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SUMMARY:Online Author Talk with Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson
DESCRIPTION:The Legacy of Julia Child’s Kitchen with Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson\nTuesday\, August 4\, 2pm  \nRegister online & submit your questions for the author. \nJoin Library Speaker’s Consortium for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble)\, as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson\, author of Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design\, Tools\, Stories\, and Legacy of an Iconic Space. The book includes interviews with chefs who knew Julia well\, commentary on her favorite culinary tools and kitchen gadgets\, and a stunning array of photos. \nThis event series is brought to you by
URL:https://stage.midlandlibrary.com/event/online-author-talk-with-smithsonian-curator-paula-j-johnson/
CATEGORIES:Creative Arts,Literacy
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SUMMARY:3D Cardboard Fish Mobile
DESCRIPTION:3D Cardboard Fish Mobile\nWed\, Jul 22\, 5-6PM; Tues\, Aug 4\, 2-3PM; OR Fri\, Aug 21\, 4-5PM \nAges 9-14 \nDecorate your space with your own 3D fish! We’ll use our brand new Beaver Bot tools to cut out the cardboard pieces before painting and assembling. Please register for only one of the three identical sessions. Registration required.
URL:https://stage.midlandlibrary.com/event/3d-cardboard-fish-mobile/2026-08-04/
CATEGORIES:Creative Arts,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260804T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260804T173000
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SUMMARY:Playdoh Playtime
DESCRIPTION:Playdoh Playtime\nTuesdays\, 2-5:30 in July and August\n\nJoin us for a fun\, hands-on literacy playdoh activity. Kids can learn letters\, numbers and more through play and fun!\nDrop-in. No registration required.
URL:https://stage.midlandlibrary.com/event/playdoh-playtime/2026-08-04/
CATEGORIES:Creative Arts,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260806T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260806T200000
DTSTAMP:20251211T202046Z
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SUMMARY:Midland Makers
DESCRIPTION:Midland Makers\nAdults \n1st Thursday of the month\, 6:30-7:45PM \nAttention all crafters\, creators\, and DIY-ers! Drop in the 1st Thursday evening of the month to work on your projects 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 makerplace@midlandlibrary.com with questions. \n** Please note that there will be no January meeting due to holiday closures.
URL:https://stage.midlandlibrary.com/event/midland-makers-2-2/2026-08-06/
CATEGORIES:Community,Creative Arts,Engineering,Science,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260808T153000
DTSTAMP:20260709T180916Z
CREATED:20260211T201841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T180916Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Saturday Crafts\nAges 3+ \nEngage in a self-directed craft during your visit to the library! Every second Saturday\, all day while supplies last. \nSaturdays\, July 25\, August 8 & 22
URL:https://stage.midlandlibrary.com/event/preschool-crafts-2/2026-08-08/
CATEGORIES:Creative Arts,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260810T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260810T160000
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SUMMARY:Brilliant Builders
DESCRIPTION:Brilliant Builders\nAges 5-10* \nMondays\, July 13 and August 10\, 2-4pm \nJoin us one Monday a month to see the different building materials we have at the library! From marble runs to Lego\, we are sure you’ll have lots to explore. Drop-in and stay as long as you’d like between the hours listed. \n*This program includes small pieces that may be choking hazards for young children (e.g.\, marbles and Lego pieces).
URL:https://stage.midlandlibrary.com/event/junior-builders/2026-08-10/
CATEGORIES:Creative Arts,Education,Engineering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260810T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260810T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T175419Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Pet Painting
DESCRIPTION:Teen Pet Painting\nMonday\, July 13 OR August 10\, 4-5PM \nTeens (Ages 12-18) \nMake a unique painting of your pet! We’ll paint a black and white line drawing of a photo of your pet directly onto the glass of a picture frame\, and then add a fun background. Registration required. Pet photo must be submitted at registration.
