Brittany Brockie, Fraud Manager at 1st Source Bank, will offer information on how to recognize and avoid these and other common scams.

• Check Fraud

• Crypto Fraud

• Impersonator Scams

No registration is required for this program.

Children ages 8-12 are invited to join STEAM for Tweens, a new science program designed to engage young minds to think like a scientist. STEAM  for Tweens will meet at 4 pm in the Pokagon Room on the second level of the library.

Vibrobot Model:    All you need to make a simple vibrating robot is a battery and a motor. With these basic electronics parts, you can experiment create robots that shuffle around. You will use everyday craft materials, creative thinking, and a few electronics parts to design and build your own clever and cute robot.

Come to this STEAM for Tweens activity to get creative and build your own Valentine's Day Special Delivery robot!

Space is limited, so please register by February 2 by calling (269) 782-3826 or email (att: Pam) at dowagiaclibrarystaff@gmail.com or fill out the form below

Fill out the form below to register for this event.

The Make & Share Cookbook Club invites participants each month to prepare one of the recipes from a selected cookbook and bring it to share during that evening's gathering where we will discuss the dishes we made and the cookbook. This book club is held on the first Thursday of the month from 5:15-6:30 pm in the community room. We ask that participants bring their item along with serving utensils and pot holders if the dish is hot.

In February, we are cooking from Every Day with Babs by Barbara Costello

*This program is intended for adult patrons only. If you have known food allergies, please make the host aware before attending. The monthly book selection is available for pickup at the front desk. For more information, email erin@dowagiacdl.org or call 269-782-3826.

Wandering Warriors is the first activity in our Freaky Friday program, designed for kids ages 3-8 and will meet once a month to encourage younger children to be inquisitive.

Sarett Nature Center will join us for the February Wandering Warriors activity. We will be snowshoeing at the Rudolphi Wildlife Refuge on Dailey Road. You must register for this event by Tuesday, February 3 so we have enough snowshoes for everyone.

Please join us at the trailhead at:
Rudolphi Wildlife Refuge
57000 Dailey Rd
Dowagiac, MI 49047

Please check the website’s calendar and/or Facebook page for additional Freaky Friday information.

Questions? Please call (269) 782-3826 or email (att: Pam) at dowagiaclibrarystaff@gmail.com.

The library will be hosting an interactive viewing of Frozen where kids don't just watch the movie, they become part of the story! Each kid will receive a fun baggie of props to wave, shake, and use at special moments throughout the movie.

Families plan to arrive early to grab your baggies and a spot and get ready to sing-a-long and let it go as Frozen comes to life in a whole new way!

*All ages welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult. This is not a drop in program. Space is limited so participants must register by 1/30/2026. To register, fill out the form below. Any questions? Call 269-782-3826 or email erin@dowagiacdl.org for more information.

Recipe Rock Stars is a fun beginner cooking program that dishes out simple recipes and cooking basics. This program is for teens 6th through 12th grade and meets the second Tuesday of each month at 3:30 pm. For this month’s meeting, we will meet in the community room on the first floor.

February’s recipe is: Sheet Pan Pancakes

*Registration is required for this event. Sign up by Friday, February 6. Sign up in the youth department, call 269-782-3826, email erin@dowagiacdl.org, or fill out the form below.

February Book: Search for the Lightning Dragon by Tracey West

Will the Dragon Masters find the Lightning Dragon? Or will an evil wizard find him first? The Dragon Masters have to track down the Lightning Dragon! But first, they need to find his Dragon Master -- a boy named Carlos. The Lightning Dragon shoots dangerous sparks of energy! Will Carlos be able to connect with his wild dragon? Or does a darker master have plans for the Lightning Dragon?

The Adventures in Bookland Book Club is for kids 6-8 years old. The club features an easy chapter book each month. Parents/kids register and pick up their copy of the month’s selection at the beginning of the month and then meet and discuss the book on the second Wednesday of the month. For more information, stop by the Youth Services desk located on the second floor of the library.

Join us for the Sip & Share Book Club at Sister Lakes Brewing Company. February’s book: My Friends by Fredrik Backman.

This event will be held at:
Sister Lakes Brewing Company
92500 CO RD 690
Dowagiac, MI 49047*

• Discussion starts at 6:30pm

• Drinks and food are available for purchase, visit Sister Lakes Brewing Company for an up-to-date menu.

To register, please fill out the form below.

To access the book using Dowagiac District Library resources:

• Download the Libby or CloudLibrary using your Dowagiac District Library card for digital content

• Visit MeL.org to request an Interlibrary Loan (usually takes a week between submitting the request and receiving a call from us that it’s available to pick up)

• Or place a hold on the library copy

• Don't have a card? Visit our Get A Card page to see if you qualify for a digital card today

• We also have copies of the book for checkout at the front desk of the library. Please make sure to bring your card to checkout.

