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This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Book Club

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Educational, Other, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join us at the Sage Branch Library on Wednesday, December 4 at 5:30 pm. Bring your baby to sing, rhyme, dance and take home a new book to keep. Stay to play and chat with other ...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Educational, Other, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us at the Sage Branch Library on Wednesday, December 4 at 5:30 pm.

Bring your baby to sing, rhyme, dance and take home a new book to keep. Stay to play and chat with other parents. We look forward to seeing you!

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 "Adults" group.

Evening Sessions: SONAS Traditional Celtic Holiday Folk Music

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Performance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Evening Sessions is a monthly adult program series featuring a fun and engaging mix of presentations, lectures, workshops, demonstrations, author visits, and performances on topics...

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music, Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Evening Sessions is a monthly adult program series featuring a fun and engaging mix of presentations, lectures, workshops, demonstrations, author visits, and performances on topics covering the arts, culture, history, science, and more!

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Needle Crafters Club

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auburn Fireplace Reading Area at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Bring your knitting and crochet projects and join us while we work on our projects. Other handwork is welcomed.

Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Fireplace Reading Area
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Bring your knitting and crochet projects and join us while we work on our projects. Other handwork is welcomed.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Books & Brews

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 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 W.H. Ales 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: 25
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 W.H. Ales for Books and Brews! This month we are reading First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston.

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.

Move and Groove @ WIRT

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Ages 0-5 with an adult.  Join us for a story, music, and dancing! Both kids and their caregivers will enjoy shaking their sillies out in this movement-based program. N...

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

Ages 0-5 with an adult.  Join us for a story, music, and dancing! Both kids and their caregivers will enjoy shaking their sillies out in this movement-based 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.

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

Wood Block Snowman Craft

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

*Please register using the name of the teen that will be participating.  Teens are invited to join us to make their own wood block snowman- all supplies provided!  ...

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

*Please register using the name of the teen that will be participating. 

Teens are invited to join us to make their own wood block snowman- all supplies provided!

 

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.

Participant must be in grades sixth through twelfth (6-12) to register for this program

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.

Make a Gift

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Children ages 12 and under may join us at the Sage Branch Library for Make a Gift on Thursday, December 5 at 4:30 pm.  Design a winter apron, card, and gift bag to give awa...

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

Children ages 12 and under may join us at the Sage Branch Library for Make a Gift on Thursday, December 5 at 4:30 pm. 

Design a winter apron, card, and gift bag to give away this holiday season!

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.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Make a Gift

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Children ages 12 and under may join us at the Sage Branch Library for Make a Gift on Thursday, December 5 at 6:00 pm.  Design a winter apron, card, and gift bag to give awa...

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

Children ages 12 and under may join us at the Sage Branch Library for Make a Gift on Thursday, December 5 at 6:00 pm. 

Design a winter apron, card, and gift bag to give away this holiday season!

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Holiday Gift Wrapping

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Drop in to wrap your holiday gifts! Wrapping paper, scissors and tape provided. Feel free to bring your own supplies as well!

Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Drop in to wrap your holiday gifts! Wrapping paper, scissors and tape provided. Feel free to bring your own supplies as well!

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

Pinterest for the Holidays

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Back by popular demand! Please join us after hours at the Pinconning Branch Library to create Pinterest-inspired winter/holiday crafts. 

Required
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Back by popular demand! Please join us after hours at the Pinconning Branch Library to create Pinterest-inspired winter/holiday crafts. 

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 "Family" group.

Family Ornaments

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Spend a Saturday afternoon at the library by making snowman and Grinch-themed ornaments for the holiday season.  

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

Spend a Saturday afternoon at the library by making snowman and Grinch-themed ornaments for the holiday season.

 

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.

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

Winter Wonderland @ WIRT

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children's Program Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Ages 5-12. Visit the library for crafts and activities celebrating all things snow and winter.   Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Ages 5-12. Visit the library for crafts and activities celebrating all things snow and winter.  

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 "Adults" group.

Coffee, Coloring, and Vince Guaraldi Trio

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We will be hosting a relaxing afternoon with hot beverages & coloring while listening to classic Vince Guaraldi Trio albums on vinyl. There will be coloring sheets and sup...

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

We will be hosting a relaxing afternoon with hot beverages & coloring while listening to classic Vince Guaraldi Trio albums on vinyl.

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.

Excited Goat Storytime w/ WIRT

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:30am
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 "Adults" group.

Sage Book Club

Monday, December 9, 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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

Tuesday, December 10, 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.

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

Ready, Set, Kindergarten! @ WIRT

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Educational, Other
Age Group:
Family, Children
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with an adult.  Meet up with other preschool families each month to develop early literacy, math, SEL, and motor skills.   Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Family, Children
Program Type: Educational, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with an adult.  Meet up with other preschool families each month to develop early literacy, math, SEL, and motor skills.  

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 "Teens" group.

Film Crew Club

Tuesday, December 10, 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: 15
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)

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.

Participant must be in grades sixth through twelfth (6-12) to register for this program

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

Painterly Pottery

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

An experienced studio artist from Painterly Pottery will lead the program and bring a wide variety of glazes to decorate ceramic ornaments. Pottery will go back to the studio for f...

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

An experienced studio artist from Painterly Pottery will lead the program and bring a wide variety of glazes to decorate ceramic ornaments. Pottery will go back to the studio for firing and can be picked up at the Auburn Library when ready.

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.

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

Painterly Pottery

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

An experienced studio artist from Painterly Pottery will lead the program and bring a wide variety of glazes to decorate ceramic ornaments. Pottery will go back to the studio for f...

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

An experienced studio artist from Painterly Pottery will lead the program and bring a wide variety of glazes to decorate ceramic ornaments. Pottery will go back to the studio for firing and can be picked up at the Auburn Library when ready.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wednesdays With Walt

Wednesday, December 11, 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!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons and Dragons Club

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Use your wit, skill, and some lucky rolls of the dice to create characters, fight bad guys, and maybe even save the world. No experience necessary! You are welcome to bring your...

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

Use your wit, skill, and some lucky rolls of the dice to create characters, fight bad guys, and maybe even save the world. No experience necessary!

Disclaimer(s)

Participant must be in grades sixth through twelfth (6-12) to register for this program

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cribbage Night

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Second Floor Community Meeting Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Cribbage Night Stop in and play.  If you don't know how, we have people willing to teach.

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

Cribbage Night

Stop in and play.  If you don't know how, we have people willing to teach.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Art of Herbal Tea with Bevin Cohen

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

"Blend, brew and enjoy an irresistible selection of herbal teas while herbalist and author Bevin Cohen shares his knowledge on the history and folklore of the variou...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

"Blend, brew and enjoy an irresistible selection of herbal teas while herbalist and author Bevin Cohen shares his knowledge on the history and folklore of the various herbal ingredients.

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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