Montcalm Area ISD

3/1 - 3/7: The House With a Clock in Its Walls 3/8 - 3/14: How to Train Your Dragon 3/15 - 3/21: Goosebumps 2 3/22 - 3/28: The Secret Life of Pets 3/29 - 4/4: Smallfoot 4/5 - 4/11: Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse

3/1 - 3/7: The House With a Clock in Its Walls 3/8 - 3/14: How to Train Your Dragon 3/15 - 3/21: Goosebumps 2 3/22 - 3/28: The Secret Life of Pets 3/29 - 4/4: Smallfoot 4/5 - 4/11: Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse

Free Playgroup for children birth to preschool. Come join us for a great time of playing, learning and reading!

Ages 3 - 6 Help your preschooler get ready to read with stories, music, activities and crafts. Each week will spotlight a different letter of the alphabet.

Art, Activities, Music, Movement, and of course...Stories! Please call to sign up! 989.831.4327

Story time for children ages 2 1/2 to 5.

Birth to 4 year old story time.

Milk & Cookies Take time to meet other breastfeeding mothers and receive help from Certified Lactation Counselors. Surrounding yourself with others who share your same situation can be very supporting and helpful. This is a free meeting held every Tuesday from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Spectrum Health United Lifestyles. for more information Call Spectrum Health United Lifestyles in Greenville 616.754.6185 This event has a Google Hangouts video call. Join: https://hangouts.google.com/hangouts/_/maisd.com/greatstartmontc?hceid=Z3JlYXRzdGFydG1vbnRjYWxtQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ.2m5p38bpkb2e15ep7379qakrqs&hs=121

Do you need individual tech help? Head over to TDL where the Library's own Mary Russell will assist you with your technology needs.

Dispelling the myths about working when receiving SSI. Goal: Educate parents about adult resources for their students, in their communities.

If you are the parent/caregiver of a child on the #autism spectrum join us for M.A.P.S. (Montcalm Autism Parent Support)! M.A.P.S. begins Tuesday, January 8th from 6:00pm - 7:30pm and meets the first Tuesday of every month following at our #CARDStanton center (100 East Main Street, Suite A, Stanton, MI 48888). We provide a safe place to share, learn, be encouraged, and support each other in caring for our children. Childcare will be provided. For more information, please call (989) 289-2182 or email MontcalmAutismResource@gmail.com.

M.A.P.S - Montcalm Autism Parent Support Open to parents and caregivers caring for those with Autism Spectrum Disorders Meets the first Tuesday of every month, beginning May 1st, from 6pm - 8pm. Childcare is provided. Contact: MontcalmAutismResource@gmail.com or call 989.289.2182. Sponsored by First Baptist Church of Stanton

3/1 - 3/7: The House With a Clock in Its Walls 3/8 - 3/14: How to Train Your Dragon 3/15 - 3/21: Goosebumps 2 3/22 - 3/28: The Secret Life of Pets 3/29 - 4/4: Smallfoot 4/5 - 4/11: Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse

Free Playgroup for children birth to preschool. Come join us for a great time of playing, learning and reading!

Birth through Age 2 Enjoy a story, songs, and playtime at this beginning story time designed for babies and toddlers 2 years old and younger.

Encourage your child's love of books and reading while having fun and meeting new people! This is a free program for children 3-5 years old. Please call 989-584-3680 to register & for more info!

3/1 - 3/7: The House With a Clock in Its Walls 3/8 - 3/14: How to Train Your Dragon 3/15 - 3/21: Goosebumps 2 3/22 - 3/28: The Secret Life of Pets 3/29 - 4/4: Smallfoot 4/5 - 4/11: Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse

Free Playgroup for children birth to preschool. Come join us for a great time of playing, learning and reading!

Story time for children 2 1/2 - preschool.

