Upcoming Events
Gallery in the Stacks
July - September 2026
"Easels Nine" Group Exhibit of Plein Air Paintings
Located on the first floor of the library
“Easels Nine” is a talented group of nine "en plein air" painters. (Plein air is the act of painting outdoors to best capture the changing details of weather and light.)
We hope you'll visit the gallery space this summer to view the work of the following artists:
Barbara Schilling
Elaine Dalcher
Debra Reid Jenkins
Joy Richmond
Susan Ellison
Karen VanDam Michmerhuizen
Kathleen Kalinowski
Judith Tummino
Kathleen Bechtel
Ada Farmers Market
Tuesdays, June & July 2026
10 - 10:30am KDL Storytime
10am - 12pm Friends Booth
Bring your little ones for an engaging weekly outdoor storytime with the Amy Van Andel Library staff. Then, swing by the Friends booth to shop for gently used books & learn more about supporting the library!
Special for the Ada Farmers Market, children's books are priced at just 25 cents each or 5 for $1, a perfect kid-friendly shopping experience.
Ada Women's Night Out
Sept. 10, 2026
Ada Village through the tunnel near LMCU and Gina's Boutique
Grab your friends and shop a curated selection of gently used books, sign up for a book themed giveaway, and learn more about becoming a Friend of the Library. It's always a good time!