorenz’s job has him crisscrossing the state to promote the Pure Michigan brand. And while he enjoys all of Michigan’s top tourist attractions, the Travel Michigan VP explains why Muskegon County is the place he loves to call home.

Experience a traditional Dutch Christmas Market without ever leaving the country.
December Along the Lakeshore: Sparkle, Sinterklaas, and shopping

The Lakeshore is packed with many December activities, including parades, Sparkle, and Sinterklaas. There’s even a hip-hop-inspired art exhibit. There are lots of ways to enjoy the month with family and friends in Allegan, Muskegon, and Ottawa counties.

PODCAST: Migrant workers, rural Michigan, and rethinking community during COVID

On this week's episode of Michigan's State of Health, we're digging into how migrant workers have embodied rural Michigan's experience with COVID-19 – and how to improve health care for all rural Michiganders in the long run.

Herrick District Library's main branch is located at 300 South River Ave. in Holland.
Holland library joins growing trend of eliminating late fees

Herrick District Library is joining libraries across the country in eliminating late fees because of their exclusionary impact and disproportionate effect on low-income families.  

The 52,000-square-foot facility has nine classrooms, four computer labs, and five unique labs for biology, chemistry, electronics, automation, welding, and machine tooling.
New scholarship available for front-liners ineligible for federal aid

The new MI ECHO scholarship provides a tuition-free pathway to the state’s community colleges, including GRCC, for essential workers not eligible for federal financial aid.

Vocalist Helen Welch will join the Holland Symphony Orchestra for two holiday pops concerts Saturday, Dec. 11.
HSO presents “Season’s Greetings” holiday pops concert

Sing along with holiday classics from the Holland Symphony Orchestra and guest singer Helen Welch.

Poetry can be an alternative to a divisive political conversation around the Thanksgiving table. (Photo taken by Kathleen Schenck)
Try poetry instead of politics at your Thanksgiving gathering

Want an alternative to a divisive political conversation around the Thanksgiving table? Try reading aloud these poems about gratitude.

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