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Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

Tuesday, June 9, 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.

meet up eat up read up

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Wirt

Tuesday, June 9, 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.

Summer Reading Kick Off @ WIRT

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Wirt Lawn at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Families. 

Join us as we celebrate our READING IS DINO-MITE! Summer Reading Program for 2026 - 

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

Families. 

Join us as we celebrate our READING IS DINO-MITE! Summer Reading Program for 2026 - 

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.

Cribbage Night

Cribbage Night

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor Community Meeting Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Cribbage Night

Stop in and play.  If you don't know how, we have people willing to teach.

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

Cribbage Night

Stop in and play.  If you don't know how, we have people willing to teach.

meet up eat up read up

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Wirt

Thursday, June 11, 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.

dinosaur storytime lawn

Wirt Summer Lawn Series - Dinosaur Yoga Storytime

Thursday, June 11, 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 Miss Cora on the lawn for a storytime complete with dinosaur yoga poses!

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 Miss Cora on the lawn for a storytime complete with dinosaur yoga poses!

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.

Adult Craft

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Adult Craft- Wirt Branch

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

Adult Craft- Wirt Branch

build dinosaur

Build with Dino Bones @ WIRT

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Play, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Ages 7-12.

Create your own dinosaur using the library's giant foam dinosaur bones.

No registration required.

Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other, Play, STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 7-12.

Create your own dinosaur using the library's giant foam dinosaur bones.

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.

art series

Wirt Summer ART Series - Make Your Own Magnets

Monday, June 15, 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.

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

Tuesday, June 16, 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.

corrinne roberts

Learn to Draw Dinosaurs with Corrine Roberts @ WIRT

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Ages 6-12

Join artist Corrine Roberts to learn how to draw some of your favorite dinosaurs.

Registration is required.

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

Ages 6-12

Join artist Corrine Roberts to learn how to draw some of your favorite dinosaurs.

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 16, 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.

meet up eat up read up

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Wirt

Thursday, June 18, 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.

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.

Team Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Adults, register a team of friends or family to see who can complete a 500 piece puzzle first! Prize awarded to the winning team. Unplug and play at the library!

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

Adults, register a team of friends or family to see who can complete a 500 piece puzzle first! Prize awarded to the winning team. Unplug and play at the library!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

Tuesday, June 23, 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.

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.

Bath Schoolhouse Massacre

Evening Sessions: Bath Schoolhouse Massacre

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults
Evening Sessions:

The Evening Sessions is a monthly adult program series featuring a fun and engaging mix of presentations, lectures, workshops, demonstrations, author visits, and performances on to...

Evening Session- The Bath Schoolhouse Massacre

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

Evening Sessions

The Evening Sessions is a monthly adult program series featuring a fun and engaging mix of presentations, lectures, workshops, demonstrations, author visits, and performances on topics covering the arts, culture, history, science, and more!

Evening Session- The Bath Schoolhouse Massacre

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.

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.

Board Meeting

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Board Meeting. 

Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Board Meeting. 

meet up eat up read up

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.

Legendary Lit Logo (Words with a Sword) over a fantasy map

Legendary Lit: A Fantasy Book Club

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

A book club for Fantasy Readers. Join us every six weeks to discuss a different book from the Fantasy section. 

Current Title: Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson

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

A book club for Fantasy Readers. Join us every six weeks to discuss a different book from the Fantasy section. 

Current Title: Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson