After thrilling adventures & nail-biting battles, all Pokémon enjoy a good night's sleep. Join other Poké-fans in painting a cozy portrait of a sleeping Pokémon, perfect for your bedroom décor. All ages are invited, though activities will be planned for grades 3-6. Those younger should also register their adult to attend with them. Registration is […]
Move your body & exercise your brain during a full half-hour of music & movement. We'll get to use our little muscles & big muscles, which helps our brains get bigger & get ready for school. No registration required. This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but all ages are welcome to attend. […]
They’re not really diamonds...but your valentine will be just as impressed by this handmade gift. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is required. Registration for weekly afterschool events opens the Friday before. For example, programs the week of February 10 open for registration on February 7. Please contact the Help Desk with any questions.
Welcome to Wednesday. Let's wind down & check-in. Everyone's journey looks different day to day & week to week. So, let's take a mindful moment in the middle of it all to connect with intention. We'll practice light mediation, journaling, & gentle stretching to help us relax, reset, & reconnect. Wear comfortable clothes for gentle […]
Come together for storytime. Little learners will expand their world & prepare for school through the Early Literacy practices of Talk, Sing, Read, Write, & Play. Stay afterward for interactive playtime. No registration required. This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but all ages are welcome to attend.
YourMDL in partnership with the Great Start Family Coalition invites you to a relaxing family storytime each month this winter...with pizza dinner provided. Bring your own blankets to sit on & meet us at the library for dinner, reading-focused stories, & take-home kits full of fun about that month's theme! This program is intended for […]
Discovery is right around the corner as children learn while they play. Through guided activities, sensory bins, freestyle crafts, & group stories, your little explorer will delve into the worlds of science, technology, engineering, art, & math! No registration required. This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but all ages are welcome to […]
An after-hours special for teens only: We are NOT celebrating love this year. Boycott Valentine's Day with games (that are NOT for couples), & crafts (that are NOT for anyone else). Dinner is not included, but there will absolutely be snacks (that we are NOT sharing). Registration is required; Grades 6-12 only. Our teen programs […]
Craft cute, creative, & clever art with perler beads. Follow templates or your own imagination to produce a pixelated piece of art. This program includes small pieces. This program is designed for youth in grades 2+; however, younger ages are welcome with adult supervision. Registration required; space is limited. Our programs are free (& very […]
Engage with your baby in a whole new way! Come share songs, stories, & sensory playtime with your baby to help your little one develop listening & language skills. Also, use this time to meet & connect with other families. No registration required. This program is planned with ages birth to 12 months in mind.
This is “the tale of a bereaved & pursued musician embarking under sail on a sentient Lake Superior in search of his departed, deeply beloved, bookselling wife. Rainy, an endearing bear of an Orphean narrator, seeks refuge in the harbors, fogs & remote islands of the inland sea...Amidst the Gulliver-like challenges of life at sea […]
