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Kid's Craft Lab

Friday, February 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 Rainbow Fish from 1-4 pm! 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 Rainbow Fish from 1-4 pm! This is a drop in program, no registration is required!

Meet the Storymakers - Lily Boehm

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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)

Lily Boehm is the author of the Curious Minds Club children’s book series, where STEM and storytelling come together through playful adventures.

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
Event Details:

Lily Boehm is the author of the Curious Minds Club children’s book series, where STEM and storytelling come together through playful adventures.

March 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! 

Crafty Readers Special Event: Waiting for Wings

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Age Group:
Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade)

Are you waiting for butterflies?  Before the Dow Gardens Butterfly House opens, join Park Ranger Andrea Martinson of the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge at the Library.

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

Are you waiting for butterflies?  Before the Dow Gardens Butterfly House opens, join Park Ranger Andrea Martinson of the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge at the Library.

DinoMarch Family Storytime

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Story Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool (3 - 5 years), Children (K - 2nd grade)
Join us as we kick-off DinoMarch at the library! We will read "What the Dionsaurs did Last Night" by Refe and Susan Tuma and do a Dinocraft. Just like the book, the library will be invaded by dionsaurs who will make a mess!
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Preschool (3 - 5 years), Children (K - 2nd grade)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us as we kick-off DinoMarch at the library! We will read "What the Dionsaurs did Last Night" by Refe and Susan Tuma and do a Dinocraft. Just like the book, the library will be invaded by dionsaurs who will make a mess!

Meet the Storymakers - Dominic Thrasher

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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)

Meet children's author, Dominic Thrasher. Dominic Thrasher found solace during the pandemic by turning to writing. As a professional actor for 25 years, he naturally sought a new creative outlet when I couldn't perform in 2020.

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
Event Details:

Meet children's author, Dominic Thrasher. Dominic Thrasher found solace during the pandemic by turning to writing. As a professional actor for 25 years, he naturally sought a new creative outlet when I couldn't perform in 2020.

Page Pals Poster

Page Pals

Monday, March 9, 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.

Bookworm Buddies

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Story Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children (K - 2nd grade)

Do you have a Kindergartener or 1st grader who loves books? We have a book club just for them! Children in grades K-1 can bring in a book that has been read to them or one they've read themselves.

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

Do you have a Kindergartener or 1st grader who loves books? We have a book club just for them! Children in grades K-1 can bring in a book that has been read to them or one they've read themselves.

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!

Upcoming
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!

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.

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.

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 handprint animal puppets from 1-4 pm! 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 from 1-4 pm! This is a drop in program, no registration is required!

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! 

Page Pals Poster

Page Pals

Monday, April 13, 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.

Upcoming
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.

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! 

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