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 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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As the winter chill sets in, there's no better time to cozy up with a good book. The Bay County Library System is thrilled to announce the return of its annual Winter Reading Program, "Return of the YETI," kicking off on January 6, 2025. This engaging program encourages readers of all ages to dive i...
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Cool Off with Creative Fun at the Auburn Library's Ice Cream Parlor! Parents and caregivers, we have an exciting announcement just for you and your little ones! Our Ice Cream Parlor at the Auburn Area Branch Library is open for business, ready to beat the summer heat with a scoop of ima...
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Do you Hoopla? If not, it's the perfect time to start! Late last year, all of our digital audiobooks made the move from Libby to Hoopla. Now, in addition to your 10 monthly instant borrows, Bay County resident cardholders have access to Flex audiobook titles. In addition to the ...
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The journey to academic success begins long before a child sets foot in a classroom. In fact, the foundation for learning and literacy is laid in the earliest years of life. Research consistently shows the critical importance of early childhood literacy, revealing insights into the profound impact o...
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There's a chill in the air and Yetis are everywhere! There's still a month left to participate in our annual Winter Reading Program! This year's theme is Get YETI to Read...The YETI Strikes Back! Completed logs will be accepted for entries into our prize drawings through February 24, 2024....
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As the snow begins to fall, people are beginning to reflect on the past year. Maybe you have hit your reading goal for the year, maybe you still have a few titles to go. For those of you in the second group, the staff at Sage Library wanted to share some of our favorite books we read this past year....
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Library Partnerships: Downtown Bay City Recognized with Honorable Mention for Collaboration with BCLS We are thrilled to announce that Downtown Bay City has been awarded an Honorable Mention for outstanding partnership with the Bay County Library System as part of the inaugural I Partner with My ...
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Every year we recognize November as National Native American Heritage Month, which gives us the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the heritage, traditions and contributions of all native and indigenous people, who have enriched and shaped our country in so many invaluable ways. In cele...
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