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Paint and Sip

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

*Please indicate grade in the fall when registering.

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

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Podcasting for Beginners: A Workshop with Alex the Greek

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Second Floor Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Lectures, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

This is the second session in a three-part workshop with Alex Alexandrou (Alex the Greek). Sign up for one or all three sessions and start your podcasting journey! Q&A opportunities will be available throughout each session.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Bedroom Banner

12:30pm - 1:15pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Sage Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration 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. Decorate a fabric sign to hang outside your bedroom. While supplies last! 

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Melted Crayon Jewelry

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

*Please indicate grade in the fall when registering.

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

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.

Make It!: Canvas Yarn Art

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Children, Tweens
Pinconning Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Spend an evening at the Pinconning Branch making canvas yarn art with many different colors of yarn to choose from!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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

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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Basic Animal Drawing

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Tweens
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Rock Painting

12:30pm - 1:15pm
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Sage Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration 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!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Pups & Pages - Sage

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children, Tweens
Sage Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Pups & Pages - Pinconning

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Tweens
Pinconning Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Pups & Pages @ Wirt

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Tweens
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Other
Registration 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 7/21 - 7/26
Tweens, Teens
Virtual
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration 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.

Drawing Mythical Creatures with Corinne Roberts

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Tweens
Pinconning Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

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

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Make a Pinwheel

12:30pm - 1:15pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Sage Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration 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! 

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Story Time at the Trombley House

9:30am - 10:00am
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Off Site
Registration
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Trombley House
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Drop in! Children ages 12 and under with family are invited to join us at the Trombley House Historical Museum to hear stories, sing and dance. Take an eye spy tour of the historic Trombley House.  

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.

Tween Hang Out: PVC Rocket Launchers

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children, Tweens
Sage Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Library for Tween Hang Out: PVC Rocket Launchers on Thursday, July 31 at 5:30 pm.

For children ages 8-12. Let's build things that launch!

Registration is required.

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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Geology Rocks! w/Chippewa Nature Center @ WIRT

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Tweens
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Ages 7-12.

Investigate fossils, simulate glacier and formation in Michigan, and examine rocks and minerals.

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 "Family" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Touch a Truck

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Sage Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Drop in!

Children ages 12 and under with their families!

Join us at the Sage Branch Library at Pershing Park on Wednesday, August 6 @ 12:30 pm for Touch a Truck!

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Touch-A-Truck @ WIRT

10:00am - 11:00am
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Wirt Lawn
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Other
Event Details:

Families with young children.  

Join the Wirt library in getting up close and personal with all your favorite big and small trucks and equipment!

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 "Family" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Community Carnival

10:00am - 12:00pm
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Sage Branch Library
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Other
Event Details:

Drop in and join us at Sage Library on Friday, August 8 for Community Carnival!

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Podcasting for Beginners: A Workshop with Alex the Greek

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Second Floor Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Lectures, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

This is the third session in a three-part workshop with Alex Alexandrou (Alex the Greek). Sign up for one or all three sessions and start your podcasting journey! Q&A opportunities will be available throughout each session.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Pups & Pages @ Wirt

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Tweens
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Other
Registration 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 8/18 - 8/23
Tweens, Teens
Virtual
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration 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.