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Winter Storytime Session Registration Has Begun!

Storytimes for our winter session (Jan 4- Feb 18) will be held live on Zoom!  Zoom information will be sent automatically (via email) to registered families. Call or register online (via the links below).    Baby Storytime (Ages birth-23 months + participating caregiver)...

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Teen Lit Loot Boxes

We are now offering a subscription service for grades 6-12!  Each box will contain one library book related to the box's theme, a book to keep and a few treats or craft to go along with the theme.  Check out the box, enjoy the books and treats, then return the library book and box.  B...

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Just Added: New Books for Families Who Homeschool

 To further support local families who have chosen to homeschool their children, BCLS has been updating and expanding our Parent/Teacher Collections. Click on a book's title on our list below to read more about it or place the book on hold:  Big Science for Little People: 52 Activi...

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9 Streaming Shows Based on Books

Book adaptations have always been a great point of discussion. Whether you can’t believe how they changed the story or aged up the character or completely dropped a subplot--it is still a treat to see some of our favorite reads on the screen. And while movie adaptations can be events, this last year...

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Learning at Home with BCLS!

Whether you are homeschooling or learning remotely, Bay County Library System has plenty of resources to support your student and family! Our Children’s Department staff has compiled some of our favorite resources to supplement your child’s learning needs.  Special Collections (Available for...

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Introducing Future Librarian Training!

In honor of September being Library Card Sign-up Month, we've put together a fun Beanstack challenge to teach kids (Grades K-6) how to use the Library! Earn digital badges as you learn more about our programs and services. To join, visit baycountylibrary.beanstack.org or log into your B...

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Virtual Teen Crafts Starting Next Month!

Introducing a new virtual craft series for teens (grades 6-12)! Our Teen Librarians will be hosting craft sessions on Zoom and demonstrating how to make the craft while the teens follow along at home. We will provide all of the supplies for pickup at the branch of your choice up to 2 weeks...

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Please Don't Stop the Music

I know that when the majority of people hear ‘library’, they think ‘books’. We are pretty well branded there. We have got regular books, large print books, e-books, audio-books. If it's a book, we probably have it or could get it. But there are more than books in a library (both the physical bu...

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Coming Soon: Virtual Crafts for Kids

We are excited to be offering a new virtual craft series for kids (ages 5-12)! Some of our Children's Librarians will be meeting on Zoom and demonstrating how to make the craft while the kids follow along at home. We will provide all of the supplies for pickup at the branch of your choice up to 2 we...

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Read & Stream: Kids Edition

Sometimes, you just want to stay inside on a rainy day and stream some movies and shows - but where to start? Book adaptations are fun ways to relax with a good book AND a good show, and right now, streaming services are full of them! Check out the list below of some popular adaptations for kids and...

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