MPL Explorer’s Quest
In person
Saturday, June 4, 9am-2pm
All ages
Hunt for clues along Midland’s Rotary Trail for your chance to win one of our exciting prizes and support your local library! Library tote bags for the first to arrive!
Suggested donation $2.
Excellent prizes to be won include:
- Lunch with a Mayor: from Midland; Penetanguishene; Tiny; or Tay
- Fire Hall Exploration: Midland; Penetanguishene; Tiny; Tay
- Midland Cultural Centre Exploration: behind the scenes
- Georgian College – Midland Campus Exploration: exciting tech jobs
- Wastewater Operations Exploration: What happens when you flush!
- Ste. Marie Exploration: go back in history
- Discovery Harbour Exploration: military establishment from 1812
Click here to register yourself, or your team.
Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors:
Teen Take & Make: Pride String Art
Kits available June 2
Ages 12-18
MPL wants to help you celebrate PRIDE with a Take & Make kit to create pride string art! We’ll supply the kit, you supply the creativity! Don’t forget to send us a photo & tag us in your social media posts!
Offered in partnership with 
Teen Drop-In
In Person
Tuesdays 3-4pm
Ages 12-18
A weekly drop-in for teens (12-18) to be creative, meet new people, engage in a game or two, chat about books, or just hang out!
Vermicomposting
In person
All Ages
Alternating Tuesdays beginning May 10 3-4PM
MPL has some unusual pets! Drop into the Makerplace every other Tuesday to learn about composting and see our red wigglers worms get fed. Email mnichol@midlandlibrary.com for details.
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.
Wear Your Pride
In person
All ages
June 1-30
Show your Pride this June by making a button to celebrate your flag! Come check out the MPL MakerPlace in June and use one of our button makers to create your own Pride flag button. Limit of one free button per patron. Email mnichol@midlandlibrary.com for details.
Jigsaw Jewelry Take & Make
Teens/Adults
Kits available May 9
Show off your creativity with handmade puzzle piece earrings! Each kit contains two wooden puzzle pieces, paints, and earring hooks. Email mnichol@midlandlibrary.com to reserve your kit.
Teen-y Tiny Art Show
In person
Ages 12-18
Kits available May 3
Showcase your creativity in a small way! Collect your art kit from the library, create your masterpiece, and return it to the library by May 13 to include in our art show, which will take place May 16-27. Email mnichol@midlandlibrary.com to reserve your kit.
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!