What’s your library worth to you? Maybe more than you think.Check out this list of some of the many services BCLS provides to our card holders free-of-charge vs. what they can cost you through other pay services. Many of these pay services you may be currently using or have used in the past. BC...
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This month we take a moment to honor and remember authors we loved and lost in 2021. Their stories and the impact they made will live on in the hearts and minds of readers everywhere. They will be missed. Eric Carle Beverly Cleary Eric Jerome Dickey Joan Didion L...
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Bay City is home to one of the premiere film festivals in the state with the Hell’s Half Mile Film & Music Festival. Each year in October I’ve enjoyed seeing some great Independently (sometimes locally) produced films in wonderful venues like Bay City’s historic State Theatre. Well now you ca...
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Every year a selection committee facilitated by the Library of Michigan comes together and pores over 100s of books that were published the previous year. Fiction, non-fiction, as well as children's and teen titles are all eligible for consideration as long as they meet the criteria: books must be w...
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Looking for something to binge watch this weekend? Wirt library is now offering Binge Bundles! Check out 3 movies at a time in these new themed bundles to re-watch old favorites or find something new! Fans of comedy, horror, romance, thrillers - There’s a bundle for that! Here’s just a samplin...
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As the new year comes, so does the opportunity to set new reading challenges and goals. There are so many ways to approach this, but I am going to highlight a few of my favorites. Find a Book Club If you are looking to change up some of your reading habits, having the accountability and social...
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As the holidays and winter weather descend upon us, book lovers may find themselves with some extra time on their hands or in need of a break from the hustle and bustle of the season. This is an excellent time to snuggle up under a cozy blanket with some hot tea or cocoa and a good book! Or, i...
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As the new year approaches, many of us are looking to improve our skill-set when it comes to our jobs and career paths. The new Workforce Development Book Collection at the Bay County Library System can help you develop those essential skills needed in today’s employment environment. ...
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Where would we be without our friends? As the holidays approach, we often find ourselves reflecting on the past year and also the things we're thankful for: our families, our health, and, of course, our friends to name a few! New or old, near or far, our friendships can help us celebrate...
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As November begins, so does the annual tradition of NaNoWriMo. If you have never heard of it, NaNoWriMo stands for National Novel Writing Month. The organization behind it encourages writers to write 50,000 words in 30 days. The goal is to get pen to paper--even if the words aren’t perfect. If you a...
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