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Teen Symposium: Employment Edition

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 12:00am - 2:00pm
Teen Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (9th - 12th grade)

Hey Teens! Calling all teens, are you hoping to land the ultimate summer job? Join us for the second annual Teen Symposium. This year the focus is Teen Employment. Come dressed to impress. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hey Teens! Calling all teens, are you hoping to land the ultimate summer job? Join us for the second annual Teen Symposium. This year the focus is Teen Employment. Come dressed to impress. 

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Story Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool (3 - 5 years), Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade)

Bring your second favorite stuffy to storytime at the library! We will read a book, sing and dance to fun songs, and enjoy a craft!

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Preschool (3 - 5 years), Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your second favorite stuffy to storytime at the library! We will read a book, sing and dance to fun songs, and enjoy a craft!

Puzzle Competition at the Library

Puzzle Competition

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults (18 and up)
Puzzle Competition:

Groups up to four people compete to see who will finish their puzzle first!

Puzzle Competition
Wednesday, March 18, from 5:30pm–7:30pm in the Community Room.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults (18 and up)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Puzzle Competition

Groups up to four people compete to see who will finish their puzzle first!

Puzzle Competition
Wednesday, March 18, from 5:30pm–7:30pm in the Community Room.

Midland Genealogical Society - Using AI in genealogy

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Local History/Genealogy Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up)

Walt Bennett

“Using AI in genealogy”. Presented by Walt Bennett. In person at the Grace A Dow Library.

The program starts at 7 pm. Please meet upstairs in the Genealogy Room. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Local History/Genealogy Room
Age Group: Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up)
Program Type: Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Walt Bennett

“Using AI in genealogy”. Presented by Walt Bennett. In person at the Grace A Dow Library.

The program starts at 7 pm. Please meet upstairs in the Genealogy Room. 

Snack & Yak

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Story Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children (3rd - 5th grade)

Are you a 4th or 5th grader who loves to read? Would you love to find your next read by hearing what others your age are reading? We have a book club just for you!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children (3rd - 5th grade)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a 4th or 5th grader who loves to read? Would you love to find your next read by hearing what others your age are reading? We have a book club just for you!

Join the Library for Books & Bites, our traditional book club where we discuss each month's read and have a snack. On Thursday, March 19th from 6pm-7pm in the Library Community Room, we will discuss The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

Books & Bites

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults (18 and up)

Join us for Books & Bites, a traditional book club where we discuss each month's read and enjoy a snack!

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

Join us for Books & Bites, a traditional book club where we discuss each month's read and enjoy a snack!

LEGO Night - Adults Only

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults (18 and up)

Adults, come and build with us! Collaborate with friends with one of our LEGO sets, indulge your creativity with our brick stash, or take on a challenge. For Adults 18+. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults (18 and up)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults, come and build with us! Collaborate with friends with one of our LEGO sets, indulge your creativity with our brick stash, or take on a challenge. For Adults 18+. 

Grace A Dow reading a story

Grace A. Dow and the Midland Library

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults (18 and up)

Grace A. Dow was a life-long philanthropist and an active community member. She championed educational, religious, and social initiatives to improve the lives of others in Midland. Utilizing materials preserved in The Herbert H. and Grace A.

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

Grace A. Dow was a life-long philanthropist and an active community member. She championed educational, religious, and social initiatives to improve the lives of others in Midland. Utilizing materials preserved in The Herbert H. and Grace A.

Meet the Storymakers - Allison Bartlette

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Story Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool (3 - 5 years), Children (K - 2nd grade)

Allison Bartlette, author of “Walking on a Trail”. “Walking on a Trail” features different animals from Michigan that can be seen on nature hikes and how to interact with each one. 

ideal for ages 3-7 years

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Preschool (3 - 5 years), Children (K - 2nd grade)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Allison Bartlette, author of “Walking on a Trail”. “Walking on a Trail” features different animals from Michigan that can be seen on nature hikes and how to interact with each one. 

ideal for ages 3-7 years

Meet the Storymakers - Lora Avery

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (K - 2nd grade)

Lora Avery   "The Biggest WHY: Finding the Real Treasure Is Loving God and People" (releasing Mar 3rd)    Lora Avery is an author and speaker who spreads hope wherever she goes.

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children (K - 2nd grade)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Lora Avery   "The Biggest WHY: Finding the Real Treasure Is Loving God and People" (releasing Mar 3rd)    Lora Avery is an author and speaker who spreads hope wherever she goes.

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Tween Club: Mario Kart Tournament

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Maker Space- YS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Age Group:
Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th grade)

Welcome to Tween Club! THE PLACE for kids in grades 4-8 who love crafts, games, and just hanging out.

