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Family Fun Friday- Block Party

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Story Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Activity
Age Group:
Families (all ages)
Event Details:

Bring the whole family to the Story Room and play with a variety of blocks! We will have the Big Blue Blocks, smaller foam blocks, and many more options! This is a drop-in progr...

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Families (all ages)
Program Type: Activity
Event Details:

Bring the whole family to the Story Room and play with a variety of blocks! We will have the Big Blue Blocks, smaller foam blocks, and many more options!

This is a drop-in program. Adult supervision required.

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MidLab - Staffed Hours (Sue)

Friday, June 28, 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.  __________________...

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, June 28, 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...

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 - Staffed Hours (Debbie)

Saturday, June 29, 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.  __________________...

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 — DIY hours

Saturday, June 29, 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...

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.

Glowforge Cactus Craft

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up)
Event Details:

Join us for a unique crafting experience as we use the Glowforge laser cutter to create wooden cacti! Participants will learn how to format designs and cut wood on the Glowforge...

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a unique crafting experience as we use the Glowforge laser cutter to create wooden cacti!

Participants will learn how to format designs and cut wood on the Glowforge as well as assemble their very own wooden cactus.

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies (0 - 18 months)
Event Details:

Enjoy connecting with your baby using songs, dances, and stories! This programs is for ages 0-18 months and will take place in the Story Room. Tickets for this program will b...

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Babies (0 - 18 months)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy connecting with your baby using songs, dances, and stories!

This programs is for ages 0-18 months and will take place in the Story Room.

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Story Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies (0 - 18 months)
Event Details:

Enjoy connecting with your baby using songs, dances, and stories! This programs is for ages 0-18 months and will take place in the Story Room. Tickets for this program will b...

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Babies (0 - 18 months)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy connecting with your baby using songs, dances, and stories!

This programs is for ages 0-18 months and will take place in the Story Room.

Sensory Friendly Movie - The Princess Bride

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Everyone (all ages)
Event Details:

Introducing sensory friendly movies at the library, where every person is welcome to enjoy a movie in our theater. Our Sensory Friendly Movies are shown without previews, with the ...

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Everyone (all ages)
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Introducing sensory friendly movies at the library, where every person is welcome to enjoy a movie in our theater. Our Sensory Friendly Movies are shown without previews, with the volume down and the lights on.

Movie Matinee: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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. Go on a Quest in July! Wednesday, July 3rd - Indian...

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.

Go on a Quest in July!

Family Night: Patriotic Necklaces

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 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:

Stop by the Youth Services Makers Space for Family Night, where materials will be provided to make patriotic necklaces you can wear for your Fourth of July festivities!  Th...

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:

Stop by the Youth Services Makers Space for Family Night, where materials will be provided to make patriotic necklaces you can wear for your Fourth of July festivities! 

Read the Book, Watch the Movie

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Age Group:
Families (all ages), Everyone (all ages)
Event Details:

Here at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library we believe in reading the book before you watch the movie. Join us for our summer book club series where you read the book, and then we sh...

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Families (all ages), Everyone (all ages)
Event Details:

Here at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library we believe in reading the book before you watch the movie. Join us for our summer book club series where you read the book, and then we show the movie!

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Curbside Pick Up

Friday, July 5, 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...

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.

Teen Night: Park Hoppin' with MCFTA

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Age Group:
Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Event Details:

Explore the wonders of the U.S. National Parks! Travel to the beautiful forests, pristine beaches, dry deserts, and breathtaking mountains. Look through travel guides and create yo...

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Event Details:

Explore the wonders of the U.S. National Parks! Travel to the beautiful forests, pristine beaches, dry deserts, and breathtaking mountains. Look through travel guides and create your own travel collage.

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies (0 - 18 months)
Event Details:

Enjoy connecting with your baby using songs, dances, and stories! This programs is for ages 0-18 months and will take place in the Story Room. Tickets for this program will b...

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Babies (0 - 18 months)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy connecting with your baby using songs, dances, and stories!

This programs is for ages 0-18 months and will take place in the Story Room.

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Story Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies (0 - 18 months)
Event Details:

Enjoy connecting with your baby using songs, dances, and stories! This programs is for ages 0-18 months and will take place in the Story Room. Tickets for this program will b...

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Babies (0 - 18 months)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy connecting with your baby using songs, dances, and stories!

This programs is for ages 0-18 months and will take place in the Story Room.

Sensory Friendly Movie - Migration

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Everyone (all ages)
Event Details:

Introducing sensory friendly movies at the library, where every person is welcome to enjoy a movie in our theater. Our Sensory Friendly Movies are shown without previews, with the ...

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Everyone (all ages)
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Introducing sensory friendly movies at the library, where every person is welcome to enjoy a movie in our theater. Our Sensory Friendly Movies are shown without previews, with the volume down and the lights on.

Storytime at the Farmers Market

Wednesday, July 10, 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.

Family Night: MCFTA Sail to the Pacific Islands

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Room 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:

SAIL TO THE PACIFIC ISLANDS with MCFTA, as they introduce all ages to the rich culture of Polynesia through a short story, music, dances and handcrafts!   This program r...

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
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:

SAIL TO THE PACIFIC ISLANDS with MCFTA, as they introduce all ages to the rich culture of Polynesia through a short story, music, dances and handcrafts!

 

Summer Evening Movies - The Princess Bride

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Ages 12 and up
Event Details:

A bedridden boy's grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies and allies in his quest to be reunited with his true love. ...

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

A bedridden boy's grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies and allies in his quest to be reunited with his true love.

 

Rated PG-13 Run time 2hr 14m

Move & Groove

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Library Lawn at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Activity
Age Group:
Toddlers (18 - 24 Months), Preschool (3 - 5 years)
Move & Groove:

Build active bodies and minds! Dance to fun action songs and participate in movement activities.

Event Details:

Join us for Move and Groove to read a story, sing and dance to fun action songs, and participate in movement activities! We will meet Thursdays at 10:30 in the library lawn under t...

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Toddlers (18 - 24 Months), Preschool (3 - 5 years)
Program Type: Activity

Move & Groove

Build active bodies and minds! Dance to fun action songs and participate in movement activities.
Event Details:

Join us for Move and Groove to read a story, sing and dance to fun action songs, and participate in movement activities! We will meet Thursdays at 10:30 in the library lawn under the west portico of the staff parking lot.

Crafty Thursday: Paper Cup Fire-Breathing Dragon Craft

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 7:00pm
Maker Space- YS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Toddlers (18 - 24 Months), Preschool (3 - 5 years), Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade)
Event Details:

Stop into Youth Services Makers Space to create your very own fire-breathing dragon! Materials for these crafts will be available between 11 am and 7 pm. This is a drop-in progr...

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Maker Space- YS
Age Group: Toddlers (18 - 24 Months), Preschool (3 - 5 years), Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop into Youth Services Makers Space to create your very own fire-breathing dragon! Materials for these crafts will be available between 11 am and 7 pm.

Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Thursday, July 11, 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.