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Children's Book Week: Cameron Zvara

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Family, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

In celebration of Children’s Book Week, we will be offering special performances for children and their families at each of our branches! Join us at Wirt for an evening of FUN w...

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Family, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 78
Event Details:

In celebration of Children’s Book Week, we will be offering special performances for children and their families at each of our branches!

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.

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

Mod Podge Tiered Platter

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Glass plates, candlestick and fabric will create a beautiful tiered platter.  

Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Glass plates, candlestick and fabric will create a beautiful tiered platter.

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Playdate @ WIRT

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Play Date:

Little ones can play, discover & meet new friends.  Ages 4 & under. Participating caregiver required. No registration required.

Event Details:

Little ones can play, discover & meet new friends.  Drop in for playtime fun in the Wirt Children's program room. No registration required.

Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Other

Play Date

Little ones can play, discover & meet new friends.  Ages 4 & under. Participating caregiver required. No registration required.

Event Details:

Little ones can play, discover & meet new friends.  Drop in for playtime fun in the Wirt Children's program room.

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.

Sage Stitchers

Sage Stitchers

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring your knitting or crochet projects and join others around our second floor fireplace. This program will be held on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month.

Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your knitting or crochet projects and join others around our second floor fireplace. This program will be held on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month.

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Young Scientists: Sink or Float

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

Join us at Sage Library on Friday, May 10 for Young Scientists: Sink or Float! For children ages 2-5 years old + Adult. We will have an hour of fun starting at 10:30 am! Fun,...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Library on Friday, May 10 for Young Scientists: Sink or Float!

For children ages 2-5 years old + Adult.

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.

Breakfast & Board Games

Breakfast & Board Games

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Enjoy a provided breakfast with family and play a board game afterwards-choose one from the library or bring an at-home favorite!

Required
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Enjoy a provided breakfast with family and play a board game afterwards-choose one from the library or bring an at-home favorite!

Disclaimer(s)

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

Between Two Wars

True Crime Author Cheyna Roth

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Educational, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bay City native and true crime author Cheyna Roth, will be discussing her newest book Between the Wars:  Mysterious Disappearances, High Profile Heists, Baffling Murders and M...

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining: 66
Event Details:

Bay City native and true crime author Cheyna Roth, will be discussing her newest book Between the Wars:  Mysterious Disappearances, High Profile Heists, Baffling Murders and More.   

 

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Mermaid Matinee

Mermaid Matinee & More!

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movies, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Swim over to the Pinconning Branch for an afternoon of mermaid magic! We will be watching the live-action version of “The Little Mermaid,” making under-the-sea trail mix and colori...

Required
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Swim over to the Pinconning Branch for an afternoon of mermaid magic! We will be watching the live-action version of “The Little Mermaid,” making under-the-sea trail mix and coloring mermaid tail drawstring bags.

Disclaimer(s)

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

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Family Storytime - Sage

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Family Storytime:

Stories, rhymes, music, and movement to encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading. Best for children ages 6 and under with a participating caregiver.

Event Details:

Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Family Storytime

Stories, rhymes, music, and movement to encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading.

Best for children ages 6 and under with a participating caregiver.

Event Details:

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.

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.

Sage Book Club

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Sage Book Club- Everyone Welcome

Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Sage Book Club- Everyone Welcome

adventure s'mores art

Adventure Begins @ Your Library ART @ Wirt

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

S'mores by the campfire! Families are invited to make & snack on a s'more treat while creating a masterpiece to be displayed on our art wall in the Children's Department for ou...

Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

S'mores by the campfire! Families are invited to make & snack on a s'more treat while creating a masterpiece to be displayed on our art wall in the Children's Department for our summer reading 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.

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Preschool Storytime - Sage

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Preschool Storytime:

Join us with your preschooler for stories, rhymes, music, movement, and early literacy fun! Best for ages 2-5 with a participating caregiver.

Event Details:

Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 3

Preschool Storytime

Join us with your preschooler for stories, rhymes, music, movement, and early literacy fun!

Best for ages 2-5 with a participating caregiver.

Event Details:

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.

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.

