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Wirt Summer ART Series - CRAFT EXTRAVAGANZA

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join us for our Summer Art Series in the Kantzler Community Room.  

This program is for ages 5-12.  No registration needed.

 

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

Join us for our Summer Art Series in the Kantzler Community Room.  

This program is for ages 5-12.  No registration needed.

 

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.

meet up

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Sage

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up!:

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free children's book! Lunches are provided in partnershi...

This program will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 12-12:45, through August 5th.

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

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up!

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free children's book! 

Lunches are provided in partnership with Bay City Public Schools.

We make every effort to order enough lunches for our expected attendance numbers, but lunches are first-come, first-serve.

We look forward to seeing everyone! 

This program will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 12-12:45, through August 5th.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Will It Waffle? for teens in grades 6-12

Will It Waffle?

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

Apart from waffles, what else can you make in a waffle iron? Let's find out!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Apart from waffles, what else can you make in a waffle iron? Let's find out!

Disclaimer(s)

Participant must be in grades sixth through twelfth (6-12) to register for this program

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Second Floor Community Meeting Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Adults

Drop in to knit and crochet with others. Expert knitters on site to help those who need assistance. Supplies not provided, please bring your own project to work on.

Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Second Floor Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Event Details:

Drop in to knit and crochet with others. Expert knitters on site to help those who need assistance. Supplies not provided, please bring your own project to work on.

sloan museum dinosaur

Dino-Ramas with Sloan Museum of Discovery @ WIRT

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Ages 4-12.

Design and create your own dinosaur-themed diorama! You'll learn about dinosaur habitats, sketch a design plan, then build a dino-rama to keep.

Registration is required.

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

Ages 4-12.

Design and create your own dinosaur-themed diorama! You'll learn about dinosaur habitats, sketch a design plan, then build a dino-rama to keep.

Registration is required.

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.

meet up eat up read up

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Wirt

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Wirt Lawn at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up!:

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free children's book! Lunches are provided in partnershi...

This program will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 12-12:30, through August 6th.

Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Wirt Lawn
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up!

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free children's book! 

Lunches are provided in partnership with Bay City Public Schools.

We make every effort to order enough lunches for our expected attendance numbers, but lunches are first-come, first-serve.

We look forward to seeing everyone! 

This program will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 12-12:30, through August 6th.

Tai Chi for Better Sleep

Tai Chi for Better Sleep

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Tai Chi for Better Sleep is led by a certified instructor. Thursday sessions will consist of one hour of Tai Chi followed by a 30-minute lesson on sleep.

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

Tai Chi for Better Sleep is led by a certified instructor. Thursday sessions will consist of one hour of Tai Chi followed by a 30-minute lesson on sleep.

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.

Paint a Wooden Pencil Holder Craft

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us at the Pinconning Branch to paint a wooden pencil holder . Adults and teens (grades 6 and up) are invited to attend. Please register with a valid phone number where you can be reached.

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

Join us at the Pinconning Branch to paint a wooden pencil holder . Adults and teens (grades 6 and up) are invited to attend. Please register with a valid phone number where you can be reached.

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

Trombley House (white two story house) on the outside

Story Time at the Trombley House

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Trombley House at Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Drop in! 

Children ages 12 and under with their families are invited to join us at the Trombley House Historical Museum to hear stories, sing and dance. Take an eye spy tour of the historic Trombley House.  

Registration Required
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Trombley House
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop in! 

Children ages 12 and under with their families are invited to join us at the Trombley House Historical Museum to hear stories, sing and dance. Take an eye spy tour of the historic Trombley House.  

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.

meet up

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Sage

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up!:

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free children's book! Lunches are provided in partnershi...

This program will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 12-12:45, through August 5th.

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

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up!

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free children's book! 

Lunches are provided in partnership with Bay City Public Schools.

We make every effort to order enough lunches for our expected attendance numbers, but lunches are first-come, first-serve.

We look forward to seeing everyone! 

