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GADML Book Fest

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

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Everyone (all ages)

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Celebrate your love of books and literature on Saturday, May 3, from 12 pm to 4 pm. Readers, writers, and fans of stories are invited to meet local authors, browse local vendo...

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Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Age Group: Everyone (all ages)

Event Details:

Celebrate your love of books and literature on Saturday, May 3, from 12 pm to 4 pm.

Author Talk with Johnathan Rand, May 3, 1pm, Auditorium

Author Visit: Johnathan Rand

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Auditorium at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Families (all ages), Everyone (all ages)

Event Details:

Join us as we welcome the Michigan Chillers and American Chillers author, Johnathan Rand. Book signing to follow after presentation. Books will also be available for purchase. ...

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Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Families (all ages), Everyone (all ages)

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

Join us as we welcome the Michigan Chillers and American Chillers author, Johnathan Rand. Book signing to follow after presentation.

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All Day					This event is in the "Adults (18 and up)" group. Adult Lit Crates - April 2024 04/26/2024 @ 10:00am - 05/04/2024 @ 5:00pm Adults (18 and up) Other Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18 and up)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Age Group: Adults (18 and up) Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Too busy to browse? Want to discover authors you might not have read before? Sign up for a Lit Crate!
					This event is in the "Children (K - 2nd grade)" group. This event is in the "Children (3rd - 5th grade)" group. Kids Lit Crates - April 2024 04/26/2024 @ 10:00am - 05/04/2024 @ 5:00pm Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade) Other Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children (K - 2nd grade)" group. This event is in the "Children (3rd - 5th grade)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Age Group: Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade) Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Too busy to browse? Want to discover authors you might not have read before? Sign up for a Kids Lit Crate!
					This event is in the "Tweens (6th - 8th grade)" group. This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group. Teen Lit Crates - April 2024 04/26/2024 @ 10:00am - 05/04/2024 @ 5:00pm Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade) Other Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens (6th - 8th grade)" group. This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Age Group: Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade) Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Too busy to browse? Want to discover authors you might not have read before? Sign up for a Teen Lit Crate!
9 am		This event is in the "Toddlers (18 - 24 Months)" group. This event is in the "Preschool (3 - 5 years)" group. Toddler Storytime 9:30am - 10:00am Toddlers (18 - 24 Months), Preschool (3 - 5 years) Storytime This event is in the "Toddlers (18 - 24 Months)" group. This event is in the "Preschool (3 - 5 years)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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!		This event is in the "Preschool (3 - 5 years)" group. Preschool Storytime 9:30am - 10:00am Preschool (3 - 5 years) Storytime This event is in the "Preschool (3 - 5 years)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: Story Room Age Group: Preschool (3 - 5 years) Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Preschool Storytime Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs. The story time will end with an activity or a simple craft. Tickets for storytime will be available at the Youth Services desk. No registration is required. First come, first served.
10 am	This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. MidLab — DIY hours 10:00am - 1:30pm Ages 12 and up MidLab Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.	This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. MidLab - Staffed Hours (Bill & Deanna) 10:00am - 1:30pm Ages 12 and up MidLab Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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. ___________________________________ This event is in the "Toddlers (18 - 24 Months)" group. This event is in the "Preschool (3 - 5 years)" group. Toddler Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Toddlers (18 - 24 Months), Preschool (3 - 5 years) Storytime This event is in the "Toddlers (18 - 24 Months)" group. This event is in the "Preschool (3 - 5 years)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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!	This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. MidLab - Staffed Hours (Bill) 10:00am - 1:30pm Ages 12 and up MidLab Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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. ___________________________________ This event is in the "Babies (0 - 18 months)" group. Baby Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Babies (0 - 18 months) Storytime This event is in the "Babies (0 - 18 months)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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, stories, and a craft! Tickets for this program will be handed out 30 minutes before the program at the YS desk.	This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. MidLab - Staffed Hours (Katie) 10:00am - 1:30pm Ages 12 and up MidLab Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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. ___________________________________ This event is in the "Preschool (3 - 5 years)" group. Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Preschool (3 - 5 years) Storytime This event is in the "Preschool (3 - 5 years)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: Story Room Age Group: Preschool (3 - 5 years) Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Preschool Storytime Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs. The story time will end with an activity or a simple craft. Tickets for storytime will be available at the Youth Services desk. No registration is required. First come, first served.	This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. MidLab Class — Learn to crochet! 10:30am - 12:00pm Ages 12 and up MidLab Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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: In this introductory class Ilia will teach you how to crochet! Crochet hooks and yarn will be provided. Just bring yourself!	This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group. This event is in the "Adults (18 and up)" group. Studio Saturday: Guided Painting with Katie Edmiston 10:00am - 12:00pm Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up) Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group. This event is in the "Adults (18 and up)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: Orchard Room Age Group: Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Studio Saturday: Guided Painting with Katie Edmiston This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. MidLab - Staffed Hours (Debbie) 10:00am - 1:30pm Ages 12 and up MidLab Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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. ___________________________________
