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Pups & Pages @ Wirt

Saturday, May 17, 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 5/19 - 5/24
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.

Busy Book Cafe: vehicles and road felt busy book page

Busy Book Cafe

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Library on Monday, May 19 for Busy Book Cafe!For children ages 0-3 years old + Adult.We begin at 11 am. Craft supplies and directions will be available for parents ...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Library on Monday, May 19 for Busy Book Cafe!

For children ages 0-3 years old + Adult.

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, May 20, 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.

Pinconning Book Club

Tuesday, May 20, 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. 

puzzles boardgames

Board Games and Popcorn Bar @ WIRT

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Ages 8-12.  Come out to the library to enjoy board games and puzzles. While you're playing, make your own delicious popcorn concoction!No registration required.

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

Ages 8-12.  

Come out to the library to enjoy board games and puzzles. While you're playing, make your own delicious popcorn concoction!

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.

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Sew Creative: Aprons

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Learn the basics of following a pattern, pinning, and using a sewing machine as we create our own aprons! 

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:

Learn the basics of following a pattern, pinning, and using a sewing machine as we create our own aprons! 

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.

Romance & Rosé

Romance & Rosé

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Other at Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you a romance reader with no one to talk about your latest read? Join us to dish on your favorite reads and tropes and to get recs from fellow romance readers. There is no assi...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Other
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Are you a romance reader with no one to talk about your latest read? Join us to dish on your favorite reads and tropes and to get recs from fellow romance readers.

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.

Zines

Monthly Zine Meet Up!

Wednesday, May 21, 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. 

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Gamer Club: Super Smash Brothers

Wednesday, May 21, 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 snacks, and some fun Wii and Switch games! We'll be playing Super Smash Bros. on both systems.

Required
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 snacks, and some fun Wii and Switch games! We'll be playing Super Smash Bros. on both systems.

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.

Chess at the Library

Chess at the Library

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Open to chess players of all ages. Come for an opportunity to connect with other chess players in our community room over the board. 

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

Open to chess players of all ages. Come for an opportunity to connect with other chess players in our community room over the board. 

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.

Dog with books

Pups & Pages - Sage

Wednesday, May 21, 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, May 21 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 fe...

Required
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, May 21 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.

Bill Konkalesky

Evening Sessions- UFO Disclosure Now: What does the government really know?

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Educational, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Evening Sessions- UFO Disclosure Right Now:  What does the government know?Is our Government about to reveal that the UFO/UAP phenomenon represents an intellige...

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:
Evening Sessions- UFO Disclosure Right Now:  What does the government know?

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, May 21, 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.

dance

Move and Groove @ WIRT

Thursday, May 22, 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...

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.

Tween Hang Out: Egg Carton Portraits (lion)

Tween Hang Out: Egg Carton Portraits

Thursday, May 22, 2025 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: Egg Carton Portraits on Thursday, May 22 at 5:30 pm.For children ages 8-12. Let's make some funky fun recycled art!Registration is requi...

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

Join us at Sage Library for Tween Hang Out: Egg Carton Portraits on Thursday, May 22 at 5:30 pm.

For children ages 8-12. Let's make some funky fun recycled art!

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.

Make It!: Woodland Terrarium

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us in making your own forest-themed terrarium!

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:

Join us in making your own forest-themed terrarium!

Disclaimer(s)

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

This could get messy! Please wear old clothes.

Little Wigglers with five children graphic smiling and waving

Little Wigglers

Friday, May 23, 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, May 23 @10:30 am!For children that are walking ages 5 and under + AdultMove and dance our wiggles out at a fun musical program.&...

Required
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, May 23 @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.

BCLS Closed

All Day 5/24 - 5/26
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 May 24 - 26, 2025 for the Memorial Day 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 May 24 - 26, 2025 for the Memorial Day holiday.

Yarn and Knitting Needles

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

Tuesday, May 27, 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.

Film Crew Club open to teens in grades 6-12

Film Crew Club

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies, STEAM, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for a club for teens, all about making movies and other video-based media, with equipment provided by the Michigan Learning Channel! 

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies, STEAM, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for a club for teens, all about making movies and other video-based media, with equipment provided by the Michigan Learning Channel! 

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

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Meet the Musical Instruments

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Meet the middle school band directors from Western and Handy Middle Schools! Enjoy a craft, learn about the various band instruments, and get to try them yourself in this hands on ...

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

Meet the middle school band directors from Western and Handy Middle Schools! Enjoy a craft, learn about the various band instruments, and get to try them yourself in this hands on 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.

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

kitty

Needle Crafters Club

Wednesday, May 28, 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.

dance

Move and Groove @ WIRT

Thursday, May 29, 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...

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.