Montcalm Area ISD

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

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!

May 1st from 3:00 – 7:00 pm. 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) 427-5414.

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!

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!

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

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.

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!

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.

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

This event has a Google Hangouts video call. Join: https://hangouts.google.com/hangouts/_/maisd.com/school-nurse?hceid=bWFpc2QuY29tX3Q0Y2wyOXJucjExcDFzbTI5ZDVhY29ra21rQGdyb3VwLmNhbGVuZGFyLmdvb2dsZS5jb20.3lgk0f2jrvo36i50358gpgd5j7&hs=121

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

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.

May 8th from 1:45 – 6:15pm. 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) 268-5284.

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!

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. Upcoming themes are: September – Ice Cream, October – Unicorns, and November – Eric Carle.

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!

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.

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

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!

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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.

This event has a Google Hangouts video call. Join: https://plus.google.com/hangouts/_/maisd.com/speech-and?hceid=bWFpc2QuY29tX3Q0Y2wyOXJucjExcDFzbTI5ZDVhY29ra21rQGdyb3VwLmNhbGVuZGFyLmdvb2dsZS5jb20.eit0e9585m5ig6ognv8ilkco3s&hs=121

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!

It’s that time of the year again—mark your calendars for May 17th from 5-9pm!! We hope to see you at our annual Corks and Kegs #fundraiser! #CorksAndKegs #SupportSurvivors #MarkYourCalendars #SilentAuction #Raffle Contact 616.527.3351 for more information. Tickets are $20.

Come join us for the 3rd Annual Public Safety Celebration! We had a great turnout last year in spite of the rain, and would love for you to come out and celebrate everything Montcalm County has to offer. Every piece of the puzzle plays a part in keeping the public safe. There will be tours and booths set up for Montcalm County Central Dispatch, Stanton fire trucks, Montcalm County EMS ambulances, Aeromed helicopter, Montcalm County Dive team, Montcalm County Marine Patrol, Michigan State Police (Bomb Squad, SWAT team, K9 (dog), and CST), Road Commission Equipment, Montcalm Technical Rescue Team, Citizen's Corp, Mid- Michigan District Health, Stanton Police Department, Greenville Department of Public Safety, Red Cross, and Montcalm Care Network. More to come!

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.

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!

Story time for children 2 1/2 - preschool.

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.

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

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.

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!

Story time for children 2 1/2 - preschool.

Song and movement time for toddlers through preschool age.

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