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Outdoor Explorers- Tree Identification

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Library Lawn at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Activity
Age Group:
Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade)
Event Details:

Are you in need of some fresh air after being stuck inside a classroom all day? Come to the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library on the first Thursday of every month to enjoy doing an act...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade)
Program Type: Activity
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Are you in need of some fresh air after being stuck inside a classroom all day? Come to the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library on the first Thursday of every month to enjoy doing an activity outside!

Yogapalooza Poster

Yogapalooza

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Story Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Activity
Age Group:
Preschool (3 - 5 years), Children (K - 2nd grade)
Event Details:

Join us for Yogapalooza, where children discover the joy of yoga through playful poses inspired by animals, nature, and adventure. Each session blends physical activity with mindfu...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Preschool (3 - 5 years), Children (K - 2nd grade)
Program Type: Activity
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Join us for Yogapalooza, where children discover the joy of yoga through playful poses inspired by animals, nature, and adventure.

Teen Takeover

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
YS Area at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Activity
Age Group:
Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Event Details:

AFTER HOURS TEEN EVENT!Prepare for a one-of-a-kind library experience - Teen Takeover! An after-hours event designed exclusively for teens looking to socialize, unwind, and have fu...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: YS Area
Age Group: Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Activity
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

AFTER HOURS TEEN EVENT!

Prepare for a one-of-a-kind library experience - Teen Takeover! An after-hours event designed exclusively for teens looking to socialize, unwind, and have fun!

What's in store:

Unbuild Lego Night: Deconstructing Lego Sets

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mezzanine at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Activity
Age Group:
Adults (18 and up)
Event Details:

Join us for a challenging and fun evening as we "unbuild" Lego sets. Help the Library by taking apart completed Lego sets so that we can prepare for our next Lego night! ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Mezzanine
Age Group: Adults (18 and up)
Program Type: Activity
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for a challenging and fun evening as we "unbuild" Lego sets. 

Help the Library by taking apart completed Lego sets so that we can prepare for our next Lego night! 

Yogapalooza Poster

Yogapalooza

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Story Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Activity
Age Group:
Preschool (3 - 5 years), Children (K - 2nd grade)
Event Details:

Join us for Yogapalooza, where children discover the joy of yoga through playful poses inspired by animals, nature, and adventure. Each session blends physical activity with mindfu...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Preschool (3 - 5 years), Children (K - 2nd grade)
Program Type: Activity
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join us for Yogapalooza, where children discover the joy of yoga through playful poses inspired by animals, nature, and adventure.

Pre-K Learn & Play

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Story Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Activity
Age Group:
Babies (0 - 18 months), Toddlers (18 - 24 Months), Preschool (3 - 5 years)
Event Details:

Join us for a library playdate! Meet with other parents and caregivers as you and your child explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a joyful environment. Extend your...

Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Babies (0 - 18 months), Toddlers (18 - 24 Months), Preschool (3 - 5 years)
Program Type: Activity
Event Details:

Join us for a library playdate! Meet with other parents and caregivers as you and your child explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a joyful environment. Extend your child's learning through play!

photo of many stackes of waffles

Teen Cuisine: Waffles!

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Community Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Activity
Age Group:
Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Event Details:

Waffle Mania! Teen Waffle Making Program at GADML!Get ready to whip up some delicious sweet and savory waffles at our Waffle Mania program! We'll have all the fixings: sweet toppin...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Activity
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Waffle Mania! Teen Waffle Making Program at GADML!

Outdoor Explorers- Flower Pot Decorating

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Library Lawn at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Activity
Age Group:
Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade)
Event Details:

Are you in need of some fresh air after being stuck inside a classroom all day? Come to the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library on the first Thursday of every month to enjoy doing an act...

Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade)
Program Type: Activity
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Are you in need of some fresh air after being stuck inside a classroom all day? Come to the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library on the first Thursday of every month to enjoy doing an activity outside!

Baby Prom

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Story Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Activity
Age Group:
Babies (0 - 18 months)
Event Details:

Calling all babies and caregivers! It's the perfect time of year for prom, so why not dress your baby up in the formal outfit that they never get a chance to wear and head to the l...

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

Calling all babies and caregivers! It's the perfect time of year for prom, so why not dress your baby up in the formal outfit that they never get a chance to wear and head to the library?

Baby Prom

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:30pm - 11:30pm
Story Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Activity
Age Group:
Babies (0 - 18 months)
Event Details:

Calling all babies and caregivers! It's the perfect time of year for prom, so why not dress your baby up in the formal outfit that they never get a chance to wear and head to the l...

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

Calling all babies and caregivers! It's the perfect time of year for prom, so why not dress your baby up in the formal outfit that they never get a chance to wear and head to the library?

Yogapalooza Poster

Yogapalooza

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Story Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Activity
Age Group:
Preschool (3 - 5 years), Children (K - 2nd grade)
Event Details:

Join us for Yogapalooza, where children discover the joy of yoga through playful poses inspired by animals, nature, and adventure. Each session blends physical activity with mindfu...

Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Preschool (3 - 5 years), Children (K - 2nd grade)
Program Type: Activity
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join us for Yogapalooza, where children discover the joy of yoga through playful poses inspired by animals, nature, and adventure.

Homeschool Meetup

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Maker Space- YS at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Activity
Age Group:
Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th grade)
Event Details:

Do you think you can build something taller than you? Lauren Saj, from the Michigan Learning Channel, will join us and teach about the Engineering Design Process. Kids select a pro...

Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Maker Space- YS
Age Group: Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th grade)
Program Type: Activity
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Do you think you can build something taller than you? Lauren Saj, from the Michigan Learning Channel, will join us and teach about the Engineering Design Process.

floats with goats, September 25, 5:30 to 7pm, Library Lawn

Floats with Goats - Neighboring Week

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Library Lawn at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Program Type:
Activity
Age Group:
Everyone (all ages)
Event Details:

Celebrate Being a Neighbor at the Library! In honor of Neighboring Week in Midland, join us on the Library Lawn for a fabulous ice cream float social with adorable goats! Our ...

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

Celebrate Being a Neighbor at the Library! In honor of Neighboring Week in Midland, join us on the Library Lawn for a fabulous ice cream float social with adorable goats!