Baby Time

1710 West Saint Andrews Road, Midland, MI, 48640, US

Bookworm Buddies

Do you have a Kindergartener or 1st grader who loves books? We have a book club just for them! Children in grades K-1 can bring in a book that has been read to them or one they've read themselves. We will meet in the library Community Room to talk about our books, hear ......More

Do you have a Kindergartener or 1st grader who loves books? We have a book club just for them! Children in grades K-1 can bring in a book that has been read to them or one they've read themselves. We will meet in the library Community Room to talk about our books, hear a story from a librarian, and participate in a fun literacy activity. Snacks will also be provided. *We will meet at 5:30 pm. Parents and caregivers can drop off and pick up their child with the librarian. The program will be approximately 40-45 minutes long. Please meet back at the Community Room by 6:10 to be ready to pick up your child. *Registration is required. Please register beginning at 12:00 am on Thursday, January 15 at gadml.librarycalendar.com or call us at (989) 837-3430.

1710 West Saint Andrews Road, Midland, MI, 48640, US

Preschool Storytime

Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs at Preschool Storytime! This program is for ages 3-5 years! No registration is required for this program.

1710 West Saint Andrews Road, Midland, MI, 48640, US

Preschool Storytime

Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs at Preschool Storytime! This program is for ages 3-5 years! No registration is required for this program.

1710 West Saint Andrews Road, Midland, MI, 48640, US

Books & Bites

Join us for Books & Bites, a traditional book club where we discuss each month's read and enjoy a snack! On Thursday, February 5th we'll meet in the Library Community Room from 6pm-7pm to discuss The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley.Copies will be available to check ......More

Join us for Books & Bites, a traditional book club where we discuss each month's read and enjoy a snack! On Thursday, February 5th we'll meet in the Library Community Room from 6pm-7pm to discuss The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley.Copies will be available to check out! Please note there is a one-week checkout on Book Club books.Registration is required.

1710 West Saint Andrews Road, Midland, MI, 48640, US

Block Party

Bring the whole family to the Community Room and play with a variety of blocks! We will have the Big Blue Blocks, smaller foam blocks, and many more options!This is a drop-in program. Adult supervision required. Please note: This is a drop-in program for caregiver and c......More

Bring the whole family to the Community Room and play with a variety of blocks! We will have the Big Blue Blocks, smaller foam blocks, and many more options!This is a drop-in program. Adult supervision required. Please note: This is a drop-in program for caregiver and child, no registration required! 10:00 am-12:00 pm.

1710 West Saint Andrews Road, Midland, MI, 48640, US

Page Pals

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 bring in a book they've read and we'll talk about it, do a literacy activity or craft and enjoy a snack together.Parents can drop off and pick up thei......More

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 bring in a book they've read and we'll talk about it, do a literacy activity or craft and enjoy a snack together.Parents can drop off and pick up their child with the librarian. The program will be approximately one hour long. *Registration is required. Please register beginning on January 15  at gadml.librarycalendar.com or call us at (989) 837-3466

1710 West Saint Andrews Road, Midland, MI, 48640, US

Pizza and Pages

Pizza and Pages is a theme-based book club open to all middle school aged readers. Every month we pick a theme and provide the pizza. You read a book of your choice and together we talk books, make crafts, and play games. Whether you are an avid reader or a reluctant re......More

Pizza and Pages is a theme-based book club open to all middle school aged readers. Every month we pick a theme and provide the pizza. You read a book of your choice and together we talk books, make crafts, and play games. Whether you are an avid reader or a reluctant reader, Pizza and Pages has a place for you!This month, Pizza and Pages will meet in the Teen Room. Please meet at the YS Desk and we will walk down together. February: Don't Judge a Book by its MovieBooks are frequently used as inspiration for the plots of blockbuster films, but does the silver screen version stack up to its literary counterpart? You be the judge! Read a book that has been made into a movie or TV show, and let's talk about how they compare.Not sure what to read? Click here for suggestions! (If you don't see the movie that goes with the book, ask us if its available from another library or check a streaming service.)*Registration is required. Registration starts at 6 AM on the fifteenth day of the month prior to the program date. Register at gadml.librarycalendar.com or call us at (989) 837-3466.

