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The Quest Starts Now!

Teens in Michigan are invited to participate in MiLibraryQuest: Treasures of the Deep this summer.    Pirates, shipwrecks, and monsters have inhabited our oceans for millennia. MiLibraryQuest: Treasures of the Deep will challenge teens to complete an ocean-themed crossword puzzle by ...

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New Book Club for Teens!

This summer we are launching our Graphic Novel Book Club for teens in grades 6-8!  Each month participants will be asked to read a graphic novel and then come to the meeting. During the meetings we'll talk about everything from the stories to the graphic novel format--plus we have snack...

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Travel Michigan

Michigan has a lot to offer for getaway destinations in the summer time. Whether you like outdoor activities like hiking, boating, camping or cultural locations like museums, historical buildings, and landmarks. There are many choices for those summer road trips. Check out these helpful travel gu...

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Looking for a Book Set in the Past?

Are you a history buff? Or do you like to read books set in the past to imagine what it would have been like to live back then? It seems like there have been some great historical fiction books coming out in Teen Fiction lately that I’d love to highlight for you. On today’s list, I am going to avoid...

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Did You Know? Meet Libby!

Did you know about all of the wonderful things you can do with the Libby app, provided by the Bay County Library System?  If not, meet Libby!  Libby is the newer library reading app by OverDrive. Did you know that with Libby: There is no cost!  Access to Libby is include...

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Local History At Your Local Library

Bay County has a rich and storied history with many architectural reminders of past eras still surviving today. Over the years, numerous books have been written about a variety of Bay County history topics.  Whether you want to hear tales of the lumber/shipbuilding eras, or read about architect...

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Children's Book Week Performers

In honor of Children's Book Week (May 2-8) the Bay County Library System will hold special performances for children and their families at all of our branches!  On Tuesday, May 3, at 6:30pm, join us at the Auburn Area Branch Library for The Storytellers. Enjoy captivating stories and mu...

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BCLS Readers Club

Do you have a hard time keeping up with the newest titles from your favorite authors?  Would you like us to do some of the work for you?  If so, the BCLS Readers Club may be just the thing you need! Library staff is here to help!  Stop by your preferred branch and grab a Readers Cl...

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Award Winning Books You May Have Missed

The recent award season for the entertainment industry got me thinking about the literary world and the numerous prizes given to award winning books every year. Here are some recent award-winning books you may have missed. National Book Awards – Every year the National Book Foundation awards priz...

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Happy National Library Week

It’s National Library Week everyone! Just like any other celebration, we’re sure this one could've snuck up on you. No worries. This one is easy to celebrate, just visit your local library! We love connecting with you all, and that makes it perfect that this year’s theme is Connecting With You...

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