URL:https://stage.midlandlibrary.com/event/teen-pet-painting/2026-08-10/
CATEGORIES:Creative Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T173000
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SUMMARY:Playdoh Playtime
DESCRIPTION:Playdoh Playtime\nTuesdays\, 2-5:30 in July and August\n\nJoin us for a fun\, hands-on literacy playdoh activity. Kids can learn letters\, numbers and more through play and fun!\nDrop-in. No registration required.
URL:https://stage.midlandlibrary.com/event/playdoh-playtime/2026-08-11/
CATEGORIES:Creative Arts,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260812T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260812T193000
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CREATED:20221221T204932Z
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SUMMARY:The Top Floor Writers' Group: MPL's Community-Led Writers’ Group
DESCRIPTION:Community-Led Writers’ Group\nIn person \n2nd Wednesday of the month beginning January 11\, 6-7:30pm \nJoin 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. \nFor more information contact Jenn at jpaquette@midlandlibrary.com.
URL:https://stage.midlandlibrary.com/event/community-led-writers-group/2026-08-12/
CATEGORIES:Creative Arts,Literacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260813T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260813T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T203928Z
CREATED:20260211T201912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T203928Z
UID:10016309-1786618800-1786626000@stage.midlandlibrary.com
SUMMARY:Baby's First Art Class
DESCRIPTION:Baby’s First Art Class\nAges 8-24 months \nWe invite you and your baby to join us in doing some sensory based art activities designed just for them! Drop-in. No registration required. \nThursday July 23 & August 13\, 11AM-1PM \n 
URL:https://stage.midlandlibrary.com/event/babys-first-art-class/2026-08-13/
CATEGORIES:Creative Arts,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260813T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260813T170000
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SUMMARY:Dive into D&D for Teens
DESCRIPTION:Dive into D&D for Teens\nAges 12-18 \nSpace is limited. Registration required. \nDive into an original water-themed adventure campaign! Work together to navigate mysterious tides\, uncover hidden secrets\, and face challenges lurking beneath the surface in this beginner-friendly tabletop roleplaying experience. \n\nThursday\, July 23\, 1-5pm \nThursday\, August 13\, 1-5pm\n\nPlease note: both sessions will feature the same campaign.
URL:https://stage.midlandlibrary.com/event/dive-into-dd-for-teens-2/2026-08-13/
CATEGORIES:Community,Creative Arts,Games,Literacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260813T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260813T193000
DTSTAMP:20260603T174907Z
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SUMMARY:The Sound of Painting
DESCRIPTION:The Sound of Painting\nThursday\, August 13\, 5:30-7:30PM \nAdults \nBack by popular demand! Join us for a paint night with a twist! Follow along as we create beautiful landscape masterpieces – using only the audio instructions! Registration required.
URL:https://stage.midlandlibrary.com/event/the-sound-of-painting-2/
CATEGORIES:Community,Creative Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260815T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260815T150000
DTSTAMP:20260711T184148Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Saturday Crafts\nAges 3+ \nJoin us for some fun ocean themed crafts based on our summer reading club theme ‘Dive In!’ Every second Saturday in August. Drop-in. No registration required. \nSaturdays\, August 1 & 15\, 12-3PM
URL:https://stage.midlandlibrary.com/event/saturday-crafts/2026-08-15/
CATEGORIES:Creative Arts,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260818T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260818T120000
DTSTAMP:20260722T155357Z
CREATED:20260211T194258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T155357Z
UID:10017382-1787050800-1787054400@stage.midlandlibrary.com
SUMMARY:Shrinky Dink Keychains
DESCRIPTION:Shrinky Dink Keychains\nAges 6-11 \nLet’s Craft Something! Shrinky Dink Keychains! Want something cool to put on your backpack for the new school year? Join us to make your very own keychain using shrinky dink paper! Registration required. \nTuesday\, August 18\, 11AM-12PM
URL:https://stage.midlandlibrary.com/event/shrinky-dink-keychains/
CATEGORIES:Creative Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260818T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260818T173000
DTSTAMP:20260709T233955Z
CREATED:20260211T204407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T233955Z
UID:10017357-1787061600-1787074200@stage.midlandlibrary.com
SUMMARY:Playdoh Playtime
DESCRIPTION:Playdoh Playtime\nTuesdays\, 2-5:30 in July and August\n\nJoin us for a fun\, hands-on literacy playdoh activity. Kids can learn letters\, numbers and more through play and fun!\nDrop-in. No registration required.