1710 West Saint Andrews Road, Midland, MI, 48640, US

Toddler Time

1710 West Saint Andrews Road, Midland, MI, 48640, US

Baby Time

1710 West Saint Andrews Road, Midland, MI, 48640, US

Knitting/Crochet Club

Join Ilia as she crochets and meet with others who also love fiber arts on Tuesday nights and Friday mornings each month. We will meet at the Library and find a space to crochet together. Ask the reference staff where we are in case you don't see us.  For everyone from ......More

Join Ilia as she crochets and meet with others who also love fiber arts on Tuesday nights and Friday mornings each month. We will meet at the Library and find a space to crochet together. Ask the reference staff where we are in case you don't see us.  For everyone from complete beginners to lifelong experts! This is a drop-in program; no registration is required.

1710 West Saint Andrews Road, Midland, MI, 48640, US

Mutt-i-grees at GADML

Each Dog Has a Story: Creative Writing WorkshopJoin us for a fun and creative introductory writing workshop and write a short story or poem about shelter pets. Learn about writing styles and and genres of writing, and how to outline ideas and organize thoughts for your ......More

Each Dog Has a Story: Creative Writing WorkshopJoin us for a fun and creative introductory writing workshop and write a short story or poem about shelter pets. Learn about writing styles and and genres of writing, and how to outline ideas and organize thoughts for your writing project. Sharing your project with the group is voluntary, no pressure, no judgement. Just enjoy the creative process of writing.Mutt-i-grees is a program that is designed to teach social and emotional learning in a wide range of youth ages to develop empathy, resiliency, and an awareness of oneself and others, creating a more humane future. The curriculum was developed in partnership with Yale University, and is being presented by the Legacy Center for Community Success and Humane Society of Midland County. For ages 9 - 13 years. Parents welcome. Registration required for child only.Registration starts at 6 AM on the fifteenth day of January . Register at gadml.librarycalendar.com or call us at (989) 837-3466.

1710 West Saint Andrews Road, Midland, MI, 48640, US

Baby Time

1710 West Saint Andrews Road, Midland, MI, 48640, US

Learn to Play: Ticket to Ride - Board Game Night

Have you ever seen a board game that looks fun and wanted to learn to play it, but not had anyone to play with? Learn it with us! February's game is Ticket to Ride! *Registration is required.

1710 West Saint Andrews Road, Midland, MI, 48640, US

Preschool Storytime

Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs at Preschool Storytime! This program is for ages 3-5 years! No registration is required for this program.

1710 West Saint Andrews Road, Midland, MI, 48640, US

Preschool Storytime

Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs at Preschool Storytime! This program is for ages 3-5 years! No registration is required for this program.

1710 West Saint Andrews Road, Midland, MI, 48640, US

LEGO Night - Adults Only

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. For Adults 18+. The program will take place from 6pm - 7:30pm in the Library's new Genealogy Room (please enter thro......More

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. For Adults 18+. The program will take place from 6pm - 7:30pm in the Library's new Genealogy Room (please enter through our Auditorium doors & a staff member will take you to the room due to ongoing construction). Registration is required and begins on the first of the month at gadml.librarycalendar.com.

1710 West Saint Andrews Road, Midland, MI, 48640, US

Anti-Valentine's Day Party

Is the love in the air making you feel queasy? Is the season of love just not your thing? Join us for an anti-Valentine's Day party. We promise no lovey-dovey stuff, but loads of fun, including a hot sauce tasting competition and hands-on activities and crafts.*Registra......More

Is the love in the air making you feel queasy? Is the season of love just not your thing? Join us for an anti-Valentine's Day party. We promise no lovey-dovey stuff, but loads of fun, including a hot sauce tasting competition and hands-on activities and crafts.*Registration is required.

1710 West Saint Andrews Road, Midland, MI, 48640, US