Explore, Discover, Grow
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Library Loot is cheerfully given; so why not give it a try? Each month you register, a magical box of goodies awaits. Along for the journey is an expertly selected book to enjoy. Keep the loot inside & return the library book & box when you are finished. March Loot participants must return their box […]
An orc hangs up her sword for good to take on a new adventure of running a café, in a fantasy world where no one has heard of coffee. Meet up with the members of Books on Tap, a genre-hopping book club with no celebrity lists, no high-profile awards, but plenty of adventure, excitement, & […]
Have a quacking good time this spring & participate in our duck-o-rating contest. Beginning March 12, stop by the library to register & pick up a rubber ducky. Duck-o-rate your new friend, keeping a travel theme in mind. Voting by library patrons will commence between April 15-28. Winners of the contest will be announced on […]
Can't wait to show off your card collection? Need to add friends for the next Raid battle in GO? Just need to talk about your favorite Pokémon with friends who understand? This meetup is the perfect place for Pokémon fans to gather & talk about these adorable pocket monsters in an open & friendly atmosphere. […]
Snacks abound as we sample flavors from around the world & learn about what makes them popular. Can you guess where each snack comes from? Registration is required; Grades 6-12 only. Our programs are free (& very popular)! We often have a waiting list; if you register but can no longer attend, please let us […]
Join the Monday night book club for an in-person chat about Trespasses by Louise Kennedy. Trespasses is set in Northern Ireland during the Troubles. This shattering novel is “about a young woman caught between allegiance to community & a dangerous passion. Amid daily reports of violence, Cushla lives a quiet life with her mother in […]
Drop in & visit with Leona, a certified therapy dog through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. She is a seven year-old American Staffordshire Terrier who was rescued from Calhoun County Animal Center when she was a puppy. Leona loves cuddling up to listen to a good book & encouraging her new friends on their awesome […]
Explore, discover, grow...taste! Spice Club offers one spice each month to experiment with in your kitchen. Dig into international flavors at Spice Club this spring as we travel through cookbooks. 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 […]
Aliens have landed at YourMDL! Create your own out-of-this-world pet using clay & paint. What does a dog from space look like? You decide! Registration is required; Grades 6-12 only. Our programs are free (& very popular)! We often have a waiting list; if you register but can no longer attend, please let us know! […]
Angela Sandiego travels the world, looking for unique & sparkly artifacts. She sometimes even steals them for herself. A recent trip has brought her to Scotland, where she hopes to learn more about their enchanting history & culture. While researching Scotland's mystical past, she stumbles upon something she must have for her collection. She nabs […]
Whether your friends are near or far, you can stay connected through friendship bracelets. Make a pattern, spell out your name, or surprise yourself! Come connect with others in a calm atmosphere of creating while beading bracelets to keep or give away. These programs are designed for youth in grades 2+; however, younger ages are […]
Whether your friends are near or far, you can stay connected through friendship bracelets. Make a pattern, spell out your name, or surprise yourself! Come connect with others in a calm atmosphere of creating while beading bracelets to keep or give away. These programs are designed for youth in grades 2+; however, younger ages are […]
Library Loot is cheerfully given; so why not give it a try? Each month you register, a magical box of goodies awaits. Along for the journey is an expertly selected book to enjoy. Keep the loot inside & return the library book & box when you are finished. April Loot participants must return their box […]
An introspective science-fiction novel interwoven with Mexican folklore, April takes a journey through the stars with The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera. Books on Tap reads titles not typically found at your neighbor's book club. No celebrity lists, no high-profile awards, but plenty of adventure, excitement, & reflection. In The Last Cuentista, the future […]
Explore game design by creating a simple pinball machine from a pizza box. Combine your creativity with the science of forces & motion. Game on! These programs are designed for youth in grades 2+; however, younger ages are welcome with adult supervision. An evening & morning session are offered of each program; select the day […]
Explore game design by creating a simple pinball machine from a pizza box. Combine your creativity with the science of forces & motion. Game on! These programs are designed for youth in grades 2+; however, younger ages are welcome with adult supervision. An evening & morning session are offered of each program; select the day […]
Spring is here & that means more time to explore outdoors. Among the bugs & trees, you might be able to find some fairies & gnomes! Create your own fantasy field guide to help others discover the magic of nature. These programs are designed for youth in grades 2+; however, younger ages are welcome with […]
Spring is here & that means more time to explore outdoors. Among the bugs & trees, you might be able to find some fairies & gnomes! Create your own fantasy field guide to help others discover the magic of nature. These programs are designed for youth in grades 2+; however, younger ages are welcome with […]
Aren't traveling over break? Pretend! Select one of the provided travel-themed images to use as inspiration & create your own spring break masterpiece on canvas. These programs are designed for youth in grades 2+; however, younger ages are welcome with adult supervision. An evening & morning session are offered of each program; select the day […]
Aren't traveling over break? Pretend! Select one of the provided travel-themed images to use as inspiration & create your own spring break masterpiece on canvas. These programs are designed for youth in grades 2+; however, younger ages are welcome with adult supervision. An evening & morning session are offered of each program; select the day […]
Create a mini library to take with you wherever you are! Decorate tiny shelves with tiny books & other tiny items to customize it just for you. Oh, & a mini library card too, of course! Registration is required; Grades 6-12 only. Our programs are free (& very popular)! We often have a waiting list; […]
Drop in anytime & create using the library's LEGO collection. No rules, no instructions...build using all the creativity your brain can provide. LEGOs are intended for school-age youth; children must be accompanied by an adult during this open play session. No registration is required.