Grow together in this storytime designed for beginning early literacy. Through the practices of Talk, Sing, Read, Write, & Play, caregivers & their little learners will build a base for reading, social-emotional learning, school readiness & more--all through fun stories, fingerplays, & songs. This program is planned with ages 18 months-3 years in mind, but […]

Hole punch some paper & add some thread to create a string art card for you or a friend. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend. Registration is required & opens the week before. For example, programs the week of February 2 open for registration on January 26. If there is space, you may register the […]

Our technology team is on hand to assist you with questions regarding smartphones, laptops, & more during drop-in Tech Time. Up to 30 minute sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign in at the Help Desk. Appointments for other times (& for virtual sessions) are also available by calling 269.781.7821 x2700 or emailing […]

Meet our new neighbor, Viking Warrior Axe Throwing Co. Learn about the sport of axe throwing in this fun, safe, & supervised environment. Find the joy in testing your axe throwing accuracy, socialize with fellow community members, & relieve stress along the way! Due to the active nature of axe throwing, closed toe shoes are […]

The MDL History Center--where you can explore unique documents, yearbooks, & digitization technology--welcomes you to visit anytime the library is open. Local history librarians are on hand during drop-in hours twice a week; during these sessions, they are happy to aid with research, the Center's technology, or help to get you started on your genealogy […]

Winter days are a great time to cozy up & contemplate life’s many decisions. One important choice comes when we turn 65 & have important healthcare choices to make. Leslie Hurd, who has been in the health industry for 24 years & is an independent licensed insurance agent certified by the Centers for Medicare & […]

Get ready for valentine’s day by making your own sweet messages. Write out your valentine’s notes & we’ll fold them into non-edible fortune cookies. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend. Registration is required & opens the week before. For example, programs the week of February 2 open for registration on January 26. If there is […]

Need a space to have some adult time in peace while your little ones explore & engage in various crafts & activities? We’ve got you covered. Children can free-play while you relax with a cup of cocoa & some cookies. Let your children explore the various activities or discover some new children’s books. The youth […]

Between Two Moons follows three siblings during the month of Ramadan as they navigate deep changes in their family, futures, & post-9-11 New York neighborhood. It should be a summer of freedom & revelry, but an alarming sense of disquiet grows that threatens their safety & local bonds. "Coming together, feeling for one another no […]

Move your body & exercise your brain during a full half-hour of music & movement. We'll get to use our little muscles & big muscles, which helps our brains get bigger & get ready for school. This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but all ages are welcome to attend. Please remember to […]

Our technology team is on hand to assist you with questions regarding smartphones, laptops, & more during drop-in Tech Time. Up to 30 minute sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign in at the Help Desk. Appointments for other times (& for virtual sessions) are also available by calling 269.781.7821 x2700 or emailing […]

Hearts, butterflies, & flowers...oh my! Come make & take as many pipe cleaner rings as you like! Grades 6-12 are invited to attend. Registration is required & opens the week before. For example, programs the week of February 2 open for registration on January 26. If there is space, you may register the day of […]

A wide selection of gently used books & media are waiting for their next adventure - going home with you. Cash & card accepted; all funds raised go toward library programming. Your shelves will thank you.

Discovery is right around the corner as children learn while they play. Through guided activities, sensory bins, freestyle crafts, & group stories, your little explorer will delve into the worlds of science, technology, engineering, art, & math! This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but all ages are welcome to attend. Baby toys […]

The MDL History Center--where you can explore unique documents, yearbooks, & digitization technology--welcomes you to visit anytime the library is open. Local history librarians are on hand during drop-in hours twice a week; during these sessions, they are happy to aid with research, the Center's technology, or help to get you started on your genealogy […]

MDL needs your help at our Stuffed Animal Sleepover event to make magical memories for our younger patrons. Help us welcome our stuffed animal guests to the library during the event, then we'll take photos of all the crazy things they do in the library after hours! Registration is required; Grades 6-12 only.

Does your favorite stuffed animal ever wonder what happens at the library after hours? Drop off your trusty companion for an exciting, overnight adventure at the library! They’ll enjoy a staff-chaperoned sleepover & get up to some wonderful mischief. Return the next morning for a special storytime, pick up your stuffie, & receive a photo-book […]

A wide selection of gently used books & media are waiting for their next adventure - going home with you. Cash & card accepted; all funds raised go toward library programming. Your shelves will thank you.

This event is a fun wrap-up to conclude your stuffed animal's library adventures. Please see Stuffed Animal Sleepover for more details. This program is intended for Pre-K through 5th grade. Our programs are free (& very popular)! We often have a waiting list; if you register but can no longer attend, please let us know! […]