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MidLab Class - CD flowers craft

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up)
MidLab
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Orchard Room
Age Group: Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up)
Program Type: MidLab
Registration Required
Event Details:

Diane will walk you through making your own CD flower craft! Materials are provided. This class intentionally overlaps with the following session so that we can fit more registrations in.

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. 

MidLab Class - CD flowers craft

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up)
MidLab
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Orchard Room
Age Group: Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up)
Program Type: MidLab
Registration Required
Event Details:

Diane will walk you through making your own CD flower craft! Materials are provided. This class intentionally overlaps with the previous session so that we can fit more registrations in.

MidLab Class - Embroidery machine 101

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up)
MidLab
Full
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:

*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.*

Tween Club

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

Welcome to Tween Club! THE PLACE for kids in grades 4-8 who love crafts, games, and just hanging out.

The Librarians presented by WCMU

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens (9th - 12th grade), Ages 12 and up, Adults (18 and up)
Movie
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (9th - 12th grade), Ages 12 and up, Adults (18 and up)
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for democracy and our First Amendment Rights.

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. 

Knitting/Crochet Club

10:30am–12:00pm
Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up)
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Lounge
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. 

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.