March: Mario Kart Tournament:

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Maker Space- YS
Age Group: Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th grade)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Tween Club! THE PLACE for kids in grades 4-8 who love crafts, games, and just hanging out.

March: Mario Kart Tournament:

Choose Your Own Book Club (CYOBC) - Thriller

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lounge at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults (18 and up)

Join fellow book lovers for a book club … with a twist! Each month, we'll pick a different theme or genre. Instead of everyone having to read the same book (whether they want to or not), in this club, you can CHOOSE YOUR OWN BOOK!

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

Join fellow book lovers for a book club … with a twist! Each month, we'll pick a different theme or genre. Instead of everyone having to read the same book (whether they want to or not), in this club, you can CHOOSE YOUR OWN BOOK!

Meet the Storymakers - Kathy Diebold

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (K - 2nd grade)

Kathy Diebold; The Sun Jumped Over the Moon is the title of the book; The theme of the story is friends helping and encouraging friends to over come fears to accomplish difficult situations.

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children (K - 2nd grade)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Kathy Diebold; The Sun Jumped Over the Moon is the title of the book; The theme of the story is friends helping and encouraging friends to over come fears to accomplish difficult situations.

Knitting/Crochet Club

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Lounge 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 on Tuesday nights and Friday mornings each month. 

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Lounge
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 on Tuesday nights and Friday mornings each month. 

Kid's Craft Lab

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Maker Space- YS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Kid's Craft Lab
Age Group:
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!

We will be making Dinosaur Masks at 1 pm! Craft Lab is open 1-4 pm, or while supplies last. First come, first served. This is a drop-in program, no registration is required!

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

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!

We will be making Dinosaur Masks at 1 pm! Craft Lab is open 1-4 pm, or while supplies last. First come, first served. This is a drop-in program, no registration is required!

Meet the Storymakers - Jacqueline Leapheart

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Story Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool (3 - 5 years), Children (K - 2nd grade)

Color Me Home: A Story About Jackie, a Little Girl from Midland

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Preschool (3 - 5 years), Children (K - 2nd grade)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Color Me Home: A Story About Jackie, a Little Girl from Midland

Spring Break Movie Series - The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

Spring Break Movie Series at the Library!

Join us for a week of family-friendly movies this spring break! Get comfy and enjoy these exciting films on the big screen in the Library Auditorium.

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.

Spring Break Movie Series at the Library!

Join us for a week of family-friendly movies this spring break! Get comfy and enjoy these exciting films on the big screen in the Library Auditorium.

BUNCO

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults (18 and up)

Dates: 3/30/2026

Times: 6-7:30

Ages: Adults

Room: Community Room

Description:

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults (18 and up)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dates: 3/30/2026

Times: 6-7:30

Ages: Adults

Room: Community Room

Description:

Spring Break Movie Series - Toy Story 4

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

Spring Break Movie Series at the Library!

Join us for a week of family-friendly movies this spring break! Get comfy and enjoy these exciting films on the big screen in the Library Auditorium.

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.

Spring Break Movie Series at the Library!

Join us for a week of family-friendly movies this spring break! Get comfy and enjoy these exciting films on the big screen in the Library Auditorium.

Stephen King Seminar

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults (18 and up)

With well over 60 novels and several short story collections, Stephen King has written a wide variety of stories over the last 50 years, not just horror.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults (18 and up)
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

With well over 60 novels and several short story collections, Stephen King has written a wide variety of stories over the last 50 years, not just horror.

April Lit Crates Registration Links

All Day
Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up)

Hi! Looking to sign up for a Lit Crate? Follow the appropriate link and fill out the form to register. Don't forget to include your library card! 

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Age Group: Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Hi! Looking to sign up for a Lit Crate? Follow the appropriate link and fill out the form to register. Don't forget to include your library card! 

Spring Break Movie Series - A Minecraft Movie

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

Spring Break Movie Series at the Library!

Join us for a week of family-friendly movies this spring break! Get comfy and enjoy these exciting films on the big screen in the Library Auditorium.

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.

Spring Break Movie Series at the Library!

Join us for a week of family-friendly movies this spring break! Get comfy and enjoy these exciting films on the big screen in the Library Auditorium.

Spring Break Movie Series - Elio

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

Spring Break Movie Series at the Library!

Join us for a week of family-friendly movies this spring break! Get comfy and enjoy these exciting films on the big screen in the Library Auditorium.

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.

Spring Break Movie Series at the Library!

Join us for a week of family-friendly movies this spring break! Get comfy and enjoy these exciting films on the big screen in the Library Auditorium.

Toddler Time

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Story Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Age Group:
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Toddler Time:

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 (2-3 years)

Toddler Time

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