June 9 - Aug 9

Herrick District Library Summer Reading Challenge - 2025

This summer, Herrick District Library, Ottawa County Parks and Recreation, and the City of Holland Recreation Department are coming together to present the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge: The Truth is Out There.

  • Pick up a trail map beginning June 9 to complete the challenge. Maps are available at either Herrick District Library location.
Get ALL the details.

Choose how you want to participate in the reading challenge:

  • Complete activities to follow the trail map (available in English or Spanish, AND/OR
  • Set a reading goal and finish the reading log

Find free fun events at your library and out in the community this summer. Check our events page, stop by the library for a print program schedule, or preview a PDF of the summer events for kids, teens, or adults.

Storywalks

In collaboration with Ottawa County Parks we’re once again offering StoryWalks this season! Walk through the pages of a book as you make your way along a park path during regular park hours.

  • June 2-22 at Riley Trails: In the Tall, Tall Grass by Denise Fleming
  • June 16-July 6 at Paw Paw East: Milo Walking by James Howe
  • June 30-July 20 at Pine Bend: Now by Antoinette Portis
  • July 14-August 3 at Paw Paw Park East: Berry Song by Michaela Goede
  • July 28-August 17 at Hemlock Crossing: Boy Here, Boy There by Chuck Groenink
  • August 11-August 31 at Paw Paw East: The Three Billy Goats Buenos by Susan Middleton Elya

Cryptid Scavenger Hunt

For ages 8+

Cryptids are mysterious creatures that no one can confirm—or deny—actually exist. You’ll have the chance to hunt them down in the library. Plus, don’t miss out on our “Design Your Own Cryptid” activity at the Create Table, available all throughout July!

Monday, July 28 - Saturday, August 2

City of Holland

Look for HDL at these City of Holland events this summer:

  • Farmer's Market Storytime: Wednesdays, 9:30 AM at 150 West 8th Street
  • Kids' Concert Series at Kollen Park: Wednesdays June 11, July 9 and August 13 at the Kollen Park Bandshell
  • Park Play: Fridays June 13 at Moran Park and July 11 at Kollen Park, 12:00 PM

Ottawa County Parks

Learn what's out there from Ottawa County Parks naturalists:

  • Introduction to Bird Watching with Curtis Dykstra on Wednesday, June 18 at 6:00 PM, Main Library Auditorium
  • Family Nature Day: Myths & Mysteries Saturday, June 28, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM at Hemlock Crossing
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