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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 Rainbow Fish from 1-4 pm! This is a drop in program, no registration is required!

Meet the Storymakers - Lily Boehm

2:00pm–3:00pm
Preschool (3 - 5 years), Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade)
Storytime
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
Event Details:

Lily Boehm is the author of the Curious Minds Club children’s book series, where STEM and storytelling come together through playful adventures.

March 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! 

Crafty Readers Special Event: Waiting for Wings

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you waiting for butterflies?  Before the Dow Gardens Butterfly House opens, join Park Ranger Andrea Martinson of the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge at the Library.

DinoMarch Family Storytime

6:00pm–6:45pm
Preschool (3 - 5 years), Children (K - 2nd grade)
Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Preschool (3 - 5 years), Children (K - 2nd grade)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us as we kick-off DinoMarch at the library! We will read "What the Dionsaurs did Last Night" by Refe and Susan Tuma and do a Dinocraft. Just like the book, the library will be invaded by dionsaurs who will make a mess!

Meet the Storymakers - Dominic Thrasher

2:00pm–3:00pm
Preschool (3 - 5 years), Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade)
Storytime
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
Event Details:

Meet children's author, Dominic Thrasher. Dominic Thrasher found solace during the pandemic by turning to writing. As a professional actor for 25 years, he naturally sought a new creative outlet when I couldn't perform in 2020.

Page Pals

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade)
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have a 2nd or 3rd grader who loves to read? We have a book club just for them! Children in 2nd and 3rd grade can bring in a book they've read and we'll talk about it, do a literacy activity or craft and enjoy a snack together.

Bookworm Buddies

5:30pm–6:15pm
Children (K - 2nd grade)
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children (K - 2nd grade)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have a Kindergartener or 1st grader who loves books? We have a book club just for them! Children in grades K-1 can bring in a book that has been read to them or one they've read themselves.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

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

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.

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.

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 handprint animal puppets from 1-4 pm! This is a drop in program, no registration is required!

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! 

Page Pals

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade)
Book Club
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have a 2nd or 3rd grader who loves to read? We have a book club just for them! Children in 2nd and 3rd grade can bring in a book they've read and we'll talk about it, do a literacy activity or craft and enjoy a snack together.

May 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! 

Paleo Joe

2:00pm–3:00pm
Preschool (3 - 5 years), Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th grade)
Lecture
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool (3 - 5 years), Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th grade)
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

Details to follow