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1 pm		This event is in the "Babies (0 - 18 months)" group. Baby Storytime 1:00pm - 1:30pm Babies (0 - 18 months) Storytime This event is in the "Babies (0 - 18 months)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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, stories, and a craft! Tickets for this program will be handed out 30 minutes before the program at the YS desk. This event is in the "Adults (18 and up)" group. One to One Tablet, Smartphone and Laptop Help 1:00pm - 5:00pm Adults (18 and up) Technology This event is in the "Adults (18 and up)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: Adult Reference Desk Age Group: Adults (18 and up) Program Type: Technology Event Details: Computer Class Learn computer skills that can be useful in your business or personal life. One to One Tech Help Not sure how to use your smart device or computer? The library can help!
2 pm	This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. MidLab - Staffed Hours (Debbie) 2:00pm - 4:30pm Ages 12 and up MidLab Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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. ___________________________________	This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. MidLab — DIY hours 2:00pm - 4:30pm Ages 12 and up MidLab Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.			This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. MidLab - Staffed Hours (Sue) 2:00pm - 4:30pm Ages 12 and up MidLab Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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. ___________________________________	This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. MidLab — DIY hours 2:00pm - 4:30pm Ages 12 and up MidLab Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
3 pm			This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. MidLab Class — Making paper flowers! 3:30pm - 4:30pm Ages 12 and up MidLab Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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: A fun and quick class where you'll make paper flowers with Debbie! All materials will be provided.
4 pm				This event is in the "Tweens (6th - 8th grade)" group. This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group. This event is in the "Families (all ages)" group. Middle School Battle of the Books Championship Livestream 4:00pm - 6:00pm Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Families (all ages) This event is in the "Tweens (6th - 8th grade)" group. This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group. This event is in the "Families (all ages)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Families (all ages) Event Details: Join us as we livestream two exciting Jeopardy-style Battles on the big screen. We will be showing our 3 top teams and our 3 top individuals competing in back-to-back battles in the MCTV studio. This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group. This event is in the "Adults (18 and up)" group. MidLab Class — Learn how to use a sewing machine! 4:00pm - 7:00pm Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up) MidLab Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group. This event is in the "Adults (18 and up)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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: In this class, Shirley will teach you how to use a sewing machine! This event is in the "Children (K - 2nd grade)" group. This event is in the "Children (3rd - 5th grade)" group. Outdoor Explorers- Rock Painting 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade) Activity Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children (K - 2nd grade)" group. This event is in the "Children (3rd - 5th grade)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: West Portico Age Group: Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade) Program Type: Activity Registration Required Event Details: Join Miss Sam outside to paint rocks! You could paint rainbows, flowers, bugs, whatever your heart desires. Please just remember to dress for the weather!	Curbside Pick Up 4:00pm - 4:45pm Curbside Pick Up Closed Registration Required Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
5 pm	This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. MidLab - Staffed Hours (Debbie) 5:00pm - 7:00pm Ages 12 and up MidLab Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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. ___________________________________ This event is in the "Tweens (6th - 8th grade)" group. Pizza and Pages: Graphic Novel Book Club for Middle Schoolers 5:30pm - 6:30pm Tweens (6th - 8th grade) Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens (6th - 8th grade)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: Maker Space- YS Age Group: Tweens (6th - 8th grade) Registration Required Event Details: Join us every month as we host fun book and STEM based programming exclusively for middle schoolers!	This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. MidLab - Staffed Hours (Katie) 5:00pm - 7:00pm Ages 12 and up MidLab Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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. ___________________________________	This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. MidLab Class — Making paper flowers! 5:30pm - 6:30pm Ages 12 and up MidLab Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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: A fun and quick class where you'll make paper flowers with Debbie! All materials will be provided. This event is in the "Families (all ages)" group. Family Night: Blue Blocks 5:30pm - 7:00pm Families (all ages) Family Night This event is in the "Families (all ages)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: Story Room Age Group: Families (all ages) Program Type: Family Night Event Details: Family Night Spend quality time at the library with family and enjoy open-ended interactive activities! Young ones and their families are invited to the Youth Services Story Room for a Family Night building with Blue Blocks! What are Blue Blocks?
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults (18 and up)" group. Choose Your Own Book Club - Science Fiction 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults (18 and up) Book Club Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18 and up)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: Orchard Room Age Group: Adults (18 and up) Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Join fellow book lovers for a book club … with a twist! Each month, we'll pick a different theme or genre.

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