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MidLab - DIY Hours

10:00am–12:15pm
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.

Meet the Wired Wolves Robotics Team

11:00am–12:00pm
Everyone (all ages)
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Orchard Room
Age Group: Everyone (all ages)
Event Details:

The Wired Wolves, a FIRST® Tech Challenge team from Jefferson Middle School is hosting a robotics meet and greet.

MidLab Class - Embroidery Machine 101

12:30pm–2:30pm
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:

*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 Class - Embroidery Machine 101

2:30pm–4:30pm
Ages 12 and up
MidLab
Waitlist
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 - Staffed Hours (Katie)

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 - Staffed Hours (Bethany)

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. 

Learn more about the MidLab at: www.gadml.org/midlab

Summer Monday Movie Matinee

2:00pm–4:30pm
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.

📽 Monday Movie Matinee – Summer Series

MidLab - Staffed Hours (Steven)

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. 

MidLab - Staffed Hours (Victoria)

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. 

Learn more about the MidLab at: www.gadml.org/midlab

Baby Time

10:30am–11:00am
Babies (0 - 18 months)
Storytime
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 program is for ages 0-18 months and will occur in the Story Room.

Most programs will take place at the library but may be subject to change.

Picasso Magic Show

1:00pm–2:00pm
Everyone (all ages)
Performance
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone (all ages)
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Join us for a performance in the park: Joel Tacey's Picasso Magic Show. Amazing magic, incredible juggling, wacky stunts, and lots of audience participation highlight this exciting one-man show that will have all ages dazzled and delighted.

MidLab Class - Embroidery Machine 101

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens (9th - 12th grade), Ages 12 and up
MidLab
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS
Age Group: Teens (9th - 12th grade), 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.

Library at the Farmers Market

10:00am–10:30am
Families (all ages)
Storytime
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Off-site
Age Group: Families (all ages)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come to the Midland Area Farmers Market on Wednesdays throughout the summer for library fun! We will be reading books, singing songs, and dancing while building early literacy skills.

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. 

Adult/Teen Crafternoon

1:00pm–3:00pm
Ages 12 and up, Adults (18 and up)
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Orchard Room
Age Group: Ages 12 and up, Adults (18 and up)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adult/Teen Crafternoon Dates for Summer:     

MidLab Class - Hummingbird swing craft

3:30pm–5:00pm
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:

Debbie & Diane will walk you through making your own hummingbird swing craft! Materials are provided.

Learn more about the MidLab at: https://www.gadml.org/midlab

MidLab Class - Hummingbird swing craft

5:30pm–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:

Debbie & Diane will walk you through making your own hummingbird swing craft! Materials are provided.

Learn more about the MidLab at: https://www.gadml.org/midlab

CLOSED - City In-Service Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Description:

CLOSED - City In-Service Day

MidLab - DIY Hours

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.

Toddler Time

10:30am–11:00am
Toddlers (18 - 24 Months), Preschool (3 - 5 years)
Storytime
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Toddlers (18 - 24 Months), Preschool (3 - 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

MidLab - Staffed Hours (Jon)

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. 

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.

MidLab Class - Inventors Club

10:30am–12:00pm
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:

Learn how to invent with STEM! Bring ideas and brainstorm with Bill to start working on that invention you've been thinking about.