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Picture of a wooden car with a package on the roof of the car and the text "Gift for a Guy"

Gift for a Guy

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Join us at the Sage Branch Library to make a Gift for a Guy on Thursday, June 18!

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

Join us at the Sage Branch Library to make a Gift for a Guy on Thursday, June 18!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Logo of a silhouette of a man's head and bold text reading "Cameron Zvara."

Cameron Zvara Magician - Family Magic Show!

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children

Join us for an evening of AMAZEMENT & FUN with Comedy Magician & Entertainer- Cameron Zvara! Cameron's show is filled with mind-blowing magic, squeaky clean comedy, and tons of audience participation. You do not want to miss out!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of AMAZEMENT & FUN with Comedy Magician & Entertainer- Cameron Zvara! Cameron's show is filled with mind-blowing magic, squeaky clean comedy, and tons of audience participation. You do not want to miss out!

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.

Flyer

A is for Art: Paint a Strawberry Birdhouse

Friday, June 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Little artists can paint a charming, strawberry-shaped birdhouse their feathered friends will love. It's sure to be a berry fun time!

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

Little artists can paint a charming, strawberry-shaped birdhouse their feathered friends will love. It's sure to be a berry fun time!

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.

This could get messy! Please wear old clothes.

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

Toddler Time!

Friday, June 19, 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.

art series

Wirt Summer ART Series - DINOSAUR BACKPACK CHARMS

Monday, June 22, 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, June 22, 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.

Circus Dancing @ Sage

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Sage Lawn (Pershing Park) at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshop
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Drop in at the Sage Library on Monday, June 22 at 12:30 pm for special workshop in Circus Dancing!

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

Drop in at the Sage Library on Monday, June 22 at 12:30 pm for special workshop in Circus Dancing!

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.

Caring for My Drinking Water with MDHHS @ WIRT

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Ages 4-12.

Join the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services for a read aloud followed by an activity demonstrating environmental health.

Registration is required.

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

Ages 4-12.

Join the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services for a read aloud followed by an activity demonstrating environmental health.

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, June 23, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
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 12-12:45, 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 12-12:45, through August 6th.

painterly pottery

Painterly Pottery @ WIRT

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Second Floor Community Meeting Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

This program is for ages 5-12. 

Paint your own pottery with Painterly Pottery.  Pottery pieces will be picked up from the Wirt Library at a later date.

Registration is required.

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

This program is for ages 5-12. 

Paint your own pottery with Painterly Pottery.  Pottery pieces will be picked up from the Wirt Library at a later date.

Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Due to the high demand of this program, please only register at one BCLS location – thank you!

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, June 24, 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 family 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 family 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, June 24, 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.

Mining Days @ Sage

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Sage Lawn (Pershing Park) at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational, Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

For children ages 12 and under. Join us at the Sage Branch library on Wednesday, June 24 at 12:30 pm for Mining Days! Learn how to pan for precious stones, paint a rock, and crack open a geode to take home. Program will be held in Pershing Park.

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

For children ages 12 and under. Join us at the Sage Branch library on Wednesday, June 24 at 12:30 pm for Mining Days! Learn how to pan for precious stones, paint a rock, and crack open a geode to take home. Program will be held in Pershing Park.

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.

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Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Wirt

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
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 12-12:45, 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 12-12:45, through August 6th.

beverly music lady lawn series

Wirt Summer Lawn Series - Beverly The Music Lady

Thursday, June 25, 2026 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

Join Beverly the Music Lady with her guitar and bag full of props for a mix of movement songs and sing-a-long favorites.

No registration required.

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 Beverly the Music Lady with her guitar and bag full of props for a mix of movement songs and sing-a-long favorites.

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.

Tween Hang Out: Build This

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join us at Sage Library for Tween Hang Out: Build This on Thursday, June 25 at 5:30 pm.

For children ages 8-12. Each participant will recieve a mini Lego type building set. Build the T-Rex as directed or your own creation. 

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

Join us at Sage Library for Tween Hang Out: Build This on Thursday, June 25 at 5:30 pm.

For children ages 8-12. Each participant will recieve a mini Lego type building set. Build the T-Rex as directed or your own creation. 

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.

We Dig Dinos

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Dig for dino bones, race with a pterodactyl wing, and MORE!

Join us for a totally RAWR-some time, and even receive a free dinosaur mask and tail if you are registered!

Recommended for ages 12 & under.

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

Dig for dino bones, race with a pterodactyl wing, and MORE!

Join us for a totally RAWR-some time, and even receive a free dinosaur mask and tail if you are registered!

Recommended for ages 12 & under.

Young Scientists: Dino Dig

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Join us at Sage Branch Library for Young Scientists: Dino Dig!

Friday, June 26 @ 10:30 am for children ages 2-5 with the adult as the assistant! 

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

Join us at Sage Branch Library for Young Scientists: Dino Dig!

Friday, June 26 @ 10:30 am for children ages 2-5 with the adult as the assistant! 

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.

Tie Dyed text reading Tie Die In the Park All Ages

Tie Dye

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Sage Lawn (Pershing Park) at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Join us at the Sage Library on Friday, June 26 at 2:00 pm and come tie dye in the park. An item will be provided for each participant; you may also bring one additional cotton item to dye. Wear old clothes! We look forward to seeing you!

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

Join us at the Sage Library on Friday, June 26 at 2:00 pm and come tie dye in the park. An item will be provided for each participant; you may also bring one additional cotton item to dye. Wear old clothes! We look forward to seeing you!

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

Tie Dye in the Park

Tie Dye

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Sage Lawn (Pershing Park) at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Join us at the Sage Library on Friday, June 26 at 2:00 pm and come tie dye in the park. An item will be provided for each participant; you may also bring one additional cotton item to dye. Wear old clothes! We look forward to seeing you!

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

Join us at the Sage Library on Friday, June 26 at 2:00 pm and come tie dye in the park. An item will be provided for each participant; you may also bring one additional cotton item to dye. Wear old clothes! We look forward to seeing you!

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

Fizzing Dino Eggs

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Family, Children, Tweens

Create and excavate!

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

Create and excavate!

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.

This could get messy! Please wear old clothes.

art series

Wirt Summer ART Series - COLOR A MUG

Monday, June 29, 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, June 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.

sloan museum

Worm Motels with Sloan Museum of Discovery @ WIRT

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Ages 5-12.

Who says worms can't relax in a cozy motel? Explore a worm's world by building a temporary worm habitat and learning about all of the needs of living things.

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 5-12.

Who says worms can't relax in a cozy motel? Explore a worm's world by building a temporary worm habitat and learning about all of the needs of living things.

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.