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MidLab - Staffed Hours (Amanda & Katie)

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
MidLab
Age Group:
Ages 12 and up

The MidLab is the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

Upcoming
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 the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

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MidLab - Staffed Hours (Carmen & Debbie)

Monday, May 18, 2026 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 the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

Upcoming
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 the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

Anniversary Movie Series - Shrek

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Auditorium at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Movie
Afternoon Matinee:

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

Join us for an ongoing series where we screen movies on their 25th, 50th, or 75th anniversaries! Come enjoy your favorite older movies on the big screen and wonder, "How the heck is that movie that old??"

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Auditorium
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Afternoon Matinee

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

Join us for an ongoing series where we screen movies on their 25th, 50th, or 75th anniversaries! Come enjoy your favorite older movies on the big screen and wonder, "How the heck is that movie that old??"

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MidLab - Staffed Hours (Bethany & Steven)

Monday, May 18, 2026 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 the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

Upcoming
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 the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

Bugs in a petri dish. Man with microscope

Macroinvertebrate Identification and Fly Tying with Little Forks

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Activity
Age Group:
Ages 12 and up

Little Forks Conservancy presents, macroinvertebrate identification night events. Each spring and fall, we sample the Cedar River in Gladwin and Clare for macroinvertebrates, which can help determine water quality.

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Ages 12 and up
Program Type: Activity
Event Details:

Little Forks Conservancy presents, macroinvertebrate identification night events. Each spring and fall, we sample the Cedar River in Gladwin and Clare for macroinvertebrates, which can help determine water quality.

Join the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library for our Romance Book Club. On Monday, May 18th we'll meet in the Library Lounge to discuss Say You'll Be Mine by Naina Kumar.

Romance Book Club

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

Calling all romance readers and enjoyers! From spicy to sweet, we'll talk all things romance as we discuss each month's book selection or theme.

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

Calling all romance readers and enjoyers! From spicy to sweet, we'll talk all things romance as we discuss each month's book selection or theme.

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MidLab - Staffed Hours (Vck)

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
MidLab
Age Group:
Ages 12 and up

The MidLab is the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

Upcoming
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 the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

MidLab logo

MidLab - DIY Hours

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
MidLab
Age Group:
Ages 12 and up

The MidLab is the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

Upcoming
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 the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

Anniversary Movie Series - The Missouri Breaks

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Movie
Afternoon Matinee:

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

Join us for an ongoing series where we screen movies on their 25th, 50th, or 75th anniversaries! Come enjoy your favorite older movies on the big screen and wonder, "How the heck is that movie that old??"

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Auditorium
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Afternoon Matinee

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

Join us for an ongoing series where we screen movies on their 25th, 50th, or 75th anniversaries! Come enjoy your favorite older movies on the big screen and wonder, "How the heck is that movie that old??"

MidLab logo

MidLab - Staffed Hours (Vck & Brian)

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 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 the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

Upcoming
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 the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

MidLab logo

MidLab - DIY Hours

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 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 the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

Upcoming
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 the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

Junk Journal

Make It & Take It-Junk Journaling

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Orchard Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Age Group:
Ages 12 and up, Adults (18 and up)

Dates: May 19, 2026

Times: 6-7:30 pm

Ages: Adults and Teens 12+

Room: Orchard Room

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Orchard Room
Age Group: Ages 12 and up, Adults (18 and up)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dates: May 19, 2026

Times: 6-7:30 pm

Ages: Adults and Teens 12+

Room: Orchard Room

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MidLab - Staffed Hours

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
MidLab
Age Group:
Ages 12 and up

The MidLab is the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

Upcoming
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 the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

MidLab logo

MidLab - Staffed Hours

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
MidLab
Age Group:
Ages 12 and up

The MidLab is the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

Upcoming
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 the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

MidLab logo

MidLab - Staffed Hours

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 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 the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

Upcoming
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 the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

MidLab logo

MidLab - DIY Hours

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 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 the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

Upcoming
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 the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

Puzzle Competition at the Library

Puzzle Competition

Wednesday, May 20, 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, May 20, from 5:30pm–7:30pm in the Community Room.

Upcoming
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, May 20, from 5:30pm–7:30pm in the Community Room.

Midland Genealogical Society - Annual Potluck and Meeting

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 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)

Cynthis Grostick

Upcoming
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:

Cynthis Grostick

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MidLab - DIY Hours

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
MidLab
Age Group:
Ages 12 and up

The MidLab is the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

Upcoming
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 the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

MidLab logo

MidLab - Staffed Hours (Amanda & Diane)

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
MidLab
Age Group:
Ages 12 and up

The MidLab is the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

Upcoming
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 the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

MidLab logo

MidLab - Staffed Hours

Thursday, May 21, 2026 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 the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

Upcoming
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 the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

MidLab logo

MidLab - DIY Hours

Thursday, May 21, 2026 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 the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

Upcoming
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 the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

MidLab logo

MidLab - DIY Hours

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
MidLab Maker Space- AS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
MidLab
Age Group:
Ages 12 and up

The MidLab is the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

Upcoming
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 the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

Knitting/Crochet Club

Friday, May 22, 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.