*This book club is for adult patrons. This event is in conjunction with Sister Lakes Brewing Company, but we do ask that you ONLY contact the library for any questions you may have about it. For further information, please call Erin at (269) 782-3826 or email erin@dowagiacdl.org

Join us for a new program, Crafternoon at the Library. This is a creative break in your day where we will have a craft available for patrons on the 2nd Thursday of each month.*

For a Valentine's day, come in and decorate your own 'Love Shack', a craft paper house that you decorate and fill with heart and creativity. Whether this Love Shack is for a family member, a friend, or just for fun, each one is built with love and personality.

We will provide the supplies, just bring your creativity.**

*This program is intended for adult patrons. For more information, email erin@dowagiacdl.org or call 269-782-3826.

**We are doing this craft in the evening on the same day starting at 5:30pm in the community room. This evening program will be for patrons 12 and up.

For a Valentine's day, come in and decorate your own 'Love Shack', a craft paper house that you decorate and fill with heart and creativity. Whether this Love Shack is for a family member, a friend, or just for fun, each one is built with love and personality.*

We will provide the supplies, just bring your creativity.**

*This program is intended for patrons 12 and up and registration is required for this program. To register or for more information, email erin@dowagiacdl.org, call 269-782-3826, or fill out the form below.

**We are doing this craft in the afternoon on the same day starting at 1:00pm in the community room. This daytime program will be for adult patrons.

Future Scientist Society is a STEM (science-technology-engineering-math) program designed for kids ages 4-8 and will meet once a month to encourage science inquiry with the younger children.

Join us in The Pokagon Room at 10:30 on the second Friday of the month. Please check the website’s calendar and/or Facebook page for additional Future Scientist Society information.

Questions? Please call (269) 782-3826 or email (att: Pam) at dowagiaclibrarystaff@gmail.com.

Little Beakers is a science program designed for kids ages 4-7 and will meet once a month to encourage scientific inquiry with the younger children.

Join us in The Pokagon Room at 11:00 on the second Saturday of the month. Please check the website’s calendar and/or Facebook page for additional Little Beakers information.

Space is limited, so please register by February 12 by calling (269) 782-3826 or email (att: Pam) at dowagiaclibrarystaff@gmail.com or fill out the form below.

Please complete to register for this event.

Children ages 8-12 are invited to join STEAM for Tweens, a new science program designed to engage young minds to think like a scientist. STEAM  for Tweens will meet at 4 pm in the Pokagon Room on the second level of the library.

Winter Ski STEM Challenge: Your task is to plan, design, and engineer a skier that can stand on skis.

Come to this STEAM for Tweens activity to investigate how a skier can stand upright on skis.

Space is limited, so please register by February 16 by calling (269) 782-3826 or email (att: Pam) at dowagiaclibrarystaff@gmail.com or fill out the form below

Fill out the form below to register for this event.

The purpose of the Homeschool Science Club (HSSC) is to capture the boundless potential of each child’s capacity to gain science knowledge and learn scientific skills. Monthly activities will emphasize hands-on, inquiry-based learning where children investigate and explain the natural world. The HSSC will meet at 10:30 am in the Pokagon Room on the second level of the library.

Layers of Earth:    Children will learn about the continental crust, mantle, inner core, and outer core while constructing a model showing the layers of the Earth.

Next Generation Sconce Standards (NGSS):     Developing and Using Models (SEP), Plate Tectonics and Large-Scale System Interactions (DCI), and Stability and Change (CCR).

Come to this Homeschool Science Club activity and build a small-scale model of Earth.

Space is limited, so please register by February 17 by calling (269) 782-3826 or email (att: Pam) at dowagiaclibrarystaff@gmail.com or fill out the form below

Fill out the form below to register for this event.

Join us for Craft Night at the Library! In February, we will be making our own DIY keychains. *

We will provide the supplies, just bring your creativity.

*This program is intended for patrons 12 and up and registration is required for this program. To register or for more information, email dowagiaclibrarystaff@gmail.com, call 269-782-3826, or fill out the form below.

Creative Kids Club is an arts and crafts program designed for kids ages 4-8 and will meet once a month to encourage artistic expression with the younger children.

Join us in The Pokagon Room at 10:30 on the third Friday of the month. Please check the website’s calendar and/or Facebook page for additional Creative Kids Club information.

Questions? Please call (269) 782-3826 or email (att: Pam) at dowagiaclibrarystaff@gmail.com.

Each month we investigate a different subject from science, history, or the arts. Most sessions will include books, short videos, a slide presentation, and a craft project. This program designed for ages 7-14 years old.

Join us in Young Adult Area of the library at 3:00pm on the third Friday of each month. Please check the website’s calendar and/or Facebook page for additional Homeschool Discoveries information.

