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MidLab Class - Sewing Crossbody Cellphone Bag

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
MidLab
Age Group:
Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up)

In this sewing class, Shirley will teach you how to sew a crossbody cellphone bag! To attend the class, you should have experience using a sewing machine. Materials will be provided.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS
Age Group: Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up)
Program Type: MidLab
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this sewing class, Shirley will teach you how to sew a crossbody cellphone bag! To attend the class, you should have experience using a sewing machine. Materials will be provided.

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MidLab - DIY hours

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
MidLab
Age Group:
Ages 12 and up

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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS
Age Group: Ages 12 and up
Program Type: MidLab
Registration Required
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 - DIY Hours

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
MidLab
Age Group:
Ages 12 and up

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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS
Age Group: Ages 12 and up
Program Type: MidLab
Registration Required
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.

adult graphic novel book club on Thursday, July 24th at 6pm in the library orchard room. the theme is YA Reads for Adults.

Graphic Novel Book Club

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Orchard Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults (18 and up)

Do you love graphic novels, or is this a format that’s new to you? Want to meet up with other graphic novel enjoyers? Then this Graphic Novel Book Club is for you!

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

Do you love graphic novels, or is this a format that’s new to you? Want to meet up with other graphic novel enjoyers? Then this Graphic Novel Book Club is for you!

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MidLab - DIY Hours

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
MidLab
Age Group:
Ages 12 and up

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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS
Age Group: Ages 12 and up
Program Type: MidLab
Registration Required
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.

Toddler Time

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers (18 - 24 Months), Preschool (3 - 5 years)

Talk, Sing, Read, Write, and Play at the library! Enjoy books, songs and movement followed by 10-15 minutes of play!

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

Talk, Sing, Read, Write, and Play at the library! Enjoy books, songs and movement followed by 10-15 minutes of play!

Knitting/Crochet Club

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Orchard Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up)

Join Ilia as she crochets and meet with others who also love fiber arts in the Orchard Room on the 4th Friday of the month. For everyone from complete beginners to lifelong experts! 

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Orchard Room
Age Group: Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join Ilia as she crochets and meet with others who also love fiber arts in the Orchard Room on the 4th Friday of the month. For everyone from complete beginners to lifelong experts! 

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MidLab - DIY hours

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
MidLab
Age Group:
Ages 12 and up

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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS
Age Group: Ages 12 and up
Program Type: MidLab
Registration Required
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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Curbside Pick Up

Friday, July 25, 2025 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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Parking Lot
Program Type: Curbside Pick Up
Registration Required

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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MidLab - Staffed Hours (Debbie)

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:30pm
MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
MidLab
Age Group:
Ages 12 and up

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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS
Age Group: Ages 12 and up
Program Type: MidLab
Registration Required
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, July 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
MidLab
Age Group:
Ages 12 and up

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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS
Age Group: Ages 12 and up
Program Type: MidLab
Registration Required
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 (Katie)

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:30pm
MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
MidLab
Age Group:
Ages 12 and up

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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS
Age Group: Ages 12 and up
Program Type: MidLab
Registration Required
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, July 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
MidLab
Age Group:
Ages 12 and up

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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS
Age Group: Ages 12 and up
Program Type: MidLab
Registration Required
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. 

Summer Monday Movie Matinee

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Families (all ages), Everyone (all ages)
Afternoon Matinee:

Join us for a free afternoon movie on the big screen.

📽 Monday Movie Matinee – Summer Series

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

Afternoon Matinee

Join us for a free afternoon movie on the big screen.

📽 Monday Movie Matinee – Summer Series

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MidLab - Staffed Hours (Bethany)

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
MidLab
Age Group:
Ages 12 and up

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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS
Age Group: Ages 12 and up
Program Type: MidLab
Registration Required
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 (Victoria)

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:30pm
MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
MidLab
Age Group:
Ages 12 and up

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. 

Learn more about the MidLab at: www.gadml.org/midlab

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

Learn more about the MidLab at: www.gadml.org/midlab

Baby Time

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies (0 - 18 months)

Enjoy connecting with your baby using songs, dances, and stories!

This program is for ages 0-18 months and will occur in the Story Room.

Most programs will take place at the library but may be subject to change.

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Babies (0 - 18 months)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy connecting with your baby using songs, dances, and stories!

This program is for ages 0-18 months and will occur in the Story Room.

Most programs will take place at the library but may be subject to change.

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MidLab - DIY hours

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
MidLab
Age Group:
Ages 12 and up

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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS
Age Group: Ages 12 and up
Program Type: MidLab
Registration Required
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

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
MidLab
Age Group:
Ages 12 and up

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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS
Age Group: Ages 12 and up
Program Type: MidLab
Registration Required
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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Library at the Farmers Market

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off-site at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families (all ages)

Come to the Midland Area Farmers Market on Wednesdays throughout the summer for library fun! We will be reading books, singing songs, and dancing while building early literacy skills.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Off-site
Age Group: Families (all ages)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come to the Midland Area Farmers Market on Wednesdays throughout the summer for library fun! We will be reading books, singing songs, and dancing while building early literacy skills.

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MidLab Class - Embroidery Machine 101

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
MidLab
Age Group:
Ages 12 and up

*Please note: This is a class for those who would like to learn how to use the embroidery machine. This is not a standard craft class.*

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

*Please note: This is a class for those who would like to learn how to use the embroidery machine. This is not a standard craft class.*

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MidLab Class - Embroidery Machine 101

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
MidLab
Age Group:
Ages 12 and up

*Please note: This is a class for those who would like to learn how to use the embroidery machine. This is not a standard craft class.*

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

*Please note: This is a class for those who would like to learn how to use the embroidery machine. This is not a standard craft class.*

Summer Reading Performance: Bluesy Suzy

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Everyone (all ages)

Join us for a performance in the park:Bluesy Suzy and her Palamazoo Crew. Enjoy a variety of music from Blues to rock to jazz and everything in between while keeping the music sweet, sassy, clever, and fun.

 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone (all ages)
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Join us for a performance in the park:Bluesy Suzy and her Palamazoo Crew. Enjoy a variety of music from Blues to rock to jazz and everything in between while keeping the music sweet, sassy, clever, and fun.

 

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MidLab - DIY hours

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
MidLab
Age Group:
Ages 12 and up

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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS
Age Group: Ages 12 and up
Program Type: MidLab
Registration Required
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.