Scents & Sensibility is a recurring series of intimate, hands-on fragrance classes at The Bluestocking Bookshop, happening every other Thursday evening. Each session features a different creative project and a curated selection of fragrances to explore, blend, and make your own. For $20, you'll get all the supplies and guidance you need to create something wonderful while spending an evening playing with scent, chatting with fellow fragrance enthusiasts, and generally doing something a little more interesting than whatever else you had planned for your Thursday night. Sessions run 5:30-7pm and have limited seating, so grab your ticket early.
It's gift season and we're going to make goat's milk bar soap so you can gift one and keep one! Use our classic Victorian scent blends and swirl a color into your bars!
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
$20
Readers Without Borders is for the curious, the adventurous, and the happily undisciplined reader. Each month, we explore a different genre, encouraging members to pick a book that stretches their usual tastes and brings something new to the table.
Bring your TBR, your current read, or the book you meant to finish: we're here to talk about what you discovered, what surprised you, and what you might try next. This is a low-pressure, high-curiosity club where no one has to read the same title, just share the experience of reading beyond the familiar.
If you love variety, thoughtful conversation, and swapping recommendations with fellow literary explorers, Readers Without Borders is your passport.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Whether you're a highlighters-and-washi-tape kind of organizer or a chaos gremlin trying to become one, our monthly Start Strong meet-up is your new favorite ritual. Bring your Pomodoro Style, your creative chaos, or your precision sticker tools to join Aimee for a morning of planning, journaling, or goal-setting with fellow list-makers, dreamers, and calendar color-coders.
We'll have journaling and planner materials out to help you map your month: appointments, events, book goals, and all. It's equal parts productivity and self-care, wrapped up in a calm, creative start to your day. Perfect for Type-A personalities, crafty souls, or anyone who needs a little structure with their coffee.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Scents & Sensibility is a recurring series of intimate, hands-on fragrance classes at The Bluestocking Bookshop, happening every other Thursday evening. Each session features a different creative project and a curated selection of fragrances to explore, blend, and make your own. For $20, you'll get all the supplies and guidance you need to create something wonderful while spending an evening playing with scent, chatting with fellow fragrance enthusiasts, and generally doing something a little more interesting than whatever else you had planned for your Thursday night. Sessions run 5:30-7pm and have limited seating, so grab your ticket early.
It's time to wear the Sweater Weather with a lotion that will make your wool and cashmere feel so luxurious! Our Silk and Satin Cream Lotion pairs beautifully with our Sweater Weather blends for this cozy feature night.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
$20
Welcome to Textual Healing, the book club where we read romance without apology, from sweet to spicy, and everything (or everyone) deliciously in between. Romance is the highest-grossing genre in publishing for a reason: readers love big feelings, bold desire, and the absolute certainty of a happily-ever-after. We're here to burrow into all of it and live there.
Each month, we read romance that ranges from tender slow burns to feral, page-gripping chaos (consensual, of course), and then gather to talk tropes, chemistry, characters, and the sheer joy of a genre that knows exactly what it's doing (and for whom). This is a space for laughing, blushing, debating, and celebrating stories that center pleasure, emotional payoff, and endings that deliver.
If you love romance unapologetically or if you're romance-curious and ready to be converted, Textual Healing is your people. Come for the smut. Stay for the feelings.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Stories that have been challenged or banned have sparked conversation and controversy across the country. At This Book Club Is Banned, we select our reading list from titles named on the American Library Association and PEN America lists of banned or challenged books, and explore them together in community.
In recent years, attempts to censor or restrict access to books have surged. The American Library Association has documented thousands of book challenges each year, far more than in previous decades, targeting a wide range of voices and experiences. This club isn't just about reading; it's about understanding why certain stories provoke debate, recognizing the value of diverse perspectives, and celebrating the freedom to read openly and with curiosity.
Whether you're passionate about literature, interested in social issues, or simply looking for lively discussion, join us as we read books that challenge and stories that matter.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Stories that have been challenged or banned have sparked conversation and controversy across the country. At This Book Club Is Banned, we select our reading list from titles named on the American Library Association and PEN America lists of banned or challenged books, and explore them together in community.
In recent years, attempts to censor or restrict access to books have surged. The American Library Association has documented thousands of book challenges each year, far more than in previous decades, targeting a wide range of voices and experiences. This club isn't just about reading; it's about understanding why certain stories provoke debate, recognizing the value of diverse perspectives, and celebrating the freedom to read openly and with curiosity.
