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Tech Help Monday, 10AM-1PM and Fridays, 1-4PM Figuring out a new device? Giving video chat a try? If you’ve got a question about today’s technology or are looking for a little guidance, then we’re here to help! Drop by on Monday mornings or Friday afternoons to see our volunteer tech tutor. Don't forget all your… 
Code Challenge: Artie Wednesday, September 24, 5-6PM OR Monday, October 27, 4-5PM Ages 8-12 Check out our newest robot, Artie! We’ll use coding and Artie’s drawing abilities to complete tasks and challenges. Registration required. |
3 events,
Community Crafting Tuesdays, October 7-28, 2-4PM OR Thursdays, October 9-30, 5:30-7:30PM Adults Learn to use a sewing machine while making a difference in the community! These two four-week sessions will introduce basic stitching and troubleshooting as we assemble rag quilts to be donated to local charities. Please note that you must be able to attend… 
Tuesday Murder Club for older adults Tuesdays, October 21 – November 4, 2-3:30pm Registration is required for this program. Join MPL for an afternoon of mystery and intrigue, inspired by the world of Richard Osman's cozy mystery series! Test your critical thinking skills as we work together to solve the case. Beverages and snacks will… 
Beginner Guitar for Kids Ages 9-12 Join us for an 8-week introductory guitar series for kids! Beginners will learn very simple chords and progressions. Includes free loan of a guitar for the duration of the program, as required. Registration required. Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30PM, September 16-November 4 |
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Storytime Wednesdays at 10:30am Recommended for ages 2-4 Each session will include fun songs, rhymes, and stories! Email Larysa, [email protected] for more details.
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Homeschool Afternoons at the Library For grade 1-6 homeschoolers and their caregivers Wednesdays, 2-3:30PM, beginning September 24 You’ll meet other homeschoolers and participate in a variety of different activities weekly, as well as special activities monthly. Parents will also have the opportunity to lead sessions if they wish! Drop-in. No registration required.
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Courtly Intrigue and Whispers as Weapons with Historical Fiction Queen Philippa Gregory Wednesday, October 29, 2pm Register online & submit your questions for the author. Coined as the “queen of British historical fiction,” Philippa Gregory returns to the infamous Tudor Court with a tale that is both timely and timeless. We invite you to sit… |
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Drama Club Ages 8-11 Are you eager to explore your dramatic side? Then the Drama Club is the place for you! Each session will consist of a selection of dramatic games and exercises, improv, and script writing, while working towards a performance. Registration required. Thursdays, 4-4:45PM September 11-December 11
Community Crafting Tuesdays, October 7-28, 2-4PM OR Thursdays, October 9-30, 5:30-7:30PM Adults Learn to use a sewing machine while making a difference in the community! These two four-week sessions will introduce basic stitching and troubleshooting as we assemble rag quilts to be donated to local charities. Please note that you must be able to attend… |
2 events,
In-Person Drop-In Fridays, 11am-12pm Practice your French conversation skills & meet new people in a relaxed environment. Newcomers always welcome! For more information contact Jenn at [email protected]. 
Figuring out a new device? Giving video chat a try? If you’ve got a question about today’s technology or are looking for a little guidance, then we’re here to help! Drop by on Friday afternoons to see our volunteer tech tutor. Don't forget all your necessary devices and cables! Sessions are provided on a first… |
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Teen Take & Make: Dragon Eyes Kits available Nov. 3 Ages 12-18 Unleash your imagination and sculpt a mystical dragon eye using air dry clay! Perfect for fantasy lovers, artists, and anyone looking to try something fun and unique. We’ll provide the kit-you bring the creativity. In ‘The Vault’ while supplies last. 