All Ages Join us each month for a showing of a new-to-DVD, family-friendly movie on our big screen (with popcorn!). Upcoming movies are: February - Teen Titans Go! To the Movies (copyright Warner Brothers Pictures, PG); March - Smallfoot (copyright Warner Brothers Pictures, PG); April - The House with a Clock in it's Walls (copyright Universal Pictures, PG).

3/1 - 3/7: The House With a Clock in Its Walls 3/8 - 3/14: How to Train Your Dragon 3/15 - 3/21: Goosebumps 2 3/22 - 3/28: The Secret Life of Pets 3/29 - 4/4: Smallfoot 4/5 - 4/11: Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse

Free Playgroup for children birth to preschool. Come join us for a great time of playing, learning and reading!

Song and movement time for toddlers through preschool age.

Join us for the TDL Chess Club. Play chess with friends!

3/1 - 3/7: The House With a Clock in Its Walls 3/8 - 3/14: How to Train Your Dragon 3/15 - 3/21: Goosebumps 2 3/22 - 3/28: The Secret Life of Pets 3/29 - 4/4: Smallfoot 4/5 - 4/11: Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse

Join us for Lego Club a.k.a. as the "Block Party" on the first Saturday of the month! Help choose a theme and create a wonderful Lego creation!

3/1 - 3/7: The House With a Clock in Its Walls 3/8 - 3/14: How to Train Your Dragon 3/15 - 3/21: Goosebumps 2 3/22 - 3/28: The Secret Life of Pets 3/29 - 4/4: Smallfoot 4/5 - 4/11: Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse

Free entry - Donations welcome. This is definitely worth going to! Great for children from preschool through lower elementary!

3/1 - 3/7: The House With a Clock in Its Walls 3/8 - 3/14: How to Train Your Dragon 3/15 - 3/21: Goosebumps 2 3/22 - 3/28: The Secret Life of Pets 3/29 - 4/4: Smallfoot 4/5 - 4/11: Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse

3/1 - 3/7: The House With a Clock in Its Walls 3/8 - 3/14: How to Train Your Dragon 3/15 - 3/21: Goosebumps 2 3/22 - 3/28: The Secret Life of Pets 3/29 - 4/4: Smallfoot 4/5 - 4/11: Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse

April 9th from 8:15 am – 4:45 pm at Carson City Elementary. We ask that you call the office to set up an appointment. Please bring certified birth certificate, shot/immunization record, personal ID for address verification, your child. During round up: vision screening, hearing screening, readiness assessment (by Kindergarten teacher), enrollment paperwork, bus orientation, and speech. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact the school office at (989) 584-3130.

Infants and non-walking toddler accompanied by their caregiver. There will be a play area for older siblings as well. Child and caregiver will interact together for massage, tummy time activities, social games and exercises to promote learning and growth. Caregivers will learn fun facts about child development and ideas to do at home. Please contact Erin Finkler with questions or for more information at efinkler@maisd.com or 616.255.6688.

Free Playgroup for children birth to preschool. Come join us for a great time of playing, learning and reading!

Ages 3 - 6 Help your preschooler get ready to read with stories, music, activities and crafts. Each week will spotlight a different letter of the alphabet.

Art, Activities, Music, Movement, and of course...Stories! Please call to sign up! 989.831.4327

Story time for children ages 2 1/2 to 5.

Birth to 4 year old story time.

Milk & Cookies Take time to meet other breastfeeding mothers and receive help from Certified Lactation Counselors. Surrounding yourself with others who share your same situation can be very supporting and helpful. This is a free meeting held every Tuesday from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Spectrum Health United Lifestyles. for more information Call Spectrum Health United Lifestyles in Greenville 616.754.6185 This event has a Google Hangouts video call. Join: https://hangouts.google.com/hangouts/_/maisd.com/greatstartmontc?hceid=Z3JlYXRzdGFydG1vbnRjYWxtQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ.2m5p38bpkb2e15ep7379qakrqs&hs=121

Do you need individual tech help? Head over to TDL where the Library's own Mary Russell will assist you with your technology needs.

