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Paint-A-Peep Art Contest

04/01/2025 @ 10:00am - 04/26/2025 @ 5:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Pinconning Branch Library
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Show your creative side and pick up a Peep-themed figurine (while supplies last) from the Pinconning Branch to paint between April 1st-19th for a chance to win a Peep gift basket!

Suncatcher Craft @ Wirt

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

Ages 5-12 with an adult. 

Celebrate Spring Break and sunny days ahead by making your own suncatcher.

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.

Teen LitLoot Boxes: Grades 9-12

All Day 4/7 - 4/12
Teens
Virtual
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

**Due to the high demand of this special collection/program it is available exclusively to Bay County resident cardholders.

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.

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
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.

Arts & Snacks: Rubber Duck Cosplay

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Sage Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join us as we use paint, tape and fabric to give boring rubber duckies some new style. Also, we’ll have snacks. 

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

Poetry and Pizza

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Auburn Area Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other, Performance, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Let's celebrate National Poetry month with pizza! Attendees can bring in their own poetry to share out loud and enjoy a poetry themed craft. 

Disclaimer(s)

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

Needle Crafters Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
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.

Peep Diorama Craft

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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: 17
Event Details:

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

Join us to create your own Peep Diorama Craft.  All supplies provided!

 

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.

Family Read Aloud Book Club: From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Sage Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Library for Family Read Aloud Book Club: From the Mixed UP Files of Mrs. Basi E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg on Thursday, April 10 at 5:30 pm.

For children ages 0-12 with their family. 

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.

Smart Money MI Kids: Make a Walking S'more - 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: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Celebrate Michigan Financial Wellness Month at each of our branches with a special storytime about saving, budgeting, and using math to spend money.

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.

Farmhouse-Style Easter Egg Wreath Craft

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Auburn Area Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Decorate your home for Easter with a beautiful wreath created by you.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Paper Owl on Canvas - Wirt Branch

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Mod Poge paper owl on canvas

Young Scientists: Earth Celebration

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Sage Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Branch Library for Young Scientists: Earth Celebration on Friday, April 11 @ 10:30 am.

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.

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

All Day 4/14 - 4/19
Children, Tweens
Virtual
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

April's Theme is Graphic Novels!

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.

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
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.

Rubber Ducks & Kona Ice!

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Everyone
Pinconning Branch Library
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Parking Lot
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Drop in at the Pinconning Branch to decorate your own rubber duck to take home and enjoy a FREE snow cone from our friends at Kona Ice!

Polish Egg Painting

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tweens
Auburn Area Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Celebrate and learn about the polish tradition of hand painting eggs in this hands on art 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.

This could get messy! Please wear old clothes.

Needle Crafters Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
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.

Tween Hang Out: Secret Message in a Bracelet

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: 17
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Library for Tween Hang Out: Secret Message in a Bracelet on Thursday, April 17 at 5:30 pm.

For children ages 8-12. Create a special hidden-message bracelet that you can keep to yourself or give to a friend. 

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.

Color Creations: Earth Day Edition

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: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Let’s celebrate Earth Day early by melting old crayons to make new ones and making our own blue or green SLIME!

Disclaimer(s)

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

This could get messy! Please wear old clothes.

A is for Art: Bunny Sign

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Auburn Area Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Create your own adorable bunny sign to keep or give as a gift!

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.

This could get messy! Please wear old clothes.

Middle Pages Loot Boxes: Grades 6-8

All Day 4/21 - 4/26
Tweens, Teens
Virtual
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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

11:00am - 12:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Sage Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Library on Monday, April 21 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.

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
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.