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Adult Lit Crates - April 2024

04/26/2024 @ 10:00am to 05/04/2024 @ 5:00pm
Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults (18 and up)
Event Details:

Too busy to browse? Want to discover authors you might not have read before? Sign up for a Lit Crate! You tell us what you like, and we'll put together a box full of goodies and...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults (18 and up)
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Too busy to browse? Want to discover authors you might not have read before? Sign up for a Lit Crate!

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Kids Lit Crates - April 2024

04/26/2024 @ 10:00am to 05/04/2024 @ 5:00pm
Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade)
Event Details:

Too busy to browse? Want to discover authors you might not have read before? Sign up for a Kids Lit Crate! You tell us what you like, and we'll put together a box full of goodie...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Age Group: Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade)
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Too busy to browse? Want to discover authors you might not have read before? Sign up for a Kids Lit Crate!

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Teen Lit Crates - April 2024

04/26/2024 @ 10:00am to 05/04/2024 @ 5:00pm
Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Event Details:

Too busy to browse? Want to discover authors you might not have read before? Sign up for a Teen Lit Crate! You tell us what you like, and we'll put together a box full of goodie...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Age Group: Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Too busy to browse? Want to discover authors you might not have read before? Sign up for a Teen Lit Crate!

Move & Groove!

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music and Movement
Age Group:
Toddlers (18 - 24 Months), Preschool (3 - 5 years)
Move & Groove:

Build active bodies and minds! Dance to fun action songs and participate in movement activities.

Event Details:

Tickets will be available at the Youth Services desk. No registration is required. First come, first served.

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Toddlers (18 - 24 Months), Preschool (3 - 5 years)
Program Type: Music and Movement

Move & Groove

Build active bodies and minds! Dance to fun action songs and participate in movement activities.
Event Details:

Tickets will be available at the Youth Services desk.

No registration is required. First come, first served.

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MidLab - DIY Hours

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:30pm
MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
MidLab
Age Group:
Ages 12 and up
Event Details:

The MidLab is a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. If you registered but can n...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS
Age Group: Ages 12 and up
Program Type: MidLab
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

The MidLab is a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space.

Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults (18 and up)
Event Details:

This support group will offer caregivers emotional, educational and social support and encouragement as they take on the demanding task of caring for a loved one living with Alzhei...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults (18 and up)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:

This support group will offer caregivers emotional, educational and social support and encouragement as they take on the demanding task of caring for a loved one living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

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Movie Matinee: Somewhere In Time (1980)

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults (18 and up)
Event Details:

Adventure Begins at Your Library! Join us for our Movie Matinee series in the Library Auditorium on Thursdays at 1pm. Explore Michigan with these films in May! Thursday, May ...

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults (18 and up)
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Adventure Begins at Your Library! Join us for our Movie Matinee series in the Library Auditorium on Thursdays at 1pm.

Explore Michigan with these films in May!

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MidLab — DIY hours

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
MidLab
Age Group:
Ages 12 and up
Event Details:

The MidLab is a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. If you registered but can n...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS
Age Group: Ages 12 and up
Program Type: MidLab
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

The MidLab is a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space.

My First Book Club

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Story Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade)
Event Details:

Do you have a 2nd or 3rd grader that loves to read? We have a book club just for kids! Children in grades 2-3 can read whatever they choose and then come to the Library to talk abo...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade)
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Do you have a 2nd or 3rd grader that loves to read? We have a book club just for kids! Children in grades 2-3 can read whatever they choose and then come to the Library to talk about it, enjoy a snack, and leave with a free book to take home!

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MidLab — DIY hours

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
MidLab
Age Group:
Ages 12 and up
Event Details:

The MidLab is a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. If you registered but can n...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS
Age Group: Ages 12 and up
Program Type: MidLab
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

The MidLab is a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space.

Dementia Conversations, may 2, 6pm

Alzheimer’s Association - Dementia Conversations: Driving, Doctor Visits, Legal & Financial Planning

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Orchard Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Lecture
Age Group:
Adults (18 and up)
Event Details:

Dementia Conversations  When someone is showing signs of dementia, it’s time to talk. Often, conversations with family about changing behaviors can be challenging and uncom...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Orchard Room
Age Group: Adults (18 and up)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 46
Event Details:

Dementia Conversations 

Pre-K Learn & Play

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Story Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Activity
Age Group:
Babies (0 - 18 months), Toddlers (18 - 24 Months), Preschool (3 - 5 years)
Event Details:

Meet other parents & caregivers, and enjoy playtime with your little one with activities provided by Coleman Early Head Start!   This is a drop-in program, no regist...

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Babies (0 - 18 months), Toddlers (18 - 24 Months), Preschool (3 - 5 years)
Program Type: Activity
Event Details:

Meet other parents & caregivers, and enjoy playtime with your little one with activities provided by Coleman Early Head Start!

 

This is a drop-in program, no registration is required.