3/1 - 3/7: The House With a Clock in Its Walls 3/8 - 3/14: How to Train Your Dragon 3/15 - 3/21: Goosebumps 2 3/22 - 3/28: The Secret Life of Pets 3/29 - 4/4: Smallfoot 4/5 - 4/11: Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse

Free Playgroup for children birth to preschool. Come join us for a great time of playing, learning and reading!

Birth through Age 2 Enjoy a story, songs, and playtime at this beginning story time designed for babies and toddlers 2 years old and younger.

Encourage your child's love of books and reading while having fun and meeting new people! This is a free program for children 3-5 years old. Please call 989-584-3680 to register & for more info!

On the second Wednesday of every month at Montcalm Care Network from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm, a support group will be meeting to discuss Overcoming Domestic Abuse. This group will be facilitated by: Dr. Dorothy Berg, Director of North Kent Guidance; Melissa Campbell, Counselor/Legal Advocate from Relief After Violent Encounter - Ionia/Montcalm, Inc.; and Michelle Hudkins, Peer Support from Montcalm Care Network Support group is CONFIDENTIAL! For questions about eligibility, please contact Melissa Campbell at 616.527.3351, ext. 226.

3/1 - 3/7: The House With a Clock in Its Walls 3/8 - 3/14: How to Train Your Dragon 3/15 - 3/21: Goosebumps 2 3/22 - 3/28: The Secret Life of Pets 3/29 - 4/4: Smallfoot 4/5 - 4/11: Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse

Free Playgroup for children birth to preschool. Come join us for a great time of playing, learning and reading!

Story time for children 2 1/2 - preschool.

Free Playgroup for children birth to preschool. Come join us for a great time of playing, learning and reading!

Song and movement time for toddlers through preschool age.

Join us for the TDL Chess Club. Play chess with friends!

Montcalm Community Recovery Presents: Building a Stronger Community Featuring Ruth Rondon, Katie Donovan and Esther Combs Doors open at 8:15 Registration is open! Register early! 3 dynamic presentations about trauma, ACE's, addiction and recovery. NO Charge! To Register or for more information, contact John Kroneck at johnkroneck@cherryhealth.com or 989.831.4591. Registration is appreciated.

The Ionia Jaycees are excited to announce that we will be holding our annual Mom to Mom Sale this year on Saturday, April 13th, 9am-1pm. $2 Admission Strollers are welcome! A Mom to Mom Sale is a HUGE indoor garage sale. They are a great way to provide a wardrobe for children who are growing faster than they can wear out their clothes at a fraction of the cost of purchasing an all new wardrobe. Participants rent tables where they can sell the clothes, toys, and miscellaneous items that their families have outgrown. (Usually at HUGE discounts.) The participants and the public can shop finding great deals. DONE HAVING CHILDREN? NEED MORE CLOSET SPACE? COME SELL YOUR UNNEEDED ITEMS!!! WE NEED YOUR GENTLY USED CLOTHING, BABY TOYS, BOOKS, FURNITURE, ETC.!!! Booth space (10 ft. by 10 ft.) can be rented for $25.00 (YOU provide all tables) Booth space (10 ft. by 10 ft.) with ONE table can be rented for $35.00 (WE provide ONE table) Additional tables available at time of registration for $10 each. Vendor Space (10ft by 10 ft) can be rented for $50.00 (only one home business consultant per business allowed, first come basis). Contact STEPHANIE BATISTA for booth information! Stephanie123364@gmail.com (616) 550-8573

Create a Diorama made of Peeps! Drop it off on the 15th by closing time. Judging will be throughout the week! We will announce the winner on Facebook at 12:00 pm on April 20th!

FREE WORKSHOPS: Montcalm Care Network is proud to offer Trauma Informed Parenting Workshops, open to the public. Join us for an 8-week course aimed at helping parents to care for children who have experienced trauma. The first group will start on October 29, 2018 and runs through December 17, 2018. It will meet each Monday from 9am - 11am at our Stanton office. The second group will run from 1/31/19 - 3/21/19, on Thursdays from Noon - 2pm. The third group will run from 4/15/19 - 6/3/19, on Mondays from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Register by calling 989-831-7520 or email to info@montcalmcare.net.

