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Stuffed dog holding the craft of a coloring a tail with a callout with the text "Have fun at Young Scientists: Animal Adventure and learn about the importance of the tail!"

Young Scientists: Animal Adventure

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Library on Friday, June 21 for Young Scientists: Animal Adventure! For children ages 2-5 years old + Adult. We will have an hour of fun starting at 10:30 am! ...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Library on Friday, June 21 for Young Scientists: Animal Adventure!

For children ages 2-5 years old + Adult.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Registration is required.  Please register in person, by phone, or online.

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Nature Explorers @ Bay City State Park

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children's Program Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Educational, Other, STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 8 and under + caregiver.   Get outdoors! Join us at Pavilion 1 at the Bay City State Park, along with Great Start collaborative of Bay-Arenac Counties, ...

Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational, Other, STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 8 and under + caregiver.  

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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Wirt Summer ART Series - Hello Yellow Cello w/Midland Center for the Arts

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Music, STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for our Summer Art Series in the Kantzler Room! Hello Yellow Cello is for ages 3-8.  Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music, STEAM, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us for our Summer Art Series in the Kantzler Room!

Hello Yellow Cello is for ages 3-8.  Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Bay County Residents Only

This high demand special collection/program is limited exclusively to Bay County resident cardholders only.

Registration is required.  Please register in person, by phone, or online.

Ms. Dani in the park with her ukulele

Stories & Songs in the Park

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Sage Lawn (Pershing Park) at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join us for Stories and Songs in the Park at Sage Library! Stop by Pershing Park (next to Sage Library) for some story time fun weather permitting. Geared toward children ages...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Music, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 148
Event Details:

Join us for Stories and Songs in the Park at Sage Library! Stop by Pershing Park (next to Sage Library) for some story time fun weather permitting. Geared toward children ages 0-6 with adult and family! Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Registration is required.  Please register in person, by phone, or online.

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Downtown Bay City Feet on the Street - Yoga Mindfulness & Movement Storytime with Wirt

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Other at Off Site
Program Type:
Other, Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Children
Event Details:

Storytime Yoga w/the Wirt Library, in partnership with the downtown Bay City Feet on the Street!  Join us downtown on the Saginaw Street Turf (weather permitting).  Desig...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Other
Age Group: Family, Children
Program Type: Other, Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime Yoga w/the Wirt Library, in partnership with the downtown Bay City Feet on the Street!  Join us downtown on the Saginaw Street Turf (weather permitting).  Designed for ages 2-6 but old

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Wirt

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Wirt Lawn at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free book!  This program will be held every Tuesday a...

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Wirt Lawn
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free book! 

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Make a Shield

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Get ready for a summer full of adventure by designing and building your own shield.

Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Get ready for a summer full of adventure by designing and building your own shield.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Registration is required.  Please register in person, by phone, or online.

This could get messy! Please wear old clothes.

Trombley House (white two story house) on the outside

Story Time at the Trombley House

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Other at Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Children ages 12 and under with family are invited to join us at the Trombley House Historical Museum to celebrate history with stories, songs, dance and activities.  Regis...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Other
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Children ages 12 and under with family are invited to join us at the Trombley House Historical Museum to celebrate history with stories, songs, dance and activities. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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Family Storytime - Pinconning

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Family Storytime:

Stories, rhymes, music, and movement to encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading. Best for children ages 6 and under with a participating caregiver.

Event Details:

Registration for all BCLS summer storytimes begins on May 17, 2024.

Required
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 25

Family Storytime

Stories, rhymes, music, and movement to encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading.

Best for children ages 6 and under with a participating caregiver.

Event Details:

Registration for all BCLS summer storytimes begins on May 17, 2024.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Registration is required.  Please register in person, by phone, or online.

Alex Thomas and Friends

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Children ages 0-12 with their families are invited to join us at the Sage Library for Alex Thomas and Friends puppet show! Registration is required of all participants (adults, ...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Children ages 0-12 with their families are invited to join us at the Sage Library for Alex Thomas and Friends puppet show!

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Please register each person individually, including adults.

Registration is required.  Please register in person, by phone, or online.

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Reading Buddies @ WIRT

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Program Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Educational, Other
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Reading Buddies will have the opportunity to engage with a T.W.I.G. Buddy, building relationships and practicing literacy skills.  Children must have some reading ability alre...

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Reading Buddies will have the opportunity to engage with a T.W.I.G. Buddy, building relationships and practicing literacy skills.  Children must have some reading ability already as this program does not teach them how to read.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is required.  Please register in person, by phone, or online.

Meet Up Eat Up Read Up Logo

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Wirt

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Wirt Lawn at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free book!  This program will be held every Tuesday a...

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Wirt Lawn
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free book! 

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Drummunity @ WIRT

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Wirt Lawn 2 at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Performance
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Using hand drums, percussion, and simple drum circle games, Lori Fithian creates a positive, non-competitive experience for people of all ages and abilities to share.  A hands...

Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Wirt Lawn 2
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other, Performance
Event Details:

Using hand drums, percussion, and simple drum circle games, Lori Fithian creates a positive, non-competitive experience for people of all ages and abilities to share.  A hands-on, high-energy program.

No registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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Animal Ark Encounters

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Educational, Performance
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Get ready for A.R.K Animal Encounters a live animal program in a show & tell & touch style, blending education and entertainment at the Sage Library! Registration is requir...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Educational, Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Get ready for A.R.K Animal Encounters a live animal program in a show & tell & touch style, blending education and entertainment at the Sage Library!

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Please register each person individually, including adults.

Registration is required.  Please register in person, by phone, or online.

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Animal Ark Encounters

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Educational, Performance
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Get ready for A.R.K Animal Encounters a live animal program in a show & tell & touch style, blending education and entertainment at the Sage Library! Registration is requir...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Educational, Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Get ready for A.R.K Animal Encounters a live animal program in a show & tell & touch style, blending education and entertainment at the Sage Library!

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Please register each person individually, including adults.

Registration is required.  Please register in person, by phone, or online.

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Pups & Pages - Pinconning

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us at the Pinconning library for Pups & Pages for ages 4-12! Bring a book from home or come a few minutes early to look at books as readers are assigned to a dog as they a...

Required
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join us at the Pinconning library for Pups & Pages for ages 4-12! Bring a book from home or come a few minutes early to look at books as readers are assigned to a dog as they arrive and check in at the Pinconning Public Service Desk.

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

Registration is required.  Please register in person, by phone, or online.

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Pups & Pages - Auburn

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Educational, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Read to a therapy dog or dog in training in a one-on-one session. You will be called to schedule your session the week of the program. Children ages 4-12 are invited to attend...

Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Read to a therapy dog or dog in training in a one-on-one session. You will be called to schedule your session the week of the program. Children ages 4-12 are invited to attend. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is required.  Please register in person, by phone, or online.

storytime coffeehouse wirt

Downtown Bay City Feet on the Street - Populace Storytime

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Populace Coffee at Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Families with young children.  Join the Wirt library downtown at Populace Coffee House on the patio for storytime- (indoors during inclement weather).  No registration re...

Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Populace Coffee
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Families with young children.  Join the Wirt library downtown at Populace Coffee House on the patio for storytime- (indoors during inclement weather).  No registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Ms. Dani in the park with her ukulele

Stories & Songs in the Park

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Sage Lawn (Pershing Park) at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join us for Stories and Songs in the Park at Sage Library! Stop by Pershing Park (next to Sage Library) for some story time fun weather permitting. Geared toward children ages...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Music, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 148
Event Details:

Join us for Stories and Songs in the Park at Sage Library! Stop by Pershing Park (next to Sage Library) for some story time fun weather permitting. Geared toward children ages 0-6 with adult and family! Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Registration is required.  Please register in person, by phone, or online.

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Ice Cream Flower Pots

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Celebrate national ice cream month by painting your own ice cream themed flower pot!

Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Celebrate national ice cream month by painting your own ice cream themed flower pot!

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Registration is required.  Please register in person, by phone, or online.

This could get messy! Please wear old clothes.

Patriotic graphic with the title stating "4th of July Craft"

4th of July Craft

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Sage Lawn (Pershing Park) at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Children ages 12 and under!  Join us at the Sage Branch Library at Pershing Park on Wednesday, July 3 @ 12:30 pm to craft your own hat and tea light lantern to take to the ...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Children ages 12 and under! 

Join us at the Sage Branch Library at Pershing Park on Wednesday, July 3 @ 12:30 pm to craft your own hat and tea light lantern to take to the fireworks celebration!

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Tie Dye

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Sage Lawn (Pershing Park) at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come tie dye in the park. An item will be provided for each participant; you may also bring one additional cotton item to dye. Wear old clothes!

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Come tie dye in the park. An item will be provided for each participant; you may also bring one additional cotton item to dye. Wear old clothes!

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

Registration is required.  Please register in person, by phone, or online.

Tie Dyed text reading Tie Die In the Park All Ages

Tie Dye

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Sage Lawn (Pershing Park) at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come tie dye in the park. An item will be provided for each participant; you may also bring one additional cotton item to dye. Wear old clothes!

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Come tie dye in the park. An item will be provided for each participant; you may also bring one additional cotton item to dye. Wear old clothes!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is required.  Please register in person, by phone, or online.

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B.A.M! Subscription Box for 4th-5th Graders

All Day 7/8 - 7/13
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

July's theme is Road Trip! 4th and 5th graders are invited to try the Bay County Library System's subscription box, B.A.M! (Books and More). This special collection/program is a...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

July's theme is Road Trip!

4th and 5th graders are invited to try the Bay County Library System's subscription box, B.A.M! (Books and More).

Disclaimer(s)

Bay County Residents Only

This high demand special collection/program is limited exclusively to Bay County resident cardholders only.

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

Registration is required.  Please register in person, by phone, or online.