It’s time to pop the corn! Come join us on Monday afternoons for a movie and popcorn.

Teen Matinee Mondays are for teens 13 through 18 and meet each Monday at 3 pm in the Teen area on the second level of the library.

The Dowagiac District Library offers this weekly story time each Tuesday at 10:30 am. Preschool Story Time is geared toward children 3-5 years old and will focus on developing early literacy skills and fine motor skills through listening to one or two stories and participating in fun-filled age appropriate crafts and/or learning activities.

Rock Painting: We will be painting rocks with a fall theme. Teens will be able to paint their rock with a design of their choosing.

Teen Tuesdays are for teens aged 13 through 18 and meet each Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the Pokagon Room on the second level of the library.

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.

Thanksgiving Escape Room:  It’s almost Thanksgiving and there are so many things to be thankful for. Unfortunately, one grouchy person at your school has decided that Thanksgiving break is going to have to wait. They are concerned that all that pie and turkey will turn your brains to mashed potatoes. Can you prove to this person that your brains are plenty strong and that a little cranberry sauce isn’t going to hurt? Solve these riddles and puzzles and show her that your heads aren’t full of gravy! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Space is limited, so please register by November 18 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 Heated Tropes Book Club is held on the third Thursday of the month from 6-6:45 pm at the Dowagiac District Library. Every month members will choose from 3 different themed trope romance titles, the most voted on wins. Votes will be held on the Facebook group page, to join visit www.facebook.com/groups/heatedtropesbookclub/

November’s selection is Funny Feelings by Tarah DeWitt.

If you have any further questions, you can email Erin at dowagiaclibrarystaff@gmail.com or call 782-3826.

It’s time to pop the corn! Come join us on Monday afternoons for a movie and popcorn.

Teen Matinee Mondays are for teens 13 through 18 and meet each Monday at 3 pm in the Teen area on the second level of the library.

Da Vinci Bridges. Teens will be using their S.T.E.M. skills to build a Da Vinci Bridge with popsicle sticks.

Teen Tuesdays are for teens aged 13 through 18 and meet each Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the Pokagon Room on the second level of the library.

Revisit those classics from school or discover something new to expand your horizons! We meet the last Tuesday of the month and bring our life experiences to the discussion.

More info email Matt Weston at mweston [at] dowagiacdl.org

November Book: The Last of August by Brittany Cavallaro

Jamie and Charlotte are looking for a winter break reprieve in Sussex after a fall semester that almost got them killed. But nothing about their time off is proving simple, including Holmes and Watson’s growing feelings for each other.

When Charlotte’s beloved Uncle Leander goes missing from the Holmes estate—after being oddly private about his latest assignment in a German art forgery ring—the game is afoot once again, and Charlotte throws herself into a search for answers.

The TBR (Teen Book Review) Book Club is for teens 13-18 years old. The club features a YA (young adult) novel each month. Teens 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 last Wednesday of the month. For more information, stop by the Youth Services desk located on the second floor of the library.

November Book: The Case of the Stolen Sixpence by Holly Webb

Twelve-year-old Maisie is a noticing sort of person. That’s why she is convinced she would make an excellent detective if she ever got the chance! But instead of detecting, she spends her days polishing the banisters at her grandmother's boarding house or fetching fish for the lodgers' dinner. In The Case of the Stolen Sixpence, Maisie's big chance to prove herself finally arrives when crime strikes her Victorian London neighborhood.

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 last Wednesday of the month. For more information, stop by the Youth Services desk located on the second floor of the library.

November Book: The Reptile Room by Lemony Snicket

Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent, charming, and resourceful. Unfortunately, they are also exceptionally unlucky.

The three youngsters encounter a greedy and repulsive villain, itchy clothing, a disastrous fire, a plot to steal their fortune, a lumpy bed, a deadly serpent, a large brass reading lamp, a long knife, and a terrible odour.

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 last Thursday of the month. For more information, stop by the Youth Services desk located on the second floor of the library.

It’s time to pop the corn! Come join us on Monday afternoons for a movie and popcorn.

Teen Matinee Mondays are for teens 13 through 18 and meet each Monday at 3 pm in the Teen area on the second level of the library.

BINGO! “B-4” you say BINGO is boring, give it a try! Winners receive snacks and/or candy prizes!

Teen Tuesdays are for teens aged 13 through 18 and meet each Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the Pokagon Room on the second level of the library.

On Tuesday, December 3rd, we will host a special presentation titled 'Spice Up Your Cooking: Easy-to-Complex Spice Blends.' This discussion will cover how to incorporate seasoning blends into your everyday meals.

Have you created any delightful recipes using the seasoning blends you've received from the library? If you have, feel free to bring a written copy of the recipe, and we’ll make copies for everyone attending.

Additionally, we will be distributing our special Christmas packet, featuring Mulling Spices!

