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Evening Sessions: Detroit's Olympic Uprising

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Educational, Lectures, Movies
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, Movies
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, February 19, 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.

family storytime graphic

Family Storytime - Wirt

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Family Storytime:

Stories, rhymes, music, and movement to encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading. Best for children ages 6 and under with a participating caregiver.

Event Details:

Registration for all BCLS Winter storytimes begins on Friday, December 6, 2024.

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 23

Family Storytime

Stories, rhymes, music, and movement to encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading.

Best for children ages 6 and under with a participating caregiver.

Event Details:

Registration for all BCLS Winter storytimes begins on Friday, December 6, 2024.

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.

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.

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

baby storytime graphic

Baby Storytime - Auburn

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Baby Storytime:

Nurture a love of books in your baby! Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories, followed by a chance for play!  Best for children under the age of 2 with a participating caregiver....

Event Details:

Registration for all BCLS Winter storytimes begins on Friday, December 6, 2024.

Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 23

Baby Storytime

Nurture a love of books in your baby! Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories, followed by a chance for play! 

Best for children under the age of 2 with a participating caregiver.

Event Details:

Registration for all BCLS Winter storytimes begins on Friday, December 6, 2024.

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.

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.

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

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Baby Storytime - Wirt

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Program Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Baby Storytime:

Nurture a love of books in your baby! Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories, followed by a chance for play!  Best for children under the age of 2 with a participating caregiver....

Event Details:

Registration for all BCLS Winter storytimes begins on Friday, December 6, 2024.

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 25

Baby Storytime

Nurture a love of books in your baby! Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories, followed by a chance for play! 

Best for children under the age of 2 with a participating caregiver.

Event Details:

Registration for all BCLS Winter storytimes begins on Friday, December 6, 2024.

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.

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.

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

preschool storytime graphic

Preschool Storytime - Auburn

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Preschool Storytime:

Join us with your preschooler for stories, rhymes, music, movement, and early literacy fun! Best for ages 2-5 with a participating caregiver.

Event Details:

Registration for all BCLS Winter storytimes begins on Friday, December 6, 2024.

Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 17

Preschool Storytime

Join us with your preschooler for stories, rhymes, music, movement, and early literacy fun!

Best for ages 2-5 with a participating caregiver.

Event Details:

Registration for all BCLS Winter storytimes begins on Friday, December 6, 2024.

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.

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.

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

MineCRAFTED Snacks-MSU Extension

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Educational, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Find out if “the cake is a lie” with Ms. Ronda from MSU Extension, where Minecraft-themed snacks will be made weekly based off the popular game!

Required
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Find out if “the cake is a lie” with Ms. Ronda from MSU Extension, where Minecraft-themed snacks will be made weekly based off the popular game!

Disclaimer(s)

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

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

This could get messy! Please wear old clothes.

crayon jewelry

Melted Crayon Jewelry

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

*Please register using the name of the teen that will be participating. Join us to create your own melted crayon art.  All supplies provided! **The library makes eve...

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

*Please register using the name of the teen that will be participating. 

Join us to create your own melted crayon art.  All supplies provided!

 

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.

Participant must be in grades sixth through twelfth (6-12) to register for this program

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

Tween Hang Out: Glass Etching Example

Tween Hang Out: Glass Etching

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Library for Tween Hang Out: Glass Etching on Thursday, February 20 at 5:30 pm.For children ages 8-12.Learn how to etch a design in a glass item of your choice.Regis...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Library for Tween Hang Out: Glass Etching on Thursday, February 20 at 5:30 pm.

For children ages 8-12.

Learn how to etch a design in a glass item of your choice.

Disclaimer(s)

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

be well series

Be Well Series: Preventing Heart Disease at any Age

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Be Well Series:  Preventing Heart Disease at any AgePresented by:  Michelle Crean, MSN  McLaren, Bay RegionsHeart Disease includes many diseases that affect your hea...

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

Be Well Series:  Preventing Heart Disease at any Age

Presented by:  Michelle Crean, MSN  McLaren, Bay Regions

Tonka

Pups & Pages - Pinconning

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us at the Pinconning library for Pups & Pages for ages 4-12! Bring a book from home or come a few minutes early to look at books as readers are assigned to a dog as they a...

Required
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join us at the Pinconning library for Pups & Pages for ages 4-12! Bring a book from home or come a few minutes early to look at books as readers are assigned to a dog as they arrive and check in at the Pinconning Public Service Desk.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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A is for Art: Marble Hearts

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a fun morning of art exploration! We’ll be creating unique works of art using paint and shaving cream. 

Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for a fun morning of art exploration! We’ll be creating unique works of art using paint and shaving cream. 

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.

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.

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

This could get messy! Please wear old clothes.

Craft Extravaganza!

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the Pinconning Branch for Craft Extravaganza. This is your chance to make a previously missed craft or create a second one you love. Adults and teens (grades 6 and up) a...

Required
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Join us at the Pinconning Branch for Craft Extravaganza. This is your chance to make a previously missed craft or create a second one you love.

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

Yarn and Knitting Needles

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

Tuesday, February 25, 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.

Water-Marbled Art

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the Pinconning Branch to make a unique piece of water-marbled art. Adults and teens (grades 6 and up) are invited to attend. Please register with a valid phone numb...

Required
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us at the Pinconning Branch to make a unique piece of water-marbled art. Adults and teens (grades 6 and up) are invited to attend. Please register with a valid phone number where you can be reached.

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

kitty

Needle Crafters Club

Wednesday, February 26, 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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Move and Groove @ WIRT

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Ages 0-5 with an adult.  Join us for a story, music, and dancing! Both kids and their caregivers will enjoy shaking their sillies out in this movement-based program.No registr...

Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Other, Storytime
Event Details:

Ages 0-5 with an adult.  Join us for a story, music, and dancing! Both kids and their caregivers will enjoy shaking their sillies out in this movement-based program.

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.

Mad Scientists: Race and Zoom with graphic of a race track and two cars

Mad Scientists: Race and Zoom

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Children age 6-12 are invited to join us at Sage Library for Mad Scientists: Race and Zoom on Thursday, February 27 @ 5:30 pm. Create a vehicle to speed down the Sage rac...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Children age 6-12 are invited to join us at Sage Library for Mad Scientists: Race and Zoom on Thursday, February 27 @ 5:30 pm. 

Create a vehicle to speed down the Sage race track!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Wood Bead Wreath - Adult Craft - Wirt Branch

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Wood bead wreath

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:

Wood bead wreath

Auburn Book Club

Thursday, February 27, 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, February 28, 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.

Little Wigglers with five children graphic smiling and waving

Little Wigglers

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join us Sage Library for Little Wigglers on Friday, February 28 @10:30 am!For children that are walking ages 5 and under + AdultMove and dance our wiggles out at a fun musical prog...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us Sage Library for Little Wigglers on Friday, February 28 @10:30 am!

For children that are walking ages 5 and under + Adult

Move and dance our wiggles out at a fun musical program. 

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.

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.

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

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Teen LitLoot Boxes: Grades 9-12

All Day 3/3 - 3/8
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)

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.

coffee house storytime

Populace Storytime

Monday, March 3, 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.