Whether you're passionate about literature, interested in social issues, or simply looking for lively discussion, join us as we read books that challenge and stories that matter.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Out On The Lakeshore
Thursday, November 19, 2026
Community Game Night (open to those 18+) is held on the third Thursday of every month from 7pm to 9pm at the Community Center. All are welcome to join us for games, snacks, and meeting others in the community. Feel free to bring your own favorite game to share!
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Coffee Chat with Mike Martin, author of THE HONEST WILDERNESS
Join Michigan author Mike Martin for a relaxed morning conversation about his new wilderness memoir, The Honest Wilderness: Finding Daniel Boone and the Frontier Within.
The book grew from more than 30 journals written while Martin hiked and traveled through landscapes connected to Daniel Boone. Blending memoir, frontier history, and outdoor reflection, it explores what happens when the familiar path disappears, an old identity no longer fits, and life asks us to begin again.
During "When the Map No Longer Matches the Landscape," Martin will discuss the journey behind the book, share a brief reading, and explore what Boone's wilderness story can still teach us about resilience, identity, healing, and the frontiers we carry within.
The conversation will be followed by audience questions and a book signing. Signed copies will be available for purchase at the event.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Love our junk journals? Learn to make a miniature version!
It's a bonus book binding lesson this holiday - Lori from Bit Zen Pieces leads an upcycle craft for your favorite holiday and greeting cards to create a miniature junk journal for sharing your memories. Send your creation to a loved one, or keep it to treasure this years holiday memories.
Supplies are provided, but you can bring a card to create from. $15 for your session - seats are limited!
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
$15
The Holland Writers Group is a peer-led critique group for writers of all genres and experience levels. Meeting on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month (barring bookshop conflicts), the group offers a supportive, constructive space to share work, receive feedback, and stay accountable to your writing practice.
Whether you're drafting, revising, or just getting started, writers are welcome to join the conversation and grow together. RSVP not required; bring your pages! Have questions? Email author Jean Davis: jeandavis71@gmail.com
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Sip & Craft is our monthly, free crafting hang designed to be exactly what you need: simple, social, and sustainable. We set out easy, low-pressure craft projects using accessible and often reused materials, so you can make something with your hands while enjoying good conversation and a thematic drink.
Open to all ages, Sip & Craft is less about perfection and more about connection - you can come solo, bring a friend, or make a new one at the table. Whether you stay for ten minutes or two hours, you're welcome to drop in, create, and be part of the community.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
There are all different kinds of losses in life. Folks we love pass away, or we lose a job, or we go through a break-up. Maybe our health has worsened, and we can't do what we used to do. Maybe we are empty nesters and the house feels too quiet. Whatever the loss, the holidays can be tough. This workshop will explore loss and what we can do to support ourselves and one another during the holidays.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
NEW ACHIEVEMENT: YOU HAVE FOUND THE SAFE ROOM!
Congratulations, Crawler! You have survived another week in the meat grinder of existence. Now gather your party for a recurring discussion group inspired by Dungeon Crawler Carl. We won't be checking off individual books. Instead, we'll explore the bigger themes lurking throughout the series: survival, found family, capitalism run amok, moral dilemmas, questionable life choices, and the indomitable human spirit's frankly annoying refusal to die.
No dungeon entry requirements. No minimum charisma score. Come ready to discuss, debate, and occasionally question your own humanity. Participation may improve your odds of survival.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Welcome to Textual Healing, the book club where we read romance without apology, from sweet to spicy, and everything (or everyone) deliciously in between. Romance is the highest-grossing genre in publishing for a reason: readers love big feelings, bold desire, and the absolute certainty of a happily-ever-after. We're here to burrow into all of it and live there.
Each month, we read romance that ranges from tender slow burns to feral, page-gripping chaos (consensual, of course), and then gather to talk tropes, chemistry, characters, and the sheer joy of a genre that knows exactly what it's doing (and for whom). This is a space for laughing, blushing, debating, and celebrating stories that center pleasure, emotional payoff, and endings that deliver.
