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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As the winter chill sets in, there's no better time to cozy up with a good book. The Bay County Library System is thrilled to announce the return of its annual Winter Reading Program, "Return of the YETI," kicking off on January 6, 2025. This engaging program encourages readers of all ages to dive i...
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Cool Off with Creative Fun at the Auburn Library's Ice Cream Parlor! Parents and caregivers, we have an exciting announcement just for you and your little ones! Our Ice Cream Parlor at the Auburn Area Branch Library is open for business, ready to beat the summer heat with a scoop of ima...
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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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In a world that is dominated by series, you may not be looking for that kind of commitment. Instead you may be looking for the satisfying feeling of reading a story with a set beginning, middle, and end, with no cliffhangers or set-ups for the book. Stand alone stories sometimes feel hidden in the t...
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The popularity of titles like Fourth Wing and A Court of Thorns and Roses are leaving readers on a hunt searching for more read-alikes. But if you search other fantasy titles, you may not find the relationships you loved in these titles, but if you search romance titles you may not have the fantasti...
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