Creative Arts
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Make Your Own Eye Mask Thursday, June 18, 5:30-7:30PM OR Monday, June 29, 2:30-4:30PM Teens (12-18) Summer is coming, and the sunshine will be streaming in your window earlier than you might like! Help yourself sleep in by sewing your own eye mask in this fun program for teens. Registration required. |
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Adult Summer Photography Contest: Dive In Jul. 1 - Sep. 7 Email your entry to [email protected] by 11:59pm on Sep. 7. Capture the magic of the season with our 2026 theme: Dive In! Submit your best original photo for a chance to win an exciting prize package. Open to all MPL members ages 18 and… |
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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… |
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Community-Led Writers’ Group In person 2nd Wednesday of the month beginning January 11, 6-7:30pm Join an enthusiastic, informal and volunteer-led writer’s circle to improve your craft, regardless of your level of experience. Open to all genres – this group is open to anyone interested in the writing process. For more information contact Jenn at [email protected]. |
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Intro to Machine Embroidery Thursday, July 9, 5:30-7:30PM Adults Interested in using our Husqvarna embroidery machine? You’ll get a feel for the machine by embroidering your initials on a tea towel before our volunteer, Tim, walks you through designing your own embroidery files. Registration required. |
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Brilliant Builders Ages 5-10* Mondays, July 13 and August 10, 2-4pm Join us one Monday a month to see the different building materials we have at the library! From marble runs to Lego, we are sure you’ll have lots to explore. Drop-in and stay as long as you’d like between the hours listed. *This program… 
DIY Teacup Birdfeeder Monday, July 13, 2-3 p.m. Adults Feeling craftsy and puckish for the summer? Come to MPL to create your own teacup bird feeder! This can be an easy way to help spruce up your garden and make your birds happy. Drop-in. No registration required. Teen Pet Painting Monday, July 13 OR August 10, 4-5PM Teens (Ages 12-18) Make a unique painting of your pet! We’ll paint a black and white line drawing of a photo of your pet directly onto the glass of a picture frame, and then add a fun background. Registration required. Pet photo must be submitted… |
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Playdoh Playtime Tuesdays, 2-5:30 in July and August Join us for a fun, hands-on literacy playdoh activity. Kids can learn letters, numbers and more through play and fun! Drop-in. No registration required.
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Small Towns and Big Secrets: In Conversation with Bestselling Author Karin Slaughter Tuesday, July 14, 7pm Register online & submit your questions for the author. Join Library Speakers Consortium for a thrilling evening with acclaimed author Karin Slaughter as they chat about her North Falls series, consisting of We Are All Guilty Here, in which… |
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Tiny Book Workshop Wednesday, July 15, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Teens 12-18 Ever want your favorite book right at your fingertips? Come to the MPL for our Tiny Books Workshop, where teens can craft a smaller version of their favorite books! Drop-in. No registration required. |
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Migrant Heart: The Hidden Cost of the American Dream and Healing Through Storytelling with Reyna Grande Thursday, July 16, 2pm Register online & submit your questions for the author. In her ambitious new memoir, Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget, beloved bestselling author Reyna Grande illuminates the hidden cost of the American Dream and… |
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Dance and Yoga Workshops for kids Ages 3-7, 8-12 The Travelling Stage is back this summer to provide water-themed workshops for children! We will begin with a Beach Party for kids age 3-7, then transition to Under the Sea Yoga for kids 8-12. Registration required. Tuesday, July 21 2-2:45 p.m., Beach Party - ages 3-7…
Playdoh Playtime Tuesdays, 2-5:30 in July and August Join us for a fun, hands-on literacy playdoh activity. Kids can learn letters, numbers and more through play and fun! Drop-in. No registration required. |
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Outdoor Painting Wednesday, July 22, 3-4PM Ages 10+ Recognize true beauty of the downtown streets of Midland! Join us on the side lawn of the library for Outdoor Painting. Whether you want to get creative, or just be social, all are welcome. No experience necessary! Drop-in. While supplies last. 
3D Cardboard Fish Mobile Wed, Jul 22, 5-6PM; Tues, Aug 4, 2-3PM; OR Fri, Aug 21, 4-5PM Ages 9-14 Decorate your space with your own 3D fish! We’ll use our brand new Beaver Bot tools to cut out the cardboard pieces before painting and assembling. Please register for only one of the three identical sessions.… |
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Baby's First Art Class Ages 8-24 months We invite you and your baby to join us in doing some sensory based art activities designed just for them! Drop-in. No registration required. Thursday July 23 & August 13, 11AM-1PM 
Dive into D&D for Teens Ages 12-18 Space is limited. Registration required. Dive into an original water-themed adventure campaign! Work together to navigate mysterious tides, uncover hidden secrets, and face challenges lurking beneath the surface in this beginner-friendly tabletop roleplaying experience. Thursday, July 23, 1-5pm Thursday, August 13, 1-5pm Please note: both sessions will feature… |
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Saturday Crafts Ages 3+ Engage in a self-directed craft during your visit to the library! Every second Saturday, all day while supplies last. Saturdays, July 25, August 8 & 22 |
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The Power of Connection: Creating Lasting Friendships in an Increasingly Lonely World with Dr. Marisa Franco Tuesday, July 28, 2pm Register online & submit your questions for the author. Join Library Speakers Consortium in virtual conversation with bestselling author Dr. Marisa Franco, one of the world’s leading experts in human connection. Her book, Platonic: How…
Playdoh Playtime Tuesdays, 2-5:30 in July and August Join us for a fun, hands-on literacy playdoh activity. Kids can learn letters, numbers and more through play and fun! Drop-in. No registration required.
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Drop-In Sewing Tuesday, July 28th, 3-4PM Need to hem pants that are too long, or fix a hole in your shirt, but don't own a sewing machine? You’re in luck! Come to the library for our drop-in sewing program. |
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Saturday Crafts Ages 3+ Join us for some fun ocean themed crafts based on our summer reading club theme 'Dive In!' Every second Saturday in August. Drop-in. No registration required. Saturdays, August 1 & 15, 12-3PM |
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