Guest speaker, Jim Jackson presents “Putting It All Together,” using the Ingalls family and Wilder family to demonstrate how combining records can trace a family’s westward journey and analyzing all the records that they generated along the way - similar to the background of everyone who attends this lecture.

No registration required, this program is open to the public and provided by the Cass County Historical Society. Need more information? Contact Erin at 269-782-3826. For more information on the Cass County Historical Society, visit their website here.

Join us for Craft Night at the Library! In June, we will be making DIY beaded dinosaur key rings.

We will provide the supplies, just bring your creativity.

*In June, this program for families and patrons of all ages. SPACE IS LIMITED and registration is required. Call 269-782-3826, email dowagiaclibrarystaff@gmail.com, 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.

Participants will learn a fun way to draw big animals such as dinosaurs!

In these 3 classes, students will work with pencil and paper. The teacher will show how to make things look "real" using shading techniques. This is a great drawing class for the beginner or long time artist. Patrons may come to all, or some of the occasions. Each event will study a different dinosaur: Spinosaurus, Dilophosaurus, and Pterodactyl.

Other Dates:

Wednesday, June 24 2:00pm-3:30pm

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.

THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT! Tickets must be picked up in person and will be available starting Monday, June 8, 2026.

Kids  of all ages are invited to join us for Messy Time Mondays throughout the summer. Projects and activities might involve paint, chalk, water and other “messy” materials, so please wear older or play clothes. We’re often in direct sunlight, so please remember to put sunscreen on before leaving the house.

Join us at the Library Pavilion at 11:00 on Monday mornings. Please check the website’s calendar and/or Facebook page for additional Messy Time information. In the event of inclement weather, Messy Time may need to be canceled. If in doubt, please call us at 782-3826.

Movie Selection: Land Before Time 2: The Great Valley Adventure

This time, while building a hideaway in their new home of the Great Valley, Littlefoot and the gang rescue a mysterious egg from two scheming egg-nappers and make a starling surprise - and new friend - when the egg hatches.

The program, Unearth a Movie, is for children 12 years old and younger. Each week features a Land Before Time movie selection appropriate for younger audiences. Movies will be shown in the Spark Room, located in the library’s Children’s Area.

Participants will learn a fun way to draw big animals such as dinosaurs!

In these 3 classes, students will work with pencil and paper. The teacher will show how to make things look "real" using shading techniques. This is a great drawing class for the beginner or long time artist. Patrons may come to all, or some of the occasions. Each event will study a different dinosaur: Spinosaurus, Dilophosaurus, and Pterodactyl.

June Book: The Losers Club by Andrew Clements

Sixth grader Alec can’t put a good book down. So when Principal Vance lays down the law—pay attention in class, or else—Alec takes action. He can’t lose all his reading time, so he starts a club. A club he intends to be the only member of. After all, reading isn’t a team sport, and no one would want to join something called the Losers Club, right? But as more and more kids find their way to Alec’s club—including his ex-friend turned bully and the girl Alec is maybe starting to like—Alec notices something. Real life might be messier than his favorite books, but it’s just as interesting.

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.

Everybody loves animals! Enjoy an educational afternoon with animals and naturalists from Sarett Nature Center to learn about Michigan’s wildlife history. Please meet in the children’s area in the library by 12:50.

Celebrate creativity and connection in this one-of-a-kind community art experience!

Start your own mini canvas, then pass it around as each person adds their unique touch. By the end of the night, your artwork returns to you transformed by the creativity of those around you. It's a fun way to come together and create something beautiful as a community.

*This program is free and intended for adult patrons. Registration is required. register online, call 269-782-3826, email erin@dowagiacdl.org, or fill out the form below.

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.

June’s Book: The Lions of Fifth Avenue" by Fiona Davis

*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.

Kids  of all ages are invited to join us for Messy Time Mondays throughout the summer. Projects and activities might involve paint, chalk, water and other “messy” materials, so please wear older or play clothes. We’re often in direct sunlight, so please remember to put sunscreen on before leaving the house.

Join us at the Library Pavilion at 11:00 on Monday mornings. Please check the website’s calendar and/or Facebook page for additional Messy Time information. In the event of inclement weather, Messy Time may need to be canceled. If in doubt, please call us at 782-3826.