3rd Monday of the month at 6 pm – 6 years old and younger An evening story time for busy families that is perfect for children 6 years old and younger, but older children are also welcome. Stories, activities, crafts and more are all part of the fun as we explore the themes of the month. April theme: In the Garden

Infants and non-walking toddler accompanied by their caregiver. There will be a play area for older siblings as well. Child and caregiver will interact together for massage, tummy time activities, social games and exercises to promote learning and growth. Caregivers will learn fun facts about child development and ideas to do at home. Please contact Erin Finkler with questions or for more information at efinkler@maisd.com or 616.255.6688.

Free Playgroup for children birth to preschool. Come join us for a great time of playing, learning and reading!

Ages 3 - 6 Help your preschooler get ready to read with stories, music, activities and crafts. Each week will spotlight a different letter of the alphabet.

Art, Activities, Music, Movement, and of course...Stories! Please call to sign up! 989.831.4327

Create a Diorama made of Peeps! Drop it off on the 15th by closing time. Judging will be throughout the week! We will announce the winner on Facebook at 12:00 pm on April 20th!

Story time for children ages 2 1/2 to 5.

Birth to 4 year old story time.

Milk & Cookies Take time to meet other breastfeeding mothers and receive help from Certified Lactation Counselors. Surrounding yourself with others who share your same situation can be very supporting and helpful. This is a free meeting held every Tuesday from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Spectrum Health United Lifestyles. for more information Call Spectrum Health United Lifestyles in Greenville 616.754.6185 This event has a Google Hangouts video call. Join: https://hangouts.google.com/hangouts/_/maisd.com/greatstartmontc?hceid=Z3JlYXRzdGFydG1vbnRjYWxtQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ.2m5p38bpkb2e15ep7379qakrqs&hs=121

Do you need individual tech help? Head over to TDL where the Library's own Mary Russell will assist you with your technology needs.

April 16th Parent Meeting from 6:00 – 7:30 pm. For more details about the Kindergarten Parent Meeting please call the office at (231) 937-4380. Preschool Registration To register your child for a free or low cost public preschool opportunity in Montcalm County please fill out the 2019-2020 Collaborative Preschool Application. Applications are available at local elementary schools, preschools, at www.GreatStartMontcalm.org, www.8CAP.org, or by calling (616) 225-6146.

Free Playgroup for children birth to preschool. Come join us for a great time of playing, learning and reading!

Birth through Age 2 Enjoy a story, songs, and playtime at this beginning story time designed for babies and toddlers 2 years old and younger.

Create a Diorama made of Peeps! Drop it off on the 15th by closing time. Judging will be throughout the week! We will announce the winner on Facebook at 12:00 pm on April 20th!

Encourage your child's love of books and reading while having fun and meeting new people! This is a free program for children 3-5 years old. Please call 989-584-3680 to register & for more info!

Join us for the Early Release Programs at the Library. Fun will be had by all! Come check us out!

April 17th at 2:00, 3:00, 5:00 and 6:00 at Lakeview Elementary. We ask that you call the office to set up an appointment. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact the school office at (989) 352-8021.

Free Playgroup for children birth to preschool. Come join us for a great time of playing, learning and reading!

Create a Diorama made of Peeps! Drop it off on the 15th by closing time. Judging will be throughout the week! We will announce the winner on Facebook at 12:00 pm on April 20th!

Story time for children 2 1/2 - preschool.

Create a Diorama made of Peeps! Drop it off on the 15th by closing time. Judging will be throughout the week! We will announce the winner on Facebook at 12:00 pm on April 20th!

Song and movement time for toddlers through preschool age.

Join us for the TDL Chess Club. Play chess with friends!

All Ages Make a unique Lego creation and display it in the library to be admired until the next party! All materials will be provided.

