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August Lit Crates Registration Links

All Day
Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Adults (18 and up)
Other
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Age Group: Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Adults (18 and up)
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! 

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
Upcoming
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.

LEGO Creation Challenge!

10:00am–12:00pm
Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th grade)
Activity
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th grade)
Program Type: Activity
Event Details:

Drop in to the Story Room for the LEGO Creation Challenge! Express your creativity by building a unique structure with mystery legos for display in the Youth Services are of the library. The possibilities are endless!

 

MidLab - Staffed Hours (Debbie)

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. 

Teen Lego Build

1:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Activity
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens, come and build with us! Collaborate with friends on one of our LEGO sets or take on a challenge. 1 pm - 3 pm, in the Teen Room. Registration begins on July 15 at gadml.librarycalendar.com.

MidLab - DIY hours

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.

MidLab - Staffed Hours (Katie)

10:00am–1:30pm
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 a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

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. 

Bunco

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

BUNCO Date:         8/4            

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.

Booked for Lunch

12:30pm–1:30pm
Adults (18 and up)
Book Club
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Mezzanine
Age Group: Adults (18 and up)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The theme for August: Mystery and we will all be reading: The Maid by Prose. Stop by the library to pick up your copy of the book. We will meet on the Mezzanine (2nd floor) from 12:30-1:30PM.

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.

Jackbox Game Night

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

Join friends, new and old, and play some Jackbox Games! 

Jackbox games are video party games that can be played from a device such as a phone, tablet, or computer. 

Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregiver Support Group

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults (18 and up)
Health & Wellness
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults (18 and up)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

This support group will offer caregivers emotional, educational and social support and encouragement as they take on the demanding task of caring for a loved one living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

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
Upcoming
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 - Staffed Hours (Katie)

10:00am–1:30pm
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 a place for adults and teens to create, tinker, and explore! Registration is for one session and is required to use the MidLab space. 

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