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New PreK-5 Homework Help Resource: Educate Station!

Bay County Library System patrons have free access to Educate Station, a resource for Pre-K through 5th Grade curriculum! Educate Station provides ready-to-use, hands-on activities for kids to do at home or at school. The website provides structured learning plans in a variety of subject areas, as w...

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The Bookmobile is On the Move! Check Out the New 2025 Schedule

The BCLS Bookmobile is Bringing the Library to You!Did you know that the Bay County Library System Bookmobile makes it easy to access books, materials, and library services no matter where you live? Whether you’re a busy parent, a senior citizen, a student, or someone who simply can’t always make it...

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Upcoming Events

WIRT CLOSED

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library, Auburn Area Branch Library, Pinconning Branch Library, Sage Branch Library, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

Wirt Library is closed for the St. Patrick's Day Parade.

 

 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Adventure by Mail

All Day 3/17 - 3/21
Children, Tweens
Off Site
Registration
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Can you solve the musical mystery?

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Middle Pages Loot Boxes: Grades 6-8

All Day 3/17 - 3/22
Tweens, Teens
Virtual
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

**Due to the high demand of this special collection/program it is available exclusively to Bay County resident cardholders.

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Second Floor Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Event Details:

Drop in to knit and crochet with others.  Expert knitters on site to help those who need assistance.  Supplies not provided, please bring your own project to work on.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pinconning Book Club

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Pinconning Branch Library
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us in person for the book club. Please register at the circulation desk to pick up a copy of the book we will be discussing. 

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Pet Cents @ WIRT

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Family, Children, Tweens
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Family, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 8-12.  Players adopt a pet and take on the financial responsibilities of pet ownership.  At the end of the program, take home your very own squishy animal!

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Baby Prom

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Babies & Toddlers
Auburn Area Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Dress up your babies and bring them for a fun baby-sized prom! We'll have a baby dance floor, photo booth, craft, and more!

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Romance & Rosé

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Off Site
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Other
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Are you a romance reader with no one to talk about your latest read? Join us to dish on your favorite reads and tropes and to get recs from fellow romance readers.

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.

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