Create a Diorama made of Peeps! Drop it off on the 15th by closing time. Judging will be throughout the week! We will announce the winner on Facebook at 12:00 pm on April 20th!

April 22nd from 4:00 – 7:00 pm at Central Montcalm Elementary in Sheridan. We ask that you call the office to set up an appointment. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact the school office at (989) 831-2500.

FREE WORKSHOPS: Montcalm Care Network is proud to offer Trauma Informed Parenting Workshops, open to the public. Join us for an 8-week course aimed at helping parents to care for children who have experienced trauma. The first group will start on October 29, 2018 and runs through December 17, 2018. It will meet each Monday from 9am - 11am at our Stanton office. The second group will run from 1/31/19 - 3/21/19, on Thursdays from Noon - 2pm. The third group will run from 4/15/19 - 6/3/19, on Mondays from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Register by calling 989-831-7520 or email to info@montcalmcare.net.

4th Monday of the month at 6 pm – Kindergarten through 3rd Grade Guaranteed fun with stories, games, activities, and crafts just for kids in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. Snacks are included. Upcoming themes are: February - Fairy Tales; March - Curious Creatures; April - Survival

Free Playgroup for children birth to preschool. Come join us for a great time of playing, learning and reading!

Birth through Age 2 Enjoy a story, songs, and playtime at this beginning story time designed for babies and toddlers 2 years old and younger.

Encourage your child's love of books and reading while having fun and meeting new people! This is a free program for children 3-5 years old. Please call 989-584-3680 to register & for more info!

Free Playgroup for children birth to preschool. Come join us for a great time of playing, learning and reading!

Story time for children 2 1/2 - preschool.

Come enjoy dinner and support a great historic treasure in our community! Adult tickets are $9 each, children (5-12) are $4 each, and children 4 and under are free. Tickets are available at the door. For any questions, please contact Shannon Kilduff at 616.894.9947.

Free Playgroup for children birth to preschool. Come join us for a great time of playing, learning and reading!

Song and movement time for toddlers through preschool age.

Join us for the TDL Chess Club. Play chess with friends!

Last Saturday of the month at 10 am - all ages Make a unique Lego creation and display it in the library to be admired until the next party! ALl materials will be provided.

Check out all of the TDL Little Free Libraries! Maps will be available at the Library and online.

FREE WORKSHOPS: Montcalm Care Network is proud to offer Trauma Informed Parenting Workshops, open to the public. Join us for an 8-week course aimed at helping parents to care for children who have experienced trauma. The first group will start on October 29, 2018 and runs through December 17, 2018. It will meet each Monday from 9am - 11am at our Stanton office. The second group will run from 1/31/19 - 3/21/19, on Thursdays from Noon - 2pm. The third group will run from 4/15/19 - 6/3/19, on Mondays from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Register by calling 989-831-7520 or email to info@montcalmcare.net.

Free Playgroup for children birth to preschool. Come join us for a great time of playing, learning and reading!

Art, Activities, Music, Movement, and of course...Stories! Please call to sign up! 989.831.4327

Story time for children ages 2 1/2 to 5.

Birth to 4 year old story time.

Milk & Cookies Take time to meet other breastfeeding mothers and receive help from Certified Lactation Counselors. Surrounding yourself with others who share your same situation can be very supporting and helpful. This is a free meeting held every Tuesday from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Spectrum Health United Lifestyles. for more information Call Spectrum Health United Lifestyles in Greenville 616.754.6185 This event has a Google Hangouts video call. Join: https://hangouts.google.com/hangouts/_/maisd.com/greatstartmontc?hceid=Z3JlYXRzdGFydG1vbnRjYWxtQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ.2m5p38bpkb2e15ep7379qakrqs&hs=121

Do you need individual tech help? Head over to TDL where the Library's own Mary Russell will assist you with your technology needs.

Kids of all ages love to build with Lego blocks. All ages are welcome to come build with Legos the last Tuesday of each month.