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47th Annual Used Book Sale

It's the most wonderful time of the year!  The Friends of the Bay County Libraries 47th annual used book sale is happening August 4 - 6, 2022 at the Bay County Civic Arena.  All items are priced to move, with books ranging from $0.50 to $2.00.  The Saturday all-day clearance lets you ...

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Patriotic & Historical Books and Movies

Here’s a list of some of the best historical and/or patriotic books and movies available at your library that you can read/watch during this time when we commemorate our American Independence. Hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday!   Books   1776 –  David McCullough ...

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Audiobooks for the Whole Family

There's no time like the summertime to pack the family into the car and hit the road!  Family road trips bring with them the opportunity to create memories and bring families closer together.  Bonding can come in many forms, and listening to stories while on the road can be the perfect act...

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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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