MPL Holiday Bake Sale Fundraiser
Proceeds from this year’s sale will support our Community Pantry, an important community resource for those struggling with food insecurity.
Cookies – $15 (baker’s dozen)
Dog Biscuits – $7 (baker’s dozen)
Order deadline: Dec. 7
Pick up at library: Dec. 16 & 17, 11am-3:30pm
Click here or call (705) 526-4216 for more information and to order. Payment will be collected upon pick up via cash/debit/credit.
Teen Take & Make Sugar Scrub Kits
Available December 23 – 30 – while supplies last
If you have ever wanted to make a sugar scrub, you’re in for a treat. Your kit will include a sugar scrub recipe and all the ingredients to make a sample. Once you learn, you can make them for yourself, family and friends.
Babysitting Course with St. John Ambulance
THIS PROGRAM IS FULL – please contact jpaquette@midlandlibrary.com to be added to the wait list.
In person
Thursday, December 29, 10am-5pm
Ages 10-15
Cost: $35+fees
Learn the skills necessary to be a babysitter or stay home alone, such as basic first aid, safe play, changing diapers, bedtime routines, and handling emergencies. Bring your brown bag lunch!
Winter Break Bingo
December 22 – January 6
Ages 12-18
MPL wants to help you stave off boredom this winter break! Pick up a bingo card in The Vault and be sure to return it to MPL by January 10 for your chance to win a prize package!
Teen Take & Make: Ugly Slippers
Kits available November 8
Ages 12-18
Move over ugly holiday sweaters! Our slippers are about to get ugly. We’ll supply the kit, you supply the creativity. Don’t forget to send us a photo & tag us in your social media posts.
Drop in to ‘The Vault’ to pick up your kit today! While supplies last.
Teen Take & Make Holiday STEAM Challenge
Take & Make
Teens (12-18)
Available from December 6 in The Vault
Put your STEAM skills to the test with our yummy holiday challenge! Pick up a kit in The Vault, and then build a house or other 3D structure of your own design using only what we give you. Send in a picture of what you’ve made for our virtual display. Allergen alert: the kits will contain graham crackers, meringue powder, and various candies. No registration required.
Festive Fashion
In person
All Ages
December 22, 6-8PM
Need a new look for the holidays? Make it DIY-style at MPL’s MakerPlace. Bring in a plain shirt and we’ll use our Cricut and heat press to deck it out! This program is for all ages; participants under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Register online or by phone at 705-526-4216.
Gift Making
In person
All Ages
Tuesdays, 4-6PM
Need a unique, handmade gift for someone special? Sign up for one (or all!) of our gift-making workshops. This program is meant for all ages; participants under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
November 1 – Wooden gnome ornaments
November 8 – Etched glass coffee mug
November 15 – Heat press tote bag
November 29 – Bamboo serving board
December 6 – Personalized door mat
December 13 – Heat press apron
The Loop
In person
Teens/Adults
3rd Wednesday of the month 4-4:45PM
If you love yarn or needle craft, this group is for you! Bring your projects and join with us for an informal drop-in gathering where we can learn from each other and share our crafting abilities. Email mnichol@midlandlibrary.com for details.
Virtual Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
1st Wednesday of the Month @ 5:00 PM
Our Teen Advisory Group is a team leadership group at MPL – 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) for all TAG meetings, plus earn extra for TAG-led activities. Email Jenn, Adult & Teen Services Coordinator at jpaquette@midlandlibrary.com for our virtual meeting link!
Teen Review Program
Teens now have a new way to earn volunteer hours – by becoming a volunteer reviewer! You can review your favorite book, movie or video game.
FREE!
If you are interested in this position, visit our website to apply!