Sensory Playtime Ages 0-5 Join us every second Monday morning for sensory play. This is a drop-in space where children are given the opportunity to explore their senses through play! Caregivers must be present. Mondays, 10-11:30AM November 3 & 17 December 1 & 15
Tech Help Monday, 10AM-1PM and Fridays, 1-4PM Figuring out a new device? Giving video chat a try? If you’ve got a question about today’s technology or are looking for a little guidance, then we’re here to help! Drop by on Monday mornings or Friday afternoons to see our volunteer tech tutor. Don't forget all your… |
4 events,
Community Crafting Tuesdays, October 7-28, 2-4PM OR Thursdays, October 9-30, 5:30-7:30PM Adults Learn to use a sewing machine while making a difference in the community! These two four-week sessions will introduce basic stitching and troubleshooting as we assemble rag quilts to be donated to local charities. Please note that you must be able to attend…
Tuesday Murder Club for older adults Tuesdays, October 21 – November 4, 2-3:30pm Registration is required for this program. Join MPL for an afternoon of mystery and intrigue, inspired by the world of Richard Osman's cozy mystery series! Test your critical thinking skills as we work together to solve the case. Beverages and snacks will… 
Holiday Green Screen Tuesday, Nov 4 OR Wed, Nov 26, 5-6PM All Ages Looking to take some fun holiday photos without too much fuss? Bring your family in to try out our green screen! Book a 10-minute appointment and choose up to three winter- or holiday-themed backgrounds to take digital photos with your loved ones.… |
4 events,
Storytime Wednesdays at 10:30am Recommended for ages 2-4 Each session will include fun songs, rhymes, and stories! Email Larysa, [email protected] for more details.
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Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity with Award-Winning Journalist Joseph Lee Wednesday, November 5, 2pm Register online & submit your questions for the author. You’re invited to learn from journalist and author Joseph Lee as he chats online with Library Speakers Consortium about his stirring memoir, Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power,… 
Our Teen Advisory Group is a leadership group at MPL to help us create programming for teens, by teens. If you know what you want to see in the library, have suggestions for books to order or programming you want to attend – then TAG is for you! Earn community service hours (required for graduation)… |
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Midland Makers Adults 1st Thursday of the month, 6:30-7:45PM Attention all crafters, creators, and DIY-ers! Drop in the 1st Thursday evening of the month to work on your projects or learn something new with other members of the community. This is a casual way to explore MPL’s MakerPlace and discover new hobbies. Email [email protected] with… |
3 events,
In-Person Drop-In Fridays, 11am-12pm Practice your French conversation skills & meet new people in a relaxed environment. Newcomers always welcome! For more information contact Jenn at [email protected].
Figuring out a new device? Giving video chat a try? If you’ve got a question about today’s technology or are looking for a little guidance, then we’re here to help! Drop by on Friday afternoons to see our volunteer tech tutor. Don't forget all your necessary devices and cables! Sessions are provided on a first… 
Gift Making: Ornaments Friday, Nov 7 OR Dec 5, 4-5PM Ages 4-12 Handmade gifts are always a hit! Join us as we demonstrate how we can cut ornaments using our laser cutter, then get creative with painting and decorating them! Registration required. |
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Tech Help Monday, 10AM-1PM and Fridays, 1-4PM Figuring out a new device? Giving video chat a try? If you’ve got a question about today’s technology or are looking for a little guidance, then we’re here to help! Drop by on Monday mornings or Friday afternoons to see our volunteer tech tutor. Don't forget all your…
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Kinder Coders Ages 6-8 Meet Botley, the primary school coding robot! Botley introduces children to computational learning and simple if/then logic. Children will do some simple coding with a remote control, which Botley will then execute. Registration required. Please limit registration to one of the following identical sessions: Monday, November 10, 4-4:45PM Friday, December 12,… |
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Storytime Wednesdays at 10:30am Recommended for ages 2-4 Each session will include fun songs, rhymes, and stories! Email Larysa, [email protected] for more details.
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Homeschool Afternoons at the Library For grade 1-6 homeschoolers and their caregivers Wednesdays, 2-3:30PM, beginning September 24 You’ll meet other homeschoolers and participate in a variety of different activities weekly, as well as special activities monthly. Parents will also have the opportunity to lead sessions if they wish! Drop-in. No registration required. 