Please register by by calling (269) 782-3826 or email (att: Erin) at erin@dowagiacdl.org or fill out the form below

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.

Holiday Catapult:  Humans love to throw objects fast and far, but there is a limit to what we can do with our arms alone. That’s why ancient and modern engineers created machines that can do it better. One of those early creations was the catapult, a device that stores up energy as potential energy to be released all at once as kinetic energy that throws a projectile much further than a human could alone. In this activity, we will use the engineering design process to create our own miniature catapult and send things flying!

Space is limited, so please register by December 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 is held on the first Thursday of the month from 5:15-6:30 pm at the Dowagiac District Library. Make a recipe from the monthly cookbook selection, then join us at the library for a recipe share & book discussion.

In December, we are having a fondue night to celebrate the holidays.

To reserve your spot, call the library or email (Att: Erin) at dowagiaclibrarystaff@gmail.com

It’s time to pop the corn! Come join us on Monday afternoons for a movie and snack.

Teen Matinee Mondays are for teens 13 through 18 and meet each Monday at 3 pm in the Teen area on the second level of the library.

For this taste test challenge, we will have 3 rounds with 3 different kinds of soda. Teens will have to guess either the brand or the flavor!

Teen Tuesdays are for teens aged 13 through 18 and meet each Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the Pokagon Room on the second level of the library.

Join us at the library for Trivia Night! Bring yourself or a group of friends for this fun night of testing your knowledge everything Christmas!

Four (4) people max to a team. Register your team by emailing erin@dowagiacdl.org or your team must register with the Trivia Host prior to the start of the game.

Register your team by calling (269) 782-3826, email erin@dowagiacdl.org, or fill out the form below.

Fill out the form below to register for this event.

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 December 11 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.

It’s time to pop the corn! Come join us on Monday afternoons for a movie and popcorn.

Teen Matinee Mondays are for teens 13 through 18 and meet each Monday at 3 pm in the Teen area on the second level of the library.

The Dowagiac District Library offers this weekly story time each Tuesday at 10:30 am. Preschool Story Time is geared toward children 3-5 years old and will focus on developing early literacy skills and fine motor skills through listening to one or two stories and participating in fun-filled age appropriate crafts and/or learning activities.

Hanger Snowflakes: Join us in making snowflake decorations. You’ll be surprised what you can do with simple hangers and zip-ties. By adding a ribbon or garland they will be able to hang as a decoration in your house this holiday season.

Teen Tuesdays are for teens aged 13 through 18 and meet each Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the Pokagon Room on the second level of the library.

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.

Marshmallow Snowman:  You and your friends are having a snowman building contest. Using only toothpicks and marshmallows, your task is to build the tallest snowman that stands on its own.

Space is limited, so please register by December 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 Heated Tropes Book Club is held on the third Thursday of the month from 6-6:45 pm at the Dowagiac District Library. Every month members will choose from 3 different themed trope romance titles, the most voted on wins. Votes will be held on the Facebook group page, to join visit www.facebook.com/groups/heatedtropesbookclub/

December’s selection will be updated once the title has been chosen.

If you have any further questions, you can email Erin at dowagiaclibrarystaff@gmail.com or call 782-3826.

There will not be a movie this week due to the holiday break, but stop by in January when Matinee Mondays resume! Happy Holidays!

Teen Matinee Mondays are for teens 13 through 18 and meet each Monday at 3 pm in the Teen area on the second level of the library.

There will not be a meeting this week due to the holiday break, but stop by in January when Preschool Story Times resume! Happy Holidays!

There will not be a meeting this week due to the holiday break, but stop by in January when Teen Tuesdays resume! Happy Holidays!

Teen Tuesdays are for teens aged 13 through 18 and meet each Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the Pokagon Room on the second level of the library.

December Book: Book club is canceled for the holiday break!

There will not be a book club meeting this month due to the holiday break, but stop by the Children’s Circulation Desk to pick up the book for January! Happy Holidays!

The TBR (Teen Book Review) Book Club is for teens 13-18 years old. The club features a YA (young adult) novel each month. Teens 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 last Wednesday of the month. For more information, stop by the Youth Services desk located on the second floor of the library.

December Book: Book club is canceled for the holiday break!

There will not be a book club meeting this month due to the holiday break, but stop by the Children’s Circulation Desk to pick up the book for January! Happy Holidays!

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 last Wednesday of the month. For more information, stop by the Youth Services desk located on the second floor of the library.

December Book: Book club is canceled for the holiday break!

There will not be a book club meeting this month due to the holiday break, but stop by the Children’s Circulation Desk to pick up the book for January! Happy Holidays!

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 last Thursday of the month. For more information, stop by the Youth Services desk located on the second floor of the library.

There will not be a movie this week due to the holiday break, but stop by in January when Matinee Mondays resume! Happy Holidays!

