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Trombley House (white two story house) on the outside

Storytime at the Trombley House

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Trombley House at Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Drop in! Children ages 12 and under with family are invited to join us at the Trombley House Historical Museum to hear stories, sing and dance. Take an eye spy tour of the historic Trombley House.  

Registration Required
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Trombley House
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop in! Children ages 12 and under with family are invited to join us at the Trombley House Historical Museum to hear stories, sing and dance. Take an eye spy tour of the historic Trombley House.  

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.

meet up

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Sage

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up!:

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free children's book! Lunches are provided in partnershi...

This program will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 12-12:45, through August 6.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up!

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free children's book! 

Lunches are provided in partnership with Bay City Public Schools.

We make every effort to order enough lunches for our expected attendance numbers, but lunches are first-come, first-serve.

We look forward to seeing everyone! 

This program will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 12-12:45, through August 6.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Flames 'N Dames Fire Show

Flames 'N Dames Fire Show

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Sage Lawn (Pershing Park) at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Drop in! 

Join us at the Sage Branch Library at Pershing Park on Wednesday, July 30 @ 12:30 pm for an exciting fire dancing show with a variety of amazing performances by Michigan’s finest fire performers!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop in! 

Join us at the Sage Branch Library at Pershing Park on Wednesday, July 30 @ 12:30 pm for an exciting fire dancing show with a variety of amazing performances by Michigan’s finest fire performers!

flyer

Painterly Pottery

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

An experienced studio artist from Painterly Pottery will lead the program and bring a wide variety of glazes to decorate a piece of ceramics. Pottery will go back to the studio for firing and can be picked up at the Auburn Library when ready.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

An experienced studio artist from Painterly Pottery will lead the program and bring a wide variety of glazes to decorate a piece of ceramics. Pottery will go back to the studio for firing and can be picked up at the Auburn Library when ready.

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.

Basic Animal Drawing

Basic Animal Drawing Workshop with Corrine Roberts

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Children ages 6-12 may join us at Sage Library on Wednesday, July 30 @ 4:00 pm for Basic Animal Drawing Workshop with Corrine Roberts! 

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

Children ages 6-12 may join us at Sage Library on Wednesday, July 30 @ 4:00 pm for Basic Animal Drawing Workshop with Corrine Roberts! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

flyer

Painterly Pottery

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

An experienced studio artist from Painterly Pottery will lead the program and bring a wide variety of glazes to decorate a piece of ceramics. Pottery will go back to the studio for firing and can be picked up at the Auburn Library when ready.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

An experienced studio artist from Painterly Pottery will lead the program and bring a wide variety of glazes to decorate a piece of ceramics. Pottery will go back to the studio for firing and can be picked up at the Auburn Library when ready.

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.

50th annual used book sale

50th Annual Used Book Sale

All Day 7/31 - 8/2
Bay County Civic Arena at Off Site
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Our 50th Annual Used Book Sale is right around the corner! Get ready to browse thousands of items July 31-August 2, 2025 in our biggest sale of the year!

Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Bay County Civic Arena
Age Group: Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Our 50th Annual Used Book Sale is right around the corner! Get ready to browse thousands of items July 31-August 2, 2025 in our biggest sale of the year!

meet up

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Wirt

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Wirt Lawn at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up!:

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free children's book! Lunches are provided in partnershi...

This program will take place every Tuesday & Thursday from 12-12:45pm, through August 7.

Please note: lunch will not be served on the following dates: 

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

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up!

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free children's book! 

Lunches are provided in partnership with Bay City Public Schools.

We make every effort to order enough lunches for our expected attendance numbers, but lunches are first-come, first-serve.

We look forward to seeing everyone! 

This program will take place every Tuesday & Thursday from 12-12:45pm, through August 7.

Please note: lunch will not be served on the following dates: 

drummunity music

Wirt Summer Lawn Series - Drummunity

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Wirt Lawn 2 at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Performance
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Using hand drums, percussion, and simple drum circle games, Lori Fithian creates a positive, non-competitive experience for people of all ages and abilities to share.  A hands-on, high-energy program.

No registration required.

Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Wirt Lawn 2
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other, Performance
Event Details:

Using hand drums, percussion, and simple drum circle games, Lori Fithian creates a positive, non-competitive experience for people of all ages and abilities to share.  A hands-on, high-energy 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.

image of bubble tea in cups against a purple background that reads bubble tea painting

Bubble Tea and Painting

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

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

*Please indicate grade in the fall when registering.

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

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

*Please indicate grade in the fall when registering.

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: PVC Rocket Launchers

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join us at Sage Library for Tween Hang Out: PVC Rocket Launchers on Thursday, July 31 at 5:30 pm.

For children ages 8-12. Let's build things that launch!

Registration is required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Library for Tween Hang Out: PVC Rocket Launchers on Thursday, July 31 at 5:30 pm.

For children ages 8-12. Let's build things that launch!

Registration is required.

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.

Crayon Melting - Pinconning

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join us at each branch to learn how to make your own crayons in fun shapes! This program is for ages 5-12. 