Personalized Cookie Jar Wednesday, Nov 5 OR 12, 5-6PM Adults Learn how to use the rotary attachment on the laser cutter to personalize a glass cookie jar. This is a great way to decorate your own kitchen for the holidays or to create a beautiful gift! If you’re looking for ways to fill it, check… |
3 events,
Drama Club Ages 8-11 Are you eager to explore your dramatic side? Then the Drama Club is the place for you! Each session will consist of a selection of dramatic games and exercises, improv, and script writing, while working towards a performance. Registration required. Thursdays, 4-4:45PM September 11-December 11 
Intro to Laser Cutting & 3D Printing Thursday, Nov 13, 6-7:45PM – 3D Printing Thursday, Nov 27, 6-7:45PM – Laser Cutting Teens/Adults Learn to use our laser cutter and 3D printer with our expert volunteer Tim! These are the courses you need to complete in order to use the equipment in our Maker Lab independently.…
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The Search for Truth and the Persistence of Love Across Time with Novelist Amanda Peters Thursday, November 13, 7pm Register online & submit your questions for the author. Join Library Speakers Consortium in an online conversation with acclaimed writer Amanda Peters as we discuss her instant bestselling novel, The Berry Pickers, as well as her… |
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P.A. Day Volunteer Party Friday, November 14, 10am-12pm Ages 12-18 Visit us online to register to let us know you’re coming! Earn volunteer service hours by spending the morning helping MPL with various tasks around the library, from stamping books to craft prep. No experience is necessary. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
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Pancakes and Pyjamas Ages 3-10 Friday, November 14, 10:30-11:30AM Put on your pyjamas and join us for pancakes! Santa may even stop by for an early season visit. Registration required.
In-Person Drop-In Fridays, 11am-12pm Practice your French conversation skills & meet new people in a relaxed environment. Newcomers always welcome! For more information contact Jenn at [email protected]. |
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Sensory Playtime Ages 0-5 Join us every second Monday morning for sensory play. This is a drop-in space where children are given the opportunity to explore their senses through play! Caregivers must be present. Mondays, 10-11:30AM November 3 & 17 December 1 & 15
Tech Help Monday, 10AM-1PM and Fridays, 1-4PM Figuring out a new device? Giving video chat a try? If you’ve got a question about today’s technology or are looking for a little guidance, then we’re here to help! Drop by on Monday mornings or Friday afternoons to see our volunteer tech tutor. Don't forget all your… |
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Unlock the Secret Language of Connection with Supercommunicator Charles Duhigg Tuesday, November 18, 2pm Register online & submit your questions for the author. Get yourself primed for the holiday season and join Library Speakers Consortium for an online conversation you won't want to miss! Charles Duhigg, author of the bestselling books The Power of Habit and Smarter…
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Share Your Story: Digital Preservation with Simcoe County Archives Tuesday, November 18, 2-3pm Registration required. Learn how to prepare your family stories and genealogy research for a digital future with Olivia White, Digital Preservation Archivist at the Simcoe County Archives. Explore practical strategies for organizing, backing up, and preserving digital files, as well as using…
Community Crafting Tuesdays, October 7-28, 2-4PM OR Thursdays, October 9-30, 5:30-7:30PM Adults Learn to use a sewing machine while making a difference in the community! These two four-week sessions will introduce basic stitching and troubleshooting as we assemble rag quilts to be donated to local charities. Please note that you must be able to attend… |
3 events,
Storytime Wednesdays at 10:30am Recommended for ages 2-4 Each session will include fun songs, rhymes, and stories! Email Larysa, [email protected] for more details.
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Homeschool Afternoons at the Library For grade 1-6 homeschoolers and their caregivers Wednesdays, 2-3:30PM, beginning September 24 You’ll meet other homeschoolers and participate in a variety of different activities weekly, as well as special activities monthly. Parents will also have the opportunity to lead sessions if they wish! Drop-in. No registration required.
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Vegan Holiday Baking Workshop with Mega Mindful Living Wednesday, November 19, 6-7:30pm Registration required. Join us in the library for a hands-on Vegan Baking Workshop where you'll explore the art of plant-based baking! Learn about ingredient substitutions, textures, and techniques. Event partners: |
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Genealogy Club 3rd Thursday of the month, starting September 18, 2-3pm Whether you're starting your family tree or have years of research in hand, our informal monthly gathering of genealogists and local history enthusiasts offers a welcoming space to swap stories, share research tips and tricks, and connect with others passionate about tracing roots and…
Drama Club Ages 8-11 Are you eager to explore your dramatic side? Then the Drama Club is the place for you! Each session will consist of a selection of dramatic games and exercises, improv, and script writing, while working towards a performance. Registration required. Thursdays, 4-4:45PM September 11-December 11
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Nailed It: Teen Decorating Edition Thursday, Nov 20, 5:30-7:30PM Teens (12-18) Want to try your hand at decorating a wickedly awesome cake? How about doing it in an hour? Join us for a fast-paced group challenge with hilarious and delicious results! Registration required. |
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Downtown Midland Tree Lighting Friday, November 21 Join us at MPL to hear from the Bell A’Peal handbell choir before the tree lighting, to set the spirit for the season!
