This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Storytime with Miss Bay County @ WIRT Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Children's Program Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other, Storytime Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children Event Details: Ages 0-6 with an adult.Miss Bay County is visiting the library! Listen to her books about kindness then stick around to make your very own tiara and take home a princess book.Regis... Required This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 15 2025 Sat Storytime with Miss Bay County @ WIRT 10:00am - 10:30am Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other, Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: Ages 0-6 with an adult.Miss Bay County is visiting the library! Listen to her books about kindness then stick around to make your very own tiara and take home a princess book. 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Pups & Pages - Auburn Saturday, February 15, 2025 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 This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Feb 15 2025 Sat Pups & Pages - Auburn 11:00am - 12:00pm Auburn Area Branch Library Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library Room: Auburn Branch Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Educational, Other Required Seats Remaining: 6 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Pups & Pages @ Wirt Saturday, February 15, 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 This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Feb 15 2025 Sat Pups & Pages @ Wirt 2:00pm - 3:00pm Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library 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.
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Middle Pages Loot Boxes: Grades 6-8 All Day 2/17 - 2/22 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 This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 17 - 22 2025 Middle Pages Loot Boxes: Grades 6-8 All Day 2/17 - 2/22 Virtual 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Percy Jackson Party @ WIRT Monday, February 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Children, Tweens Event Details: Ages 8-12.Dreaming of attending Camp Half-Blood? The next best thing is right here at the library where we'll have demi-god crafts, activities, and snacks.No registration required. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Feb 17 2025 Mon Percy Jackson Party @ WIRT 2:00pm - 3:00pm Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Room: Kantzler Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Other Event Details: Ages 8-12.Dreaming of attending Camp Half-Blood? The next best thing is right here at the library where we'll have demi-god crafts, activities, and snacks.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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Gamer Club: Mario Kart Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Event Details: Do you love gaming? Come join your fellow gamers in crafts, snacks, and some fun Wii games! We’ll be playing Mario Kart. Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed Gamer Club: Mario Kart 3:00pm - 4:30pm Auburn Area Branch Library Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library Room: Auburn Branch Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Other Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Do you love gaming? Come join your fellow gamers in crafts, snacks, and some fun Wii games! We’ll be playing Mario Kart. 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Needle Crafters Club Wednesday, February 19, 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed Needle Crafters Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Auburn Area Branch Library 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Bake! @ Wirt Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm Children's Program Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Program Type: Educational, Other Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Event Details: Ages 3-5 with an adult. Try out our mobile kitchen with your preschooler. We'll be making yogurt parfaits.Registration is required. Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 20 2025 Thu Bake! @ Wirt 2:00pm - 2:30pm Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Educational, Other Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Ages 3-5 with an adult. Try out our mobile kitchen with your preschooler. We'll be making yogurt parfaits.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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. MineCRAFTED Snacks-MSU Extension Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library Program Type: Educational, Other Age Group: Children, Tweens Event Details: Find out if “the cake is a lie” with Ms. Ronda from MSU Extension, where Minecraft-themed snacks will be made weekly based off the popular game! Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Feb 20 2025 Thu MineCRAFTED Snacks-MSU Extension 3:30pm - 4:30pm Pinconning Branch Library Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Educational, Other Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Find out if “the cake is a lie” with Ms. Ronda from MSU Extension, where Minecraft-themed snacks will be made weekly based off the popular game! Disclaimer(s) Please alert staff to any food allergies. Registration is required. Please register in person, by phone, or online. This could get messy! Please wear old clothes.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Tween Hang Out: Glass Etching Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Children, Tweens Event Details: Join us at Sage Library for Tween Hang Out: Glass Etching on Thursday, February 20 at 5:30 pm.For children ages 8-12.Learn how to etch a design in a glass item of your choice.Regis... Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Feb 20 2025 Thu Tween Hang Out: Glass Etching 5:30pm - 6:30pm Sage Branch Library Library Branch: Sage Branch Library Room: Sage Branch Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Other Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: Join us at Sage Library for Tween Hang Out: Glass Etching on Thursday, February 20 at 5:30 pm.For children ages 8-12.Learn how to etch a design in a glass item of your choice. Disclaimer(s) 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. 360 Adventures: Florida Everglades @ WIRT Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Second Floor Community Meeting Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Program Type: Educational, Other, STEAM Age Group: Children, Tweens Event Details: Ages 8-12. Join us for 360° virtual exploration of the Florida Everglades followed by an immersive reading of James Ponti's The Sherlock Society. We'll wrap up the hour... Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Feb 22 2025 Sat 360 Adventures: Florida Everglades @ WIRT 2:00pm - 3:00pm Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Room: Second Floor Community Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Educational, Other, STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Ages 8-12. Join us for 360° virtual exploration of the Florida Everglades followed by an immersive reading of James Ponti's The Sherlock Society. 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 "Family" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Making Moo-lah @ WIRT Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm Children's Program Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Program Type: Educational, Other Age Group: Family, Children Event Details: Ages 5-12. Welcome to the farm! In this collaborative life-size board game, players work together to see if they can run a financially successful farm. Stick around after the... Required This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 25 2025 Tue Making Moo-lah @ WIRT 5:00pm - 5:30pm Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Family, Children Program Type: Educational, Other Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Ages 5-12. Welcome to the farm! In this collaborative life-size board game, players work together to see if they can run a financially successful farm. 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. Needle Crafters Club Wednesday, February 26, 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 26 2025 Wed Needle Crafters Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Auburn Area Branch Library 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 "Family" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Move and Groove @ WIRT Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Kantzler Community 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.No registr... This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Feb 27 2025 Thu Move and Groove @ WIRT 10:30am - 11:00am Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Room: Kantzler Community 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. Playdate @ WIRT Friday, February 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Children's Program Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Play Date: Little ones can play, discover & meet new friends. Ages 4 & under. Participating caregiver required. No registration required. Event Details: Little ones can play, discover & meet new friends. Drop in for playtime fun in the Wirt Children's program room.No registration required. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Feb 28 2025 Fri Playdate @ WIRT 10:00am - 11:00am Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Other Play Date Little ones can play, discover & meet new friends. Ages 4 & under. Participating caregiver required. No registration required. Event Details: Little ones can play, discover & meet new friends. Drop in for playtime fun in the Wirt Children's program room.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 "Teens" group. Teen LitLoot Boxes: Grades 9-12 All Day 3/3 - 3/8 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... Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group. Mar 3 - 8 2025 Teen LitLoot Boxes: Grades 9-12 All Day 3/3 - 3/8 Virtual 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) 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Needle Crafters Club Wednesday, March 5, 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 5 2025 Wed Needle Crafters Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Auburn Area Branch Library 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 "Family" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Move and Groove @ WIRT Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Kantzler Community 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.No registr... This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Mar 6 2025 Thu Move and Groove @ WIRT 10:30am - 11:00am Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Room: Kantzler Community 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Needle Crafters Club Wednesday, March 12, 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 12 2025 Wed Needle Crafters Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Auburn Area Branch Library 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 "Family" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Move and Groove @ WIRT Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Kantzler Community 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.No registr... This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Mar 13 2025 Thu Move and Groove @ WIRT 10:30am - 11:00am Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Room: Kantzler Community 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. Playdate @ WIRT Friday, March 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Children's Program Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Play Date: Little ones can play, discover & meet new friends. Ages 4 & under. Participating caregiver required. No registration required. Event Details: Little ones can play, discover & meet new friends. Drop in for playtime fun in the Wirt Children's program room.No registration required. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Mar 14 2025 Fri Playdate @ WIRT 10:00am - 11:00am Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Other Play Date Little ones can play, discover & meet new friends. Ages 4 & under. Participating caregiver required. No registration required. Event Details: Little ones can play, discover & meet new friends. Drop in for playtime fun in the Wirt Children's program room.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. Middle Pages Loot Boxes: Grades 6-8 All Day 3/17 - 3/22 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 This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Mar 17 - 22 2025 Middle Pages Loot Boxes: Grades 6-8 All Day 3/17 - 3/22 Virtual 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Needle Crafters Club Wednesday, March 19, 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 19 2025 Wed Needle Crafters Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Auburn Area Branch Library 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 "Family" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Move and Groove @ WIRT Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Kantzler Community 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.No registr... This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Mar 20 2025 Thu Move and Groove @ WIRT 10:30am - 11:00am Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Room: Kantzler Community 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.