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Smokey Bear Reading Challenge @ WIRT Library-Children's

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Adventure Begins @ Your Library (Wirt) Help Smokey celebrate his 80th birthday this year by learning how to prevent wildfires and help the environment! Read just 3 books and ...

Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Adventure Begins @ Your Library (Wirt)

Help Smokey celebrate his 80th birthday this year by learning how to prevent wildfires and help the environment!

White paper bound by a pencil and rubber bands creating a book

Story and Activity

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Children ages 3-12 are invited to join us at Sage Branch Library for Story and Activity on Tuesday, May 7 at 1:30 pm. Make a rubber band bound book! Use our picture bag to bra...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Children ages 3-12 are invited to join us at Sage Branch Library for Story and Activity on Tuesday, May 7 at 1:30 pm. Make a rubber band bound book! Use our picture bag to brainstorm stories to fill it.

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.

Children's Book Week: Baffling Bill the Magician

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Family, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

In celebration of Children’s Book Week, we will be offering special performances for children and their families at each of our branches! Join us at the Sage Branch library for ...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Family, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

In celebration of Children’s Book Week, we will be offering special performances for children and their families at each of our branches!

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.

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Gift for a Gal

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us at the Sage Branch Library to make a Gift for a Gal on Thursday, May 9! Two different crafts, gift bags and card stations will be available for the kids to create. The c...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us at the Sage Branch Library to make a Gift for a Gal on Thursday, May 9!

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Gift for a Gal

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us at the Sage Branch Library to make a Gift for a Gal on Thursday, May 9! Two different crafts, gift bags and card stations will be available for the kids to create. The c...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us at the Sage Branch Library to make a Gift for a Gal on Thursday, May 9!

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Gift for a Gal

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us at the Sage Branch Library to make a Gift for a Gal on Thursday, May 9! Two different crafts, gift bags and card stations will be available for the kids to create. The c...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join us at the Sage Branch Library to make a Gift for a Gal on Thursday, May 9!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Children's Book Week: Shadow Puppetry Workshop with Alex Thomas & Friends

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

In celebration of Children’s Book Week, we will be offering special performances for children and their families at each of our branches! The Pinconning Branch is hosting Alex T...

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

In celebration of Children’s Book Week, we will be offering special performances for children and their families at each of our branches!

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

Photo of performer Cameron Zvara

Children's Book Week: Cameron Zvara

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Family, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

In celebration of Children’s Book Week, we will be offering special performances for children and their families at each of our branches! Join us at Wirt for an evening of FUN w...

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Family, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 78
Event Details:

In celebration of Children’s Book Week, we will be offering special performances for children and their families at each of our branches!

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.

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

Mermaid Matinee

Mermaid Matinee & More!

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movies, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Swim over to the Pinconning Branch for an afternoon of mermaid magic! We will be watching the live-action version of “The Little Mermaid,” making under-the-sea trail mix and colori...

Required
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Swim over to the Pinconning Branch for an afternoon of mermaid magic! We will be watching the live-action version of “The Little Mermaid,” making under-the-sea trail mix and coloring mermaid tail drawstring bags.

Disclaimer(s)

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

adventure s'mores art

Adventure Begins @ Your Library ART @ Wirt

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

S'mores by the campfire! Families are invited to make & snack on a s'more treat while creating a masterpiece to be displayed on our art wall in the Children's Department for ou...

Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

S'mores by the campfire! Families are invited to make & snack on a s'more treat while creating a masterpiece to be displayed on our art wall in the Children's Department for our summer reading 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.

Dog with books

Pups & Pages - Sage

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Library on Wed, May 15 for Pups & Pages for ages 4-12! Read to a a certified therapy dog beginning at 5:30 pm. Bring a book from home or come a few minutes earl...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Library on Wed, May 15 for Pups & Pages for ages 4-12! Read to a a certified therapy dog beginning at 5:30 pm.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Mad Scientists: Lava Lamp

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Library for Mad Scientists: Lava Lamp on Thursday, May 16 at 5:30 pm.  For children ages 6-12. Experiment with density! Registration is required. If you ...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Library for Mad Scientists: Lava Lamp on Thursday, May 16 at 5:30 pm. 

