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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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Romance Book Club

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

Calling all romance readers and enjoyers! From spicy to sweet, we'll talk all things romance as we discuss each month's book selection or theme.

MidLab - Staffed Hours (Vck)

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. 

Anniversary Movie Series - The Missouri Breaks

1:00pm–3:00pm
Movie
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Auditorium
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Afternoon Matinee

Join us for a free afternoon movie on the big screen.

Join us for an ongoing series where we screen movies on their 25th, 50th, or 75th anniversaries! Come enjoy your favorite older movies on the big screen and wonder, "How the heck is that movie that old??"

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. 

Make It & Take It-Junk Journaling

6:00pm–7:30pm
Ages 12 and up, Adults (18 and up)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Room: Orchard Room
Age Group: Ages 12 and up, Adults (18 and up)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dates: May 19, 2026

Times: 6-7:30 pm

Ages: Adults and Teens 12+

Room: Orchard Room

MidLab - Staffed 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

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

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. 

Puzzle Competition

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults (18 and up)
Other
Upcoming
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, May 20, from 5:30pm–7:30pm in the Community Room.

Midland Genealogical Society - Annual Potluck and Meeting

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up)
Genealogy
Upcoming
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:

Cynthis Grostick

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 (Amanda & Diane)

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

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. 

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. 

Kids 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 decorating flower ornaments. The crafts available are targeted toward children of preschool and elementary ages. Kids Craft Lab will be 1-4 pm, or while supplies last. First come, first served.

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.