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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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MidLab - DIY Hours

12:00pm–2:00pm
Ages 12 and up
MidLab
Upcoming
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. 

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 at 1 pm! Craft Lab is open 1-4 pm, or while supplies last. First come, first served. This is a drop-in program, no registration is required!

MidLab - Staffed Hours (Debbie & Jon)

2:30pm–4:30pm
Ages 12 and up
MidLab
Upcoming
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

10:00am–11:30am
Ages 12 and up
MidLab
Upcoming
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 (Debbie)

12:00pm–2:00pm
Ages 12 and up
MidLab
Upcoming
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

2:30pm–4:30pm
Ages 12 and up
MidLab
Upcoming
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. 

Meet Michigan Chillers Author Johnathan Rand!

3:00pm–5:15pm
Families (all ages)
Lecture
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Families (all ages)
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:
In partnership with Great Start Collaborative, Great Lakes Bay Unplug & Play, and the MiFamily Engagement Center, join us in the Library Auditorium as we welcome the Michigan Chillers and

Toddler Time

9:30am–10:00am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)

Toddler Time

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

MidLab - Staffed Hours (Carmen & Katie)

10:00am–11:30am
Ages 12 and up
MidLab
Upcoming
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. 

Toddler Time

10:30am–11:00am
Toddlers (2-3 years)
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years)

Toddler Time

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

MidLab - Staffed Hours (Amanda & Katie)

12:00pm–2:00pm
Ages 12 and up
MidLab
Upcoming
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 (Carmen & Debbie)

2:30pm–4:30pm
Ages 12 and up
MidLab
Upcoming
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 (Bethany & Steven)

5:00pm–7:00pm
Ages 12 and up
MidLab
Upcoming
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. 

4/27 BUNCO

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults (18 and up)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Orchard Room
Age Group: Adults (18 and up)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dates: April 27, 2026

Ages:  Adults

Room: Orchard Room

Description:

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
Upcoming
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

12:00pm–2:00pm
Ages 12 and up
MidLab
Upcoming
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

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)

2:30pm–4:30pm
Ages 12 and up
MidLab
Upcoming
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
Upcoming
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. 

Stephen King Seminar

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults (18 and up)
Lecture
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults (18 and up)
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

With well over 60 novels and several short story collections, Stephen King has written a wide variety of stories over the last 50 years, not just horror.

MidLab - Staffed Hours (Marlene, & Merlin)

10:00am–11:30am
Ages 12 and up
MidLab
Upcoming
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 - Staffed Hours (April & Gretchen)

12:00pm–2:00pm
Ages 12 and up
MidLab
Upcoming
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.