Label your space with a wooden sign, designed & painted by you! 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 January 27 open for registration on January 24. Please contact the Help Desk with any questions.
Let’s be sure your home is feeling as comfy & cozy as possible in 2025. If you are feeling overwhelmed with too much clutter or feeling like your schedule is just too full, Heather Barta, the DeClutter Bug can help! Join us at the library for an interactive session that will inspire you to clean […]
Play this fast-paced card game by collecting 4-of-a-kind, Who will be the last spoon standing? Grades 6-12 are invited to play; registration is required. Registration for weekly afterschool events opens the Friday before. For example, programs the week of January 27 open for registration on January 24. Please contact the Help Desk with any questions.
Let’s paint some suncatchers to catch what sun we can find now. (Spring is coming. Promise.) 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 January 27 open for registration on January 24. Please contact the Help Desk with any […]
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 […]
If you're 18 or 18+ & love LEGOs, this night is for you! Leave the kids at home, & meet at Grand River Brewery for some fun challenges using the library's LEGO collection. You'll be surprised at what you build when asked to rise to the occasion. The Brewery is located 101 W Michigan Ave, […]
Bring your own sewing machine or use one of the library's to create a cuddly cat neck pillow. This kitty can be stuffed with poly-fil for fluff or rice to make it a microwavable heating pad. Supply list provided with registration confirmation; some supplies provided. This is an intermediate-level project requiring the ability to sew […]
An after-hours special for teens only: enjoy your favorite video games with friends at the library! Bring back couch co-op for an evening & share the games that make you happy. You may bring your own console or play on one of ours. Whether you're Team Xbox, Sony, Steam, or Nintendo, we'll save a space […]
Welcome to YourMDL Loot Box! Each month you register, you will receive a collection of goodies, all cozied up in a classy white box, with snacks & comfy vibes. Plus, each box includes a carefully curated book for ultimate chill. Keep the loot inside & return the library book & box when you are finished. […]
Join us with your comfiest coziest blankets & PJs for a morning movie in the library! Popcorn snack provided. Registration requested. Our programs are free (& very popular)! We often have a waiting list; if you register but can no longer attend, please let us know! Please note: Watch your email for a response, noting […]
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.
Create a delicate faux paper lantern with tissue paper, craft sticks, & imagination. 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 3 open for registration on January 31. Please contact the Help Desk with any questions.
Join our programming staff for some guided book-folding fun! Use a provided discarded book & follow along with instruction to create your own special Valentine's Day decor. Registration required. Ages 18+ only. Our programs are free (& very popular)! We often have a waiting list; if you register but can no longer attend, please let […]
An hour of relaxing grown-up coloring with calming music in the background. 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 3 open for registration on January 31. Please contact the Help Desk with any questions.
At Books on Tap, we read titles that you likely will not run into at your neighbor's book club. No celebrity lists, no high-profile awards, but plenty of thrills, twists, & theatrics. Take the Books on Tap Selection Survey to vote for our next read at: https://bit.ly/BTHC25. Copies of each monthly read are available at […]
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. […]
Create a heart themed card using a needle, some thread, & some cardstock. 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 3 open for registration on January 31. 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.
Drop in & spend some time reading to Leona, a six year-old American Staffordshire Terrier who was rescued from Calhoun County Animal Center when she was a puppy. She is a certified Canine Good Citizen through the American Kennel Club as well as a certified therapy dog through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Some of […]
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 […]
Doodle your own design or use provided patterns to create a tiny keepsake for yourself or someone special. 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 popular)! We often have a waiting list; if you […]
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.
Fold paper patiently & you’ll be rewarded with a purr-fect cat companion for your finger! 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.
Join us for a delightful sugar cookie class with Brittany Bennett from Sprinkles & Sparkles! You'll learn tips & tricks for making perfect sugar cookies & buttercream, explore creative decorating techniques, & even create your own beautifully decorated Valentine's Day sugar cookies. After a brief demonstration, you'll get hands-on experience to make your cookies shine! […]
Put yarn & canvas together to create a picture from one long string. 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.
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 […]
You know the rules. Come play until you win. Everyone plays in one giant game of Uno. Grades 6-12 are invited to play; registration is required. Registration for weekly afterschool events opens the Friday before. For example, programs the week of February 17 open for registration on February 14. Please contact the Help Desk with […]
Explore, discover, grow...taste! Spice Club offers one spice each month to experiment with in your kitchen. Embrace cozy vibes at Spice Club this winter, with themed cookbooks & warming recipes. Stop at the Help Desk to pick up your spice packet & borrow each month's title. Meetings are held monthly; registration is required each month […]
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. […]
Bring your own Switch or play one of ours with your friends in one of four iconic Nintendo games including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario Wonder, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, or Mario Party Superstars. Grades 6-12 are invited to play; registration is required. Registration for weekly afterschool events opens the Friday before. For example, programs […]
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.
You're never too old for sand art...especially if it is made of rainbows. Create a lucky little piece of home décor by layering many colors of sand before planting a little bit o' clover. Ages 18+ only; event is free. This program is offered on two different dates; register for the date & time that […]
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 […]
You're never too old for sand art...especially if it is made of rainbows. Create a lucky little piece of home décor by layering many colors of sand before planting a little bit o' clover. Ages 18+ only; event is free. This program is offered on two different dates; register for the date & time that […]
Step away from the world & check in with yourself. Pause to reflect, consider a fresh start, & take the opportunity to tap into the power of your mind! Practicing mindfulness can help you reap the benefits of the moment, helping you remain present no matter what the week ahead brings your way. Join Jessica […]
Drop in & spend some time reading to Leona, a six year-old American Staffordshire Terrier who was rescued from Calhoun County Animal Center when she was a puppy. She is a certified Canine Good Citizen through the American Kennel Club as well as a certified therapy dog through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Some of […]
Using air-dry clay you’ll bring the eye of this fantastical beast to life in this hands-on craft. 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 24 open for registration on February 21. Please contact the Help Desk with […]
Meet up for a Happy Camp Field Trip downtown at The Hub @ 128! Join Jaimie McAllister & staff for a tour of the coworking & event space where professionals, freelancers, creatives, artists, techies, entrepreneurs, community members, & more are able to come to work, network, & collaborate. We'll also get a glimpse at the […]
Play Oreo games, make Oreo jewelry, & have Oreo snacks! 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 24 open for registration on February 21. Please contact the Help Desk with any questions.
Join the YourMDL Technology Department to learn how to keep your home safe & snug! With topics including the latest cameras, smart locks, motion sensors, doorbells, & other cutting-edge technology, we’ll cover everything you need to create a secure yet welcoming haven. This program is perfect for anyone looking to add a layer of comfortable […]
Decorate a small wooden birdhouse with Mod Podge & magic. 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 24 open for registration on February 21. Please contact the Help Desk with any questions.
If you're 18 or 18+ & love LEGOs, this night is for you! Leave the kids at home, & meet at Grand River Brewery for some fun challenges using the library's LEGO collection. You'll be surprised at what you build when asked to rise to the occasion. The Brewery is located 101 W Michigan Ave, […]
Want to know what the crochet craze is all about? Come give it a try at this introductory event where we will cover crochet techniques for the absolute beginner. Topics include: how to choose the right supplies for you, as well as creating the foundation chain, & single crochet stitch. Supplies will be provided, but […]
Get cozy with your favorite PJs (or your comfiest clothes) for a yummy evening at the library. We'll test our pancake art skills, test the boundaries of pancake toppings, & of course, eat pancakes! Nom. Registration is required; Grades 6-12 only. Our teen programs are for those in grades 6-12 only. Please verify the participant's […]