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Summer Reading Kick off @ WIRT

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Wirt Lawn at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate our Summer Reading Program for 2025 - Color Our World! Get signed up for the program and enjoy the festivities at our Kick Off Party on the lawn at Wir...

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

Join us as we celebrate our Summer Reading Program for 2025 - Color Our World! 

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 event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Young Scientists: Colorful World

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Branch Library for Young Scientists: Colorful World on Friday, June 20 @ 10:30 am.Children ages 2-5 with the adult as the assistant are guided by your libraria...

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

Join us at Sage Branch Library for Young Scientists: Colorful World on Friday, June 20 @ 10:30 am.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Pups & Pages @ Wirt

Saturday, June 21, 2025 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: 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Watercolor Class @ WIRT

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Performance
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 7-12.Join artist Rachel Leipprandt for a beginner watercolor class.Registration is required.

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

Ages 7-12.

Join artist Rachel Leipprandt for a beginner watercolor class.

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.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Story Time at the Trombley House

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Trombley House at Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
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...

Required
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Trombley House
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
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.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Foam Party

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Sage Lawn (Pershing Park) at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Drop in! Join us at Sage Branch Library on Thursday, June 25 at 12:30 for a Foam Party! For children ages 0-12 with their families! Wear your bathing suit and get re...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 65
Event Details:

Drop in! 

Join us at Sage Branch Library on Thursday, June 25 at 12:30 for a Foam Party! 

For children ages 0-12 with their families! 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Aluminum Reliefs

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us at the Sage Branch Library on Thursday, June 26 at 5:30 pm for Aluminum Reliefs!Children ages 5-12 will make a colorful metallic work of art!We look forward to seeing every...

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

Join us at the Sage Branch Library on Thursday, June 26 at 5:30 pm for Aluminum Reliefs!

Children ages 5-12 will make a colorful metallic work of art!

We look forward to seeing everyone!

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Pups & Pages - Pinconning

Thursday, June 26, 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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Little Wigglers

Friday, June 27, 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, June 27 @ 10:30 am!For children that are walking ages 5 and under + AdultMove and dance our wiggles out at a fun musical program...

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

Join us Sage Library for Little Wigglers on Friday, June 27 @ 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.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Birds of Prey w/Wildlife Recovery Association @ WIRT

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Educational, Performance
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Families with young children.Come see rehabilitated hawks, owls, eagles, and falcons.Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Families with young children.

Come see rehabilitated hawks, owls, eagles, and falcons.

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.

Please register each person individually, including adults.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

4th of July Craft

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Sage Lawn (Pershing Park) at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Drop in! Children ages 12 and under! Join us at the Sage Branch Library at Pershing Park on Wednesday, July 2 @ 12:30 pm. Create your own glow necklace and noise maker to...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Drop in! 

Children ages 12 and under! 

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Legacy Coffee House Storytime

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Legacy Coffee House at Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

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

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

Families with young children.  Join the Wirt library downtown at Legacy Coffee House (formerly Populace) 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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Hop, Slither and Crawl w/Chippewa Nature Center @ WIRT

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Educational, Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Ages 5-12.Learn to classify reptiles and amphibians and their various adaptations.  Plus experience a live animal visit!Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Ages 5-12.

Learn to classify reptiles and amphibians and their various adaptations.  Plus experience a live animal visit!

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Bedroom Banner

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Sage Lawn (Pershing Park) at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Drop in! Children ages 12 and under! Join us at the Sage Branch Library at Pershing Park on Wednesday, July 9 @ 12:30 pm. Decorate a fabric sign to hang outside your bedr...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Drop in! 

Children ages 12 and under! 

Join us at the Sage Branch Library at Pershing Park on Wednesday, July 9 @ 12:30 pm. Decorate a fabric sign to hang outside your bedroom. While supplies last! 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Make It!: Canvas Yarn Art

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Spend an evening at the Pinconning Branch making canvas yarn art with many different colors of yarn to choose from!

Required
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Spend an evening at the Pinconning Branch making canvas yarn art with many different colors of yarn to choose from!

Disclaimer(s)

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

This could get messy! Please wear old clothes.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

B.A.M! Subscription Box for 4th-5th Graders

All Day 7/14 - 7/19
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

July's Theme is Color Our World!4th and 5th graders are invited to try the Bay County Library System's subscription box, B.A.M! (Books and More). This special collection/program is...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

July's Theme is Color Our World!

4th and 5th graders are invited to try the Bay County Library System's subscription box, B.A.M! (Books and More).

Disclaimer(s)

Bay County Residents Only

This high demand special collection/program is limited exclusively to Bay County resident cardholders only.

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

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

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Excited Goat Storytime w/ WIRT

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

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

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

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

No registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Basic Animal Drawing

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Ages 8-12.Join artist Corrine Roberts to learn how to draw some of your favorite animals.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: 25
Event Details:

Ages 8-12.

Join artist Corrine Roberts to learn how to draw some of your favorite animals.

Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Rock Painting

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Sage Lawn (Pershing Park) at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Drop in! Children ages 12 and under with their families! Join us at the Sage Branch Library on Wednesday, July 16 @ 12:30 pm for Rock Painting!Paint rocks to leave in the Sage...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Drop in! Children ages 12 and under with their families! 

Join us at the Sage Branch Library on Wednesday, July 16 @ 12:30 pm for Rock Painting!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Pups & Pages - Sage

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 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, July 16 for Pups & Pages!Children ages 4-12 will read to a a certified therapy dog beginning at 5:30 pm.Bring a book from home or come a f...

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, July 16 for Pups & Pages!

Children ages 4-12 will 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Make a Crayon

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Branch Library on Thursday, July 17 at 5:30 pm for Make a Crayon!For children ages 5-12! Recycle crayons into a colorful combo crayon and make a storage box.Registr...

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

Join us at Sage Branch Library on Thursday, July 17 at 5:30 pm for Make a Crayon!

For children ages 5-12! Recycle crayons into a colorful combo crayon and make a storage box.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Pups & Pages - Pinconning

Thursday, July 17, 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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Little Wigglers

Friday, July 18, 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, July 18 @ 10:30 am!For children that are walking ages 5 and under + AdultMove and dance our wiggles out at a fun musical program...

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

Join us Sage Library for Little Wigglers on Friday, July 18 @ 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Pups & Pages @ Wirt

Saturday, July 19, 2025 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: 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.