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Busy Book Cafe

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Library on Monday, June 3 for Busy Book Cafe! For children ages 0-3 years old + Adult. We begin at 11 am. Craft supplies and directions will be available for ...

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Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Library on Monday, June 3 for Busy Book Cafe!

For children ages 0-3 years old + Adult.

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.

Stuffed Puppy Adoption Flyer

Stuffed Puppy Adoption

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come pick a stuffed animal puppy to adopt and take home!

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Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Come pick a stuffed animal puppy to adopt and take home!

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.

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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...

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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
Required
Seats Remaining: 150
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!

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Shared Reading Storytime @ Wirt

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Educational, Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Children
Event Details:

Encouraging communication during story time.  Join Katie Butzu, BAISD Assistive Technology and AAC Specialist, at the Wirt branch to experience a special shared reading storyt...

Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Family, Children
Program Type: Educational, Storytime
Event Details:

Encouraging communication during story time.

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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Storytime at Iron Grind Coffee House

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Iron Grind Coffee House at Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join Ms Ashley or Ms Miranda from the Auburn Branch for a special offsite storytime at Iron Grind Coffee House in Auburn! Iron Grind Coffee House is located at 116 N Auburn...

Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Iron Grind Coffee House
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Ms Ashley or Ms Miranda from the Auburn Branch for a special offsite storytime at Iron Grind Coffee House in Auburn!

Iron Grind Coffee House is located at 116 N Auburn Rd, Auburn, MI 48611

 

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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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!

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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.

Midland Saxophone Quartet

Midland Saxophone Quartet

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Wirt Lawn at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Everyone, Family, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an of afternoon toe-tapping tunes with the Midland Saxophone Quartet on the front lawn!  Bring a chair or blanket to sit on the lawn.  If weather does no...

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Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Wirt Lawn
Age Group: Everyone, Family, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Join us for an of afternoon toe-tapping tunes with the Midland Saxophone Quartet on the front lawn!  Bring a chair or blanket to sit on the lawn.  If weather does not cooperate it will be moved indoors to the Kantzler Community Room

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 register each person individually, including adults.

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

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Adventure by Mail

All Day 6/10 - 6/14
Off Site
Program Type:
Educational, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Can you escape from the sinking Titanic? Registered patrons ages 8-12 will have an escape room sent to an address of their choice. It will contain 3 artifact challenges to complete...

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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

Can you escape from the sinking Titanic? Registered patrons ages 8-12 will have an escape room sent to an address of their choice. It will contain 3 artifact challenges to complete in order to survive.

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.

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Downtown Bay City Feet on the Street - Populace Storytime

Monday, June 10, 2024 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 on the patio for storytime- (indoors during inclement weather).  No registration re...

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 on the patio for storytime- (indoors during inclement weather).  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.

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Adventure Sand Art

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Children ages 4-12 are invited to join us at Sage Branch Library for Adventure Sand Art on Tuesday, June 11 at 11 am. Hear a story and make sand art! We look forward to seeing...

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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 4-12 are invited to join us at Sage Branch Library for Adventure Sand Art on Tuesday, June 11 at 11 am. Hear a story and make sand art! We look forward to seeing you! 

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.

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Magic for Beginners

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Learn beginner magic tricks and tips that will be sure to fool your friends!

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:

Learn beginner magic tricks and tips that will be sure to fool your friends!

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.

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Make a Pizza Garden

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Other at Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Children ages 12 and under + Adult are invited to join us at the Trombley House Historical Museum to Make a Pizza Garden! Hear a story and we will be planting a mini garden of toma...

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Other
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Children ages 12 and under + Adult are invited to join us at the Trombley House Historical Museum to Make a Pizza Garden! Hear a story and we will be planting a mini garden of tomatoes, basil and oregano to take home!

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 Guy

Thursday, June 13, 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 Guy on Thursday, June 13! Two different crafts, gift bags and card stations will be available for the kids to create. The...

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

Join us at the Sage Branch Library to make a Gift for a Guy on Thursday, June 13!

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Gift for a Guy

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join us at the Sage Branch Library to make a Gift for a Guy on Thursday, June 13! Two different crafts, gift bags and card stations will be available for the kids to create. The...

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

Join us at the Sage Branch Library to make a Gift for a Guy on Thursday, June 13!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Picture of a wooden car with a package on the roof of the car and the text "Gift for a Guy"

Gift for a Guy

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join us at the Sage Branch Library to make a Gift for a Guy on Thursday, June 13! Two different crafts, gift bags and card stations will be available for the kids to create. The...

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

Join us at the Sage Branch Library to make a Gift for a Guy on Thursday, June 13!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Bird Feeder

Paint Your Own Bird Feeder

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Stop by the Pinconning Branch to paint a bird feeder for your bird friends to enjoy all summer long.

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

Stop by the Pinconning Branch to paint a bird feeder for your bird friends to enjoy all summer long.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Friday Fun: Carle Celebration

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join us Sage Library for Friday Fun: Carle Celebration on Fri, Jun 14 @ 10:30 am! For children ages 2-5 + Adult Celebrate Eric Carle's birthday with stories, songs, and a cra...

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Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us Sage Library for Friday Fun: Carle Celebration on Fri, Jun 14 @ 10:30 am!

For children ages 2-5 + Adult

Celebrate Eric Carle's birthday with stories, songs, and a craft.

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.

pups & pages

Pups & Pages @ Wirt

Saturday, June 15, 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...

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Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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.

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Wirt Summer ART Series - Metallic Paper w/Studio 23

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us in the Kantzler Room for the first session of our Summer Art Series! Metallic Paper with Studio 23 is for ages 10-12.  Registration is required.

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

Join us in the Kantzler Room for the first session of our Summer Art Series!

Metallic Paper with Studio 23 is for ages 10-12.  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.

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.

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Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Wirt

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Wirt Lawn at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

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 book!  This program will be held every Tuesday a...

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

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 book! 

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Super Science @ Wirt w/Ann Arbor Hands On Museum

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Family, Children
Event Details:

Science Festival will offer a variety of interactive, tabletop S.T.E.M. activities for the family.   No registration required.

Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Family, Children
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Science Festival will offer a variety of interactive, tabletop S.T.E.M. activities for the family.  

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.

Juneteenth Freedom Celebration with Rae Chesny

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Sage Lawn (Pershing Park) at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Children ages 0-12 and their families are invited to join us at the Sage Library for Juneteeth Freedom Celebration with Rae Chesny! Hear stories and make a craft. Registration i...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Children ages 0-12 and their families are invited to join us at the Sage Library for Juneteeth Freedom Celebration with Rae Chesny! Hear stories and make a craft.

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 register each person individually, including adults.

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

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Alex Thomas and Friends Shadow Puppetry Workshop

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Performance, STEAM
Age Group:
Family, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Learn the art of designing, crafting, and manipulating your own shadow puppet! Through experimenting and practice, participants will develop skills to bring their puppets to life a...

Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Family, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performance, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Learn the art of designing, crafting, and manipulating your own shadow puppet! Through experimenting and practice, participants will develop skills to bring their puppets to life and create dynamic and visually stunning shadow performances.

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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Pups & Pages - Sage

Wednesday, June 19, 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 Wednesday, June 19 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 minut...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Library on Wednesday, June 19 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.