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Adult Craft - Wirt Branch

Thursday, July 10, 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, July 11, 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.

BAM Bookbox cover

B.A.M! Subscription Box for 4th-5th Graders

All Day 7/14 - 7/19
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

July's Theme is Color Our World!4th and 5th graders are invited to try the Bay County Library System's subscription box, B.A.M! (Books and More). This special collection/program is...

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

July's Theme is Color Our World!

4th and 5th graders are invited to try the Bay County Library System's subscription box, B.A.M! (Books and More).

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.

coffee house summer

Excited Goat Storytime w/ WIRT

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
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.

Sage Book Club

Monday, July 14, 2025 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

Yarn and Knitting Needles

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

Tuesday, July 15, 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.

basic corrine roberts

Basic Animal Drawing

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Ages 8-12.Join artist Corrine Roberts to learn how to draw some of your favorite animals.Registration is required.

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

Ages 8-12.

Join artist Corrine Roberts to learn how to draw some of your favorite animals.

Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Animal Drawings

Animal Character Design

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Animal Character Design: Learn the basics of drawing animals while adding emotion and body language for a fun illustrative style! No prior drawing experience needed ...

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

Animal Character Design: Learn the basics of drawing animals while adding emotion and body language for a fun illustrative style! No prior drawing experience needed in this follow-along program.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Rock Painting

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Sage Lawn (Pershing Park) at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Drop in! Children ages 12 and under with their families! Join us at the Sage Branch Library on Wednesday, July 16 @ 12:30 pm for Rock Painting!Paint rocks to leave in the Sage...

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Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Drop in! Children ages 12 and under with their families! 

Join us at the Sage Branch Library on Wednesday, July 16 @ 12:30 pm for Rock Painting!

Zines

Monthly Zine Meet Up!

Wednesday, July 16, 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, July 16, 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, July 16 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, July 16 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.

La Compagnie Musical Dance Troupe Performing

Evening Sessions: La Compagnie Musical Dance Troupe - A Great Lakes Musical Legacy 

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Educational, Music, Performance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Evening Sessions: La Compagnie Musical Dance TroupeA Great Lakes Musical Legacy “Music and lore of the lakes have long been a part of Michigan culture. Join us for a live perf...

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

Evening Sessions: La Compagnie Musical Dance Troupe

A Great Lakes Musical Legacy 

“Music and lore of the lakes have long been a part of Michigan culture.

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.

kitty

Needle Crafters Club

Wednesday, July 16, 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.

Make a Crayon

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Branch Library on Thursday, July 17 at 5:30 pm for Make a Crayon!For children ages 5-12! Recycle crayons into a colorful combo crayon and make a storage box.Registr...

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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 Sage Branch Library on Thursday, July 17 at 5:30 pm for Make a Crayon!

For children ages 5-12! Recycle crayons into a colorful combo crayon and make a storage box.

Disclaimer(s)

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

be well series

Be Well Series:

Thursday, July 17, 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.

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Pups & Pages - Pinconning

Thursday, July 17, 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.

Little Wigglers with five children graphic smiling and waving

Little Wigglers

Friday, July 18, 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, July 18 @ 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, July 18 @ 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.

pups & pages dog reading

Pups & Pages @ Wirt

Saturday, July 19, 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.

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Middle Pages Loot Boxes: Grades 6-8

All Day 7/21 - 7/26
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...

Required
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, July 22, 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.

Drawing Mythical Creatures with Corinne Roberts

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Corinne will show you how to use basic shape construction and simple line techniques to create imaginative Mythical Creatures! No prior drawing experience needed in this follo...

Required
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Corinne will show you how to use basic shape construction and simple line techniques to create imaginative Mythical Creatures! No prior drawing experience needed in this follow-along program.

Disclaimer(s)

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

natures ann arbor hands on museum

Nature's Nightlife w/ the Ann Arbor Hands-on Museum @ WIRT

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Families with young children.Find out what happens after the sun goes down and meet different animals up close to learn why they choose to work in the dark and how they are adapted...

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Families with young children.

Find out what happens after the sun goes down and meet different animals up close to learn why they choose to work in the dark and how they are adapted for life at night.

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.

Make a Pinwheel

Wednesday, July 23, 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. Color and build a pinwheel. While supplies last!...

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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: 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. Color and build a pinwheel. While supplies last! 

kitty

Needle Crafters Club

Wednesday, July 23, 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.