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Yarn and Knitting Needles

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Second Floor Community Meeting Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Adults
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.

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.

kitty

Needle Crafters Club

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auburn Fireplace Reading Area at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Bring your knitting and crochet projects and join us while we work on our projects. Other handwork is welcomed.

Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Fireplace Reading Area
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Bring your knitting and crochet projects and join us while we work on our projects. Other handwork is welcomed.

Paper Owl on Canvas - Wirt Branch

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Mod Poge paper owl on canvas

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Mod Poge paper owl on canvas

play group

Playdate @ WIRT

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Play Date:

Little ones can play, discover & meet new friends.  Ages 4 & under. Participating caregiver required. No registration required.

Event Details:

Little ones can play, discover & meet new friends.  Drop in for playtime fun in the Wirt Children's program room.No registration required.

Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Other

Play Date

Little ones can play, discover & meet new friends.  Ages 4 & under. Participating caregiver required. No registration required.

Event Details:

Little ones can play, discover & meet new friends.  Drop in for playtime fun in the Wirt Children's program room.

No registration 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.

coffee storytime essexville

Excited Goat Storytime w/ WIRT

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Excited Goat Coffee Company at Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Families with young children.  Join the Wirt library at EXCITED GOAT COFFEE CO.  in Essexville for storytime!No registration required.

Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Excited Goat Coffee Company
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Families with young children.  Join the Wirt library at EXCITED GOAT COFFEE CO.  in Essexville for storytime!

No registration 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.

Sage Book Club

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Sage Book Club- Everyone Welcome

Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Sage Book Club- Everyone Welcome

Yarn and Knitting Needles

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Second Floor Community Meeting Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Adults
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.

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.

GRIM PARADISE: The Cold Case Search for the Mackinac Island Killer

Evening Sessions- Grim Paradise: The Cold Case Search for the Mackinac Island Killer

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Educational, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Evening Sessions is a monthly adult program series featuring a fun and engaging mix of presentations, lectures, workshops, demonstrations, author visits, and performances on to...

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

The Evening Sessions is a monthly adult program series featuring a fun and engaging mix of presentations, lectures, workshops, demonstrations, author visits, and performances on topics covering the arts, culture, history, science, 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.

Registration is required.  Please register in person, by phone, or online.

kitty

Needle Crafters Club

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auburn Fireplace Reading Area at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Bring your knitting and crochet projects and join us while we work on our projects. Other handwork is welcomed.

Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Fireplace Reading Area
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Bring your knitting and crochet projects and join us while we work on our projects. Other handwork is welcomed.

be well series

Be Well Series:

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Presented by    The Be Well Series is a monthly event of various wellness programs.

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Presented by 

 

The Be Well Series is a monthly event of various wellness programs.

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Middle Pages Loot Boxes: Grades 6-8

All Day 4/21 - 4/26
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

**Due to the high demand of this special collection/program it is available exclusively to Bay County resident cardholders.**Please register using the name of the teen that will be...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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.

Yarn and Knitting Needles

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Second Floor Community Meeting Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Adults
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.

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.

kitty

Needle Crafters Club

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auburn Fireplace Reading Area at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Bring your knitting and crochet projects and join us while we work on our projects. Other handwork is welcomed.

Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Fireplace Reading Area
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Bring your knitting and crochet projects and join us while we work on our projects. Other handwork is welcomed.

Auburn Book Club

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for this months book club

Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for this months book club

play group

Playdate @ WIRT

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Play Date:

Little ones can play, discover & meet new friends.  Ages 4 & under. Participating caregiver required. No registration required.

Event Details:

Little ones can play, discover & meet new friends.  Drop in for playtime fun in the Wirt Children's program room.No registration required.

Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Other

Play Date

Little ones can play, discover & meet new friends.  Ages 4 & under. Participating caregiver required. No registration required.

Event Details:

Little ones can play, discover & meet new friends.  Drop in for playtime fun in the Wirt Children's program room.

No registration 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.

Book Box for Adults

Book Box for Adults

All Day 4/28 - 5/3
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

April's theme is These Books Had Us Seeing "Red"!Adults are invited to try the Bay County Library System's Book Box for Adults!  You must register for each quarter's box - you...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

April's theme is These Books Had Us Seeing "Red"!

Adults are invited to try the Bay County Library System's Book Box for Adults!  You must register for each quarter's box - you are not automatically signed up for all.

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.

Yarn and Knitting Needles

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Second Floor Community Meeting Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Adults
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.

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.

kitty

Needle Crafters Club

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auburn Fireplace Reading Area at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Bring your knitting and crochet projects and join us while we work on our projects. Other handwork is welcomed.

Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Fireplace Reading Area
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Bring your knitting and crochet projects and join us while we work on our projects. Other handwork is welcomed.

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Teen LitLoot Boxes: Grades 9-12

All Day 5/5 - 5/10
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

**Due to the high demand of this special collection/program it is available exclusively to Bay County resident cardholders.**Please register using the name of the teen that will be...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

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.

coffee house storytime

Populace Storytime

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Populace Coffee at Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Families with young children.  Join the Wirt library downtown at Populace Coffee House for storytime.No registration required.

Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Populace Coffee
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Families with young children.  Join the Wirt library downtown at Populace Coffee House for storytime.

No registration 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.

Yarn and Knitting Needles

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Second Floor Community Meeting Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Adults
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.

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.

kitty

Needle Crafters Club

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auburn Fireplace Reading Area at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Bring your knitting and crochet projects and join us while we work on our projects. Other handwork is welcomed.

Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Fireplace Reading Area
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Bring your knitting and crochet projects and join us while we work on our projects. Other handwork is welcomed.

Adult Craft - Wirt Branch

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Decopage owl on canvas

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Decopage owl on canvas

play group

Playdate @ WIRT

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Play Date:

Little ones can play, discover & meet new friends.  Ages 4 & under. Participating caregiver required. No registration required.

Event Details:

Little ones can play, discover & meet new friends.  Drop in for playtime fun in the Wirt Children's program room.No registration required.

Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Other

Play Date

Little ones can play, discover & meet new friends.  Ages 4 & under. Participating caregiver required. No registration required.

Event Details:

Little ones can play, discover & meet new friends.  Drop in for playtime fun in the Wirt Children's program room.

No registration 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.