For children ages 6-12. Experiment with density!

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.

Dinosaur Succulent Garden

Make It!: Dinosaur Succulent Garden

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Learn the basics of potting and caring for succulents by making a dinosaur-themed succulent garden to take home and care for!

Required
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Learn the basics of potting and caring for succulents by making a dinosaur-themed succulent garden to take home and care for!

Disclaimer(s)

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

This could get messy! Please wear old clothes.

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Pups & Pages - Auburn

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Educational, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Read to a therapy dog or dog in training in a one-on-one session. You will be called to schedule your session the week of the program. Children ages 4-12 are invited to attend...

Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Read to a therapy dog or dog in training in a one-on-one session. You will be called to schedule your session the week of the program. Children ages 4-12 are invited to attend. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

pups & pages

Pups & Pages @ Wirt

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Educational, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us in-person at Wirt Library and read to a certified therapy dog.  Ages 4-12 read to a certified therapy dog in a one-on-one timed session based upon registration an...

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Join us in-person at Wirt Library and read to a certified therapy dog.  Ages 4-12 read to a certified therapy dog in a one-on-one timed session based upon registration and arrival at the library starting at 2:00 pm.

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.

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

Movie Maker Club (2nd Floor)

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor Community Meeting Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Movies, STEAM, Technology Class
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Join us for a brand-new club for tweens, all about making movies and other video-based media, with equipment provided by the Michigan Learning Channel! 

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Second Floor Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Movies, STEAM, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Join us for a brand-new club for tweens, all about making movies and other video-based media, with equipment provided by the Michigan Learning Channel! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Middle Pages Loot Boxes: Grades 6-8

All Day 5/20 - 5/24
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 wil...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
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.

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Perler Bead Party

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Let’s party with perler beads! Join us to create some of your favorite characters or make your own design.

Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Let’s party with perler beads! Join us to create some of your favorite characters or make your own design.

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.

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

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

Top text - Tween Hang Out, Bottom text - Break the Record!, graphic of a portion clock with dots and section in red for beating the record and World Record in red around the red section

Tween Hang Out: Break the Record

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Educational, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Library for Tween Hang Out: Break the Record on Thursday, May 23 at 5:30 pm. For tweens ages 8-12. Do you have what it takes to be in the Guinness Book of Wor...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Library for Tween Hang Out: Break the Record on Thursday, May 23 at 5:30 pm.

For tweens ages 8-12.

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.

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

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

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Pups & Pages - Pinconning

Thursday, May 23, 2024 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: 4
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)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

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Awkward Family Photos

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Library for Awkward Family Photo on Thursday, May 30 at 5:00 pm. For families with children between the ages of 0-12.  It's time to tease your bangs and ...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Library for Awkward Family Photo on Thursday, May 30 at 5:00 pm.

For families with children between the ages of 0-12. 

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.

Child playing a ring toss game in the lawn

Kick off Lawn Party

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Sage Lawn (Pershing Park) at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

It's time to celebrate! Join us at Sage Branch Library at Pershing Park on Thursday, June 6 @ 4:30 pm as we host our kickoff party to celebrate Summer Reading Program! At our ki...

Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

It's time to celebrate! Join us at Sage Branch Library at Pershing Park on Thursday, June 6 @ 4:30 pm as we host our kickoff party to celebrate Summer Reading Program!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Tween Bad Art Night

Tween Bad Art Night

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Make something truly horrendous at this freestyle craft event for tweens. Crazy craft and art materials along with a canvas will be provided to make the worst piece of art possible...

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

Make something truly horrendous at this freestyle craft event for tweens. Crazy craft and art materials along with a canvas will be provided to make the worst piece of art possible.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This could get messy! Please wear old clothes.

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Clay Create

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Come sculpt away with air dry clay!

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

Come sculpt away with air dry clay!

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.

This could get messy! Please wear old clothes.