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Unraveled: An Ugly Sweater Craft Night

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Food
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us after hours at the Auburn Area Branch Library for a cozy and creative evening!

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

Join us after hours at the Auburn Area Branch Library for a cozy and creative evening!

Disclaimer(s)

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

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

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Pups & Pages - Auburn

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Educational, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

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. 

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Other
Registration Required
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.

All Together Now Club

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Adults

The library isn’t just a place that has books- it’s also a place for everyone of all abilities to connect, learn, and create!

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

The library isn’t just a place that has books- it’s also a place for everyone of all abilities to connect, learn, and create!

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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Ugly Sweater Magnets

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join us for a fun program where we’ll be creating adorable (and tacky) magnets that look like your favorite festive sweater, perfect to keep or give as a gift! Participants are welcome to wear and show off your favorite sweater!

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

Join us for a fun program where we’ll be creating adorable (and tacky) magnets that look like your favorite festive sweater, perfect to keep or give as a gift! Participants are welcome to wear and show off your favorite sweater!

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.

This could get messy! Please wear old clothes.

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Wiggle Worm Wednesday

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Wiggle Worm Wednesday is a joyful a playdate designed for children 0-5 and their grown-ups! Each session is packed with wiggly fun, playful learning, and social connection. Drop in for wiggly fun!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Wiggle Worm Wednesday is a joyful a playdate designed for children 0-5 and their grown-ups! Each session is packed with wiggly fun, playful learning, and social connection. Drop in for wiggly fun!

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.

Monthly Mug Meals for Teens

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Food, Other
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Learn how to make a new meal each month with just a microwave! This month we will be making pizza.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Food, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make a new meal each month with just a microwave! This month we will be making pizza.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

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

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Needle Crafters Club

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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.

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Gingerbread House Decorating

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Join us for a fun afteroon making your own edible gingerbead house! No registration required. 

Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for a fun afteroon making your own edible gingerbead house! No registration required. 

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.

This could get messy! Please wear old clothes.

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Jolly Babies & Toddlers

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Join us for a fun morning of jolly keepsake crafts, sensory bins, and light snacks! 

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

Join us for a fun morning of jolly keepsake crafts, sensory bins, and light snacks! 

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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Make Your Own Elf On The Shelf

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Have you heard of “Elf on the Shelf”? Well now you can make your own version out of clay and other craft materials! Want to make “Shrek on a Deck”? Or “Pikachu on a Shoe”? Or even “Potato on a Rainbow”? Then come get to crafting! 

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

Have you heard of “Elf on the Shelf”? Well now you can make your own version out of clay and other craft materials! Want to make “Shrek on a Deck”? Or “Pikachu on a Shoe”? Or even “Potato on a Rainbow”? Then come get to crafting! 

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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Gamer Club

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Do you love gaming? Come join your fellow gamers in snacks, and some fun Switch games! You decide which games we play!

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

Do you love gaming? Come join your fellow gamers in snacks, and some fun Switch games! You decide which games we play!

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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Needle Crafters Club

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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.

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Gamer Club JR

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a new 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 a new 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.

When Crickets Cry

Auburn Book Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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, where we will be discussing When Crickets Cry by Charles Martin.

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, where we will be discussing When Crickets Cry by Charles Martin.

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A is for Art: Reindeer Garland

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Create a cute reindeer garland that can be used to decorate your home or given as a gift to someone special.

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

Create a cute reindeer garland that can be used to decorate your home or given as a gift to someone special.

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.

BCLS Closed

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library, Auburn Area Branch Library, Pinconning Branch Library, Sage Branch Library, Virtual, Off Site

The Bay County Library System will be closed Dec 24-26, 2025 for the Christmas holiday. 

Closing
Branches:
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library, Auburn Area Branch Library, Pinconning Branch Library, Sage Branch Library, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

The Bay County Library System will be closed Dec 24-26, 2025 for the Christmas holiday.

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Noon Years Eve Countdown Party

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Join us in celebrating the New Year! Wear your pjs for a cozy time with cake, dancing, and a countdown to 12 (noon)!

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

Join us in celebrating the New Year! Wear your pjs for a cozy time with cake, dancing, and a countdown to 12 (noon)!

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.

BCLS Closed

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library, Auburn Area Branch Library, Pinconning Branch Library, Sage Branch Library, Virtual, Off Site

The Bay County Library System will be closed for the New Year holiday. 

Closing
Branches:
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library, Auburn Area Branch Library, Pinconning Branch Library, Sage Branch Library, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

The Bay County Library System will be closed for the New Year holiday.

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Preschool Storytime - Auburn

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Preschool Storytime:

Join us with your preschooler for stories, rhymes, music, movement, and early literacy fun! Best for ages 2-5 with a participating caregiver.

Registration for all BCLS Winter storytimes begins on Friday, December 5, 2025. Fall storytimes will run for a seven-week session, through the week of January 5-February 20, 2026.

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

Join us with your preschooler for stories, rhymes, music, movement, and early literacy fun!

Best for ages 2-5 with a participating caregiver.

Registration for all BCLS Winter storytimes begins on Friday, December 5, 2025. Fall storytimes will run for a seven-week session, through the week of January 5-February 20, 2026.

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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Gamer Club

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Play
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Do you love gaming? Come join your fellow gamers in snacks, and some fun Wii and Switch games! You decide which games we play!

Registration is not required, but encouraged if you would like to receive reminder notifications. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Play
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love gaming? Come join your fellow gamers in snacks, and some fun Wii and Switch games! You decide which games we play!

Registration is not required, but encouraged if you would like to receive reminder notifications. 

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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Financial Wellness-Fraud Prevention

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Educational, Lectures, Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Please join us for a financial wellness presentation by CarolAnne Guillemette from Financial Health and Harmony Coaching regarding Fraud Detection and Prevention.  This is especially timely as fraud attempts increase during tax season.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Lectures, Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please join us for a financial wellness presentation by CarolAnne Guillemette from Financial Health and Harmony Coaching regarding Fraud Detection and Prevention.  This is especially timely as fraud attempts increase during tax season.

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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Baby Storytime - Auburn

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Baby Storytime:

Nurture a love of books in your baby! Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories, followed by a chance for play!  Best for children under the age of 2 with a participating caregiver....

Registration for all BCLS Winter storytimes begins on Friday, December 5, 2025. Fall storytimes will run for a seven-week session, through the week of January 5-February 20, 2026.

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:

Baby Storytime

Nurture a love of books in your baby! Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories, followed by a chance for play! 

Best for children under the age of 2 with a participating caregiver.

Registration for all BCLS Winter storytimes begins on Friday, December 5, 2025. Fall storytimes will run for a seven-week session, through the week of January 5-February 20, 2026.

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, January 8, 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:

Join us with your preschooler for stories, rhymes, music, movement, and early literacy fun! Best for ages 2-5 with a participating caregiver.

Registration for all BCLS Winter storytimes begins on Friday, December 5, 2025. Fall storytimes will run for a seven-week session, through the week of January 5-February 20, 2026.

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

Join us with your preschooler for stories, rhymes, music, movement, and early literacy fun!

Best for ages 2-5 with a participating caregiver.

Registration for all BCLS Winter storytimes begins on Friday, December 5, 2025. Fall storytimes will run for a seven-week session, through the week of January 5-February 20, 2026.

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.

"Let's Stay Gnome" Decorative Sign

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Spend an evening at the Auburn branch and make a winter gnome-themed decorative sign.

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:

Spend an evening at the Auburn branch and make a winter gnome-themed decorative sign.

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

Disclaimer(s)

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