Power Outage Notice

The Alice and Jack Wirt Public Library is closed Saturday, April 5th due to a power outage. All digital resources will continue to be available.

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Aluminum Reliefs

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us at the Sage Branch Library on Thursday, June 26 at 5:30 pm for Aluminum Reliefs!Children ages 5-12 will make a colorful metallic work of art!We look forward to seeing every...

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

Join us at the Sage Branch Library on Thursday, June 26 at 5:30 pm for Aluminum Reliefs!

Children ages 5-12 will make a colorful metallic work of art!

We look forward to seeing everyone!

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Pups & Pages - Pinconning

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us at the Pinconning library for Pups & Pages for ages 4-12! Bring a book from home or come a few minutes early to look at books as readers are assigned to a dog as they a...

Required
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join us at the Pinconning library for Pups & Pages for ages 4-12! Bring a book from home or come a few minutes early to look at books as readers are assigned to a dog as they arrive and check in at the Pinconning Public Service Desk.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Auburn Book Club

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for this month's book club!

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

Join us for this month's book club!

Little Wigglers with five children graphic smiling and waving

Little Wigglers

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join us Sage Library for Little Wigglers on Friday, June 27 @ 10:30 am!For children that are walking ages 5 and under + AdultMove and dance our wiggles out at a fun musical program...

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Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us Sage Library for Little Wigglers on Friday, June 27 @ 10:30 am!

For children that are walking ages 5 and under + Adult

Move and dance our wiggles out at a fun musical program. 

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.

Toddler Time!

Friday, June 27, 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.

Yarn and Knitting Needles

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

Tuesday, July 1, 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.

Zines

Monthly Zine Meet Up!

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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. 

wildlife recovery animal

Birds of Prey w/Wildlife Recovery Association @ WIRT

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Educational, Performance
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Families with young children.Come see rehabilitated hawks, owls, eagles, and falcons.Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Families with young children.

Come see rehabilitated hawks, owls, eagles, and falcons.

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.

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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4th of July Craft

Wednesday, July 2, 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! Children ages 12 and under! Join us at the Sage Branch Library at Pershing Park on Wednesday, July 2 @ 12:30 pm. Create your own glow necklace and noise maker to...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Drop in! 

Children ages 12 and under! 

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Needle Crafters Club

Wednesday, July 2, 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.

Wirt Nonfiction Book Club

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Second Floor Community Meeting Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Monthly Nonfiction Book Club led by Mark Grotelueschen/Rochelle Collins.

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

Monthly Nonfiction Book Club led by Mark Grotelueschen/Rochelle Collins.

Book Club

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Second Floor Community Meeting Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Monthly book club led by Kirsten.  Please call 989-893-9566 ext 2111 or email kwellnitz@baycountylibrary.org for more information.

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

Monthly book club led by Kirsten.  Please call 989-893-9566 ext 2111 or email kwellnitz@baycountylibrary.org for more information.

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.

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Teen LitLoot Boxes: Grades 9-12

All Day 7/7 - 7/12
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 will be...

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: 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)

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.

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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.

Yarn and Knitting Needles

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

Tuesday, July 8, 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.

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Hop, Slither and Crawl w/Chippewa Nature Center @ WIRT

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Educational, Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Ages 5-12.Learn to classify reptiles and amphibians and their various adaptations.  Plus experience a live animal visit!Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Ages 5-12.

Learn to classify reptiles and amphibians and their various adaptations.  Plus experience a live animal visit!

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.

ice filled drink and canvas with paintbrush against a yellow and pink background and text that reads paint and sip

Paint and Sip

Tuesday, July 8, 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.Teens can enjoy a variety of refreshing beverages w...

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. 

*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.

Podcasting for Beginners: A Workshop with Alex the Greek

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Second Floor Community Meeting Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational, Lectures, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

This is the second session in a three-part workshop with Alex Alexandrou (Alex the Greek). Sign up for one or all three sessions and start your podcasting journey! Q&A opportun...

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Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Second Floor Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Lectures, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

This is the second session in a three-part workshop with Alex Alexandrou (Alex the Greek). Sign up for one or all three sessions and start your podcasting journey! Q&A opportunities will be available throughout each session.

Bedroom Banner

Wednesday, July 9, 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! Children ages 12 and under! Join us at the Sage Branch Library at Pershing Park on Wednesday, July 9 @ 12:30 pm. Decorate a fabric sign to hang outside your bedr...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Drop in! 

Children ages 12 and under! 

Join us at the Sage Branch Library at Pershing Park on Wednesday, July 9 @ 12:30 pm. Decorate a fabric sign to hang outside your bedroom. While supplies last! 

Cribbage Night

Cribbage Night

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 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 NightStop 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.

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Needle Crafters Club

Wednesday, July 9, 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.

black text that reads melted crayon jewelry set against a background of multicolored crayons

Melted Crayon Jewelry

Thursday, July 10, 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 us to create your own melted crayon jewelry.&n...

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. 

*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.

Make It!: Canvas Yarn Art

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Spend an evening at the Pinconning Branch making canvas yarn art with many different colors of yarn to choose from!

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:

Spend an evening at the Pinconning Branch making canvas yarn art with many different colors of yarn to choose from!

Disclaimer(s)

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

This could get messy! Please wear old clothes.