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Adult Craft - Wirt Branch

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Decopage owl on canvas

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

Decopage owl on canvas

Toddler Time!

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Bring your littles to the Pinconning Branch every other week for play and to make new friends! Hot beverages will be provided for adults.

Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Bring your littles to the Pinconning Branch every other week for play and to make new friends! Hot beverages will be provided for adults.

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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Middle Pages Loot Boxes: Grades 6-8

All Day 6/16 - 6/21
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Tweens, 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 will be...

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

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

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.

Yarn and Knitting Needles

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 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.

Painterly Pottery: Children's

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Come paint with us! Items will be fired in the store's kiln and returned to the library for pickup at a later date. 

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

Come paint with us! Items will be fired in the store's kiln and returned to the library for pickup at a later date. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

This could get messy! Please wear old clothes.

Painterly Pottery

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Items will be fired in the store's kiln and returned to the library for pickup at a later date. Please register with a valid phone number where you can be reached. You will be cont...

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

Items will be fired in the store's kiln and returned to the library for pickup at a later date. Please register with a valid phone number where you can be reached.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

Sand art title and background

Sand Art

Wednesday, June 18, 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!Join us at Sage Branch Library on Thursday, June 18 at 12:30 for Sand Art! For children ages 0-12! Children will make a sand art bracelet.No registration is required. ...

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Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 65
Event Details:

Drop in!

Join us at Sage Branch Library on Thursday, June 18 at 12:30 for Sand Art! 

For children ages 0-12! Children will make a sand art bracelet.

Zines

Monthly Zine Meet Up!

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Second Floor Community Meeting Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join editor of NewPages.com, Denise Hill, to create zines!  Pronounced “zeen,” a zine is a mini-book made by folding or stapling paper and filling it with fun stuff. ...

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

Join editor of NewPages.com, Denise Hill, to create zines!  

Pronounced “zeen,” a zine is a mini-book made by folding or stapling paper and filling it with fun stuff. 

Dog with books

Pups & Pages - Sage

Wednesday, June 18, 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, June 18 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 f...

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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, June 18 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.

Evening Sessions: Blades of the Caribbean Pirates

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Educational, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us as Jerry Berg from the Swordsmanship Museum & Academy presents about the struggles and conflicts in the Atlantic colonies, the unique pirate culture that arose from it,...

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

Join us as Jerry Berg from the Swordsmanship Museum & Academy presents about the struggles and conflicts in the Atlantic colonies, the unique pirate culture that arose from it, and the various swords and techniques that were utilized.

Disclaimer(s)

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

kitty

Needle Crafters Club

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 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.

Summer Reading Kick off @ WIRT

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Wirt Lawn at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate our Summer Reading Program for 2025 - Color Our World! Get signed up for the program and enjoy the festivities at our Kick Off Party on the lawn at Wir...

Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Wirt Lawn
Age Group: Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate our Summer Reading Program for 2025 - Color Our World! 

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.

be well series

Be Well Series:

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Presented by    The Be Well Series is a monthly event of various wellness programs.

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Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Presented by 

 

The Be Well Series is a monthly event of various wellness programs.

Young Scientists: Colorful World - Skittles Experiment

Young Scientists: Colorful World

Friday, June 20, 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: Colorful World on Friday, June 20 @ 10:30 am.Children ages 2-5 with the adult as the assistant are guided by your libraria...

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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: Colorful World on Friday, June 20 @ 10:30 am.

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.

pups & pages dog reading

Pups & Pages @ Wirt

Saturday, June 21, 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.

Yarn and Knitting Needles

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 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.

class Rachel Leipprandt

Watercolor Class @ WIRT

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Performance
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 7-12.Join artist Rachel Leipprandt for a beginner watercolor class.Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Ages 7-12.

Join artist Rachel Leipprandt for a beginner watercolor class.

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.

Watercolor Painting

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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. *Please indicate grade in the fall when registering.Join Rachel Leipprandt as she teaches watercolor fo...

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

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

*Please indicate grade in the fall when registering.

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.

Pinconning Book Club

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us in person for the book club. Please register at the circulation desk to pick up a copy of the book we will be discussing. 

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

Join us in person for the book club. Please register at the circulation desk to pick up a copy of the book we will be discussing. 

Watercolor Our World

Watercolor Class

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Rachel Leipprandt for a step by step watercolor class. All supplies provided.

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join Rachel Leipprandt for a step by step watercolor class. All supplies provided.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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...

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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.

Child in bathing suit shirt and goggles covered in foam stating Foam Party

Foam Party

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Sage Lawn (Pershing Park) at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Drop in! Join us at Sage Branch Library on Thursday, June 25 at 12:30 for a Foam Party! For children ages 0-12 with their families! Wear your bathing suit and get re...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 65
Event Details:

Drop in! 

Join us at Sage Branch Library on Thursday, June 25 at 12:30 for a Foam Party! 

For children ages 0-12 with their families! 

REPCO Wildlife Encounters: Rainforest Species

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join us at the Pinconning Branch Library to learn and see rainforest animals with REPCO Wildlife Encounters!

Required
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

Join us at the Pinconning Branch Library to learn and see rainforest animals with REPCO Wildlife Encounters!

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.

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

kitty

Needle Crafters Club

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 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.