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Books & Brews

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Other at Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Looking for a book club where you not only get to explore new books, but check out different Bay City bars and restaurants? Join us at Tavern 101 for Books and Brews! This month we...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Other
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Looking for a book club where you not only get to explore new books, but check out different Bay City bars and restaurants? Join us at Tavern 101 for Books and Brews! This month we are reading Long Bright River by Liz Moore.

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.

coffee house populace legacy

Legacy Coffee House Storytime

Monday, April 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.

coffee storytime essexville

Excited Goat Storytime w/ WIRT

Monday, April 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.

Romance & Rosé

Romance & Rosé

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Other at Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you a romance reader with no one to talk about your latest read? Join us to dish on your favorite reads and tropes and to get recs from fellow romance readers. There is no assi...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Other
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Are you a romance reader with no one to talk about your latest read? Join us to dish on your favorite reads and tropes and to get recs from fellow romance readers.

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.

WIRT CLOSED

All Day
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library, Auburn Area Branch Library, Pinconning Branch Library, Sage Branch Library, Virtual, Off Site

BCLS is closed for the Easter Holiday. Regular hours resume on Mon, April 21, 2025.Online services available on the app and at www.baycountylibrary.org 

Closing
Branches:
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library, Auburn Area Branch Library, Pinconning Branch Library, Sage Branch Library, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

BCLS is closed for the Easter Holiday. Regular hours resume on Mon, April 21, 2025.

Online services available on the app and at www.baycountylibrary.org

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Books & Brews

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Other at Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

***1 week earlier than normal***Looking for a book club where you not only get to explore new books, but check out different Bay City bars and restaurants? Join us at Krazy Juan’s ...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Other
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

***1 week earlier than normal***

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.

coffee house populace legacy

Legacy Coffee House Storytime

Monday, May 5, 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.

monica wood photo

An Evening with Monica Wood

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
The State Theatre at Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Educational, Lectures, Performance
Age Group:
Everyone, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join the Bay County Library System on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the State Theatre for an unforgettable evening with acclaimed novelist, memoirist, and playwright Monica...

Library Branch: Off Site
Room: The State Theatre
Age Group: Everyone, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Educational, Lectures, Performance
Event Details:

Join the Bay County Library System on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the State Theatre for an unforgettable evening with acclaimed novelist, memoirist, and playwright Monica Wood.

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Excited Goat Storytime w/ WIRT

Monday, May 12, 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.

Romance & Rosé

Romance & Rosé

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Other at Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you a romance reader with no one to talk about your latest read? Join us to dish on your favorite reads and tropes and to get recs from fellow romance readers. There is no assi...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Other
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Are you a romance reader with no one to talk about your latest read? Join us to dish on your favorite reads and tropes and to get recs from fellow romance readers.

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.

BCLS Closed

All Day 5/24 - 5/26
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library, Auburn Area Branch Library, Pinconning Branch Library, Sage Branch Library, Virtual, Off Site

The Bay County Library System will be closed May 24 - 26, 2025 for the Memorial Day holiday. 

Closing
Branches:
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library, Auburn Area Branch Library, Pinconning Branch Library, Sage Branch Library, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

The Bay County Library System will be closed May 24 - 26, 2025 for the Memorial Day holiday.

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Legacy Coffee House Storytime

Monday, June 2, 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.

Make a Salsa Garden with picture of tomatoes, yellow pepper, and cilantro

Make a Salsa Garden

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 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 on Wednesday, June 4 at 10 am to Make a Salsa Garden! Plant a mini garden of tomat...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Other
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Children ages 12 and under + Adult are invited to join us at the Trombley House Historical Museum on Wednesday, June 4 at 10 am to Make a Salsa Garden! Plant a mini garden of tomatoes, green peppers and cilantro 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.

Adventure by Mail with example of letter, mailing package, and envelope

Adventure by Mail

All Day 6/9 - 6/13
Off Site
Program Type:
Educational, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Registered patrons ages 8-12 will have a package an address of their choice. It will contain 3 artifact challenges to complete in order to find the mystery musician. Bring the answ...

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

Registered patrons ages 8-12 will have a package an address of their choice. It will contain 3 artifact challenges to complete in order to find the mystery musician.

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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Excited Goat Storytime w/ WIRT

Monday, June 9, 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.

Trombley House (white two story house) on the outside

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.

BCLS Closed

All Day
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library, Auburn Area Branch Library, Pinconning Branch Library, Sage Branch Library, Virtual, Off Site

The Bay County Library System will be closed Jul 4, 2025 in honor of the 4th of July holiday. 

Closing
Branches:
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library, Auburn Area Branch Library, Pinconning Branch Library, Sage Branch Library, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

The Bay County Library System will be closed Jul 4, 2025 in honor of the 4th of July holiday.

coffee house summer srp

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.

coffee house summer

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.

Trombley House (white two story house) on the outside

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.

coffee house summer srp

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.

coffee house summer

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.

Trombley House (white two story house) on the outside

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.

BCLS Closed

All Day 8/30 - 9/1
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library, Auburn Area Branch Library, Pinconning Branch Library, Sage Branch Library, Virtual, Off Site

The Bay County Library System will be closed Aug 30 - Sep 1, 2025 in honor of Labor Day. 

Closing
Branches:
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library, Auburn Area Branch Library, Pinconning Branch Library, Sage Branch Library, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

The Bay County Library System will be closed Aug 30 - Sep 1, 2025 in honor of Labor Day.