Alto Branch Library
Alto Branch Library is a public branch library in Alto, MI. Open 1,925 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 5,795 square feet.
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Alto Branch
The Alto Branch in Bowne Township began in 1937 through the efforts of the Bowne Center Parent Teacher Association. The next year the library joined with the Kent County Library System. As the area has grown, so has the library. The library moved to its most recent location in 1996, going from a bui
KDL Lab Experience: STEAM and Stems
Go on a hands-on adventure to uncover the secret life of plants. Young botanists will investigate how things grow from the roots up. Come dig into science! What is KDL Lab Experience?
Monster Truck Mayhem!
Supercharge your library visit with monster trucks. This program will provide preschoolers with monster truck-themed crafts and activities. Zoom over to our event for a Wheelie great time.
Teen | Intro to Visible Mending
Mending helps us take eco-steps toward sustainability by minimizing clothing waste, as well as unnecessary spending on new garments. This workshop will focus on mending clothing you already have using visible mending techniques! All notions and tools will be provided, however feel free to bring...
Stuffie Tea Party
Bring your favorite plush animal friend from home to a special library tea party with fun crafts and delicious (pretend) drinks.
Dinosaurs and Reptiles
Explore the characteristics of dinosaurs, ancient amphibians and reptiles and then compare them to their modern descendants.
Raptors LIVE!
Learn all about birds of prey and meet some of the birds from North Sky Raptor Sanctuary in this amazing, live presentation. This program is designed for patrons ages 5 to 10. Patrons outside this age range are welcome to attend; however, the content might be too fast-paced or too simplistic,...
Storytime
Enjoy stories, music and rhymes while building early literacy and social skills. Designed for children ages 0-5 with their caregivers, but all ages are welcome .
Teen | Themed Guided Painting
Paint a picturesque Northern Lights landscape in this guided canvas paint. Space is limited; first come, first served . Doors open 15 minutes before the program.
KDL Lab Experience: Brain Gains
Put your brain to the test and see if you can solve a plethora of different logic puzzles. If you really want to put your brain and engineering skills to the test, you can create a Rube Goldberg Machine to ring the bell. What is KDL Lab Experience?
Nick Thomas Entertainment
Get ready to laugh at this family-friendly comedy, juggling and magic show. The show includes audience participation, world class juggling routines and a light-up LED juggling finale.
Rhyme Time Music and Movement
Get your wiggles out with rhymes, songs and musical activities. Move and groove together while strengthening motor, listening and early literacy skills. Designed for children ages 0-5 with their caregivers, but all ages are welcome.
KDL Lab Experience: Creature Power
Calling all animal adventurers! Explore the amazing world of creatures big and small as we dive into fun animal activities. Every wild adventure will get you moving, thinking and acting like your favorite Wild Kratts. Come activate your Creature Power. What is KDL Lab Experience?
Spring Craft Extravaganza
Celebrate spring with crafts and activities for the whole family!
KDL Lab Experience: Trial of the Tales
We've got a few tricks up our sleeves, and we are excited to reveal them to you! Explore the science behind the magic, see how illusions are more than meet the eye and learn some tricks of your own to wow your friends. Remember: a magician never shares their secrets, so let's keep this between us...
KDL Lab Experience: Tricks of the Mind
We've got a few tricks up our sleeves, and we are excited to reveal them to you! Explore the science behind the magic, see how illusions are more than meet the eye and learn some tricks of your own to wow your friends. Remember: a magician never shares their secrets, so let's keep this between us...
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