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Drawing Mythical Creatures with Corinne Roberts

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Corinne will show you how to use basic shape construction and simple line techniques to create imaginative Mythical Creatures! No prior drawing experience needed in this follo...

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:

Corinne will show you how to use basic shape construction and simple line techniques to create imaginative Mythical Creatures! No prior drawing experience needed in this follow-along program.

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.

Nature's Nightlife w/ the Ann Arbor Hands-on Museum @ WIRT

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Families with young children.Find out what happens after the sun goes down and meet different animals up close to learn why they choose to work in the dark and how they are adapted...

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Families with young children.

Find out what happens after the sun goes down and meet different animals up close to learn why they choose to work in the dark and how they are adapted for life at night.

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.

Make a Pinwheel

Wednesday, July 23, 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. Color and build a pinwheel. While supplies last!...

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. Color and build a pinwheel. While supplies last! 

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

Young Scientists: Fizzy Fun

Friday, July 25, 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: Fizzy Fun!Friday, July 25 @ 10:30 am for children ages 2-5 with the adult as the assistant! Guided by your librarian have ...

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: Fizzy Fun!

Friday, July 25 @ 10:30 am for children ages 2-5 with the adult as the assistant! 

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 "Everyone" group.
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tie Dye

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Sage Lawn (Pershing Park) at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come tie dye in the park. An item will be provided for each participant; you may also bring one additional cotton item to dye. Wear old clothes!

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

Come tie dye in the park. An item will be provided for each participant; you may also bring one additional cotton item to dye. Wear old clothes!

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tie Dye

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Sage Lawn (Pershing Park) at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come tie dye in the park. An item will be provided for each participant; you may also bring one additional cotton item to dye. Wear old clothes!

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

Come tie dye in the park. An item will be provided for each participant; you may also bring one additional cotton item to dye. Wear old clothes!

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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.

Incredible Insects w/Chippewa Nature Center @ WIRT

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Educational, Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Ages 5-10.Learn basic characteristics and life cycles and try your hand at collecting insects.Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Educational, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

Ages 5-10.

Learn basic characteristics and life cycles and try your hand at collecting insects.

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, July 30, 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

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
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.If ...

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

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, August 4, 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

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
Event Details:

Ages 7-12.Investigate fossils, simulate glacier and formation in Michigan, and examine rocks and minerals.Registration is required.

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

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.

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
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!See and touch a varie...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
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!

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.

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
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!No Registration Required.

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!

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 "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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Community Carnival

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Sage Lawn (Pershing Park) at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational, Other
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Drop in and join us at Sage Library on Friday, August 8 for Community Carnival!Sage Library will have a Giant Inflatable Slide and community organizations will provide games, craft...

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

Drop in and join us at Sage Library on Friday, August 8 for Community Carnival!

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, August 11, 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Little Wigglers

Friday, August 15, 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, August 15 @ 10:30 am!For children that are walking ages 5 and under + AdultMove and dance our wiggles out at a fun musical progr...

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, August 15 @ 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, August 16, 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.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Pups & Pages - Sage

Wednesday, August 20, 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, August 20 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...

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, August 20 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.

Tween Hang Out: CSI

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Library for Tween Hang Out: CSI on Thursday, August 21 at 5:30 pm.For children ages 8-12. Dust for finger prints and make a plaster mold to discover who stole Mrs. ...

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

Join us at Sage Library for Tween Hang Out: CSI on Thursday, August 21 at 5:30 pm.

For children ages 8-12. Dust for finger prints and make a plaster mold to discover who stole Mrs. Dani's lunch!

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.

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

Young Scientists: Ice Cream Social

Friday, August 22, 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: Ice Cream Social!Friday, August 22 @ 10:30 am for children ages 2-5 with the adult as the assistant! Guided by your librar...

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: Ice Cream Social!

Friday, August 22 @ 10:30 am for children ages 2-5 with the adult as the assistant! 

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, August 27, 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Pups & Pages - Pinconning

Thursday, August 28, 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.