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Summer Reading logo June 13-August 13

OCEANS OF POSSIBILITIES

Join the Summer Reading Program at your library beginning June 13, 2022! 
There is a space for everyone – whether you are 9 months or 99 years old – we all need to read or be read to!

HOW IT WORKS

  1. Sign up and log your reading beginning June 13. You can participate fully online or use our paper logs. 
    • Online: Use our Beanstack website or download the free Beanstack Tracker app (see links below).
    • Paper log: Pick one up at your branch or download here.
  2. Log 8 hours of reading before August 13th to complete the program.
  3. Keep logging and earn more prize drawing entries for every additional 8 hours you read/listen.
Sign Up and Log Your Reading on Beanstack
Download the Reading Log & Prize Info
Events Brochure
Children's Design-A-Bookmark Contest

Help Topics

You can sign up, log reading, and manage your account from your smart device! Simply visit your Android or iOS app store and download the free "Beanstack Tracker" app.

 

Tutorial Videos 
How to Log Reading in Beanstack (4 minutes)
How to register and navigate Beanstack.(6 minutes) 

Questions? Call your branch or email bclsbeanstack@baycountylibrary.org..

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Feb 6
-
11
2023

Teen LitLoot Boxes: Grades 9-12

All Day 2/6 - 2/11
Virtual
Registration
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Feb 6
-
11
2023

Teen LitLoot Boxes: Grades 9-12

All Day 2/6 - 2/11
Virtual
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
**Due to the high demand of this special collection/program it is available exclusively to Bay County resident cardholders. **Please register using the name of the teen that will be participating.              &n...

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Feb 9 2023 Thu

LENA Start Virtual Meetings

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Registration
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Feb 9 2023 Thu

LENA Start Virtual Meetings

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
For parents and caregivers of children ages 0-36 months. This 10-week virtual program uses LENA technology to increase interactive talk, which leads to healthy brain development in children. Each participant will receive a bag of supplies, includi...

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 "Children" group.
Feb 15 2023 Wed

Virtual Pups & Pages

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual
Registration
This event is in the "Children" group.
Feb 15 2023 Wed

Virtual Pups & Pages

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Children ages 4-12 read to a therapy dog or dog in training in a one-on-one Zoom session on Wednesday, February 15 beginning at 5:30 pm. You will be called to schedule your session the week of the program. We look forward to seeing you! We re...

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Feb 16 2023 Thu

LENA Start Virtual Meetings

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Registration
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Feb 16 2023 Thu

LENA Start Virtual Meetings

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
For parents and caregivers of children ages 0-36 months. This 10-week virtual program uses LENA technology to increase interactive talk, which leads to healthy brain development in children. Each participant will receive a bag of supplies, includi...

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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Feb 20
-
25
2023

Middle Pages Loot Boxes: Grades 6-8

All Day 2/20 - 2/25
Virtual
Registration
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Feb 20
-
25
2023

Middle Pages Loot Boxes: Grades 6-8

All Day 2/20 - 2/25
Virtual
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
**Due to the high demand of this special collection/program it is available exclusively to Bay County resident cardholders. **Please register using the name of the teen that will be participating.            &...

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Feb 23 2023 Thu

LENA Start Virtual Meetings

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Registration
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Feb 23 2023 Thu

LENA Start Virtual Meetings

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
For parents and caregivers of children ages 0-36 months. This 10-week virtual program uses LENA technology to increase interactive talk, which leads to healthy brain development in children. Each participant will receive a bag of supplies, includi...

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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Mar 2 2023 Thu

LENA Start Virtual Meetings

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Registration
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Mar 2 2023 Thu

LENA Start Virtual Meetings

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
For parents and caregivers of children ages 0-36 months. This 10-week virtual program uses LENA technology to increase interactive talk, which leads to healthy brain development in children. Each participant will receive a bag of supplies, includi...

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 "Teens" group.
Mar 6
-
11
2023

Teen LitLoot Boxes: Grades 9-12

All Day 3/6 - 3/11
Virtual
Registration
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Mar 6
-
11
2023

Teen LitLoot Boxes: Grades 9-12

All Day 3/6 - 3/11
Virtual
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:
**Due to the high demand of this special collection/program it is available exclusively to Bay County resident cardholders. **Please register using the name of the teen that will be participating.              &n...

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.

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Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library

(989) 893-9566
500 Center Ave
Bay City, MI 48708
See map: Google Maps
Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Mon-Thu: 10:00am-8:00pm
Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Auburn Area Branch Library

(989) 662-2381
235 W. Midland Rd.
Auburn, MI 48611
See map: Google Maps
Tue-Thu: 10:00am-8:00pm
Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Pinconning Branch Library

(989) 879-3283
218 Kaiser Street
Pinconning, MI 48650
See map: Google Maps
Tue-Thu: 10:00am-8:00pm
Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Sage Branch Library

(989) 892-8555
100 E. Midland St
Bay City, MI 48706
See map: Google Maps
Mon, Tue, Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm
Wed-Thu: 12:00pm-8:00pm

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500 Center Ave
Bay City, MI 48708
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