In-Person Drop-In Fridays, 11am-12pm Practice your French conversation skills & meet new people in a relaxed environment. Newcomers always welcome! For more information contact Jenn at [email protected].
Figuring out a new device? Giving video chat a try? If you’ve got a question about today’s technology or are looking for a little guidance, then we’re here to help! Drop by on Friday afternoons to see our volunteer tech tutor. Don't forget all your necessary devices and cables! Sessions are provided on a first… |
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1 event,
Tech Help Monday, 10AM-1PM and Fridays, 1-4PM Figuring out a new device? Giving video chat a try? If you’ve got a question about today’s technology or are looking for a little guidance, then we’re here to help! Drop by on Monday mornings or Friday afternoons to see our volunteer tech tutor. Don't forget all your… |
1 event,
Community Crafting Tuesdays, October 7-28, 2-4PM OR Thursdays, October 9-30, 5:30-7:30PM Adults Learn to use a sewing machine while making a difference in the community! These two four-week sessions will introduce basic stitching and troubleshooting as we assemble rag quilts to be donated to local charities. Please note that you must be able to attend… |
4 events,
Storytime Wednesdays at 10:30am Recommended for ages 2-4 Each session will include fun songs, rhymes, and stories! Email Larysa, [email protected] for more details.
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Homeschool Afternoons at the Library For grade 1-6 homeschoolers and their caregivers Wednesdays, 2-3:30PM, beginning September 24 You’ll meet other homeschoolers and participate in a variety of different activities weekly, as well as special activities monthly. Parents will also have the opportunity to lead sessions if they wish! Drop-in. No registration required.
Holiday Green Screen Tuesday, Nov 4 OR Wed, Nov 26, 5-6PM All Ages Looking to take some fun holiday photos without too much fuss? Bring your family in to try out our green screen! Book a 10-minute appointment and choose up to three winter- or holiday-themed backgrounds to take digital photos with your loved ones.… |
2 events,
Drama Club Ages 8-11 Are you eager to explore your dramatic side? Then the Drama Club is the place for you! Each session will consist of a selection of dramatic games and exercises, improv, and script writing, while working towards a performance. Registration required. Thursdays, 4-4:45PM September 11-December 11
Intro to Laser Cutting & 3D Printing Thursday, Nov 13, 6-7:45PM – 3D Printing Thursday, Nov 27, 6-7:45PM – Laser Cutting Teens/Adults Learn to use our laser cutter and 3D printer with our expert volunteer Tim! These are the courses you need to complete in order to use the equipment in our Maker Lab independently.… |
3 events,
In-Person Drop-In Fridays, 11am-12pm Practice your French conversation skills & meet new people in a relaxed environment. Newcomers always welcome! For more information contact Jenn at [email protected].
Figuring out a new device? Giving video chat a try? If you’ve got a question about today’s technology or are looking for a little guidance, then we’re here to help! Drop by on Friday afternoons to see our volunteer tech tutor. Don't forget all your necessary devices and cables! Sessions are provided on a first… 
Tots and Bots Ages 3-5 Meet Kinderbot, the preschool coding robot! Introduce your child to very basic coding concepts with simple instructions and the push of a button. Caregivers must be present. Registration required. Please limit registration to one of the following sessions: Friday, November 28, 4-4:30PM Monday, December 8, 10-10:30AM |
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Temps d'histoire Mercredi, le 13 août à 10h30 Samedis à 10h30, le 6 septembre, le 25 octobre, le 29 novembre, le 27 décembre 2 à 5 ans Bonjour les amis! Un temps d’histoire et de chansons pour les petits sera maintenant offert en français à la bibliothèque de Midland. Joignez-vous à notre lectrice Rikki pour… |
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