Movie Selection: National Treasure

Historian and code-breaker Ben Gates (Nicolas Cage) has been searching his whole life for a rumored treasure dating back to the creation of the United States. Joining an expedition led by fellow treasure hunter Ian Howe, Gates finds an ice-locked Colonial ship in the Arctic Circle that contains a clue linking the treasure to the Declaration of Independence. But when Howe betrays him, Gates has to race to get to the document ahead of his so-called colleague.

The program, Unearth a Movie, is for children 12 years old and younger. However, National Treasure (rated PG) is an appropriate movie for the older children, tweens, and teens. Movies will be shown in the Spark Room, located in the library’s Children’s Area.

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.

Underwater Fireworks: Learn how colors are displaced in water.

Come to this STEAM for Tweens activity to celebrate America’s 250 with a cool science activity.

Space is limited, so please register by June 30 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 July, we are cooking from National Geographic National Parks Cookbook: Dishes Inspired By America's Great Outdoors by National Geographic

*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.

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.

Kids  of all ages are invited to join us for Messy Time Mondays throughout the summer. Projects and activities might involve paint, chalk, water and other “messy” materials, so please wear older or play clothes. We’re often in direct sunlight, so please remember to put sunscreen on before leaving the house.

Join us at the Library Pavilion at 11:00 on Monday mornings. Please check the website’s calendar and/or Facebook page for additional Messy Time information. In the event of inclement weather, Messy Time may need to be canceled. If in doubt, please call us at 782-3826.

Movie Selection: Land Before Time 3: The Time of the Great Giving

When a sudden shortage of water threatens all life in the great valley, The gang of young dinosaur must cooperate with a group of bullies to make a risky journey outside the valley and find the cause.

The program, Unearth a Movie, is for children 12 years old and younger. Each week features a Land Before Time movie selection appropriate for younger audiences. Movies will be shown in the Spark Room, located in the library’s Children’s Area.

Since time immemorial the Pokagon Band have considered Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana home. Join us as Cecil Wilson, Historic Researcher for the Pokagon Band, walks us through the history of the Pokagon Band and the land they belong to.

No registration required, this program is open to the public and provided by the Pokagon Band History & Culture Center. Need more information? Contact Erin at 269-782-3826.

July Book: The Underdogs: Catch a Cat Burglar by Kate & Jol Temple

Crime is on the rise in Dogtown, and it’s all thanks to a mysterious cat burglar! They’ve stolen everything from handbags to ham sandwiches, and nobody has been able to catch them. Now The Underdog Detective Agency is on the case . . . but as their name might suggest, they aren’t exactly the best sleuths in town. Barkley and the other dogs at the agency have been in a bit of a slump, but this latest case could turn it all around. So to catch this menacing cat burglar, they may have to do the unthinkable and hire their first-ever cat detective. Enter Fang, a street-smart, one-eyed feline and the newest member of the team. Being a cat in a dog’s world isn’t easy, but Fang is determined to prove she’s got what it takes. Will Fang and Barkley be able to work together to solve the case and help make Underdogs the top dogs once again?

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. July’s book is A Girl Called Samson by Amy Harmon.

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

Design and create your very own garden stone using river pebbles and stones.

THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT! Tickets must be picked up in person and will be available starting Monday, June 8, 2026.

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.

Ready for a morning of dynamite dinosaur fun? Children ages 3-8, bring your adopted dinosaur to help you find dinosaur eggs at the library. Watch your eggs hatch and enjoy fossil snacks and pterodactyl punch with Tyrannus and Rexy, the library’s dinosaurs. After snacks, you will make a bed for your dinosaur in the library for a sleepover with its dinosaur playmates.

Space is limited, so please register by July 6 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.

Kids  of all ages are invited to join us for Messy Time Mondays throughout the summer. Projects and activities might involve paint, chalk, water and other “messy” materials, so please wear older or play clothes. We’re often in direct sunlight, so please remember to put sunscreen on before leaving the house.

Join us at the Library Pavilion at 11:00 on Monday mornings. Please check the website’s calendar and/or Facebook page for additional Messy Time information. In the event of inclement weather, Messy Time may need to be canceled. If in doubt, please call us at 782-3826.

Movie Selection: Land Before Time 7: The Stone of Cold Fire

A mysterious object crashes near the great valley and Petrie's untrustful uncle arrives in search of it, believing it to be "a storm of cold fire", a susposed rock of great powers.

The program, Unearth a Movie, is for children 12 years old and younger. Each week features a Land Before Time movie selection appropriate for younger audiences. Movies will be shown in the Spark Room, located in the library’s Children’s Area.

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.

