BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Club
2nd Wednesday of the month, 4-5pm
Join friendly readers to discuss books you’re currently reading or books you’d recommend to other readers. New members welcome!
FREE. Visit the main desk to register.
Once Upon a Tomb
Wednesday October 30, 2:00pm & 6:00pm
Explore our local cemeteries with Kim in this presentation of some of the most unique & interesting grave markers in our local area!
FREE. Registration required.
Remembering on Remembrance Day
Wednesday, November 6, 2pm & 6pm
Pay homage to the soldier in your family this Remembrance Day! Discover what your ancestors endured during the world’s first Great War.
FREE. Registration required.
Downton Abbey Tea & Trivia
Thursday, September 12, 3pm
How well do you know Downton Abbey? Brush up on your knowledge before the movie comes out! Feel free to come in costume or wear your favourite fascinator! Light refreshments provided.
FREE. Visit the main desk to register.
Gathering: Festival of First Nation Stories
September 19-21, 2019
Readings, Presentations and Performances by Canada’s Leading First Nations Authors, Poets, Storytellers and Artists including:
Tomson Highway
Cherie Dimaline
Daniel Heath Justice
Alicia Elliott
Darrel J. McLeod
Sherry Lawson
Arthur Stevens
Tsista Kennedy
Tickets available at midlandculturalcentre.com
Genealogy Workshops
Register for one (or all) of these free workshops & refine your genealogy skills.
Ancestry Library – Find out how you can use Ancestry for free here at MPL – Wednesday October 2, 2:00pm & 6:00pm
Genealogy 101- Learn how to get started exploring your family tree – Wednesday October 9, 2:00pm & 6:00pm
Who Do You Think You Are? –DNA Workshop – Explore the interesting world of DNA testing and find out how it can impact your research – Thursday October 10 2:00pm & 6:00pm
Monday Afternoon Movies
Mondays, 2pm
Join us for a FREE afternoon movie every Monday! Just drop-in. Feel free to bring your own snack & join us for the cinematic fun.
- August 12 – Best of Enemies (PG 13)
- August 26 – Breakthrough (PG)
- Sept 9 – Tolkien (PG)
- Sept 16 – Poms (PG)
*Films are subject to change
FREE. Drop-in.
Genealogy 1-on-1 Lessons
1st Thursday of each month, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm (appointments required)
Sign up for a one hour, 1-on-1 genealogy research lesson with Kim, MPL’s resident genealogy guru. Learn how to find the gems in your own family history!
Free.
Registration is required.
Intro to Laser Cutting
Thursday, September 19, 6:30pm
Thursday, October 17, 6:30pm
Thursday, November 21, 6:30pm
Come to one of these sessions to learn from an expert! Find out what you can do with a laser cutter, the best ways to design your projects, how to safely operate the LC40 laser cutter, and get certified to create and cut your own projects. Ages 12+.
FREE
Registration is required due to space limitations.
Intro to 3D Printing
Thursday, September 12, 6:30pm
Thursday, October 10, 6:30pm
Thursday, November 14, 6:30pm
Come to one of these sessions to learn from an expert! Find out about 3D printing, the elements of good 3D design, how to safely operate a 3D printer, and get certified to create and print your own projects.
Ages 12+.
FREE— Visit the circulation desk to register.
MPL Writers’ Group
3rd Wednesday of the month.
An enthusiastic informal writer’s circle to improve your writers’ craft, regardless of your level or experience. Open to all genres – this group is open to anyone interested in the writing process.
6:30pm-8:00pm
Free.
Register at the main desk.
Genealogy Gems
Third Wednesday of each month, 2:30pm
Join us for a monthly meetup to exchange tips, tricks and ideas to expand your family tree. Contact Kim about the Genealogy Gems, kmclaughlin@midlandlibrary.com or 705-526-4216.
First Chapter Indigenous Book Club
MPL’s book club exploring Indigenous authors, works, and topics.
The club is currently full. Contact Faith, fshergold@midlandlibrary.com or 705-526-4216 ext. 3305, to be placed on a waitlist.
French Conversation Group
Fridays at 11:00 AM
Free – Drop In!
Looking to improve your French? Interested in increasing your repertoire past “Est-ce que je peux aller aux toilettes?” Want to learn the language without the pressure of the classroom environment?
MPL and la Clé are partnering to develop a French Conversation group.
Older & Bolder: LGBTQ+ Adult Drop-In
Last Tuesday of the month, 7-8:30pm
A social safe space for individuals from the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Join us for coffee and conversation. Hosted in partnership with the Gilbert Centre.
Midland Makers
Thursdays, 6-8pm
Join us for engaging speakers, exciting projects, and the chance to share and develop your own high- and low-tech interests with everyone in the community. If you have a particular technology or project of interest you’d like to present on or hear about, please contact makerplace@midlandlibrary.com. Check our website, call, or email for more details.
Tech Help
Every Tuesday and Wednesday – 1-on-1 Tutorials
Figuring out a new device? Giving social media a try? If you’ve got a question about today’s technology or are looking for a little guidance, then we’re here to help!
Join a small workshop and learn with others. Or, book a 30-minute one-on-one session with a resident ‘techie’. See dates and classes here.