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Baby Storytime - Wirt

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Baby Storytime

Wiggles, giggles, songs and stories—learning starts here. This joyful and interactive program introduces babies to language and books through rhymes, songs, mo

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Baby Storytime

Wiggles, giggles, songs and stories—learning starts here. This joyful and interactive program introduces babies to language and books through rhymes, songs, mo

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.

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.

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Preschool Storytime - Auburn

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Preschool Storytime

Big stories, curious questions, and active participation—learning grows here. This engaging program invites preschoolers to enjoy interactive stories, son

Registration Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Preschool Storytime

Big stories, curious questions, and active participation—learning grows here. This engaging program invites preschoolers to enjoy interactive stories, son

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.

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.

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Bookmobile Stop - Village of Hampton Meadows

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Bookmobile Stops
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us at Village of Hampton Meadows! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read! Don’t forget to bring an ID with your current address to sign up for a library card. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile Stops
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Join us at Village of Hampton Meadows! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read! Don’t forget to bring an ID with your current address to sign up for a library card. 

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Bookmobile Stop - New Hope Bay Assisted Living

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Stops
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us at New Hope Bay! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read! Don’t forget to bring an ID with your current address to sign up for a library card. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile Stops
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Join us at New Hope Bay! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read! Don’t forget to bring an ID with your current address to sign up for a library card. 

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Bookmobile Stop - Garfield Manor

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Bookmobile Stops
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us at Garfield Manor! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read! Don’t forget to bring an ID with your current address to sign up for a library card. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile Stops
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Join us at Garfield Manor! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read! Don’t forget to bring an ID with your current address to sign up for a library card. 

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Gamer Club JR

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

Join us for an after school club where we'll play a variety of video games, make new friends, and explore the world of gaming in a positive and fun environment.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an after school club where we'll play a variety of video games, make new friends, and explore the world of gaming in a positive and fun environment.

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.

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Bookmobile Stop - Riverview Estates

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Bookmobile Stops
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us at Riverview Estates! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read! Don’t forget to bring an ID with your current address to sign up for a library card. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile Stops
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Join us at Riverview Estates! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read! Don’t forget to bring an ID with your current address to sign up for a library card. 

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Beaded Houseplant Craft

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Living houseplants come and go...but beaded houseplants last forever! Sign up to make your own beaded houseplant at the Auburn library.

Adults and teens (6th grade & up) may register, registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Living houseplants come and go...but beaded houseplants last forever! Sign up to make your own beaded houseplant at the Auburn library.

Adults and teens (6th grade & up) may register, registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Bookmobile Stop - Huntington Place Apartments

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Bookmobile Stops
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us at Huntington Place Apartements! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read! Don’t forget to bring an ID with your current address to sign up for a library card. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile Stops
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Join us at Huntington Place Apartements! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read! Don’t forget to bring an ID with your current address to sign up for a library card. 

Earth Day Party!

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational, Other, STEAM
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Celebrate Mother Earth! In honor of Earth Day, join us for upcycled crafts, eco-trivia, and earth-friendly goodies!

Recommended for children ages 12 & under.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Other, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Mother Earth! In honor of Earth Day, join us for upcycled crafts, eco-trivia, and earth-friendly goodies!

Recommended for children ages 12 & under.

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

This could get messy! Please wear old clothes.

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Bookmobile Stop - East Bay Village Apartments

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:45pm - 7:30pm
Bookmobile Stops
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us at East Bay Village Apartments! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read! Don’t forget to bring an ID with your current address to sign up for a library card. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile Stops
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Join us at East Bay Village Apartments! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read! Don’t forget to bring an ID with your current address to sign up for a library card. 

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Bookmobile Stop - Southside Library

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Bookmobile Stops
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us at the Southside Library! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read! Don’t forget to bring an ID with your current address to sign up for a library card. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile Stops
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Join us at the Southside Library! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read! Don’t forget to bring an ID with your current address to sign up for a library card. 

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Mini Music Makers

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Children

Join us for songs, dancing, and games as we learn about different musical concepts!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for songs, dancing, and games as we learn about different musical concepts!

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.