July’s recipe is: Dino Dogs. Teens will be making Dino Dogs (aka hot dogs). All beef hot dogs wrapped in puff pastry and baked. We will also be playing Dino Bingo while enjoying our snacks.

If you have known food allergies, please make the host aware before attending. Items in this recipe are: puff pastry, hot dogs, chili sauce, ketchup, mustard, and cheese.

*These programs are free and intended for patrons 6th-12th grade. Registration is required. Sign up by Friday, July 10. Register online, Call 269-782-3826, or email dowagiaclibrarystaff@gmail.com, or fill out the form below.

The library Board of Trustees holds its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 14, at 4:30pm. The meeting is in the Community Room and open to the public.

Questions or comments? Call 269-782-3826 or email librarydirector (at) dowagiacdl (dot) org

If you need special accommodations per ADA or for other reasons please contact the Director at the email address above before the meeting and accommodations will be arranged.

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.

Simulating Strip Mining: Explore how coal is extracted from Earth’s crust. Keep in mind, coal was formed before the dinosaurs roamed the Earth.

Come to this STEAM for Tweens activity for an edible lab simulating strip mining methods.

Space is limited, so please register by July 13 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 July, we will be making beaded bracelets.

We will provide the supplies, just bring your creativity.

*In July, this program for families and patrons of all ages. SPACE IS LIMITED and registration is required. Call 269-782-3826, email dowagiaclibrarystaff@gmail.com, or fill out the form below.

Everybody loves music and everyone loves dinosaurs. Celebrate summer reading and unleash your musical talents with BenJammin and family. Please meet in the children’s area in the library by 12:50.

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.

Kids  of all ages are invited to join us for Messy Time Mondays throughout the summer. Projects and activities might involve paint, chalk, water and other “messy” materials, so please wear older or play clothes. We’re often in direct sunlight, so please remember to put sunscreen on before leaving the house.

Join us at the Library Pavilion at 11:00 on Monday mornings. Please check the website’s calendar and/or Facebook page for additional Messy Time information. In the event of inclement weather, Messy Time may need to be canceled. If in doubt, please call us at 782-3826.

Movie Selection: The Great Longneck Migration

Littlefoot has been on many adventures before, but in this new edition to the Land Before Time series, the next adventure may change his life...forever.

The program, Unearth a Movie, is for children 12 years old and younger. Each week features a Land Before Time movie selection appropriate for younger audiences. Movies will be shown in the Spark Room, located in the library’s Children’s Area.

We're crafting our own dino-era soda tab buddies! Take a soda tab and unleash your creativity to design a prehistoric buddy straight from your imagination.

We will provide the supplies, just bring your creativity.

*This program is free and intended for patrons 6th-12th grade. Registration is required, space is limited. Sign up by Friday, July 17. Call 269-782-3826, or email dowagiaclibrarystaff@gmail.com, or fill out the form below to register.

July Book: ReStart by Gordon Korman

Chase's memory just went out the window. Chase doesn't remember falling off the roof. He doesn't remember hitting his head. He doesn't, in fact, remember anything. He wakes up in a hospital room and suddenly has to learn his whole life all over again . . . starting with his own name. He knows he's Chase. But who is Chase? When he gets back to school, he sees that different kids have very different reactions to his return. Some kids treat him like a hero. Some kids are clearly afraid of him. One girl in particular is so angry with him that she pours her frozen yogurt on his head the first chance she gets. Pretty soon, it's not only a question of who Chase is--it's a question of who he was . . . and who he's going to be.

Restart is the spectacular story of a kid with a messy past who has to figure out what it means to get a clean start.

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.

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.

Jerry DeCaire, Marvel-Comics Artist for Deadpool, Wolverine, Thor, and other world-famous superheroes will present his own signature live-drawing performance and workshop here at the Dowagiac District Library on Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 10:00am-1:00pm in the community room.

Mr. DeCaire will show how a comic book is made from beginning to end, and the demo-drawings are then given away. In addition to the live drawing demonstrations that walk attendees through the process of drawing superheroes using math, art, and science principles, you will also be provided the materials to create illustrations along with the artist.

*This is a FREE workshop but registration is required. Materials will be provided to use during the workshop. For more information or to register, email erin@dowagiacdl.org, call 269-782-3826, or fill out the form below.

Unleash the creature within you as you learn about descendants from the Mesozoic dinosaurs and reptiles. Join the Critchlow alligator experts for an up-close opportunity to see some relatives of the dinosaurs. Please meet in the children’s area in the library by 1:50.

