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

Dinovember Takeover @ WIRT

All Day 11/4 - 11/30
Family, Children
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Wirt Children's Room
Age Group: Family, Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Dinosaurs have taken over the library for Dinovember again!

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

Excited Goat Storytime w/ WIRT

9:00am - 9:30am
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Off Site
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Excited Goat Coffee Company
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Families with young children.  Join the Wirt library at EXCITED GOAT COFFEE CO.  in Essexville for storytime!

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 "Adults" group.

Sage Book Club

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Sage Branch Library
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Sage Book Club- Everyone Welcome

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

BUILD and Play @ WIRT

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family, Children, Tweens
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Family, Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 5-12.  Build together, family fun!  What will you create with open-ended interactive building materials?  Blue Blocks, Fort Build, Kinex, and more for you to BUILD with.  

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 "Adults" group.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Film Crew Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Sage Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies, STEAM, Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

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

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

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

Clay Tic-Tac-Toe Board

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: 3
Event Details:

Create your own tic-tac-toe board using air dry clay!

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.

Romance & Rosé

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Off Site
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Other
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Are you a romance reader with no one to talk about your latest read? Join us to dish on your favorite reads and tropes and to get recs from fellow romance readers.

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.

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