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MidLab — DIY hours

Friday, May 10, 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: 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.

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MidLab - Staffed Hours (Sue)

Friday, May 10, 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: 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. 

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Curbside Pick Up

Friday, May 10, 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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MidLab class - 3D Printing 101

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
MidLab
Age Group:
Ages 12 and up
Event Details:

Learn how to use a 3D printer with Bill! We'll be learning the basics of 3D modeling in Tinkercad and how to print it on the 3D printer. Due to an increase in no-shows and last-...

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:

Learn how to use a 3D printer with Bill! We'll be learning the basics of 3D modeling in Tinkercad and how to print it on the 3D printer.

MidLab logo

MidLab — DIY hours

Saturday, May 11, 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.

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MidLab Class — Sewing a wet bag!

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
MidLab
Age Group:
Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up)
Event Details:

In this intermediate sewing class, Shirley will teach you how to sew a wet bag which you can take home! All materials will be provided. Due to an increase in no-shows and last-m...

Waitlist
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In this intermediate sewing class, Shirley will teach you how to sew a wet bag which you can take home! All materials will be provided.

Homeschool Meet Up: All About Bees

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Story Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Age Group:
Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Event Details:

Learn the buzz about bees! We will read a story about bees, learn some facts about pollination, learn about why bees are important, and make a "bee hotel". Program starts at 11 ...

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Event Details:

Learn the buzz about bees! We will read a story about bees, learn some facts about pollination, learn about why bees are important, and make a "bee hotel".

Program starts at 11 AM

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MidLab - Staffed Hours (Debbie)

Monday, May 13, 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: 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. 

___________________________________

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MidLab - Staffed Hours (Debbie)

Monday, May 13, 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: 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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MidLab - Staffed Hours (Bill)

Tuesday, May 14, 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: 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. 

___________________________________

votives

5/14 Make It & Take It-Pressed Flower Votives

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Orchard Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up)
Make It & Take It:

For patrons 13 years and up. We provide the materials, you provide the creativity! Join us for a fun time of craft-making and socializing.

Event Details:

Tuesday, May 14th, 1-2:30  Get ready for Spring!  Using decoupage techniques, make a pressed flower votive for your home or  patio. Meet in the Orchard Room ...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Orchard Room
Age Group: Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Make It & Take It

For patrons 13 years and up. We provide the materials, you provide the creativity! Join us for a fun time of craft-making and socializing.
Event Details:

Tuesday, May 14th, 1-2:30 

Get ready for Spring!  Using decoupage techniques, make a pressed flower votive for your home or  patio. Meet in the Orchard Room to create yours.

One to One Tablet, Smartphone and Laptop Help

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult Reference Desk at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults (18 and up)
Computer Class:

Learn computer skills that can be useful in your business or personal life.

Event Details:

One to One Tech Help Not sure how to use your smart device or computer? The library can help! Stop by the Reference Desk or call 989-837-3449 to arrange for a time to wo...

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Adult Reference Desk
Age Group: Adults (18 and up)
Program Type: Technology

Computer Class

Learn computer skills that can be useful in your business or personal life.
Event Details:

One to One Tech Help

Not sure how to use your smart device or computer? The library can help!

MidLab logo

MidLab — DIY hours

Tuesday, May 14, 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.

MidLab logo

MidLab - DIY Hours

Tuesday, May 14, 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.

votives

5/14 Make It & Take It-Pressed Flower Votives

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Orchard Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up)
Make It & Take It:

For patrons 13 years and up. We provide the materials, you provide the creativity! Join us for a fun time of craft-making and socializing.

Event Details:

Tuesday, May 14th, 5:30-7:00 pm  Get ready for Spring!  Using decoupage techniques, make a pressed flower votive for your home or  patio. Meet in the Orchard...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Orchard Room
Age Group: Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Make It & Take It

For patrons 13 years and up. We provide the materials, you provide the creativity! Join us for a fun time of craft-making and socializing.
Event Details:

Tuesday, May 14th, 5:30-7:00 pm 

Get ready for Spring!  Using decoupage techniques, make a pressed flower votive for your home or  patio. Meet in the Orchard Room to create yours.

Storytime at the Farmers Market

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies (0 - 18 months), Toddlers (18 - 24 Months), Preschool (3 - 5 years)
Event Details:

Come to the Midland Area Farmers Market at 10:00 AM for a Storytime full of fun! We will be reading books, singing songs, and moving creatively while building early literacy skills...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies (0 - 18 months), Toddlers (18 - 24 Months), Preschool (3 - 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come to the Midland Area Farmers Market at 10:00 AM for a Storytime full of fun! We will be reading books, singing songs, and moving creatively while building early literacy skills.

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MidLab - Staffed Hours (Bill)

Wednesday, May 15, 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: 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. 

___________________________________

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MidLab Class — Embroidery Machine 101

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
MidLab
Age Group:
Ages 12 and up
Event Details:

An introductory class to learn how to use the Janome MB-4S, a professional-grade 4 needle embroidery machine. Participants will learn the basics of machine embroidery and go home w...

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:

An introductory class to learn how to use the Janome MB-4S, a professional-grade 4 needle embroidery machine.

MidLab logo

MidLab — DIY hours

Wednesday, May 15, 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: 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.

Family Night: Sand Art

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Maker Space- YS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Family Night
Age Group:
Families (all ages)
Family Night:

Spend quality time at the library with family and enjoy open-ended interactive activities!

Event Details:

Let's create Sand Art! Your sand will be held in a clear jar with a fun unique design that you get to choose! We will use funnels to pour different colors of sand into the jar, cre...

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Maker Space- YS
Age Group: Families (all ages)
Program Type: Family Night

Family Night

Spend quality time at the library with family and enjoy open-ended interactive activities!

Event Details:

Let's create Sand Art! Your sand will be held in a clear jar with a fun unique design that you get to choose!

Midland Genealogical Society Potluck and Annual Meeting/Presentation on Swedish Ancestry

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Orchard Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up)
Event Details:

6pm Potluck - Bring a dish to pass. 7pm Midland Genealogical Society Annual Meeting and genealogy presentation on Swedish Ancestry by Cynthia Grostick. Attendance at the 6p...

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

6pm Potluck - Bring a dish to pass.

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MidLab - Staffed Hours (Katie)

Thursday, May 16, 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. 

___________________________________

Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Thursday, May 16, 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...

Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults (18 and up)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
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.

movie matinee series in the library auditorium thursday may 2nd somewhere in time thursday may 16 dreamgirls

Movie Matinee: Dreamgirls (2006)

Thursday, May 16, 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!