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Smokey Bear Reading Challenge @ WIRT Library-Children's

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Adventure Begins @ Your Library (Wirt) Help Smokey celebrate his 80th birthday this year by learning how to prevent wildfires and help the environment! Read just 3 books and ...

Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Adventure Begins @ Your Library (Wirt)

Help Smokey celebrate his 80th birthday this year by learning how to prevent wildfires and help the environment!

bay city state park

Nature Explorers @ Bay City State Park

Friday, May 17, 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! Dress for the weather and join us at Pavilion 1 at the Bay City State Park, along with Great Start collaborativ...

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.

Puzzle Swap

Puzzle Swap Kantzler

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for a Puzzle Swap! Drop off puzzles for all ages you would like to swap throughout April and up to the day of the event to receive one voucher for each puzzle you drop off....

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

Join us for a Puzzle Swap! Drop off puzzles for all ages you would like to swap throughout April and up to the day of the event to receive one voucher for each puzzle you drop off.

pups & pages

Pups & Pages @ Wirt

Saturday, May 18, 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: 6
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.

Movie Maker Club (2nd Floor)

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor Community Meeting Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Movies, STEAM, Technology Class
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

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

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Second Floor Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Movies, STEAM, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

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

Living Library Logo

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.

Wednesdays With Walt

Wednesday, May 22, 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!

BCLS Closed - Memorial Day Holiday

All Day 5/25 - 5/27
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library, Auburn Area Branch Library, Pinconning Branch Library, Sage Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library, Auburn Area Branch Library, Pinconning Branch Library, Sage Branch Library
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.

Wednesdays With Walt

Wednesday, May 29, 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!

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.

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.

Wednesdays With Walt

Wednesday, June 5, 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!

Wirt Nonfiction Book Club (Board Rm)

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Board Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Wirt Nonfiction Book Club

Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Wirt Nonfiction Book Club

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.

Midland Saxophone Quartet

Midland Saxophone Quartet

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Wirt Lawn at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Everyone, Family, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an of afternoon toe-tapping tunes with the Midland Saxophone Quartet on the front lawn!  Bring a chair or blanket to sit on the lawn.  If weather does no...

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Wirt Lawn
Age Group: Everyone, Family, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 58
Event Details:

Join us for an of afternoon toe-tapping tunes with the Midland Saxophone Quartet on the front lawn!  Bring a chair or blanket to sit on the lawn.  If weather does not cooperate it will be moved indoors to the Kantzler Community Room

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 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, 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.

Teen Craft- TBD

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

*Please register using the name of the teen that will be participating.  *Please indicate grade in the fall when registering.     **The library makes eve...

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Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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.

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: 29
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.

Wednesdays With Walt

Wednesday, June 12, 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!

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.

tent with summer reading dates

Summer Reading Kick off @ WIRT

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate our Summer Reading Program for 2024 - Adventure Begins at Your Library!  Get signed up for the program and enjoy the festivities at our Kick Off Par...

Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate our Summer Reading Program for 2024 - Adventure Begins at Your Library! 

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.