Registration is required. Please call (989) 879-3283 ext. 504 for assistance, or stop in at one of our branches. 

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

Join us at each branch to learn how to make your own crayons in fun shapes! This program is for ages 5-12. 

Registration is required. Please call (989) 879-3283 ext. 504 for assistance, or stop in at one of our branches. 

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.

painting summer art series

Wirt Summer ART Series - ROCK PAINTING

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join us for our Summer Art Series in the Kantzler Community Room.  

This program is for ages 7-12. Registration is required.

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our Summer Art Series in the Kantzler Community Room.  

This program is for ages 7-12. Registration is required.

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

meet up

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Sage

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up!:

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free children's book! Lunches are provided in partnershi...

This program will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 12-12:45, through August 6.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up!

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free children's book! 

Lunches are provided in partnership with Bay City Public Schools.

We make every effort to order enough lunches for our expected attendance numbers, but lunches are first-come, first-serve.

We look forward to seeing everyone! 

This program will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 12-12:45, through August 6.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Stories and Songs in the Park

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Sage Lawn (Pershing Park) at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Drop-in storytime for children ages 0-12 with their families. Stop in by Pershing Park (next to Sage Library) for some musical literacy fun!

Registration is not required, but is available for text or email reminders. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for children ages 0-12 with their families. Stop in by Pershing Park (next to Sage Library) for some musical literacy fun!

Registration is not required, but is available for text or email reminders. 

Take & Make

Take & Make Kits: Teens & Adults

All Day
Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

Looking to expand your creativity this summer? Take home a colorful craft kit from the Auburn Area Branch Library each month during the Summer Reading Program! Supplies and instructions are included.

Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Looking to expand your creativity this summer? Take home a colorful craft kit from the Auburn Area Branch Library each month during the Summer Reading Program! Supplies and instructions are included.

rocks chippewa nature center

Geology Rocks! w/Chippewa Nature Center @ WIRT

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Educational, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Ages 7-12.

Investigate fossils, simulate glacier and formation in Michigan, and examine rocks and minerals.

Registration is required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 7-12.

Investigate fossils, simulate glacier and formation in Michigan, and examine rocks and minerals.

Registration is 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.

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

meet up

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Wirt

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Wirt Lawn at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up!:

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free children's book! Lunches are provided in partnershi...

This program will take place every Tuesday & Thursday from 12-12:45pm, through August 7.

Please note: lunch will not be served on the following dates: 

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

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up!

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free children's book! 

Lunches are provided in partnership with Bay City Public Schools.

We make every effort to order enough lunches for our expected attendance numbers, but lunches are first-come, first-serve.

We look forward to seeing everyone! 

This program will take place every Tuesday & Thursday from 12-12:45pm, through August 7.

Please note: lunch will not be served on the following dates: 

purple toned background with text that reads zig zag friendship bracelets

Zig Zag Friendship Bracelets

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

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

*Please indicate grade in the fall when registering.

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

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

*Please indicate grade in the fall when registering.

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.

meet up

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Sage

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up!:

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free children's book! Lunches are provided in partnershi...

This program will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 12-12:45, through August 6.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up!

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free children's book! 

Lunches are provided in partnership with Bay City Public Schools.

We make every effort to order enough lunches for our expected attendance numbers, but lunches are first-come, first-serve.

We look forward to seeing everyone! 

This program will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 12-12:45, through August 6.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Graphics of large service vehicles driven my community helpers and the title in the middle stating "Touch a Truck"

Touch a Truck

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Sage Lawn (Pershing Park) at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Drop in!

Children ages 12 and under with their families!

Join us at the Sage Branch Library at Pershing Park on Wednesday, August 6 @ 12:30 pm for Touch a Truck!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop in!

Children ages 12 and under with their families!

Join us at the Sage Branch Library at Pershing Park on Wednesday, August 6 @ 12:30 pm for Touch a Truck!

touch-a-truck equipment

Touch-A-Truck @ WIRT

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Wirt Lawn at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Educational, Other
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Families with young children.  

Join the Wirt library in getting up close and personal with all your favorite big and small trucks and equipment!

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

Families with young children.  

Join the Wirt library in getting up close and personal with all your favorite big and small trucks and equipment!

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.

meet up

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Wirt

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Wirt Lawn at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up!:

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free children's book! Lunches are provided in partnershi...

This program will take place every Tuesday & Thursday from 12-12:45pm, through August 7.

Please note: lunch will not be served on the following dates: 

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

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up!

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free children's book! 

Lunches are provided in partnership with Bay City Public Schools.

We make every effort to order enough lunches for our expected attendance numbers, but lunches are first-come, first-serve.

We look forward to seeing everyone! 

This program will take place every Tuesday & Thursday from 12-12:45pm, through August 7.

Please note: lunch will not be served on the following dates: 

neon lettering that reads music bingo set against a purple background

Music Bingo

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

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

*Please indicate grade in the fall when registering.

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

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

*Please indicate grade in the fall when registering.

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.