If you love romance unapologetically or if you're romance-curious and ready to be converted, Textual Healing is your people. Come for the smut. Stay for the feelings.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Scents & Sensibility is a recurring series of intimate, hands-on fragrance classes at The Bluestocking Bookshop, happening every other Thursday evening. Each session features a different creative project and a curated selection of fragrances to explore, blend, and make your own. For $20, you'll get all the supplies and guidance you need to create something wonderful while spending an evening playing with scent, chatting with fellow fragrance enthusiasts, and generally doing something a little more interesting than whatever else you had planned for your Thursday night. Sessions run 5:30-7pm and have limited seating, so grab your ticket early.
A special session for Thanksgiving week - pick from a 4pm ticket or a 5:30 ticket for this baking scent extravaganza! Make your kitchen smell warm, cozy, and ready for the holidays with our Kitchen and Pantry fragrances!
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
$20
The Holland Writers Group is a peer-led critique group for writers of all genres and experience levels. Meeting on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month (barring bookshop conflicts), the group offers a supportive, constructive space to share work, receive feedback, and stay accountable to your writing practice.
Whether you're drafting, revising, or just getting started, writers are welcome to join the conversation and grow together. RSVP not required; bring your pages! Have questions? Email author Jean Davis: jeandavis71@gmail.com
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
None of us is perfect. We are all going to mess up sometimes. Maybe we snapped at a child or we failed to respond to a friend. This workshop will explore what goes into offering a sincere and effective apology. And what repair work looks like when we want to rebuild after damage.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
NEW ACHIEVEMENT: YOU HAVE FOUND THE SAFE ROOM!
Congratulations, Crawler! You have survived another week in the meat grinder of existence. Now gather your party for a recurring discussion group inspired by Dungeon Crawler Carl. We won't be checking off individual books. Instead, we'll explore the bigger themes lurking throughout the series: survival, found family, capitalism run amok, moral dilemmas, questionable life choices, and the indomitable human spirit's frankly annoying refusal to die.
No dungeon entry requirements. No minimum charisma score. Come ready to discuss, debate, and occasionally question your own humanity. Participation may improve your odds of survival.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
When the New Year comes, our minds often shift to change. What we want to change. What we hope changes. What we may fear may never change. Transitions are a normal part of life, but they can be difficult to navigate; even when we are the one deciding to make the change. This workshop will explore why change can be tough and some strategies to navigate it.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Out On The Lakeshore
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Neighbor to Neighbor is all about one simple idea: neighbors helping neighbors.
Join Out On The Lakeshore, local businesses, nonprofit partners, volunteers, and community members for a hands-on event focused on sharing practical skills, connecting people with trusted resources, and making everyday life feel a little easier.
This is not your typical resource fair. You'll find opportunities to actually learn and do things alongside people who know how to help. That might mean learning basic bike maintenance while seeing a repair demonstrated, getting help with a simple sewing fix, picking up practical household or technology tips, asking questions, or connecting directly with local organizations and businesses.
Some stations will teach. Some will demonstrate. Some may even help you fix or work through something right there.
The goal is simple: come curious, leave a little more capable and a little more connected.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Out On The Lakeshore
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Aged with Pride is a social group for LGBTQ+ adults aged 55+. Aged with Pride meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 1:30pm and on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm at Out On The Lakeshore.
1:30 PM
Out On The Lakeshore
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Reading the Rainbow is Out On The Lakeshore's inclusive book club, welcoming individuals of all genders and identities. We explore LGBTQ+ literature twice a month through engaging discussions and a variety of activities inspired by the books, including film screenings and author talks.
Book List for 2026!
January: Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin
February: Upright Women Wanted by Sarah Gailey
March: Tongue Breaker: Poems and Performance Texts by Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha
April: From Gay to Z: A Queer Compendium by Justin Elizabeth Sayre
May: This Is How You Lose the Time War by Max Gladstone and Amal El-Mohtar
June: Brandon and Wilson at the Catch by Curtis McMillen
July: The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz
August: Song of My Softening by Omotara James and Keith Haring: A Life for Art by Alexandra Kolossa
September: Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Melinda Lo
October: The Memory Librarian: And Other Stories of Dirty Computer by Janelle Monáe
November: Love Is for All of Us: Poems of Tenderness and Belonging from the LGBTQ+ Community and Friends edited by James Crews and Brad Peacock
December: So Many Stars: An Oral History of Trans, Nonbinary, Genderqueer, and Two-Spirit People of Color by Caro De Robertis
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Out On The Lakeshore
Wednesday, November 25, 2026
Aged with Pride is a social group for LGBTQ+ adults aged 55+. Aged with Pride meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 1:30pm and on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm at Out On The Lakeshore.
7:00 PM
