Memory and Aging Workshop for Older Adults
Thursday, June 25, 11AM-12:30PM
Join an engaging and informative session with Dr. Farena Pinnock on age-related memory changes. Explore common myths about aging, learn what’s normal and what’s not, and discover brain-healthy lifestyle choices and proven strategies to help you remember what matters most. Registration recommended.
TD Summer Reading Club
Ages 0-11
Register to collect your official Summer Reading Club swag bag and enter our Guess the Fish contest. Drop in anytime to report on your summer reading and earn ballots for our grand prize draw! There will be activities and contests all summer long! Registration open Monday, June 15. Reporting begins Thursday, July 2.
Teen Summer Reading Program
June 26-Sept. 7
Ages 12-18
No registration required
Collect your ballot at check out or on our website and tell us about your reading experience for your chance to win our grand prize!
Adult Summer Reading Program
June 26-Sept. 7
No registration required
Why should kids have all the fun? Collect your ballot at check out or via our website and tell us about your reading experience for your chance to win 1 of 3 gift certificates to local Midland businesses. Be sure to check out the MPL Summer Reading Guide for great reading recommendations for all ages.
Live Music from Barrie Jazz and Blues
Friday, June 12, 1-3PM
Join us for free live music from the artists of the Barrie Jazz and Blues Festival!
Children
Storytime
Ages 2-4
Wednesdays, 10:30-11AM
Join us for stories, songs, and action rhymes every Wednesday morning! Drop-in. No registration required.
Baby Time
0-18 Months
Thursdays, 2:30-3PM, May 7—June 11
Join us for Baby Time! Enjoy bouncing rhymes, songs, and stories for babies from birth to 18 months with their caregivers. Drop in. No registration required.
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. Caregivers must be present. Registration required. Please limit registration to one of the following identical sessions:
Monday, May 25, 4—4:45 PM
Friday, June 5, 10:15—11 AM
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
May 4
June 1 & 15
Secondary School Study Hall
June 19-25
Need a place to study for exams or work on an end-of-semester project? MPL has converted one of our study rooms into the ultimate study space, equipped with supplies, snacks, and stress busters. Study alone or in a small group using your student card. No registration required. First come, first served during all MPL open hours.
Bubble Tea & Brushstrokes: A Painting Program for Teens
Tuesday, June 2, 4:30-5:30PM
Ages 12-18
A relaxing sip & paint session where you can enjoy delicious bubble tea, discover library resources, and explore your artistic side. No experience needed! Registration recommended.
Teen Summer Reading Program
June 26-Sept. 7
Ages 12-18
No registration required.
Collect your ballot at check out on ou our website and tell us about your reading experience for your chance to win our grand prize!