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Name: Adult Battle of the Books — FULL
Start: 2025-03-01
End: 2025-04-01
Location: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

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All Day	This event is in the "Adults (18 and up)" group. Adult Battle of the Books — FULL All Day 3/1 - 4/1 Adults (18 and up) Activity This event is in the "Adults (18 and up)" group. Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: Adult Reference Desk Age Group: Adults (18 and up) Program Type: Activity Event Details: *PROGRAM FULL*
	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. This event is in the "Adults (18 and up)" group. Altered Books Contest Registration 03/15/2025 @ 6:00am - 04/15/2025 @ 7:30pm Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up) Other Open Required 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. This event is in the "Adults (18 and up)" group. Open Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Age Group: Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up) Program Type: Other Required Seats Remaining: 49 Event Details: Create a work of art using a book. Pick up a book, get creative, and display your art at the library. Pick up a book to alter at the Reference Desk starting Books March 15 and drop off your artwork no later than April 15.
		This event is in the "Tweens (6th - 8th grade)" group. This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group. March Teen Lit Crate Registration All Day Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade) Other This event is in the "Tweens (6th - 8th grade)" group. This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group. Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Age Group: Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade) 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! Registration link for Teen Lit Crates:				This event is in the "Adults (18 and up)" group. Adult Lit Crates Pickup - March 2025 03/21/2025 @ 10:00am - 03/29/2025 @ 5:00pm Adults (18 and up) Other This event is in the "Adults (18 and up)" group. Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Age Group: Adults (18 and up) Program Type: Other Event Details: Adult Lit Crate Info Registration Link: https://forms.gle/j3pnQ5np5DpB9Fia8
						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. Kids Lit Crates March 2025 03/21/2025 @ 10:00am - 03/29/2025 @ 5:00pm Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th grade) Other Closed Required 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. Closed Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Age Group: Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th grade) Program Type: Other Required Seats Remaining: 19 Event Details: Too busy to browse? Want to discover authors you might not have read before? Sign up for a Kids Lit Crate! You tell us what you like, and we'll put together a box full of goodies and books chosen just for you.
9 am				This event is in the "Adults (18 and up)" group. Computer Class Windows 11 9:30am - 11:00am Adults (18 and up) Open Required This event is in the "Adults (18 and up)" group. Open Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Adults (18 and up) Required Seats Remaining: 4 Computer Class Learn computer skills that can be useful in your business or personal life. Event Details: Learn to use your Windows 11 computer, locate files, make it easier to use, and more.
10 am		This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. MidLab - DIY hours 10:00am - 1:30pm Ages 12 and up MidLab Open Required This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. Open Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS Age Group: Ages 12 and up Program Type: MidLab Required Seats Remaining: 6 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. Move & Groove 10:30am - 11:00am Toddlers (18 - 24 Months), Preschool (3 - 5 years) Music and Movement This event is in the "Toddlers (18 - 24 Months)" group. This event is in the "Preschool (3 - 5 years)" group. Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: Story Room Age Group: Toddlers (18 - 24 Months), Preschool (3 - 5 years) Program Type: Music and Movement Event Details: Come shake your sillies out! This movement focused program features learning through interactive stories, fun-filled action songs, movement activities, and dance. Everyone dances in this program so come ready to groove!	This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. MidLab - Staffed Hours (Victoria) 10:00am - 1:30pm Ages 12 and up MidLab Open Required This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. Open 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. Learn more about the MidLab at: www.gadml.org/midlab This event is in the "Babies (0 - 18 months)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (18 - 24 Months)" group. Dancing Babies 10:30am - 11:00am Babies (0 - 18 months), Toddlers (18 - 24 Months) This event is in the "Babies (0 - 18 months)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (18 - 24 Months)" group. Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: Story Room Age Group: Babies (0 - 18 months), Toddlers (18 - 24 Months) Event Details: Babies will enjoy stories, songs, dancing, and exploring with musical instruments. This is for ages 0-2 Years	This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group. This event is in the "Adults (18 and up)" group. MidLab Class - Sewing a backpack (Intermediate) 10:00am - 1:00pm Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up) MidLab Waitlist Required This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group. This event is in the "Adults (18 and up)" group. Waitlist 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 small backpack! To attend the class, you should have experience using a sewing machine. By the end of class, you’ll have made your very own project.	