Yarn and Knitting Needles

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Second Floor Community Meeting Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Drop in to knit and crochet with others.  Expert knitters on site to help those who need assistance.  Supplies not provided, please bring your own project to work on.

Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Second Floor Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Event Details:

Drop in to knit and crochet with others.  Expert knitters on site to help those who need assistance.  Supplies not provided, please bring your own project to work on.

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Baby Storytime - Sage

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Baby Storytime:

Nurture a love of books in your baby! Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories, followed by a chance for play!  Best for children under the age of 2 with a participating caregiver....

Event Details:

Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 13

Baby Storytime

Nurture a love of books in your baby! Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories, followed by a chance for play! 

Best for children under the age of 2 with a participating caregiver.

Event Details:

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.

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.

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sage Lawn (Pershing Park) at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention helps people with or without arthritis to improve balance, both mentally and physically, which helps significantly reduce the rate of fal...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention helps people with or without arthritis to improve balance, both mentally and physically, which helps significantly reduce the rate of falls experienced by older adults.

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.

Film Crew Club open to teens in grades 6-12

Film Crew Club

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies, STEAM, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for a club for teens, all about making movies and other video-based media, with equipment provided by the Michigan Learning Channel! 

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies, STEAM, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Join us for a club for teens, all about making movies and other video-based media, with equipment provided by the Michigan Learning Channel! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Terracotta Clay Cactus

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Use air dry clay to sculpt your own cactus and decorate a flower pot to put it in!

Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Use air dry clay to sculpt your own cactus and decorate a flower pot to put it in!

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.

Flower Shadowbox

Flower Shadowbox

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the Pinconning Branch to make a flower shadowbox. Adults and teens (grades 6 and up) are invited to attend.  Please register with a valid phone number where you can...

Required
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us at the Pinconning Branch to make a flower shadowbox. Adults and teens (grades 6 and up) are invited to attend.  Please register with a valid phone number where you can be reached.

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

Melanie Benjamin

An Evening with Melanie Benjamin

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Educational, Lectures
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

An Evening with Melanie Benjamin This event is free and open to the public, made possible by the Friends of the Bay County Library System. Author Melanie Benjamin will be joi...

Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Educational, Lectures
Event Details:

An Evening with Melanie Benjamin

This event is free and open to the public, made possible by the Friends of the Bay County Library System.

Author Melanie Benjamin will be joining us fo

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Preschool Storytime - Auburn

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Preschool Storytime:

Join us with your preschooler for stories, rhymes, music, movement, and early literacy fun! Best for ages 2-5 with a participating caregiver.

Event Details:

Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Preschool Storytime

Join us with your preschooler for stories, rhymes, music, movement, and early literacy fun!

Best for ages 2-5 with a participating caregiver.

Event Details:

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.

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.

family storytime graphic

Family Storytime - Pinconning

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Family Storytime:

Stories, rhymes, music, and movement to encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading. Best for children ages 6 and under with a participating caregiver.

Event Details:

Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 24

Family Storytime

Stories, rhymes, music, and movement to encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading.

Best for children ages 6 and under with a participating caregiver.

Event Details:

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.

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.

preschool reading a book

Preschool Storytime - Wirt

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Preschool Storytime:

Join us with your preschooler for stories, rhymes, music, movement, and early literacy fun! Best for ages 2-5 with a participating caregiver.

Event Details:

Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Preschool Storytime

Join us with your preschooler for stories, rhymes, music, movement, and early literacy fun!

Best for ages 2-5 with a participating caregiver.

Event Details:

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.

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.

Wednesdays With Walt

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Wirt Study Room #1 at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get help with computer issue, learn how to use a device or app, ask questions, and more! Call (989) 893-9566 Ext. 2303 or email wpeglow@baycountylibrary.org to book your time!

Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Wirt Study Room #1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Get help with computer issue, learn how to use a device or app, ask questions, and more!

Call (989) 893-9566 Ext. 2303 or email wpeglow@baycountylibrary.org to book your time!

Chess at the Library open to chess players of all ages

Chess at the Library

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Open to chess players of all ages. Come for an opportunity to connect with other chess players in our community room over the board. 

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Open to chess players of all ages. Come for an opportunity to connect with other chess players in our community room over the board. 

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.