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Stuffed Animal Sleepover

5:30pm–6:15pm
Preschool (3 - 5 years), Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade)
Storytime
Closed
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!

Puzzle Competition

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults (18 and up)
Other
Waitlist
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, March 18, from 5:30pm–7:30pm in the Community Room.

Midland Genealogical Society - Using AI in genealogy

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up)
Genealogy
Open
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:

Walt Bennett

“Using AI in genealogy”. Presented by Walt Bennett. In person at the Grace A Dow Library.

The program starts at 7 pm. Please meet upstairs in the Genealogy Room. 

Snack & Yak

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children (3rd - 5th grade)
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children (3rd - 5th grade)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a 4th or 5th grader who loves to read? Would you love to find your next read by hearing what others your age are reading? We have a book club just for you!

Books & Bites

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults (18 and up)
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults (18 and up)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Books & Bites, a traditional book club where we discuss each month's read and enjoy a snack!

LEGO Night - Adults Only

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults (18 and up)
Other
Open
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:

Adults, come and build with us! Collaborate with friends with one of our LEGO sets, indulge your creativity with our brick stash, or take on a challenge. For Adults 18+. 

Grace A. Dow and the Midland Library

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults (18 and up)
Lecture
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults (18 and up)
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

Grace A. Dow was a life-long philanthropist and an active community member. She championed educational, religious, and social initiatives to improve the lives of others in Midland. Utilizing materials preserved in The Herbert H. and Grace A.

Meet the Storymakers - Allison Bartlette

11:00am–12:00pm
Preschool (3 - 5 years), Children (K - 2nd grade)
Storytime
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

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children (K - 2nd grade)
Storytime
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.

Tween Club: Mario Kart Tournament

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th grade)
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Maker Space- YS
Age Group: Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th grade)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Tween Club! THE PLACE for kids in grades 4-8 who love crafts, games, and just hanging out.

March: Mario Kart Tournament:

Choose Your Own Book Club (CYOBC) - Thriller

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults (18 and up)
Book Club
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Lounge
Age Group: Adults (18 and up)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join fellow book lovers for a book club … with a twist! Each month, we'll pick a different theme or genre. Instead of everyone having to read the same book (whether they want to or not), in this club, you can CHOOSE YOUR OWN BOOK!

Meet the Storymakers - Kathy Diebold

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children (K - 2nd grade)
Storytime
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.

Knitting/Crochet Club

10:30am–12:00pm
Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up)
Arts & Crafts
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. 

Kid's Craft Lab

1:00pm–4:00pm
Preschool (3 - 5 years), Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade)
Kid's Craft Lab
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 Dinosaur Masks at 1 pm! Craft Lab is open 1-4 pm, or while supplies last. First come, first served. This is a drop-in program, no registration is required!

Meet the Storymakers - Jacqueline Leapheart

11:00am–12:00pm
Preschool (3 - 5 years), Children (K - 2nd grade)
Storytime
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:

Color Me Home: A Story About Jackie, a Little Girl from Midland

Spring Break Movie Series - The Super Mario Bros. Movie

2:00pm–4:00pm
Families (all ages), Everyone (all ages)
Movie
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Families (all ages), Everyone (all ages)
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Afternoon Matinee

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

Spring Break Movie Series at the Library!

Join us for a week of family-friendly movies this spring break! Get comfy and enjoy these exciting films on the big screen in the Library Auditorium.

BUNCO

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults (18 and up)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults (18 and up)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dates: 3/30/2026

Times: 6-7:30

Ages: Adults

Room: Community Room

Description:

Spring Break Movie Series - Toy Story 4

2:00pm–4:00pm
Families (all ages), Everyone (all ages)
Movie
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Families (all ages), Everyone (all ages)
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Afternoon Matinee

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

Spring Break Movie Series at the Library!

Join us for a week of family-friendly movies this spring break! Get comfy and enjoy these exciting films on the big screen in the Library Auditorium.

Stephen King Seminar

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults (18 and up)
Lecture
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults (18 and up)
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

With well over 60 novels and several short story collections, Stephen King has written a wide variety of stories over the last 50 years, not just horror.

April Lit Crates Registration Links

All Day
Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up)
Other
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! 

Spring Break Movie Series - A Minecraft Movie

2:00pm–4:00pm
Families (all ages), Everyone (all ages)
Movie
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Families (all ages), Everyone (all ages)
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Afternoon Matinee

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

Spring Break Movie Series at the Library!

Join us for a week of family-friendly movies this spring break! Get comfy and enjoy these exciting films on the big screen in the Library Auditorium.

Spring Break Movie Series - Elio

2:00pm–4:00pm
Families (all ages), Everyone (all ages)
Movie
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Families (all ages), Everyone (all ages)
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Afternoon Matinee

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

Spring Break Movie Series at the Library!

Join us for a week of family-friendly movies this spring break! Get comfy and enjoy these exciting films on the big screen in the Library Auditorium.

Toddler Time

9:30am–10:00am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)

Toddler Time

Talk, Sing, Read, Write, and Play at the library! Enjoy books, songs and movement followed by 10–15 minutes of play!

Toddler Time

10:30am–11:00am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)

Toddler Time

Talk, Sing, Read, Write, and Play at the library! Enjoy books, songs and movement followed by 10–15 minutes of play!