Explore, Discover, Grow
Enjoy a community-wide puzzle swap throughout the winter months of January & February. You can take one home anytime you like. If you have one to add to the little free library, simply drop it by the Help Desk & we’ll put into the rotation of puzzle fun. Thanks, in advance, for sharing.
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.
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 […]
January's Club is cancelled while Grand River Brewery is closed. Please register for the February Club here: https://www.yourmdl.org/event/adult-only-lego-club-2/ 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 […]
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 […]
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. This month, break a witch’s curse with Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones. “In this giant jigsaw puzzle of a fantasy, people […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]