Crafternoon
Adults
If you’re an adult and looking to get creative, this program is for you! Each month we’ll use some Maker tools and technology to craft unique projects. On March 5, use a modified screen-printing technique to paint on a shirt; on April 2, learn the basics of knitting to create a bookmark! Register online or by phone at 705-526-4216.
How-To Festival
Saturday, March 9, 11AM-2PM
All Ages
Drop in to the library and learn something new in 10 minutes or less! Our community partners and artisans are eager to show you a new skill or impart new knowledge to anyone looking to learn. Email [email protected] to find out more. No registration required.
Adult Take & Make: Paper Clay Bowls with Creativebug
Kits available March 19
A take-home program designed to inspire even beginning crafters! Use MPL’s most artistic and crafty eDatabase, Creativebug, to make your own key or jewelry bowl with paper clay! We’ll supply the kit & links to the online tutorial: you supply the creativity.
**Note – a valid MPL membership is required to register and access the online tutorial via Creativebug.
Visit us online or call (705) 526-4216 to register.
MPL Evening Book Club
Every other month – 3rd Wednesday of the Month
Our MPL Evening Book Club meets every other month at the library to discuss our latest book club pick.
Wednesday, March 20, 6:30-7:30pm
For March’s meeting, we’re reading: Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate
For more information or to register for this upcoming session, visit us online or call (705) 526-4216. Space is limited.
Biblio-BINGO!
Thursday, March 28, 3-4pm
Join Adult & Teen Services Coordinator Jenn for a fun & friendly game of BINGO with a library twist!
Visit us online or call (705) 526-4216 to register.
Intro to Laser Cutting & 3D Printing
Thursday, March 28, 6-7:45PM – 3D Printing
Thursday, April 18, 6-7:45PM – Laser Cutting
Teens/Adults
Learn to use our laser cutter and 3D printer with our expert volunteer Tim! These are the courses you need to complete in order to use the equipment in our Maker Lab independently. Register online or by phone at 705-526-4216. Can’t make the class? The courses are available online! Check out our website for details.
Classic Movie Monday: Charade
Monday, April 15, 2pm
Join us for an afternoon movie screening of the 1963 romantic classic Charade, starring Audrey Hepburn & Cary Grant. Free.
Registration is recommended. Register online at midlandlibrary.com or by calling (705) 526-4216.
Local Author Book Fair
Wednesday, April 17, 5:30-7:30pm
Celebrate local authors with MPL! Join us to chat with local authors about their books and the writing life.
For more information or if you’re interested in presenting your work as a part of this book fair, please contact [email protected]
First Chapter Indigenous Book Club
MPL’s book club exploring Indigenous authors, works, and topics. The club is currently full. Contact Faith, [email protected] or 705-526-4216 ext. 3305, to be added to a waitlist.
Mar 26 – Split Tooth
Apr 23 – Ragged Company
May 21 – Moon of the Crusted Snow
June 25 – Half Breed
For previously read titles, click here.
The Top Floor Writers’ Group: MPL’s Community-Led Writers’ Group
In person
2nd Wednesday of the month, 6-7:30pm
Join an enthusiastic, informal and volunteer-led writer’s circle to improve your craft, regardless of your level of experience. Open to all genres – this group is open to anyone interested in the writing process.
For more information contact Jenn at [email protected].
B.Y.O.B (Bring Your Own Book) Club
Virtual
Last Wednesday of the month, 7-8pm
Join friendly readers to discuss what you’ve been reading lately via Zoom. New members are always welcome!
- Wednesday, March 27, 7pm – Worldbuilding. Worldbuilding refers to the construction of a fictional setting. These imaginary or reimagined settings offer coherent qualities such as a history, geography, and ecology that is different from reality. Read a book that introduces you to a new world.
- Wednesday, April 24, 7pm – Notable. Read a book that has garnered your attention or notice. Perhaps it’s one you’ve read a review of in a magazine, heard about on the radio, or seen on social media.
Email [email protected] for more information or to receive the online meeting information.
Need help finding a title to fit our prompt? Visit our personal reading recommendations page.
Tech Help
Every Wednesday, 2:00-4:00pm by appointment
Figuring out a new device? Giving video chat 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! Sessions are booked for Wednesday afternoons. Please contact Melanie at [email protected] or 705-526-4216 ext. 3321 with your technology concern to book your time. FREE – registration required.
Midland Makers
1st Thursday of the month, 6:30-7:45PM
Adults
Attention all crafters, creators, and DIY-ers! Drop in the first Thursday evening each month to work on your projects, troubleshoot or learn something new with other members of the community. This is a casual way to explore MPL’s MakerPlace and discover new hobbies. Email [email protected] to find out more. No registration required.
Community-Led French Conversation Group
In-Person
Drop-In Fridays, 11am-12pm
Practice your French conversation skills & meet new people in a relaxed environment. Newcomers always welcome! For more information contact Jenn at [email protected].
Build Your Business – Virtual 1-1 Research and Referrals
Interested in starting or building your small business or entrepreneurship idea, but don’t know where to start? We can be your point of connection to all the great resources available for new or expanding business owners, saving you time! We can also introduce you to the great resources available via your Library, like Simply Analytics, Lynda.com online learning, and more.
Email Faith at [email protected] or call 705-526-4216 ext. 3305 to book your FREE virtual 1-1 today.
You can also stay up to date by joining our Build Your Business group on Facebook.
Cultural Assets Map – 1-1 Help
Book your appointment
Are there any local sites that have great meaning to you? Meet with staff at MPL to share your stories and pictures, and we will upload them to the Culture Alliance Assets Map – where you can check out all of the amazing sites and stories! Find the Do You Remember When? Local History videos on the Culture Alliance YouTube Channel. Email [email protected] or call 705-526-4216 ext. 3305 for more information and to book a meeting time. All ages.