Step right up for a night of mystery, laughter, and circus-sized suspense! Join us at Sister Lakes Brewing for Murder Under The Big Top, an interactive murder mystery party where everyone is part of the show.

Enjoy an evening of clues, costumes, secrets, and surprises as you work with other guests to solve the crime before the final reveal. Whether you're a master detective or just in it for the fun, this adults-only event is the perfect mix of comedy, mystery, and fun.

When you sign up, you will choose between a main character or a supporting character. If you choose a main character it's important to let us know if you can't make it as your part is crucial to the storyline. We encourage attendees to get into character by dressing their part (not mandatory), practicing their characters, and bringing their best vibes.

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

• Check in starts at 6pm

• Game starts at 6:30pm

This event is for those 21 years & older. Participation is free, but you must register so that we can assign characters and have a fun and interactive night.

Registration is below. Once you register for this event, you will receive your character information in your email TWO (2) weeks before the event.

You can call the library at (269) 782-3826 or email erin@dowagiacdl.org if you have any questions.

*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. See contact information above.

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.

Mousetrap Car: Create a car using a mousetrap and a little bit of luck.

Come to this STEAM for Tweens activity for unique experience using common household tools.

Space is limited, so please register by August 3 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 August, we are cooking from Parm to Table: Italian American and American Italian Recipes from Ponza to the Bronx by Christian Petroni

*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.

August’s recipe is: Baked Potato Bar. We're loading baked potatoes up with a mountain of toppings, then playing games to gear up for back to school.

*These programs are free and intended for patrons 6th-12th grade. Registration is required. Sign up by Friday, August 7. Register online, Call 269-782-3826, or email dowagiaclibrarystaff@gmail.com, or fill out the form below.

The library Board of Trustees holds its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 9, at 4:30pm. The meeting is in the Community Room and open to the public.

Questions or comments? Call 269-782-3826 or email librarydirector (at) dowagiacdl (dot) org

If you need special accommodations per ADA or for other reasons please contact the Director at the email address above before the meeting and accommodations will be arranged.

August Book: Murray and Bun: Murray the Knight by Adam Stower

Murray the cat likes the quiet life. Too bad for him, he lives with Bun, a rabbit who is bound to end up in trouble, and Fumblethumb, a wizard who accidentally enchanted the cap flap. Which means sometimes the cat flap leads to the garden, but sometimes it leads to adventure, which is how Murray and Bun find themselves as knights! But things are not calm in this world of kings, castles, and chaos. Sir Nasty is less than noble and has stolen Princess Rubytoes. Murray and Bun must master a jousting competition and navigate one super complicated maze if they have any hope of bringing the princess home in time for a cat nap.

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. August’s book will be announced after July’s 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

Join us for 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.*

In August, we're diving into Ocean In A Jar, capturing summer's bliss in a mini of tranquility.

This is a free program. We will provide the supplies, just bring your creativity.

*This program is intended for adult patrons. For more information or to register, email erin@dowagiacdl.org, all 269-782-3826, or fill out the form below.

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.

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.

It’s All About Space: Design a mural using clay and scientific knowledge of our solar system.

Come to this STEAM for Tweens activity for an out-of-this-world experience.

Space is limited, so please register by August 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.

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.

August Book: Pax by Sara Pennypacker

From bestselling and award-winning author Sara Pennypacker comes a beautifully wrought, utterly compelling novel about the powerful relationship between a boy and his fox. Pax is destined to become a classic, beloved for generations to come. Pax and Peter have been inseparable ever since Peter rescued him as a kit. But one day, the unimaginable happens: Peter's dad enlists in the military and makes him return the fox to the wild. At his grandfather's house, three hundred miles away from home, Peter knows he isn't where he should be—with Pax. He strikes out on his own despite the encroaching war, spurred by love, loyalty, and grief, to be reunited with his fox.

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.

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.

August Book: The Wild Robot by Peter Brown

Can a robot survive in the wilderness? When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is all alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is--but she knows she needs to survive. After battling a violent storm and escaping a vicious bear attack, she realizes that her only hope for survival is to adapt to her surroundings and learn from the island's unwelcoming animal inhabitants. As Roz slowly befriends the animals, the island starts to feel like home--until, one day, the robot's mysterious past comes back to haunt her.

From bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Peter Brown comes a heartwarming and action-packed novel about what happens when nature and technology collide.

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.