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Pups & Pages - Auburn

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Educational, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Read to a therapy dog or dog in training in a one-on-one session. You will be called to schedule your session the week of the program. Children ages 4-12 are invited to attend...

Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Read to a therapy dog or dog in training in a one-on-one session. You will be called to schedule your session the week of the program. Children ages 4-12 are invited to attend. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Storytime at Iron Grind Coffee House

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Iron Grind Coffee House at Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join Ms Ashley or Ms Miranda from the Auburn Branch for a special offsite storytime at Iron Grind Coffee House in Auburn! Iron Grind Coffee House is located at 116 N Auburn...

Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Iron Grind Coffee House
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Ms Ashley or Ms Miranda from the Auburn Branch for a special offsite storytime at Iron Grind Coffee House in Auburn!

Iron Grind Coffee House is located at 116 N Auburn Rd, Auburn, MI 48611

 

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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Saturday Cinema: Wish

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Enjoy a movie and a snack! This month we'll be watching Disney's Wish (PG). Families with children are invited to attend.  

Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Enjoy a movie and a snack! This month we'll be watching Disney's Wish (PG). Families with children are invited to attend.

 

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.

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

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

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Pups & Pages @ Wirt

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Educational, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us in-person at Wirt Library and read to a certified therapy dog.  Ages 4-12 read to a certified therapy dog in a one-on-one timed session based upon registration an...

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us in-person at Wirt Library and read to a certified therapy dog.  Ages 4-12 read to a certified therapy dog in a one-on-one timed session based upon registration and arrival at the library starting at 2:00 pm.

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.

studio 23 summer art series

Wirt Summer ART Series: Foam Plate Printmaking w/Studio 23

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us in the Kantzler Community Room for our Summer Art Series. Foam Plate Printmaking is for ages 7-12.  Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

Foam Plate Printmaking is for ages 7-12.  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.

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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Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Wirt

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Wirt Lawn at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

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 book!  This program will be held every Tuesday a...

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

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 book! 

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Rock Painting

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Have you ever found a painted rock somewhere? Come and paint some with us! You can take them home or to leave in a fun spot for someone to find!

Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Have you ever found a painted rock somewhere? Come and paint some with us! You can take them home or to leave in a fun spot for someone to find!

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.

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Sage Library Olympics

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Sage Lawn (Pershing Park) at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Children ages 12 and under!  Join us at the Sage Branch Library at Pershing Park on Wednesday, July 24 @ 12:30 pm for Sage Library Olympics! Navigate our obstacle course...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Children ages 12 and under! 

Join us at the Sage Branch Library at Pershing Park on Wednesday, July 24 @ 12:30 pm for Sage Library Olympics!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Exotic Zoo-Pinconning

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pinconning Boys & Girls Club at Off Site
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Family, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Enjoy a hands-on informational program with exotic animals where you’ll learn about animal senses, characteristics and mannerisms for different species, animal defense mechanisms, ...

Required
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Pinconning Boys & Girls Club
Age Group: Family, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Enjoy a hands-on informational program with exotic animals where you’ll learn about animal senses, characteristics and mannerisms for different species, animal defense mechanisms, and more!

 

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

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Reading Buddies @ WIRT

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Program Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Educational, Other
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Reading Buddies will have the opportunity to engage with a T.W.I.G. Buddy, building relationships and practicing literacy skills.  Children must have some reading ability alre...

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Reading Buddies will have the opportunity to engage with a T.W.I.G. Buddy, building relationships and practicing literacy skills.  Children must have some reading ability already as this program does not teach them how to read.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Exotic Zoo - Auburn

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Family, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

See and touch live animals and learn about their habitats, diet, and more! 

Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Family, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

See and touch live animals and learn about their habitats, diet, and more! 

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.

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

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Gemini @ WIRT

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Wirt Lawn 2 at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Performance
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join Gemini for a family concert featuring original songs, traditional storytelling, demonstration of a variety of instruments, and singing — that’s right, singing! — of class...

Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Wirt Lawn 2
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other, Performance
Event Details:

Join Gemini for a family concert featuring original songs, traditional storytelling, demonstration of a variety of instruments, and singing — that’s right, singing! — of classic children’s books to inspire reading.

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.

Make It!: Cactus Sun Catcher

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Drop in at the Pinconning Branch to create a standing cactus sun catcher.

Required
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Drop in at the Pinconning Branch to create a standing cactus sun catcher.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Tween Hang Out: Fly Fishing

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Library for Tween Hang Out: Fly Fishing on Thursday, July 25 at 5:30 pm. For children ages 8-12. Let's learn a new hobby! Mershon-Neumann Heritage Chapter of Tro...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Library for Tween Hang Out: Fly Fishing on Thursday, July 25 at 5:30 pm.

