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Busy Book Cafe

Monday, May 20, 2024 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 20 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 ...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Library on Monday, May 20 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.

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Living Library

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Storytellers will be located in both the Kantzler and Second Floor Community rooms. Every person has a story to tell, crafted from life experience. Participants will have an opp...

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Storytellers will be located in both the Kantzler and Second Floor Community rooms.

Every person has a story to tell, crafted from life experience.

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.

Yarn and Knitting Needles

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

Tuesday, May 21, 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.

MacKenzie Steinbauer

Tips and Tricks for First Time Home Buyers

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Educational, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join our first-time home buyer class led by MacKenzie Steinbauer from RE/MAX Results! Learn essential tips and tricks for buying a home in the Great Lakes Bay Region, including wha...

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 65
Event Details:

Join our first-time home buyer class led by MacKenzie Steinbauer from RE/MAX Results!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Top text - Tween Hang Out, Bottom text - Break the Record!, graphic of a portion clock with dots and section in red for beating the record and World Record in red around the red section

Tween Hang Out: Break the Record

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Educational, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Library for Tween Hang Out: Break the Record on Thursday, May 23 at 5:30 pm. For tweens ages 8-12. Do you have what it takes to be in the Guinness Book of Wor...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Library for Tween Hang Out: Break the Record on Thursday, May 23 at 5:30 pm.

For tweens ages 8-12.

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.

Tonka

Pups & Pages - Pinconning

Thursday, May 23, 2024 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: 0
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)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

Yarn and Knitting Needles

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

Tuesday, May 28, 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.

Beach Rocks

Great Lakes Beach Rocks Basic Identification

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Randy Kursinsky, vice-president of Mid-Michigan Rock Club and an amateur rock and fossil collector. Learn a beginner's guide to identifying rocks, fossils and rock like/man ma...

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 43
Event Details:

Join Randy Kursinsky, vice-president of Mid-Michigan Rock Club and an amateur rock and fossil collector.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Busy Book Cafe

Monday, June 3, 2024 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, June 3 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 ...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Library on Monday, June 3 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, June 4, 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.

adult communicating story to group of children

Shared Reading Storytime @ Wirt

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Educational, Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Children
Event Details:

Encouraging communication during story time.  Join Katie Butzu, BAISD Assistive Technology and AAC Specialist, at the Wirt branch to experience a special shared reading storyt...

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

Encouraging communication during story time.

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.

Picture of a Titanic Ship Sailing on water with words "Adventure By Mail"

Adventure by Mail

All Day 6/10 - 6/14
Off Site
Program Type:
Educational, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Can you escape from the sinking Titanic? Registered patrons ages 8-12 will have an escape room sent to an address of their choice. It will contain 3 artifact challenges to complete...

Required
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Can you escape from the sinking Titanic? Registered patrons ages 8-12 will have an escape room sent to an address of their choice. It will contain 3 artifact challenges to complete in order to survive.

Disclaimer(s)

Bay County Residents Only

This high demand special collection/program is limited exclusively to Bay County resident cardholders only.

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

Yarn and Knitting Needles

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

Tuesday, June 11, 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.

Cheese

Building a Charcuterie Board Demonstration w/ artigiano

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Educational, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create your own Instagram-worthy cheese board!  Learn simple techniques for cutting and plating, how to select the perfect cheeses and charcuterie, and how to select accompani...

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Create your own Instagram-worthy cheese board!  Learn simple techniques for cutting and plating, how to select the perfect cheeses and charcuterie, and how to select accompaniments to pull it all together.

Disclaimer(s)

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

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.

Zines

Zine Making Workshop: Friendship Zine

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Second Floor Community Meeting Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join Delta College English teacher and editor of NewPages.com, Denise Hill, to create zines!   Pronounced “zeen,” a zine is a mini-book made by folding or stapling pap...

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Second Floor Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join Delta College English teacher and editor of NewPages.com, Denise Hill, to create zines!  

Disclaimer(s)

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

Cheese

Building a Charcuterie Board Demonstration w/ artigiano

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Educational, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create your own Instagram-worthy cheese board!  Learn simple techniques for cutting and plating, how to select the perfect cheeses and charcuterie, and how to select accompani...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create your own Instagram-worthy cheese board!  Learn simple techniques for cutting and plating, how to select the perfect cheeses and charcuterie, and how to select accompaniments to pull it all together.

Disclaimer(s)

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

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.

pups & pages

Pups & Pages @ Wirt

Saturday, June 15, 2024 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: 15
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.

Yarn and Knitting Needles

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

Tuesday, June 18, 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.

Cheese

Building a Charcuterie Board Demonstration w/ Artigiano

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Educational, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create your own Instagram-worthy cheese board!  Learn simple techniques for cutting and plating, how to select the perfect cheeses and charcuterie, and how to select accompani...

Required
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Create your own Instagram-worthy cheese board!  Learn simple techniques for cutting and plating, how to select the perfect cheeses and charcuterie, and how to select accompaniments to pull it all together.

Disclaimer(s)

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

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.

Dog with books

Pups & Pages - Sage

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 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, June 19 for Pups & Pages for ages 4-12! Read to a a certified therapy dog beginning at 5:30 pm. Bring a book from home or come a few minut...

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, June 19 for Pups & Pages for ages 4-12! 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.

man in an orange dive suit in the water posing before an old ship

Evening Sessions- Manitou Mysteries Shipwreck Adventure

Wednesday, June 19, 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!

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.

Cheese board

Building a Charcuterie Board Demonstration w/ Artigiano

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Educational, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create your own Instagram-worthy cheese board!  Learn simple techniques for cutting and plating, how to select the perfect cheeses and charcuterie, and how to select accompani...

Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Create your own Instagram-worthy cheese board!  Learn simple techniques for cutting and plating, how to select the perfect cheeses and charcuterie, and how to select accompaniments to pull it all together.

Disclaimer(s)

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

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.

bay city state park

Nature Explorers @ Bay City State Park

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children's Program Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Educational, Other, STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 8 and under + caregiver.   Get outdoors! Join us at Pavilion 1 at the Bay City State Park, along with Great Start collaborative of Bay-Arenac Counties, ...

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

Ages 8 and under + caregiver.  

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, June 25, 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.