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.

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Toddler Time!

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Other, Play
Age Group:
Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children

Bring your littles to the Pinconning Branch every other week for play and to make new friends! Hot beverages will be provided for adults.

This program is recommended for children 5 & under.

Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Other, Play
Event Details:

Bring your littles to the Pinconning Branch every other week for play and to make new friends! Hot beverages will be provided for adults.

This program is recommended for children 5 & under.

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.

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Bookmobile Stop - Midland Manor

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Bookmobile Stops
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us at Midland Manor! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read! Don’t forget to bring an ID with your current address to sign up for a library card. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile Stops
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Join us at Midland Manor! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read! Don’t forget to bring an ID with your current address to sign up for a library card. 

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Bookmobile Stop - Merritt Township Hall

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile Stops
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us at the Merritt Township Hall! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read! Don’t forget to bring an ID with your current address to sign up for a library card. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile Stops
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Join us at the Merritt Township Hall! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read! Don’t forget to bring an ID with your current address to sign up for a library card. 

Intro to Genealogy Databases at the Library 2nd Floor

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Second Floor Community Meeting Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Intro to Genealogy Databases at the Library

Learn how to use Ancestry Library Edition and MyHeritage Library Edition in your family research and print or digitally save your documents.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Second Floor Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Intro to Genealogy Databases at the Library

Learn how to use Ancestry Library Edition and MyHeritage Library Edition in your family research and print or digitally save your documents.

Life Booster Series: Yoga With Laura

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

The Life Booster series incorporates health and wellness topics, along with skills from various subject areas to improve your quality of life. Yoga with Laura is part of this series at the Pinconning Branch Library.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Life Booster series incorporates health and wellness topics, along with skills from various subject areas to improve your quality of life. Yoga with Laura is part of this series at the Pinconning Branch Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

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DRIVE-IN Movie @ Wirt

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movies, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Ages 3-6 with caregiver.  Create your very own cardboard car while viewing a "drive-in" movie.  Movie snack is provided.

Registration is required, please register each child.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-6 with caregiver.  Create your very own cardboard car while viewing a "drive-in" movie.  Movie snack is provided.

Registration is required, please register each child.

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.

Michigan Food

Classic Michigan Food and Drinks: The Stories Behind The Brands

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults

Classic Michigan Food and Drinks: The Stories Behind The Brands 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Classic Michigan Food and Drinks: The Stories Behind The Brands 

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.

Curiosity Club - Build a Bee Hotel

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational, Other, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join the Curiosity Club this month to learn more about pollinators!

Join us in saving the bees! Build your own bee hotel out of natural and upcycled materials to provide pollinators a place to rest and relax.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Other, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Curiosity Club this month to learn more about pollinators!

Join us in saving the bees! Build your own bee hotel out of natural and upcycled materials to provide pollinators a place to rest and relax.

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

This could get messy! Please wear old clothes.

Book Box for Adults

Book Box for Adults

All Day 4/27 - 5/2
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Adults

April's theme is Time for a Good Book!

Adults are invited to try the Bay County Library System's Book Box for Adults!  You must register for each quarter's box - you are not automatically signed up for all.  Due

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

April's theme is Time for a Good Book!

Adults are invited to try the Bay County Library System's Book Box for Adults!  You must register for each quarter's box - you are not automatically signed up for all.  Due

Disclaimer(s)

Bay County Residents Only

This high demand special collection/program is limited exclusively to Bay County resident cardholders only.

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

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Family Storytime - Sage

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children

Family Storytime

Shared stories, little listeners, and lots of ways to join in—learning happens together here. This playful program welcomes children and their caregivers to

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Family Storytime

Shared stories, little listeners, and lots of ways to join in—learning happens together here. This playful program welcomes children and their caregivers to

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.

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.

Preschool Storytime Graphic

Preschool Storytime - Sage

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Preschool Storytime

Big stories, curious questions, and active participation—learning grows here. This engaging program invites preschoolers to enjoy interactive stories, son

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Preschool Storytime

Big stories, curious questions, and active participation—learning grows here. This engaging program invites preschoolers to enjoy interactive stories, son

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.

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.