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.

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

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

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Pups & Pages - Pinconning

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us at the Pinconning library for Pups & Pages for ages 4-12! Bring a book from home or come a few minutes early to look at books as readers are assigned to a dog as they a...

Required
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join us at the Pinconning library for Pups & Pages for ages 4-12! Bring a book from home or come a few minutes early to look at books as readers are assigned to a dog as they arrive and check in at the Pinconning Public Service Desk.

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

painterly summer art series

Wirt Summer ART Series - Paint Your Own Pottery w/ Painterly Pottery

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join the Summer Art Series in the Kantzler Room. Paint your own pottery with Painterly Pottery.  This program is for ages 5-12. Registration is required. Pottery piece w...

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join the Summer Art Series in the Kantzler Room.

Paint your own pottery with Painterly Pottery.  This program is for ages 5-12. 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.

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.

Two blue and white hula hoops on the grass

Nat Spins

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Sage Lawn (Pershing Park) at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshop
Age Group:
Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the Sage Branch Library at Pershing Park for a drop in program on Monday, July 29 @ 12:30 pm for Nat Spins! Join hula hoop artist Nat Spinz for an interactive hula ho...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Join us at the Sage Branch Library at Pershing Park for a drop in program on Monday, July 29 @ 12:30 pm for Nat Spins!

Join hula hoop artist Nat Spinz for an interactive hula hoop dancing workshop! 

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Downtown Bay City Feet on the Street - Yoga Mindfulness & Movement Storytime with Wirt

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Other at Off Site
Program Type:
Other, Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Children
Event Details:

Storytime Yoga w/the Wirt Library, in partnership with the downtown Bay City Feet on the Street!  Join us downtown on the Saginaw Street Turf (weather permitting).  Desig...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Other
Age Group: Family, Children
Program Type: Other, Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime Yoga w/the Wirt Library, in partnership with the downtown Bay City Feet on the Street!  Join us downtown on the Saginaw Street Turf (weather permitting).  Designed for ages 2-6 but old

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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Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Wirt

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Wirt Lawn at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

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 book!  This program will be held every Tuesday a...

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

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 book! 

Trombley House (white two story house) on the outside

Story Time at the Trombley House

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Other at Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Children ages 12 and under with family are invited to join us at the Trombley House Historical Museum to celebrate history with stories, songs, dance and activities.  Regis...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Other
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Children ages 12 and under with family are invited to join us at the Trombley House Historical Museum to celebrate history with stories, songs, dance and activities. 

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.

Graphics of large service vehicles driven my community helpers and the title in the middle stating "Touch a Truck"

Touch a Truck

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Sage Lawn (Pershing Park) at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Children ages 12 and under with their families!  Join us at the Sage Branch Library at Pershing Park on Wednesday, July 31 @ 12:30 pm for Touch a Truck See and touch a v...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Children ages 12 and under with their families! 

Join us at the Sage Branch Library at Pershing Park on Wednesday, July 31 @ 12:30 pm for Touch a Truck

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Jenifer Strauss: Adventures in Story @ WIRT

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Wirt Lawn 2 at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Performance
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join Storyteller, Jen Strauss for ANIMAL ADVENTURES in Story, Song & Play Sing, Act-It-Out & Play your way through exciting story adventures with animal friends who outs...

Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Wirt Lawn 2
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other, Performance
Event Details:

Join Storyteller, Jen Strauss for ANIMAL ADVENTURES in Story, Song & Play

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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Storytime at Iron Grind Coffee House

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Iron Grind Coffee House at Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join Ms Ashley or Ms Miranda from the Auburn Branch for a special offsite storytime at Iron Grind Coffee House in Auburn! Iron Grind Coffee House is located at 116 N Auburn...

Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Iron Grind Coffee House
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Ms Ashley or Ms Miranda from the Auburn Branch for a special offsite storytime at Iron Grind Coffee House in Auburn!

Iron Grind Coffee House is located at 116 N Auburn Rd, Auburn, MI 48611

 

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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Downtown Bay City Feet on the Street - Populace Storytime

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Populace Coffee at Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Families with young children.  Join the Wirt library downtown at Populace Coffee House on the patio for storytime- (indoors during inclement weather).  No registration re...

Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Populace Coffee
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Families with young children.  Join the Wirt library downtown at Populace Coffee House on the patio for storytime- (indoors during inclement weather).  No registration 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.