This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. MidLab - Staffed hours (Amanda) 10:00am - 1:30pm Ages 12 and up MidLab Open Required This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. Open Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS Age Group: Ages 12 and up Program Type: MidLab Required Seats Remaining: 6 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. This event is in the "Children (K - 2nd grade)" group. Yogapalooza 10:30am - 11:00am Preschool (3 - 5 years), Children (K - 2nd grade) Activity Open Required This event is in the "Preschool (3 - 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Children (K - 2nd grade)" group. Open Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: Story Room Age Group: Preschool (3 - 5 years), Children (K - 2nd grade) Program Type: Activity Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Join us for Yogapalooza, where children discover the joy of yoga through playful poses inspired by animals, nature, and adventure.	This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. MidLab - Staffed Hours (Katie) 10:00am - 1:30pm Ages 12 and up MidLab Open Required This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. Open Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS Age Group: Ages 12 and up Program Type: MidLab Required Seats Remaining: 6 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 Open Required This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. Open Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS Age Group: Ages 12 and up Program Type: MidLab Required Seats Remaining: 6 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. This event is in the "Toddlers (18 - 24 Months)" group. Dancing Babies 1:30pm - 2:00pm Babies (0 - 18 months), Toddlers (18 - 24 Months) Music and Movement This event is in the "Babies (0 - 18 months)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (18 - 24 Months)" group. Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: Story Room Age Group: Babies (0 - 18 months), Toddlers (18 - 24 Months) Program Type: Music and Movement Event Details: Babies will enjoy stories, songs, dancing, and exploring with musical instruments. This is for ages 0-2 years. No registration required.			This event is in the "Adults (18 and up)" group. Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregiver Support Group 1:00pm - 2:30pm Adults (18 and up) Health & Wellness Open Required This event is in the "Adults (18 and up)" group. Open Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults (18 and up) Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 49 Self Care Event Take time out for you! Self Care events are designed to bring a bit of peace and calm to your day. For patrons 18 and older. 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 "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. Homeschool Meet-up 1:30pm - 2:30pm Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th grade) Activity Open Required 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. Open Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: Maker Space- YS Age Group: Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th grade) Program Type: Activity Required Seats Remaining: 17 Event Details: This meet-up will have kids make a pet rock and share a story about it at the end. They can either use prompts for the story or they can make up their own story. Sharing the story with the group is optional.
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 Open Required This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. Open 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 - DIY hours 2:00pm - 4:30pm Ages 12 and up MidLab Open Required This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. Open 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 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: 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. This event is in the "Adults (18 and up)" group. Computer Class Windows 11 2:30pm - 4:00pm Adults (18 and up) Open Required This event is in the "Adults (18 and up)" group. Open Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Adults (18 and up) Required Seats Remaining: 6 Computer Class Learn computer skills that can be useful in your business or personal life. Event Details: Learn to use your Windows 11 computer, locate files, make it easier to use, and more.	This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. MidLab - Staffed Hours (Jon) 2:00pm - 4:30pm Ages 12 and up MidLab Open Required This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. Open 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 - DIY hours 2:00pm - 4:30pm Ages 12 and up MidLab Open Required This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. Open Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS Age Group: Ages 12 and up Program Type: MidLab Required Seats Remaining: 6 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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4 pm					This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. MidLab Class - Embroidery Machine 101 4:30pm - 6:30pm Ages 12 and up MidLab Closed Required This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. Closed 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: 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.	