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Drawing of Michigan

Embark on a literary expedition through topics like travel, national parks, space exploration, and the wonders of Michigan. Uncover the mysteries of the past and unleash your imagination as we guide you through the realms of air and flight. Join us on a swashbuckling escapade with pirates across the seven seas, or dive into the depths of the ocean to discover the secrets of shipwrecks and polar exploration.

At the Grace A Dow Memorial Library, we believe that adventure knows no bounds. Whether you’re a history buff, a dreamer, or a thrill-seeker, there’s something for everyone. Let the pages of our books and the events in our calendar be your passport to a year filled with excitement, discovery, and, most importantly, adventure!

 

Come and be a part of the adventure at your library. Your next thrilling chapter awaits!

Adventure begins at the library

Welcome to the Grace A Dow Memorial Library, where 2024 is not just a year—it’s your year for adventure! 

Dive into the excitement as we embark on a thrilling journey with our theme: “Find Adventure at the Library.” Get ready to explore the world and beyond through captivating programs, events, and displays that bring the spirit of adventure to life.

A year-long reading challenge on  

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READING ROAD TRIP 2024

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Earn 16 different badges as you read books from every state!

Click the links below for reading suggestions.

Ope! It's the Midwest! Tour: OH, MI, WI

I'm Gonna Be a Star Tour: CA, NY, TN

Feeling Crab-ulous Tour: AK, LA, ME

Anything But Plain(s) Tour: MN, ND, SD, WY

Hiker's Paradise Tour: ID, OR, WA

Leaf Peepers Tour: MA, NH, VT

Stars and Stripes Tour: DC, DE, MD, PA

Rocky Mountain High Tour: CO, NM, UT

Piedmont Pilgrimage Tour: AL, GA, NC, SC

Storm Chasers Tour: KS, NE, OK  

Life on the Mississippi Tour: MO, MS, AR Snowbirds Tour: AZ, FL, HI  

The "I"s Have It Tour: IL, IN, IA

Bluegrass to Blue Ridge Tour: KY, VA, WV

Ivy League Tour: CT, NJ, RI  

Big Sky, Big Wins, Big Horns Tour: MT, NV, TX

Log your reading in the Beanstack app or website. Paper logs are available at the GADML reference desk.

READ TO WIN LOTS OF GREAT PRIZES!

Prize drawings will take place in April, July, October, and January (2025) for each age group: Babies, Kids, Tweens/Teens, and Adults. One entry per completed Tour.

New GADML T-shirts
are now available!

“Adventure begins at the Library” shirts are now available at GADML! Purchase yours at the Library today.

T-shirts for sale
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MAP provides Michigan library cardholders the opportunity to discover and explore participating cultural destinations, parks, campgrounds and recreation areas in the state at a discounted rate.

Monthly Themes & Booklists

Don’t want to participate in the year-long Road Trip or want even more challenges? These monthly adventure themes are all Beanstack challenges. Click the links below for reading recommendations. You can count time spent reading for the year-long Reading Road Trip Challenge, too!

January's theme

JANUARY THEME
NEW YEAR, NEW ADVENTURES

Adults:

February's theme

FEBRUARY THEME
EXPLORE THE LIBRARY

March's theme

MARCH THEME
NATIONAL PARKS

April's theme

APRIL THEME
ADVENTURES IN SPACE

Kids:

MAY THEME
EXPLORE MICHIGAN

JUNE THEME
EXPLORE THE PAST

JULY THEME
QUESTS

AUGUST THEME
UP IN THE AIR

SEPTEMBER THEME
SAILING THE SEVEN SEAS

OCTOBER THEME
EXPLORING THE MYSTERIOUS

NOVEMBER THEME
UNDER THE SEA

DECEMBER THEME
WINTER WONDERLAND

Thank you for participating!

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