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Snack & Yak

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children (3rd - 5th grade)
Book Club
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Maker Space- YS
Age Group: Children (3rd - 5th grade)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
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!

MidLab - Staffed Hours (Katie)

10:00am - 1:30pm
Ages 12 and up
MidLab
Registration
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS
Age Group: Ages 12 and up
Program Type: MidLab
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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. 

Story Starters

10:30am - 11:15am
Preschool (3 - 5 years)
Book Club
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Preschool (3 - 5 years)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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 - Staffed Hours (Jon)

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages 12 and up
MidLab
Registration
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS
Age Group: Ages 12 and up
Program Type: MidLab
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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
Registration
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Parking Lot
Program Type: Curbside Pick Up
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20

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 - Staffed Hours (Debbie)

10:00am - 12:30pm
Ages 12 and up
MidLab
Registration
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS
Age Group: Ages 12 and up
Program Type: MidLab
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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 Class - Embroidery Machine 101

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages 12 and up
MidLab
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS
Age Group: Ages 12 and up
Program Type: MidLab
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

An introductory class to learn how to use the Janome MB-4S, a professional-grade 4 needle embroidery machine.

Cram Night

4:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Activity
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Activity
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 178
Event Details:

Got Exams?

Grab your chromebooks, binders, notes, and your friends and head to the library for the "teens only" exam cram session!

December Teen Lit Crate Registration

All Day
Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Other
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Age Group: Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
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!

Registration link for Teen Lit Crates:

MidLab - DIY hours

10:00am - 1:30pm
Ages 12 and up
MidLab
Registration
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS
Age Group: Ages 12 and up
Program Type: MidLab
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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

1:00pm - 1:30pm
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.

MidLab - Staffed Hours (Debbie)

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages 12 and up
MidLab
Registration
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS
Age Group: Ages 12 and up
Program Type: MidLab
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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 (Debbie)

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages 12 and up
MidLab
Registration
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS
Age Group: Ages 12 and up
Program Type: MidLab
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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. 

12/16 Make It & Take It - Macrame Angels

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages 12 and up, Adults (18 and up)
Registration
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Orchard Room
Age Group: Ages 12 and up, Adults (18 and up)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Monday, December 16th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Target Audience: Adults and Teens in Grades 7 -12

Silent Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Book Club
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Calling all high schoolers! There is now a book club just for you!

MidLab class - How to 3D Print

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages 12 and up
MidLab
Registration
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS
Age Group: Ages 12 and up
Program Type: MidLab
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

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

LEGO® Spike Prime

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th grade)
Activity
Registration
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Maker Space- YS
Age Group: Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th grade)
Program Type: Activity
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join us on the third Tuesday of every month, September through December from 4:00-5:00 or 5:30-6:30, as we delve into the exciting world of robotics with LEGO® Spike Prime!

MidLab - Christmas teen club

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
MidLab
Registration
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS
Age Group: Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Program Type: MidLab
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

The Teen Club is for young adults (ages 12-16) to come and learn how to use the MidLab equipment.

LEGO® Spike Prime

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th grade)
Activity
Registration
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Maker Space- YS
Age Group: Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th grade)
Program Type: Activity
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join us on the third Tuesday of every month, September through December from 4:00-5:00 or 5:30-6:30, as we delve into the exciting world of robotics with LEGO® Spike Prime!

MidLab - Staffed Hours (Sue)

10:00am - 1:30pm
Ages 12 and up
MidLab
Registration
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS
Age Group: Ages 12 and up
Program Type: MidLab
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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 Class - Glowforge Christmas ornaments

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Ages 12 and up
MidLab
Registration
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS
Age Group: Ages 12 and up
Program Type: MidLab
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

A class to learn how to continue to use the Glowforge Pro, a professional grade laser cutter. Each participant will go home with a Christmas ornament that they made themselves! Materials will be provided.

MidLab Class - Glowforge Christmas ornaments

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages 12 and up
MidLab
Registration
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS
Age Group: Ages 12 and up
Program Type: MidLab
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

A class to learn how to continue to use the Glowforge Pro, a professional grade laser cutter. Each participant will go home with a Christmas ornament that they made themselves! Materials will be provided.

Family Night: MCFTA Amazing Magnets

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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:

Discover the magic of magnets through art! Learn how objects levitate, float, and move during an engaging story time.

Choose Your Own Book Club - Holiday Books

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults (18 and up)
Book Club
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Orchard Room
Age Group: Adults (18 and up)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Join fellow book lovers for a book club … with a twist! Each month, we'll pick a different theme or genre.