URL:https://stage.midlandlibrary.com/event/playdoh-playtime/2026-08-18/
CATEGORIES:Creative Arts,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260821T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260821T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T173941Z
CREATED:20260603T173941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T173941Z
UID:10016041-1787328000-1787331600@stage.midlandlibrary.com
SUMMARY:3D Cardboard Fish Mobile
DESCRIPTION:3D Cardboard Fish Mobile\nWed\, Jul 22\, 5-6PM; Tues\, Aug 4\, 2-3PM; OR Fri\, Aug 21\, 4-5PM \nAges 9-14 \nDecorate your space with your own 3D fish! We’ll use our brand new Beaver Bot tools to cut out the cardboard pieces before painting and assembling. Please register for only one of the three identical sessions. Registration required.
URL:https://stage.midlandlibrary.com/event/3d-cardboard-fish-mobile/2026-08-21/
CATEGORIES:Creative Arts,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260822T153000
DTSTAMP:20260709T180916Z
CREATED:20260211T201841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T180916Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Saturday Crafts\nAges 3+ \nEngage in a self-directed craft during your visit to the library! Every second Saturday\, all day while supplies last. \nSaturdays\, July 25\, August 8 & 22
URL:https://stage.midlandlibrary.com/event/preschool-crafts-2/2026-08-22/
CATEGORIES:Creative Arts,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260825T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260825T150000
DTSTAMP:20260529T180524Z
CREATED:20260529T180524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T180524Z
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SUMMARY:Online Author Talk with Beronda Montgomery
DESCRIPTION:When Trees Testify: Reclaiming America’s Black Botanical Legacy with Beronda Montgomery\nTuesday\, August 25\, 2pm  \nRegister online & submit your questions for the author. \nJoin Library Speaker’s Consortium for a riveting conversation with award-winning biologist Beronda Montgomery as we discuss her book\, When Trees Testify: Science\, Wisdom\, History\, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy.  \nThis event series is brought to you by
URL:https://stage.midlandlibrary.com/event/online-author-talk-with-beronda-montgomery/
CATEGORIES:Creative Arts,Literacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260825T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260825T173000
DTSTAMP:20260709T233955Z
CREATED:20260211T204407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T233955Z
UID:10017358-1787666400-1787679000@stage.midlandlibrary.com
SUMMARY:Playdoh Playtime
DESCRIPTION:Playdoh Playtime\nTuesdays\, 2-5:30 in July and August\n\nJoin us for a fun\, hands-on literacy playdoh activity. Kids can learn letters\, numbers and more through play and fun!\nDrop-in. No registration required.
URL:https://stage.midlandlibrary.com/event/playdoh-playtime/2026-08-25/
CATEGORIES:Creative Arts,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260827T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260827T150000
DTSTAMP:20260529T181318Z
CREATED:20260529T181318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T181318Z
UID:10016038-1787839200-1787842800@stage.midlandlibrary.com
SUMMARY:Online Author Talk with Lucy Foley
DESCRIPTION:High Altitudes and High Stakes: A Miss Marple Mystery with Lucy Foley\nThursday\, August 27\, 2pm \nRegister online & submit your questions for the author. \nJoin Library Speaker’s Consortium for a thrilling conversation with acclaimed author Lucy Foley as we delve into her brand-new Miss Marple mystery\, Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel. \nThis event series is brought to you by
URL:https://stage.midlandlibrary.com/event/online-author-talk-with-lucy-foley/
CATEGORIES:Creative Arts,Literacy
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