Curbside Pick Up 4:00pm - 4:45pm Curbside Pick Up Open Required Open Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: Parking Lot Program Type: Curbside Pick Up Required Seats Remaining: 20 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 (Steven) 5:00pm - 7:00pm Ages 12 and up MidLab Open Required This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. Open Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS Age Group: Ages 12 and up Program Type: MidLab Required Seats Remaining: 6 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. This event is in the "Adults (18 and up)" group. Make It & Take It - Lucky Little Pots of Gold 5:30pm - 7:15pm Ages 12 and up, Adults (18 and up) Arts & Crafts Open Required This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. This event is in the "Adults (18 and up)" group. Open Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: Orchard Room Age Group: Ages 12 and up, Adults (18 and up) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: Join us for our Make It & Take It Spring classes. Create a one of a kind project each month with simple instructions and a multitude of mediums.	This event is in the "Tweens (6th - 8th grade)" group. This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group. MidLab - Teen club 5:00pm - 7:00pm Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade) MidLab Open Required This event is in the "Tweens (6th - 8th grade)" group. This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group. Open Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: MidLab Maker Space- AS Age Group: Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade) Program Type: MidLab Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: The Teen Club is for young adults (ages 12-16) to come and learn how to use the MidLab equipment. This event is in the "Children (3rd - 5th grade)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (6th - 8th grade)" group. Lego Spike Prime 5:30pm - 6:30pm Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th grade) Waitlist Required This event is in the "Children (3rd - 5th grade)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (6th - 8th grade)" group. Waitlist Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: Maker Space- YS Age Group: Children (3rd - 5th grade), Tweens (6th - 8th grade) Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Join us on the third Tuesday of March, April and May, 5:30-6:30, as we explore the exciting world of robotics with LEGO® Spike Prime!	This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. MidLab Class - Embroidery Machine 101 5:00pm - 7:00pm Ages 12 and up MidLab Closed Required This event is in the "Ages 12 and up" group. Closed 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: 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. 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. 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: Join us Wednesdays for Family Nights at the library!	This event is in the "Children (K - 2nd grade)" group. This event is in the "Children (3rd - 5th grade)" group. Page Pals 5:30pm - 6:15pm Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade) Book Club Open Required This event is in the "Children (K - 2nd grade)" group. This event is in the "Children (3rd - 5th grade)" group. Open Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: Story Room Age Group: Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade) Program Type: Book Club Required Seats Remaining: 16 Event Details: Do you have a 2nd or 3rd grader who loves to read? We have a book club just for them! Children in 2nd and 3rd grade can read whatever they choose and then come to the library to talk about it, enjoy a snack and do an activity!
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults (18 and up)" group. LEGO Night - Adults Only 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults (18 and up) Other Open Required This event is in the "Adults (18 and up)" group. Open Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: Mezzanine Age Group: Adults (18 and up) Program Type: Other Required Seats Remaining: 28 Event Details: Adults, come and build with us! Collaborate with friends with one of our LEGO sets, indulge your creativity with our brick stash, or take on a challenge. Adults. 6 pm - 7:30 pm, the third Tuesday in January and February on the Library Mezzanine.		This event is in the "Adults (18 and up)" group. Serene Silent Reading 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults (18 and up) Book Club Open Required This event is in the "Adults (18 and up)" group. Open Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: Quiet Room Age Group: Adults (18 and up) Program Type: Book Club Required Seats Remaining: 29 Event Details: Join GADML in the Library Quiet Room on Thursday, March 20th from 6-7:30pm for Adult Serene Silent Reading!
7 pm				This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group. This event is in the "Adults (18 and up)" group. Midland Genealogical Society Meeting and Program 7:00pm - 9:00pm Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up) Genealogy Open Required This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group. This event is in the "Adults (18 and up)" group. Open Library Branch: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Room: Orchard Room Age Group: Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults (18 and up) Program Type: Genealogy Required Seats Remaining: 67 Event Details: Midland Genealogical Society meeting and program Germans to America’s Midwest, 1848-1900 Presented by Scott Norrick March 19, 2025 7pm

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