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The Bookmobile is On the Move! Check Out the New 2025 Schedule

The BCLS Bookmobile is Bringing the Library to You!Did you know that the Bay County Library System Bookmobile makes it easy to access books, materials, and library services no matter where you live? Whether you’re a busy parent, a senior citizen, a student, or someone who simply can’t always make it...

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Looking for new audiobooks? Here's Hoopla!

Do you Hoopla?  If not, it's the perfect time to start!  Late last year, all of our digital audiobooks made the move from Libby to Hoopla.  Now, in addition to your 10 monthly instant borrows, Bay County resident cardholders have access to Flex audiobook titles. In addition to the ...

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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen LitLoot Boxes: Grades 9-12

All Day 2/3 - 2/8
Teens
Virtual
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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.

MineCRAFTED Snacks-MSU Extension

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children, Tweens
Pinconning Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Find out if “the cake is a lie” with Ms. Ronda from MSU Extension, where Minecraft-themed snacks will be made weekly based off the popular game!

Disclaimer(s)

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

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.

Take Your Child to the Library - 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: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Take Your Child to the Library Day is Saturday, February 1!

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 "Adults" group.

Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Second Floor Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Monthly book club led by Kirsten.  Please call 989-893-9566 ext 2111 or email kwellnitz@baycountylibrary.org for more information.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Building Resilience to Avoid Burnout

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Sage Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Presented by MSU Extension educator, Tanner Derror. Build your resiliency to avoid burnout by boosting your protective factors such as having caring and supportive people in your life.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Take Your Child to the Library Day: Family Fort After Hours - Auburn

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Family
Auburn Area Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

Take Your Child to the Library Day is Saturday, February 1!

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 "Adults" group.

Seed Sorting for the Seed Library

10:00am - 4:00pm
Adults
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Drop in anytime during the sorting to help prepare for the 8th Season of the Seed Library!  All supplies provided.

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

Pinconning Pizza Party 🍕

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Children, Tweens
Pinconning Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Spend a Saturday afternoon at the Pinconning Branch celebrating National Pizza Day (February 9th)! We will be making pizza tie pillows, heart-shaped pizza ceramics, and maybe have a slice or two!

Disclaimer(s)

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

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

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