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Anime & Manga Club

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

Brand new club for teens! Join us to discuss & celebrate our favorite anime and manga. 

Please register each month because schedules change and we like to know who to expect. Thank you.

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

Brand new club for teens! Join us to discuss & celebrate our favorite anime and manga. 

Please register each month because schedules change and we like to know who to expect. Thank you.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Read. Talk. Create @ WIRT

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Children's Program Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Ages 9-12. Bring a book you've read or listened to, share your favorite parts, then stick around for an activity.  Yarn letters in January and mosaic suncatchers in February.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Clubs, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 9-12. Bring a book you've read or listened to, share your favorite parts, then stick around for an activity.  Yarn letters in January and mosaic suncatchers in February.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Wizard Wands

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Calling all witches and wizards to come and make a wand just like in Harry Potter!

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

Calling all witches and wizards to come and make a wand just like in Harry Potter!

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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Preschool Storytime - Auburn

Wednesday, February 4, 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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Family Storytime - Pinconning

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Family Storytime:

Stories, rhymes, music, and movement to encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading. Best for children ages 6 and under with a participating caregiver.

Registration for all BCLS Fall storytimes begins on Friday, August 29, 2025. Fall storytimes will run for a seven-week session, through the week of November 10-14.

Other BCLS Family Storytimes are held on the following days/times:

Registration Required
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Family Storytime

Stories, rhymes, music, and movement to encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading.

Best for children ages 6 and under with a participating caregiver.

Registration for all BCLS Fall storytimes begins on Friday, August 29, 2025. Fall storytimes will run for a seven-week session, through the week of November 10-14.

Other BCLS Family Storytimes are held on the following days/times:

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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Toddler Storytime - Wirt

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Toddler Storytime:

Nurture a love of books with your toddler through music, movement, and stories while helping to develop language and social skills.Best for ages 18 months to 3 years with a partici...

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: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Toddler Storytime

Nurture a love of books with your toddler through music, movement, and stories while helping to develop language and social skills.

Best for ages 18 months to 3 years 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 - Wirt

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public 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: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program 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, February 4, 2026 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 Wii and 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 Wii and 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.

Healthy Teeth Storytime - Auburn

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Educational, Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children

February is National Children's Dental Health Month! Visit your branch this month for a storytime all about going to the dentist.

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

February is National Children's Dental Health Month! Visit your branch this month for a storytime all about going to the dentist.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Family Storytime - Wirt

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Family Storytime:

Stories, rhymes, music, and movement to encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading. Best for children ages 6 and under 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: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Family Storytime

Stories, rhymes, music, and movement to encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading.

Best for children ages 6 and under 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.

Words Books and Brews with an illustration of a raccoon reading next to a stack of books over a yellow checked background

Books & Brews

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Other at Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Looking for a book club where you not only get to explore new books, but check out different Bay City bars and restaurants? Join us at BarqueBC for Books and Brews!

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Other
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a book club where you not only get to explore new books, but check out different Bay City bars and restaurants? Join us at BarqueBC for Books and Brews!

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, February 5, 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 - Wirt

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public 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: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program 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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Preschool Storytime - Auburn

Thursday, February 5, 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.

Wirt Nonfiction Book Club

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Second Floor Community Meeting Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Monthly Nonfiction Book Club led by Mark Grotelueschen/Rochelle Collins.

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

Monthly Nonfiction Book Club led by Mark Grotelueschen/Rochelle Collins.

Melt My Heart: Valentine Candles & Wax Melts

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us at the Auburn Library in making Valentine-themed candles and wax melts for someone special (or yourself!)

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:

Join us at the Auburn Library in making Valentine-themed candles and wax melts for someone special (or yourself!)

Disclaimer(s)

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

Take Your Child to the Library Day - Sage

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

Take Your Child to the Library Day is Saturday, February 7! Decorate library themed canvas banners with cute iron on book quotes, paint, and more!

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

Take Your Child to the Library Day is Saturday, February 7! Decorate library themed canvas banners with cute iron on book quotes, paint, 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 could get messy! Please wear old clothes.

Melt My Heart: Valentine Candles & Wax Melts

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us at the Auburn Library in making Valentine-themed candles and wax melts for someone special (or yourself!)

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:

Join us at the Auburn Library in making Valentine-themed candles and wax melts for someone special (or yourself!)

Disclaimer(s)

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

Take Your Child to the Library Day - Pinconning

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Take Your Child to the Library Day is Saturday, February 7! Decorate library themed canvas banners with cute iron on book quotes, paint, and more!

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

Take Your Child to the Library Day is Saturday, February 7! Decorate library themed canvas banners with cute iron on book quotes, paint, 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.

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

This could get messy! Please wear old clothes.

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Tech Troubleshooting

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pinconning Study Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Educational, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Drop in to the Pinconning Library with your laptop, tablet, or phone for one-on-one tech help! Laptops will also be available.

Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Technology Class
Event Details:

Drop in to the Pinconning Library with your laptop, tablet, or phone for one-on-one tech help! Laptops will also be available.

Intro to Oils and Vinegars w/ artigiano

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Educational, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Expand your knowledge of oils and vinegars courtesy of artigiano’s own Kevin Parker! Learn about differences in taste, best uses and pairings and more.

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

Expand your knowledge of oils and vinegars courtesy of artigiano’s own Kevin Parker! Learn about differences in taste, best uses and pairings and more.

Disclaimer(s)

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

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.

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Playdate @ WIRT

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Play Date:

Little ones can play, discover & meet new friends.  Ages 4 & under. Participating caregiver required. No registration required.

Little ones can play, discover & meet new friends.  Drop in for playtime fun in the Wirt Children's program room.

No registration required.

Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Play Date

Little ones can play, discover & meet new friends.  Ages 4 & under. Participating caregiver required. No registration required.

Little ones can play, discover & meet new friends.  Drop in for playtime fun in the Wirt Children's program room.

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.

Coffee, Coloring & Classic Tunes

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music
Age Group:
Adults

We will be hosting a relaxing morning with fun beverages & coloring while listening to music. There will be coloring sheets and supplies available (or you can bring your own) and an assortment of drinks (coffee, tea & hot chocolate).

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

We will be hosting a relaxing morning with fun beverages & coloring while listening to music. There will be coloring sheets and supplies available (or you can bring your own) and an assortment of drinks (coffee, tea & hot chocolate).

Disclaimer(s)

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

Take Your Child to the Library Day - Wirt

All Day
Children's Program Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Take Your Child to the Library Day is Saturday, February 7! Decorate library themed canvas banners with cute iron on book quotes, paint, and more!

Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Take Your Child to the Library Day is Saturday, February 7! Decorate library themed canvas banners with cute iron on book quotes, paint, and more!

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.

This could get messy! Please wear old clothes.