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BOOK FEST AT THE LIBRARY, MAY 3, 12-4pm

GADML Book Fest

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Age Group:

Everyone (all ages)

Event Details:

Celebrate your love of books and literature on Saturday, May 3, from 12 pm to 4 pm. Readers, writers, and fans of stories are invited to meet local authors, browse local vendo...

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

Celebrate your love of books and literature on Saturday, May 3, from 12 pm to 4 pm. 

Author Talk with Johnathan Rand, May 3, 1pm, Auditorium

Author Visit: Johnathan Rand

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Auditorium at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Families (all ages), Everyone (all ages)

Event Details:

Join us as we welcome the Michigan Chillers and American Chillers author, Johnathan Rand. Book signing to follow after presentation. Books will also be available for purchase. ...

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

Join us as we welcome the Michigan Chillers and American Chillers author, Johnathan Rand. Book signing to follow after presentation.

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Adult Lit Crates - Pickup Begins

04/25/2025 @ 10:00am - 05/03/2025 @ 5:00pm
Adults (18 and up)
Other
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults (18 and up)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:
Please visit https://forms.gle/6kg53mCMsRkCAL3UA to sign up for your April Lit Crate!
 

Kids Lit Crates - April 2025

04/25/2025 @ 10:00am - 05/03/2025 @ 5:00pm
Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th grade)
Other
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Age Group: Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th grade)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:
Too busy to browse? Want to discover authors you might not have read before? Sign up for a Kids Lit Crate!

You tell us what you like, and we'll put together a box full of goodies and books chosen just for you.

MidLab - Staffed Hours (Sue)

10:00am - 1:30pm
Ages 12 and up
MidLab
Open
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 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 - DIY hours

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages 12 and up
MidLab
Open
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 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 - DIY Hours

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages 12 and up
MidLab
Open
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 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: Play-Doh

5:30pm - 6:15pm
Families (all ages)
Family Night
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Families (all ages)
Program Type: Family Night
Event Details:

Family Night

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

Join us Wednesdays for Family Nights at the library!

May Lit Crates Registration Links

All Day
Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th 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), 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! 

Summer Volunteen Registration

05/01/2025 @ 12:00am - 05/17/2025 @ 12:00pm
Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Age Group: Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Volunteen Orientation

Join our team of volunteers! The Library is looking for friendly and enthusiastic teens ages 12-18 to help the Youth Services Department with various programs including Summer Reading. Orientation is required for volunteering.

Register to be a 2025 Summer Reading Volunteen

​Some of what volunteers do includes:

​Running the Summer Reading Program prize desk

Assisting with children’s programs

Serving as movie ushers

Preschool Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Preschool (3 - 5 years)
Storytime
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Preschool (3 - 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Preschool Storytime

Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs. The story time will end with an activity or a simple craft.

Tickets for storytime will be available at the Youth Services desk. No registration is required. First come, first served!

MidLab - Staffed hours (Amanda)

10:00am - 1:30pm
Ages 12 and up
MidLab
Open
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 a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool (3 - 5 years)
Storytime
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Preschool (3 - 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Preschool Storytime

Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs. The story time will end with an activity or a simple craft.

Tickets for storytime will be available at the Youth Services desk. No registration is required. First come, first served!

Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregiver Support Group

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults (18 and up)
Health & Wellness
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults (18 and up)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Self Care Event

Take time out for you! Self Care events are designed to bring a bit of peace and calm to your day. For patrons 18 and older.

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.

MidLab Class - Embroidery Machine 101

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages 12 and up
MidLab
Open
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:

*Please note: This is a class for those who would like to learn how to use the embroidery machine. This is not a standard craft class.*

MidLab - DIY Hours

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages 12 and up
MidLab
Open
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 a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space.

Outdoor Explorers- Flower Pot Decorating

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade)
Activity
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade)
Program Type: Activity
Registration Required
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!

MidLab - DIY hours

10:00am - 12:45pm
Ages 12 and up
MidLab
Open
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 a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space.

Peek-a-Book - Baby Book Club

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies (0 - 18 months), Toddlers (18 - 24 Months)
Book Club
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Babies (0 - 18 months), Toddlers (18 - 24 Months)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join our Peek-A-Book baby book club program to practice early literacy through books, songs, and play. Each month parents can bring and share their child's favorite book based on the monthly theme. We will read and practice literacy tips.

Story Starters - Preschool Book Club

11:30am - 12:00pm
Preschool (3 - 5 years)
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Preschool (3 - 5 years)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a book club just for preschoolers and their grownup! Each month we will explore and discover new books and practice a literacy skill. Bring a children's book to share and stay to socialize. Ideal for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

MidLab class - How to 3D Print

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages 12 and up
MidLab
Full
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:

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

MidLab class - How to 3D Print

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages 12 and up
MidLab
Open
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:

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

Curbside Pick Up

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Curbside Pick Up
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Parking Lot
Program Type: Curbside Pick Up
Registration Required

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.

MCB Jazz Band presents: Dizzy, Thad, and Maynard

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Everyone (all ages)
Other
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Everyone (all ages)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

MCB Jazz Band presents: Dizzy, Thad, and Maynard
Friday, May 2 at 7pm
Library Auditorium

MidLab - Staffed Hours (Debbie)

10:00am - 1:30pm
Ages 12 and up
MidLab
Full
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 a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

GADML Book Fest

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Everyone (all ages)
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Age Group: Everyone (all ages)
Event Details:

Celebrate your love of books and literature on Saturday, May 3, from 12 pm to 4 pm.