Learn the top 5 most common hazards in your home! The main causes of house fires, how to deter criminals and the current statistics of home invasions in your area.

This class will help you identify the risks in your home and teach valuable tips on how to secure it. A PowerPoint led presentation with interactive discussions and demonstrations by Steve & Jill Phenegar of 3rd Coast Training.

*First 10 attendees to register will receive a FREE door stop alarm. This event is intended for those 18 years and older. Space is limited, registration is required by calling 269-782-3826, email erin@dowagiacdl.org, or fill out the form below.

February Book: Liar & Spy by Rebecca Stead

The first day Georges (the S is silent) moves into a new Brooklyn apartment, he sees a sign taped to a door in the basement: SPY CLUB MEETING—TODAY! That’s how he meets his twelve-year-old neigh­bor Safer. He and Georges quickly become allies—and fellow spies. Their assignment? Tracking the mysterious Mr. X, who lives in the apartment upstairs. But as Safer’s requests become more and more demanding, Georges starts to wonder: how far is too far to go for your only friend?

The Inkwell Explorers Book Club is for tweens 9-12 years old. The club features a middle-grade novel each month. Tweens register and pick up their copy of the month’s selection at the beginning of the month and then meet and discuss the book on the fourth Wednesday of the month. For more information, stop by the Youth Services desk located on the second floor of the library.

If you enjoy reading about the past, consider taking part in our new book group. We'll read mainly fiction, though sometimes we'll expand our horizons and delve into well-written narrative history. Anything's a potential subject as long as it's historical.

February’s Book: The Facemaker by Lindsey Fitzharris

*Any questions? Call (269) 782-3826, email librarydirector@dowagiacdl.org.

Nature Ninjas is an environmental program designed for kids ages 4-8 and will meet once a month to encourage environmental awareness and artistic expression with the younger children. This program corresponds to last week’s Creative Kids Club stone pottery project.

Join us in The Pokagon Room at 10:30 on the fourth Friday of the month. Please check the website’s calendar and/or Facebook page for additional Nature Ninjas information.

Questions? Please call (269) 782-3826 or email (att: Pam) at dowagiaclibrarystaff@gmail.com.

The Make & Share Cookbook Club invites participants each month to prepare one of the recipes from a selected cookbook and bring it to share during that evening's gathering where we will discuss the dishes we made and the cookbook. This book club is held on the first Thursday of the month from 5:15-6:30 pm in the community room. We ask that participants bring their item along with serving utensils and pot holders if the dish is hot.

In March, we are cooking from When Southern Women Cook by America’s Test Kitchen

*This program is intended for adult patrons only. If you have known food allergies, please make the host aware before attending. The monthly book selection is available for pickup at the front desk. For more information, email erin@dowagiacdl.org or call 269-782-3826.

Recipe Rock Stars is a fun beginner cooking program that dishes out simple recipes and cooking basics. This program is for teens 6th through 12th grade and meets the second Tuesday of each month at 3:30 pm in the Pokagon Room on the 2nd floor.

March’s recipe is: Lucky Charms Muddy Buddies

*Registration is required for this event. Sign up by Friday, March 6. Sign up in the youth department, call 269-782-3826, email erin@dowagiacdl.org, or fill out the form below.

Join us for the Sip & Share Book Club at Sister Lakes Brewing Company. March’s book will be announced at our February meeting.

This event will be held at:
Sister Lakes Brewing Company
92500 CO RD 690
Dowagiac, MI 49047*

• Discussion starts at 6:30pm

• Drinks and food are available for purchase, visit Sister Lakes Brewing Company for an up-to-date menu.

To register, please fill out the form below.

To access the book using Dowagiac District Library resources:

• Download the Libby or CloudLibrary using your Dowagiac District Library card for digital content

• Visit MeL.org to request an Interlibrary Loan (usually takes a week between submitting the request and receiving a call from us that it’s available to pick up)

• Or place a hold on the library copy

• Don't have a card? Visit our Get A Card page to see if you qualify for a digital card today

• We also have copies of the book for checkout at the front desk of the library. Please make sure to bring your card to checkout.

*This book club is for adult patrons. This event is in conjunction with Sister Lakes Brewing Company, but we do ask that you ONLY contact the library for any questions you may have about it. For further information, please call Erin at (269) 782-3826 or email erin@dowagiacdl.org

If you enjoy reading about the past, consider taking part in our new book group. We'll read mainly fiction, though sometimes we'll expand our horizons and delve into well-written narrative history. Anything's a potential subject as long as it's historical.

March’s Book: Discovery: Orphan Train Saga #1 by  Sherry Burton

*Any questions? Call (269) 782-3826, email librarydirector@dowagiacdl.org.