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Book Sale April 10-12

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale - Public Sale

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Everyone (all ages)

Event Details:

Join us for the Friends of the Library Spring Used Book Sale! Friends of the Library members can shop early from 5:00pm-8:00pm on Friday, April 10. (Memberships and renewals c...

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

Join us for the Friends of the Library Spring Used Book Sale! Friends of the Library members can shop early from 5:00pm-8:00pm on Friday, April 10.

Book Sale April 10-12

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale - $5 Bag Day

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Everyone (all ages)

Event Details:

Join us for the Friends of the Library Spring Used Book Sale! Friends of the Library members can shop early from 5:00pm-8:00pm on Friday, April 10. (Memberships and renewals c...

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

Join us for the Friends of the Library Spring Used Book Sale! Friends of the Library members can shop early from 5:00pm-8:00pm on Friday, April 10.

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4/13 Cookbook Club-Asian Recipes

6:00pm–7:15pm
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:

Date: April 13, 2026

Target Audience: Adults ages 18+

Time: 6 to 7:15 pm

Location:  Library Community Room

Yogapalooza

9:30am–10:00am
Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3 - 5 years), Children (K - 2nd grade)
Activity
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years), Preschool (3 - 5 years), Children (K - 2nd grade)
Program Type: Activity
Event Details:

Yogapalooza is a fun and engaging kids (ages 3-7) yoga program. Kids will learn basic yoga poses and practice breathing exercises that promote physical health and emotional well-being. Come bend, stretch, and have a blast at the library!

MidLab - Staffed Hours (Vck, Amanda V, & Connie)

10:00am–11:30am
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 the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

MidLab Class - Learning Canva & Sublimation

12:00pm–1:00pm
Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up)
MidLab
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS
Age Group: Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up)
Program Type: MidLab
Registration Required
Event Details:

Jon will teach you how to create a design in Canva and sublimate a project that you can take home! A free option will be provided, or you can pay for an option from our sublimation store (prices range from $3 to 12).

MidLab - DIY Hours

12:00pm–2:00pm
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 the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

MidLab Class - Learning Canva & Sublimation

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up)
MidLab
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS
Age Group: Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up)
Program Type: MidLab
Registration Required
Event Details:

Jon will teach you how to create a design in Canva and sublimate a project that you can take home! A free option will be provided, or you can pay for an option from our sublimation store (prices range from $3 to 12).

Dancing Babies

1:30pm–2:00pm
Babies (0 - 24 months)
Storytime
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 months)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Babies will enjoy stories, songs, dancing, and exploring with musical instruments.

MidLab - Staffed Hours (Vck, Brian, & Kennedy)

2:30pm–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 the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! 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 the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

Knitting/Crochet Club

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up)
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
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. 

Mutt-i-grees at GADML

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th grade)
Activity, Health & Wellness
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th grade)
Program Type: Activity, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Barking Biscuits- Experience hands-on learning about animal health and nutrition, then team up to make healthy dog treats. Work together, have fun, and give back by donating your treats to local shelter animals.

MidLab - Staffed Hours (Jon, Marlene, & Merlin)

10:00am–11:30am
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 the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

Dancing Babies

10:30am–11:00am
Babies (0 - 24 months)
Storytime
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 months)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Babies will enjoy stories, songs, dancing, and exploring with musical instruments.

MidLab - DIY Hours

12:00pm–2:00pm
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 the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

MidLab - Staffed Hours (Gretchen & Shelly)

2:30pm–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 the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! 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 the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

Puzzle Competition

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults (18 and up)
Other
Full
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, April 15, from 5:30pm–7:30pm in the Community Room.

Midland Genealogical Society - America at 250

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:

Scott Norrick - via Zoom

Apr. 15, 2026 7pm “America at 250”, presented by Scott Norrick. Zoom and Watch Party.  Zoom and Watch Party in the Genealogy Room at the Library.

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:

Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs at Preschool Storytime! This program is for ages 3-5 years! No registration is required for this program.

MidLab - DIY Hours

10:00am–11:30am
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 the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! 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:

Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs at Preschool Storytime! This program is for ages 3-5 years! No registration is required for this program.

MidLab - Staffed Hours (Amanda & Diane)

12:00pm–2:00pm
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 the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

MidLab - Staffed Hours (Anne & Ben)

2:30pm–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 the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! 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 the Library makerspace where anyone 12 and up can create, learn, and explore with self-led sessions and hands-on classes! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space.