Teen Matinee Mondays are for teens 13 through 18 and meet each Monday at 3 pm in the Teen area on the second level of the library.

There will not be a meeting this week due to the holiday break, but stop by in January when Preschool Story Times resume! Happy Holidays!

It’s time to pop the corn! Come join us on Monday afternoons for a movie and popcorn.

Teen Matinee Mondays are for teens 13 through 18 and meet each Monday at 3 pm in the Teen area on the second level of the library.

The Dowagiac District Library offers this weekly story time each Tuesday at 10:30 am. Preschool Story Time is geared toward children 3-5 years old and will focus on developing early literacy skills and fine motor skills through listening to one or two stories and participating in fun-filled age appropriate crafts and/or learning activities.

BINGO! “B-4” you say BINGO is boring, give it a try! Winners receive snacks and/or candy prizes!

Teen Tuesdays are for teens aged 13 through 18 and meet each Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the Pokagon Room on the second level of the library.

It’s time to pop the corn! Come join us on Monday afternoons for a movie and popcorn.

Teen Matinee Mondays are for teens 13 through 18 and meet each Monday at 3 pm in the Teen area on the second level of the library.

On Game Days teens will be able to participate in a randomly selected (but age appropriate) board or card game while enjoying a light snack. Winners may receive prizes.

Teen Tuesdays are for teens aged 13 through 18 and meet each Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the Pokagon Room on the second level of the library.

It’s time to pop the corn! Come join us on Monday afternoons for a movie and popcorn.

Teen Matinee Mondays are for teens 13 through 18 and meet each Monday at 3 pm in the Teen area on the second level of the library.

Salt Painting: Using salt, glue, watercolor paints, teens will be designing their own art.

Teen Tuesdays are for teens aged 13 through 18 and meet each Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the Pokagon Room on the second level of the library.

Join us in the community room for a fun night of 70’s-themed Music Bingo!

Doors open and registration stars at 5:45pm.

No registration is required for this event. Call (269) 782-3826 or email erin@dowagiacdl.org for any questions.

It’s time to pop the corn! Come join us on Monday afternoons for a movie and popcorn.

Teen Matinee Mondays are for teens 13 through 18 and meet each Monday at 3 pm in the Teen area on the second level of the library.

If you like to express your creativity and imagination through writing, this is for you! Teens will be given writing prompts and will then have the option to share and discuss their work with others.

Teen Tuesdays are for teens aged 13 through 18 and meet each Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the Pokagon Room on the second level of the library.

January Book: The Case for Jamie by Brittany Cavallaro

It’s been a year since the shocking death of August Moriarty, and Jamie and Charlotte haven’t spoken.

Jamie is going through the motions at Sherringford, trying to finish his senior year without incident.

Charlotte is on the run, from Lucien Moriarty and from her own mistakes. No one has seen her since that fateful night on the lawn in Sussex—and Charlotte wants it that way. She knows she isn’t safe to be around. She knows her Watson can’t forgive her.

The TBR (Teen Book Review) Book Club is for teens 13-18 years old. The club features a YA (young adult) novel each month. Teens 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 last Wednesday of the month. For more information, stop by the Youth Services desk located on the second floor of the library.

January Book: The Wide Window by Lemony Snicket

If you have not read anything about the Baudelaire orphans, then before you read even one more sentence, you should know this: Violet, Klaus, and Sunny are kindhearted and quick-witted, but their lives, I am sorry to say, are filled with bad luck and misery. All of the stories about these three children are unhappy and wretched, and this one may be the worst of them all. If you haven't got the stomach for a story that includes a hurricane, a signalling device, hungry leeches, cold cucumber soup, a horrible villain, and a doll named Pretty Penny, then this book will probably fill you with despair.

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 last Thursday of the month. For more information, stop by the Youth Services desk located on the second floor of the library.

January Book: The Ember Stone by Katrina Charman

A terrible darkness is spreading across Perodia. Thorn, a powerful vulture, is using dark magic (and his dark army of spies!) to destroy the magical land. A young owl named Tag may be the only one who can save it! Tag dreams of one day becoming a brave warrior, but he is small . . . In this first book, Tag and his best friend — a squirrel named Skyla — meet the last firehawk. Together, the three friends learn about a magical stone. Could this stone be powerful enough to defeat Thorn?

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 last Wednesday of the month. For more information, stop by the Youth Services desk located on the second floor of the library.

It’s time to pop the corn! Come join us on Monday afternoons for a movie and popcorn.

Teen Matinee Mondays are for teens 13 through 18 and meet each Monday at 3 pm in the Teen area on the second level of the library.

Shrinky Dink Keychains: A Valentine’s Day themed craft making Shrinky Dink keychains.

Teen Tuesdays are for teens aged 13 through 18 and meet each Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the Pokagon Room on the second level of the library.