This program will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 12-12:45, through August 5th.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Baffling Bill with Gus the Bunny

Baffling Bill the Magician @ Sage

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Sage Lawn (Pershing Park) at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Drop in for a fun, family live magic show! Join us at the Sage Branch library on Wednesday, July 29 at 12:30 pm as Baffling Bill puts on a magic show featuring audience participation and astounding tricks with magic doves and Gus the Bunny!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop in for a fun, family live magic show! Join us at the Sage Branch library on Wednesday, July 29 at 12:30 pm as Baffling Bill puts on a magic show featuring audience participation and astounding tricks with magic doves and Gus the Bunny!

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.

Watercolor with Allise Noble

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens

Join local artist, Allise Noble, as she leads us in an intro to watercolor class.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join local artist, Allise Noble, as she leads us in an intro to watercolor class.

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

Watercolor with Allise Noble

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Join local artist, Allise Noble, as she leads us in an intro to watercolor class.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join local artist, Allise Noble, as she leads us in an intro to watercolor class.

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

Needle Crafters Club

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auburn Fireplace Reading Area at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Bring your knitting and crochet projects and join us while we work on our projects. Other handwork is welcomed.

Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Fireplace Reading Area
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Bring your knitting and crochet projects and join us while we work on our projects. Other handwork is welcomed.

Watercolor with Allise Noble

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Join local artist, Allise Noble, as she leads us in an intro to watercolor class.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join local artist, Allise Noble, as she leads us in an intro to watercolor class.

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

meet up eat up read up

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Wirt

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Wirt Lawn at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up!:

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free children's book! Lunches are provided in partnershi...

This program will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 12-12:30, through August 6th.

Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Wirt Lawn
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up!

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free children's book! 

Lunches are provided in partnership with Bay City Public Schools.

We make every effort to order enough lunches for our expected attendance numbers, but lunches are first-come, first-serve.

We look forward to seeing everyone! 

This program will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 12-12:30, through August 6th.

Tai Chi for Better Sleep

Tai Chi for Better Sleep

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Tai Chi for Better Sleep is led by a certified instructor. Thursday sessions will consist of one hour of Tai Chi followed by a 30-minute lesson on sleep.

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

Tai Chi for Better Sleep is led by a certified instructor. Thursday sessions will consist of one hour of Tai Chi followed by a 30-minute lesson on sleep.

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.

earthquake

Mad Scientists: Earthquakes

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join us at the Sage Library for Mad Scientists: Earthquake on Thursday, July 30 @ 5:30 pm.

Children ages 6-12 will discover what causes earthquakes and how to stay safe.  We look forward to seeing you! 

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Sage Library for Mad Scientists: Earthquake on Thursday, July 30 @ 5:30 pm.

Children ages 6-12 will discover what causes earthquakes and how to stay safe.  We look forward to seeing you! 

 

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.

Copper Tom - Live Musical Performance

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pinconning Lawn at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Music, Performance, Play
Age Group:
Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Join us on the Pinconning Branch Library's lawn for a family-friendly musical performance from children's music singer, songwriter, and storyteller– Copper Tom!

Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Lawn
Age Group: Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Music, Performance, Play
Event Details:

Join us on the Pinconning Branch Library's lawn for a family-friendly musical performance from children's music singer, songwriter, and storyteller– Copper Tom!

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.

Auburn Book Club

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for this month's book club!

Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for this month's book club!

Photo of room with colorful toys on floor and coffee cart in background.

Toddler Time!

Friday, July 31, 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.

Butterflies and Bites Craft

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

 Join us at the Pinconning Branch to paint a butterfly on a wood panel while enjoying yummy bites of food.

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

 Join us at the Pinconning Branch to paint a butterfly on a wood panel while enjoying yummy bites of food.

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

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Teen LitLoot Boxes: Grades 9-12

All Day 8/3 - 8/8
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Teens

**Due to the high demand of this special collection/program it is available exclusively to Bay County resident cardholders.

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

**Due to the high demand of this special collection/program it is available exclusively to Bay County resident cardholders.

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.

art series

Wirt Summer LAWN Series - SIDEWALK CHALK ART

Monday, August 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Wirt Lawn at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family, Children

Join us for our Summer Art Series in the Kantzler Community Room.  

This program is for ages 5-12.  No registration needed.

Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Wirt Lawn
Age Group: Family, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for our Summer Art Series in the Kantzler Community Room.  

This program is for ages 5-12.  No registration needed.

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.