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Name: Generational Pen Pals - Summer Reading 2024
Start: 2024-05-01T09:30:00-04:00
End: 2024-05-20T23:30:00-04:00
Location: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

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All Day	This event is in the "Families (all ages)" group. This event is in the "Everyone (all ages)" group. Generational Pen Pals - Summer Reading 2024 05/01/2024 @ 9:30am - 05/20/2024 @ 11:30pm Families (all ages), Everyone (all ages) Activity This event is in the "Families (all ages)" group. This event is in the "Everyone (all ages)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Age Group: Families (all ages), Everyone (all ages) Program Type: Activity Event Details: The Grace A. Dow Memorial Library is working with libraries around the country to connect people this Summer by pairing library patrons from different generations together as pen pals.
10 am		This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group. This event is in the "Adults (18 and up)" group. MidLab Class — Sewing a wet bag! 10:30am - 12:30pm Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up) MidLab Closed 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. 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 Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: In this intermediate sewing class, Shirley will teach you how to sew a wet bag which you can take home! All materials will be provided.	This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. MidLab - Staffed Hours (Bill) 10:00am - 1:30pm Ages 12 and up MidLab Closed Required This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS Age Group: Ages 12 and up Program Type: MidLab Required Seats Remaining: 4 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. This event is in the "Toddlers (18 - 24 Months)" group. This event is in the "Preschool (3 - 5 years)" group. Storytime at the Farmers Market with Midland County Great Start Collaborative 10:00am - 10:30am Babies (0 - 18 months), Toddlers (18 - 24 Months), Preschool (3 - 5 years) Storytime Offsite Event This event is in the "Babies (0 - 18 months)" group. 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. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Babies (0 - 18 months), Toddlers (18 - 24 Months), Preschool (3 - 5 years) Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Come to the Midland Area Farmers Market at 10:00 AM for a Storytime full of fun! We will be reading books, singing songs, and moving creatively while building early literacy skills. We will be joined by Midland County Great Start Collaborative! This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. MidLab - Staffed Hours (Bill) 10:00am - 1:30pm Ages 12 and up MidLab Closed Required This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS Age Group: Ages 12 and up Program Type: MidLab Required Seats Remaining: 3 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 (Katie) 10:00am - 1:30pm Ages 12 and up MidLab Closed Required This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS Age Group: Ages 12 and up Program Type: MidLab Required Seats Remaining: 0 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 10:00am - 1:30pm Ages 12 and up MidLab Closed Required This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS Age Group: Ages 12 and up Program Type: MidLab Required Seats Remaining: 5 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 (Debbie) 10:00am - 1:30pm Ages 12 and up MidLab Closed Required This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS Age Group: Ages 12 and up Program Type: MidLab Required Seats Remaining: 0 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. ___________________________________
11 am		This event is in the "Children (K - 2nd grade)" group. This event is in the "Children (3rd - 5th grade)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (6th - 8th grade)" group. This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group. Homeschool Meet Up: All About Bees 11:00am - 12:00pm Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade) This event is in the "Children (K - 2nd grade)" group. This event is in the "Children (3rd - 5th grade)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (6th - 8th grade)" group. This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: Story Room Age Group: Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade) Event Details: Learn the buzz about bees! We will read a story about bees, learn some facts about pollination, learn about why bees are important, and make a "bee hotel". Program starts at 11 AM
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1 pm			This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group. This event is in the "Adults (18 and up)" group. 5/14 Make It & Take It-Pressed Flower Votives 1:00pm - 2:30pm Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up) Arts & Crafts Closed 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. Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: Orchard Room Age Group: Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 0 Make It & Take It For patrons 13 years and up. We provide the materials, you provide the creativity! Join us for a fun time of craft-making and socializing. Event Details: Tuesday, May 14th, 1-2:30 Get ready for Spring! Using decoupage techniques, make a pressed flower votive for your home or patio. Meet in the Orchard Room to create yours. 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. Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: Adult Reference Desk Age Group: Adults (18 and up) Program Type: Technology Computer Class Learn computer skills that can be useful in your business or personal life. Event Details: One to One Tech Help Not sure how to use your smart device or computer? The library can help!		This event is in the "Adults (18 and up)" group. Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregiver Support Group 1:00pm - 2:30pm Adults (18 and up) Health & Wellness Closed Required This event is in the "Adults (18 and up)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults (18 and up) Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 47 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. This event is in the "Adults (18 and up)" group. Movie Matinee: Dreamgirls (2006) 1:00pm - 3:30pm Adults (18 and up) Movie This event is in the "Adults (18 and up)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults (18 and up) Program Type: Movie Event Details: Adventure Begins at Your Library! Join us for our Movie Matinee series in the Library Auditorium on Thursdays at 1pm. Explore Michigan with these films in May!
