Scheduled classes are listed on the Calendar of Events. Demand for these classes is high. Be sure to call early to get registered.

We offer computer classes in the computer lab, which is located on the second floor of the Wirt Library. Space is limited. If you are interested it is a good idea to call and register early.

The Bay County Library System partners with Delta College’s Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center in offering a “Business Start-Up Seminar,” which is held in the Kantzler Community Room at the Wirt Library.

For those who are interested in learning how to research your family history, we partner with the Bay County Genealogical Society in offering  beginner genealogy classes.

 

Special Events and Programs

Adult Summer Reading Program
June 10 – Aug 10
See the events brochure

Complete the reading log by reading 8 hours. Return your log to have your name entered in a drawing for a gift card (3 per branch). Pick up a reading log beginning June 10 at any branch library or the Bookmobile.

Join us for one of these all ages kick-off events!

Auburn (Williams Township Park Pavilion): Kick-Off Party
Tue, Jun 11, 2-3:30 pm
Drop in at the Williams Township Park Pavilion for games, activities and snacks.

Wirt Library (lawn): The Storytellers: Family Concert
Wed, Jun 12, 2 pm
Registration is required beginning May 22. Don’t forget your lawn chairs.

Pinconning Library: Rick Kelley: Interactive Family Concert
Thu, Jun 13, 10:30 am
Registration is required beginning May 23

Sage Library (lawn): Gratitude Steel Band: Steel Drum Family Concert
Thu, Jun 13, 2:30 pm
Drop in and enjoy! Don’t forget your lawn chairs.

 

Book Discussion Groups
Auburn: Thu, May 9, Jun 6, 6-7:30 pm
Pinconning: Thu, May 23, Jun 27, 6-7:30 pm
Sage: Tue, May 14, Jun 11, 2-3:30 pm
Registration required.  Call the branch you will attend. 

 

 

Branch Events and Programs

Auburn Area Branch Library
Registration required for all at 662-2381 ext 200.
Teens are also welcome to attend crafts

Movie & Lunch Series
In partnership with the Bay County Division on Aging
Fri, May 24, 12 pm     “Chimpanzee”
Fri, Jun 28, 12 pm     “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel”
Registration required with the Division on Aging at 895-4100.
Lunch is $3-$5 payable to Bay County Division on Aging.

How to Draw Manga & Graphic Novels
Thu, Jun 20, 6 pm
Registration required

Mosaic Picture Frame Craft
Thu, Jun 27, 6 pm
Registration required

Blood Drive
Sponsored by Michigan Blood
Sat, Jun 29, 10-2 pm
Drop in event

 

Pinconning Branch Library
Registration required for all at 879-3283 ext 202
Teens are also welcome to attend crafts

Handmade Paper Craft
Sat, Jun 1, 2-3:30 pm
Registration required

Rope & Twine Vases Craft
Sat, Jun 22, 2-3:30 pm
Registration required

Music of Gary Brandt & Jackie Davidson
Tue, Jun 25, 2:30 pm
Registration required

 

Sage Branch Library
Where registration is required visit the Reference Desk or call 892-8555 ext 202

Beginning Digital Photography with Rob Tomkins
Thu, June 13, 6-8 pm
Bring a digital camera with a fully charged battery, a memory card, and the camera manual and learn to take better photos.
Registration required beginning May 20

 

Wirt Public Library

Accessing Irish Records from North America
Sat, Jun 29, 2-3 pm
Kantzler Community Room
Richard M. Doherty will present a lecture about the major sources of genealogical information in Ireland, and methods for accessing these records from North America. The focus will be on the use of online databases and the microfilm holdings of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. A Troy, Michigan resident, Doherty is a professional genealogist, lecturer and author with over 40 years of experience. He is the director of Celtic Quest, LLC and has made 31 research trips to Ireland.
Registration is required at 893-9566 ext. 2200

Movie & Lunch Series
In partnership with the Bay County Division on Aging
Wed, Jun 19, 12 pm     “Mighty Macs”
Registration required with the Division on Aging at 895-4100.
Lunch is $3-$5 payable to Bay County Division on Aging.