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Book Box for Adults

Book Box for Adults

All Day 10/28 - 11/2
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

October's theme is Thriller! Adults are invited to try the Bay County Library System's Book Box for Adults!  You must register for each quarter's box - you are not automati...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

October's theme is Thriller!

Adults are invited to try the Bay County Library System's Book Box for Adults!  You must register for each quarter's box - you are not automatically signed up for all.  Due to the h

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.

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.

Be Kind to your Mind

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Tanner Derror from MSU Extension for this 1-hour program. The goal of this workshop is to give participants a variety of mindfulness practices to use every day and to establis...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join Tanner Derror from MSU Extension for this 1-hour program. The goal of this workshop is to give participants a variety of mindfulness practices to use every day and to establish an understanding of mindfulness.

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.

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

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Pups & Pages - Auburn

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Educational, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Read to a therapy dog or dog in training in a one-on-one session. You will be called to schedule your session the week of the program. Children ages 4-12 are invited to attend...

Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Read to a therapy dog or dog in training in a one-on-one session. You will be called to schedule your session the week of the program. Children ages 4-12 are invited to attend. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Teen LitLoot Boxes: Grades 9-12

All Day 11/4 - 11/9
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

**Due to the high demand of this special collection/program it is available exclusively to Bay County resident cardholders. **Please register using the name of the teen that wil...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

**Due to the high demand of this special collection/program it is available exclusively to Bay County resident cardholders.

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.

populace coffee house

Populace Storytime

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Populace Coffee at Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

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

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

Families with young children.  Join the Wirt library downtown at Populace Coffee House 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.

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Busy Book Cafe

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Library on Monday, November 4 for Busy Book Cafe! For children ages 0-3 years old + Adult. We begin at 11 am. Craft supplies and directions will be available ...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Library on Monday, November 4 for Busy Book Cafe!

For children ages 0-3 years old + Adult.

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.

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Preschool Storytime - Sage

Tuesday, November 5, 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 for all BCLS fall storytimes begins on August 23, 2024.

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage 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 for all BCLS fall storytimes begins on August 23, 2024.

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, November 5, 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, November 5, 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 for all BCLS fall storytimes begins on August 23, 2024.

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 for all BCLS fall storytimes begins on August 23, 2024.

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.

Bookmark made of yarn and straws

Story and Activity

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Children ages 3-12 are invited to join us at Sage Branch Library for Story and Activity on Tuesday, November 5 at 1:30 pm. Lets learn or put your skills of weaving to creating a bo...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Children ages 3-12 are invited to join us at Sage Branch Library for Story and Activity on Tuesday, November 5 at 1:30 pm. Lets learn or put your skills of weaving to creating a bookmark! We look forward to seeing you! 

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.

Pottery Choices for Winter Session

Teen Painterly Pottery

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Items will be fired in the store's kiln and returned to the library for pick-up at a later date.

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Items will be fired in the store's kiln and returned to the library for pick-up at a later date.

Disclaimer(s)

Due to the high demand of this program, please only register at one BCLS location – thank you!

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

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Kids Comic Club @ WIRT

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Ages 8-12.  Love to read graphic novels? What about enjoying snacks, games, and new friends?  Register then pick up a free copy of GHOSTS by Raina Telgemeier from...

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Clubs, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 8-12.  Love to read graphic novels? What about enjoying snacks, games, and new friends? 

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.

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Catch the Fish Game and Craft

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

Inspired by Good Mythical Morning’s Catch the Fish with Grandad, join us for a fun evening where you’ll decorate your own fish and learn how to play this fun family game.

Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Inspired by Good Mythical Morning’s Catch the Fish with Grandad, join us for a fun evening where you’ll decorate your own fish and learn how to play this fun family game.

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.

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Preschool Storytime - Auburn

Wednesday, November 6, 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 for all BCLS fall storytimes begins on August 23, 2024.

Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 7

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 for all BCLS fall storytimes begins on August 23, 2024.

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.

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Family Storytime - Pinconning

Wednesday, November 6, 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 for all BCLS fall storytimes begins on August 23, 2024.

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 for all BCLS fall storytimes begins on August 23, 2024.

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.

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Preschool Storytime - Wirt

Wednesday, November 6, 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 for all BCLS fall storytimes begins on August 23, 2024.

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 for all BCLS fall storytimes begins on August 23, 2024.

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, November 6, 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!

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Gamer Club: Wii Sports

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Do you love gaming? Come join your fellow gamers in crafts, snacks, and some fun Wii games! Wii Resort and Wii Play will also be played.

Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Do you love gaming? Come join your fellow gamers in crafts, snacks, and some fun Wii games! Wii Resort and Wii Play will also be played.

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.

Delta kids

STEM Hour: Building Bridges w/ Delta Kids

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Educational, Other, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join the Pinconning Branch as we learn about bridges and ways to construct them through STEM building activities with Delta College-PBS Kids/Michigan Learning Channel.

Required
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Other, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Join the Pinconning Branch as we learn about bridges and ways to construct them through STEM building activities with Delta College-PBS Kids/Michigan Learning Channel.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Adult Painterly Pottery

Painterly Pottery

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Items will be fired in the store's kiln and returned to the library for pick-up at a later date.

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

Items will be fired in the store's kiln and returned to the library for pick-up at a later date.

Disclaimer(s)

Due to the high demand of this program, please only register at one BCLS location – thank you!

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

Kitten with yarn

Needle Crafters Club

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auburn Fireplace Reading Area at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
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: Other
Event Details:

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

Adult Painterly Pottery

Painterly Pottery

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

Items will be fired in the store's kiln and returned to the library for pick-up at a later date.

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

Items will be fired in the store's kiln and returned to the library for pick-up at a later date.

Disclaimer(s)

Due to the high demand of this program, please only register at one BCLS location – thank you!

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

Wirt Nonfiction Book Club (Board Rm)

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Board Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Wirt Nonfiction Book Club 

Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Wirt Nonfiction Book Club 

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Books & Brews

Wednesday, November 6, 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 BarqueBC for Books and Brews! This month we a...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Other
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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 BarqueBC for Books and Brews! This month we are reading The Long Call by Ann Cleeves.

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.