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MidLab — DIY hours

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:30pm
MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
MidLab
Age Group:
Ages 12 and up
Event Details:

The MidLab is a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. If you registered but can n...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS
Age Group: Ages 12 and up
Program Type: MidLab
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

The MidLab is a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space.

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MidLab Class — Glowforge earrings

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
MidLab
Age Group:
Ages 12 and up
Event Details:

A class to learn how to continue to use the Glowforge Pro, a professional grade laser cutter. Each participant will go home with laser-cut earrings that they made themselves! ...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS
Age Group: Ages 12 and up
Program Type: MidLab
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

A class to learn how to continue to use the Glowforge Pro, a professional grade laser cutter. Each participant will go home with laser-cut earrings that they made themselves! Materials will be provided.

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Curbside Pick Up

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Parking Lot at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Curbside Pick Up
Curbside Pick Up:

Choose a day and time that works for you to come to the library parking lot to pick up your holds. Holds will be sitting on a table under the portico near the auditorium in a bag l...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Parking Lot
Program Type: Curbside Pick Up
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Curbside Pick Up

Choose a day and time that works for you to come to the library parking lot to pick up your holds. Holds will be sitting on a table under the portico near the auditorium in a bag labeled with your last name. If you received more than one notification you will still only reserve one time slot. We will gather all of the holds that are ready at this time.
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Meet a Droid with The Charge Robotics Team

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Orchard Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Technology, Other
Age Group:
Families (all ages), Everyone (all ages)
Event Details:

Meet a "Droid" with Dow High's FIRST® Robotics team, #2619 The Charge! Team members will be on hand to show off Resonance, their robot from this year's competitions. Watch a demo, ...

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Orchard Room
Age Group: Families (all ages), Everyone (all ages)
Program Type: Technology, Other
Event Details:

Meet a "Droid" with Dow High's FIRST® Robotics team, #2619 The Charge! Team members will be on hand to show off Resonance, their robot from this year's competitions.

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MidLab - DIY Hours

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:30pm
MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
MidLab
Age Group:
Ages 12 and up
Event Details:

The MidLab is a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. If you registered but can n...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS
Age Group: Ages 12 and up
Program Type: MidLab
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

The MidLab is a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space.

MidLab logo

MidLab — DIY hours

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
MidLab
Age Group:
Ages 12 and up
Event Details:

The MidLab is a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. If you registered but can n...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS
Age Group: Ages 12 and up
Program Type: MidLab
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

The MidLab is a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space.

Kid's Craft Lab: Name Train!

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 9:00am - 7:00pm
Maker Space- YS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Kid's Craft Lab
Age Group:
Babies (0 - 18 months), Toddlers (18 - 24 Months), Preschool (3 - 5 years), Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade)
Kid's Craft Lab:

Stop by the Youth Services Makers Space for our Kid's Craft Lab, where materials will be provided to make a fun craft!

Event Details:

Make a train using your name! This is a drop-in program, no registration is required. Supplies are limited. First come, first served.

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Maker Space- YS
Age Group: Babies (0 - 18 months), Toddlers (18 - 24 Months), Preschool (3 - 5 years), Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade)
Program Type: Kid's Craft Lab

Kid's Craft Lab

Stop by the Youth Services Makers Space for our Kid's Craft Lab, where materials will be provided to make a fun craft!

Event Details:

Make a train using your name!

This is a drop-in program, no registration is required. Supplies are limited. First come, first served.

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MidLab — DIY hours

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:30pm
MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
MidLab
Age Group:
Ages 12 and up
Event Details:

The MidLab is a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. If you registered but can n...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS
Age Group: Ages 12 and up
Program Type: MidLab
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

The MidLab is a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space.

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MidLab - Staffed Hours (Debbie)

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
MidLab
Age Group:
Ages 12 and up
Event Details:

The MidLab is a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space.  __________________...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS
Age Group: Ages 12 and up
Program Type: MidLab
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

The MidLab is a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

___________________________________

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MidLab - Staffed Hours (Jon)

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
MidLab
Age Group:
Ages 12 and up
Event Details:

The MidLab is a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space.  __________________...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS
Age Group: Ages 12 and up
Program Type: MidLab
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

The MidLab is a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

___________________________________

May Teen Advisory Board

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Age Group:
Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Event Details:

Do you have great ideas for teen events at the library? What about books you'd like to see? Do you need volunteer hours for school or a club? Do you just want to hang out and eat a...

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Event Details:

Do you have great ideas for teen events at the library? What about books you'd like to see? Do you need volunteer hours for school or a club? Do you just want to hang out and eat a snack? Come join the Teen Advisory Board in the Teen Room!

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MidLab - Staffed Hours (Bill)

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:30pm
MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
MidLab
Age Group:
Ages 12 and up
Event Details:

The MidLab is a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space.  __________________...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS
Age Group: Ages 12 and up
Program Type: MidLab
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

The MidLab is a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

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