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 Required This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS Age Group: Ages 12 and up Program Type: MidLab Required Seats Remaining: 3 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 Required This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS Age Group: Ages 12 and up Program Type: MidLab Required Seats Remaining: 4 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 — Embroidery Machine 101 2:00pm - 4:00pm Ages 12 and up MidLab Closed Required This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS Age Group: Ages 12 and up Program Type: MidLab Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: An introductory class to learn how to use the Janome MB-4S, a professional-grade 4 needle embroidery machine.		This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. MidLab - Staffed Hours (Jon) 2:00pm - 4:30pm Ages 12 and up MidLab Closed Required This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS Age Group: Ages 12 and up Program Type: MidLab Required Seats Remaining: 1 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 Required This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS Age Group: Ages 12 and up Program Type: MidLab Required Seats Remaining: 2 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 — Let's learn how to sublimate! 3:30pm - 5:00pm Ages 12 and up MidLab Closed Required This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS Age Group: Ages 12 and up Program Type: MidLab Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: A beginner’s guide on how to sublimate! If you’d like to take home your own project, the library will have blank mugs for sale ($5-$10). Just be sure to bring a high-quality photo or logo to use.
4 pm					This event is in the "Children (K - 2nd grade)" group. This event is in the "Children (3rd - 5th grade)" group. Outdoor Explorers: Fairy Gardens 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade) Activity Closed 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. Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: West Portico Age Group: Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade) Program Type: Activity Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Let's get whimsical and create fairy gardens using provided materials and materials found in the woods near the library! Please be sure to dress appropriately for the weather.	Curbside Pick Up 4:00pm - 4:45pm Curbside Pick Up Closed Required Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: Parking Lot Program Type: Curbside Pick Up Required Seats Remaining: 19 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 Required This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS Age Group: Ages 12 and up Program Type: MidLab Required Seats Remaining: 2 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 5:00pm - 7:00pm Ages 12 and up MidLab Closed Required This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS Age Group: Ages 12 and up Program Type: MidLab Required Seats Remaining: 5 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 "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group. This event is in the "Adults (18 and up)" group. 5/14 Make It & Take It-Pressed Flower Votives 5:30pm - 7:00pm Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up) Arts & Crafts Closed 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. Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: Orchard Room Age Group: Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 1 Make It & Take It For patrons 13 years and up. We provide the materials, you provide the creativity! Join us for a fun time of craft-making and socializing. Event Details: Tuesday, May 14th, 5:30-7:00 pm Get ready for Spring! Using decoupage techniques, make a pressed flower votive for your home or patio. Meet in the Orchard Room to create yours.	This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. MidLab — DIY hours 5:00pm - 7:00pm Ages 12 and up MidLab Closed Required This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS Age Group: Ages 12 and up Program Type: MidLab Required Seats Remaining: 4 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 "Families (all ages)" group. Family Night: Sand Art 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. Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: Maker Space- YS Age Group: Families (all ages) Program Type: Family Night Family Night Spend quality time at the library with family and enjoy open-ended interactive activities! Event Details: Let's create Sand Art! Your sand will be held in a clear jar with a fun unique design that you get to choose!	This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. MidLab Class — Let's learn how to sublimate! 5:30pm - 7:00pm Ages 12 and up MidLab Closed Required This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS Age Group: Ages 12 and up Program Type: MidLab Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: A beginner’s guide on how to sublimate! If you’d like to take home your own project, the library will have blank mugs for sale ($5-$10). Just be sure to bring a high-quality photo or logo to use.
6 pm				This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group. This event is in the "Adults (18 and up)" group. Midland Genealogical Society Potluck and Annual Meeting/Presentation on Swedish Ancestry 6:00pm - 8:30pm Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up) Genealogy This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group. This event is in the "Adults (18 and up)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: Orchard Room Age Group: Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up) Program Type: Genealogy Event Details: 6pm Potluck - Bring a dish to pass.
7 pm						This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group. Teen Takeover 7:00pm - 9:00pm Teens (9th - 12th grade) Closed Required This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens (9th - 12th grade) Required Seats Remaining: 21 Event Details: Calling all high school students! Prepare for a one-of-a-kind library experience - Teen Takeover! An after-hours event designed exclusively for high school students looking to socialize, unwind, and have fun! What's in Store:

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