Polaris Is Here! What BCLS Patrons Need to KnowOur new library system, Polaris, is officially live!
Thank you for your patience during the transition. We’re excited to bring you a more modern, reliable catalog experience with improved search tools, better account features, and stronger integratio...
Expand Your Reading with Libby’s New Partner LibrariesLove using Libby for ebooks and audiobooks, but wish you had more options or shorter wait times? Great news! With our new reciprocal lending partnership, your Bay County Library System card now gives Bay County residents access to multiple Michig...
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Where will you go in your Passport to Reading?! BCLS is excited to offer this program to adults (18+) to help expand your horizons in your reading selection and visit books from all over the world! Here's how it works: You will receive your very own Passport at any branch location to keep track...
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Censorship Is So 1984 -- Read for Your Rights! Celebrate banned books week and celebrate our right to read and the freedom to access ideas through books, comics, plays, art and more! Since 1982, libraries have observed Banned Books Week to bring awareness to attempts to censor materials a...
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September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and at BCLS, we’re celebrating!! Your library card is more than just a card - it’s your all-access pass to books, movies, technology, and experiences that can spark creativity and open doors.How to Get a Library CardGetting your card is easy:Bay County Reside...
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There's no time like the summertime to pack the family into the car and hit the road! Family road trips bring with them the opportunity to create memories and bring families closer together. Bonding can come in many forms, and listening to stories while on the road can be the perfect act...
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How to Get Your BCLS Library Card – And Why You’ll Love Having OneWhether you’re a lifelong reader, new to the area, or raising the next generation of book lovers, getting a Bay County Library System (BCLS) card is your first step toward unlocking a world of free books, movies, music, events, and di...
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Celebrating the Winners of the 2024 Bay County Poetry ContestWe’re thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 Bay County Poetry Contest, a collaboration between the Bay County Library System and the English Department at Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU)!This annual contest celebrates the cre...
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Bay County Library System patrons have free access to Educate Station, a resource for Pre-K through 5th Grade curriculum! Educate Station provides ready-to-use, hands-on activities for kids to do at home or at school. The website provides structured learning plans in a variety of subject areas, as w...
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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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