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Pages and Paragraphs, Grades 4 to 8, April 21, 6pm

Pages and Paragraphs - Grades 4-8

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Maker Space- YS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Activity, Book Club
Age Group:
Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th grade)

For two sessions this spring, we combined our two favorite things, reading and writing, into one all-new book club for tweens. It may sound like school, but this program is all about having fun and being creative.

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

For two sessions this spring, we combined our two favorite things, reading and writing, into one all-new book club for tweens. It may sound like school, but this program is all about having fun and being creative.

Tween Club

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Maker Space- YS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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.

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

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

Kid's Craft Lab

Friday, April 24, 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 Handprint Animal Puppets 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 Handprint Animal Puppets 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!

May 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! 

Read, Write, Grow!

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool (3 - 5 years), Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade)

Join WCMU and the Michigan Learning Channel for a spring literacy celebration filled with books, creativity, and hands-on activities that help young imaginations grow - featuring special guest Carl the Collector from PBS KIDS!

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: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join WCMU and the Michigan Learning Channel for a spring literacy celebration filled with books, creativity, and hands-on activities that help young imaginations grow - featuring special guest Carl the Collector from PBS KIDS!

Page Pals Poster

Page Pals

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Story Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade)

Do you have a 2nd or 3rd grader who loves to read? We have a book club just for them! Children in 2nd and 3rd grade can bring in a book they've read and we'll talk about it, do a literacy activity or craft and enjoy a snack together.

Open
Registration 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have a 2nd or 3rd grader who loves to read? We have a book club just for them! Children in 2nd and 3rd grade can bring in a book they've read and we'll talk about it, do a literacy activity or craft and enjoy a snack together.

Star Wars Day (TWEENS)

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Age Group:
Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th grade)

A short time ago, in the GADML library not far from home, a group of librarians sought to bring forth a Star Wars event for all the tweens of the Midland Community.

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

A short time ago, in the GADML library not far from home, a group of librarians sought to bring forth a Star Wars event for all the tweens of the Midland Community.

Kids Craft Lab

Friday, May 22, 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 decorating flower ornaments. The crafts available are targeted toward children of preschool and elementary ages. Kids Craft Lab will be 1-4 pm, or while supplies last. First come, first served.

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 decorating flower ornaments. The crafts available are targeted toward children of preschool and elementary ages. Kids Craft Lab will be 1-4 pm, or while supplies last. First come, first served.

Paleo Joe

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Preschool (3 - 5 years), Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th grade)

Details to follow

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool (3 - 5 years), Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th grade)
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

Details to follow