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Preschool Storytime - Auburn

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
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: 16

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.

Teen Craft

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join Ms. Marlene for an afternoon of casual crafting!

Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join Ms. Marlene for an afternoon of casual crafting!

Painterly Pottery

Painterly Pottery

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

*Due to the high demand of this program, please only register at one BCLS location – thank you! *Please register using the name of the teen that will be participating.  ...

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

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

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

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

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.

Tween Hang Out: Taste Test Challenge

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Library for Tween Hang Out: Taste Test Challenge on Thursday, November 7 at 5:30 pm. For children ages 8-12. Prepare to push your taste buds! In a blind tasting ...

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

Join us at Sage Library for Tween Hang Out: Taste Test Challenge on Thursday, November 7 at 5:30 pm.

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 alert staff to any food allergies.

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

Fall Craft

Pick & Choose Fall Craft

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Register to make a fall craft at the Pinconning Branch-choose between a ceramic turkey to paint or a light-up fall lantern!

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:

Register to make a fall craft at the Pinconning Branch-choose between a ceramic turkey to paint or a light-up fall lantern!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Plate, Bowl, Snowman

Painterly Pottery

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

**Due to the high demand of this program, please only register at one BCLS location – thank you! Choose from a Christmas tree design plate, soup bowl, and snowman photo holder. ...

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

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

Choose from a Christmas tree design plate, soup bowl, and snowman photo holder.

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.

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.

Little Wigglers with five children graphic smiling and waving

Little Wigglers

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join us Sage Library for Little Wigglers on Friday, November 8 or 15 @10:30 am! For children that are walking to ages 5 + Adult Move and dance our wiggles out at a fun musica...

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

Join us Sage Library for Little Wigglers on Friday, November 8 or 15 @10:30 am!

For children that are walking to ages 5 + 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.

Rock Wall Sconce

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the Pinconning Branch to create a sconce with rocks. Adults and teens (grades 6 and up) are invited to attend.  Please register with a valid phone number where you ...

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

Join us at the Pinconning Branch to create a sconce with rocks. Adults and teens (grades 6 and up) are invited to attend.  Please register with a valid phone number where you can be reached.

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

Local Author Expo

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Educational, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Bay County Library System is hosting local authors in an expo-style event on Sat, Nov 9th at the Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library. Participating authors from the Great Lake...

Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Other
Event Details:

The Bay County Library System is hosting local authors in an expo-style event on Sat, Nov 9th at the Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library.

dino-vember party dinosaur

Dinosaur Party @ WIRT

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Families with young children. Celebrate Dino-vember with dinosaur games, crafts and temporary tattoos! No registration is required.  

Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Families with young children. Celebrate Dino-vember with dinosaur games, crafts and temporary tattoos!

No 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.

coffee co essexville

Excited Goat Storytime w/ WIRT

Monday, November 11, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:30am
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, November 11, 2024 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

build and play

BUILD and Play @ WIRT

Monday, November 11, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Family, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Ages 5-12.  Build together, family fun!  What will you create with open-ended interactive building materials?  Blue Blocks, Fort Build, Kinex, and more for you ...

Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Family, Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 5-12.  Build together, family fun!  What will you create with open-ended interactive building materials?  Blue Blocks, Fort Build, Kinex, and more for you to BUILD with.  

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, November 12, 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.

flyer

Clay Tic-Tac-Toe Board

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Create your own tic-tac-toe board using air dry clay!

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

Create your own tic-tac-toe board using air dry clay!

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.

Painterly Pottery

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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 pick-up at a later date.

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 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.

Wednesdays With Walt

Wednesday, November 13, 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!

Apples Galore

Make It: Apples Galore!

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Pumpkins are popular for fall time, but we can’t forget about the apples! At this program we will be making apple bird feeders, apple play dough, and more.

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

Pumpkins are popular for fall time, but we can’t forget about the apples! At this program we will be making apple bird feeders, apple play dough, and more.

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.

Dungeons and Dragons Logo

Dungeons and Dragons Club

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Use your wit, skill, and some lucky rolls of the dice to create characters, fight bad guys, and maybe even save the world. No experience necessary! You are welcome to bring your...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Use your wit, skill, and some lucky rolls of the dice to create characters, fight bad guys, and maybe even save the world. No experience necessary!

Disclaimer(s)

Participant must be in grades sixth through twelfth (6-12) to register for this program

Cribbage Night

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 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 Night Stop 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.

Evening Sessions: Women of the Watch

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Educational, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Evening Sessions is a monthly adult program series featuring a fun and engaging mix of presentations, lectures, workshops, demonstrations, author visits, and performances on to...

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

The Evening Sessions is a monthly adult program series featuring a fun and engaging mix of presentations, lectures, workshops, demonstrations, author visits, and performances on topics covering the arts, culture, history, science, and more!

Kitten with yarn

Needle Crafters Club

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 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.

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Move and Groove @ WIRT

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program 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. N...

Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program 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.

Mad Scientists: Crazy Cranberries

Mad Scientists: Crazy Cranberries

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Children age 6-12 are invited to join us at Sage Library for Mad Scientists: Magic on Thursday, November 14 @ 5:30 pm.  We will discover if cranberries sink or float, ...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Children age 6-12 are invited to join us at Sage Library for Mad Scientists: Magic on Thursday, November 14 @ 5:30 pm. 

Disclaimer(s)

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