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Bookmobile Stop - Bayfield Assisted Living

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile Stops
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us at Bayfield Assisted Living! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read! Don’t forget to bring an ID with your current address to sign up for a library card. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile Stops
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Join us at Bayfield Assisted Living! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read! Don’t forget to bring an ID with your current address to sign up for a library card. 

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Pups & Pages - Auburn

Saturday, May 2, 2026 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 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 in a one-on-one session. You will be called to schedule your session the week of the program. Children ages 4-12 are invited to attend. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Teen LitLoot Boxes: Grades 9-12

All Day 5/4 - 5/9
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Teens

**Due to the high demand of this special collection/program it is available exclusively to Bay County resident cardholders.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

**Due to the high demand of this special collection/program it is available exclusively to Bay County resident cardholders.

Disclaimer(s)

Bay County Residents Only

This high demand special collection/program is limited exclusively to Bay County resident cardholders only.

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

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

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Family Storytime - Sage

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children

Family Storytime

Shared stories, little listeners, and lots of ways to join in—learning happens together here. This playful program welcomes children and their caregivers to

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

Family Storytime

Shared stories, little listeners, and lots of ways to join in—learning happens together here. This playful program welcomes children and their caregivers to

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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Bookmobile Stop - Head Start

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Bookmobile Stops
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us at Head Start! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read! Don’t forget to bring an ID with your current address to sign up for a library card. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile Stops
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Join us at Head Start! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read! Don’t forget to bring an ID with your current address to sign up for a library card. 

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Preschool Storytime - Sage

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Preschool Storytime

Big stories, curious questions, and active participation—learning grows here. This engaging program invites preschoolers to enjoy interactive stories, son

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

Preschool Storytime

Big stories, curious questions, and active participation—learning grows here. This engaging program invites preschoolers to enjoy interactive stories, son

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.

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

Tuesday, May 5, 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.

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Bookmobile Stop - Montessori Children's House

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bookmobile Stops
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us at Montessori Children's House! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read! Don’t forget to bring an ID with your current address to sign up for a library card. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile Stops
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Join us at Montessori Children's House! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read! Don’t forget to bring an ID with your current address to sign up for a library card. 

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Baby Storytime - Sage

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Baby Storytime

Wiggles, giggles, songs and stories—learning starts here. This joyful and interactive program introduces babies to language and books through rhymes, songs, mo

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

Baby Storytime

Wiggles, giggles, songs and stories—learning starts here. This joyful and interactive program introduces babies to language and books through rhymes, songs, mo

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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Bookmobile Stop - Close to Home Assisted Living

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Stops
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us at Close to Home Assisted Living! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read! Don’t forget to bring an ID with your current address to sign up for a library card. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile Stops
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Join us at Close to Home Assisted Living! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read! Don’t forget to bring an ID with your current address to sign up for a library card. 

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Bookmobile Stop - Pine Towers

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Bookmobile Stops
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us at Pine Towers! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read! Don’t forget to bring an ID with your current address to sign up for a library card. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile Stops
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Join us at Pine Towers! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read! Don’t forget to bring an ID with your current address to sign up for a library card. 

Anime Manga Club

Anime & Manga Club

Tuesday, May 5, 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

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Bookmobile Stop - West Shore Estates

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile Stops
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us at West Shore Estates - parked near the office! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile Stops
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Join us at West Shore Estates - parked near the office! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read!

Read. Talk. Create @ WIRT

Tuesday, May 5, 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.

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.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Children's Book Week: A2 Magic - Auburn

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Family

In celebration of Children’s Book Week (May 3-9), Bay County Library System is offering special performances and programs for children and families at each of our branches!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

In celebration of Children’s Book Week (May 3-9), Bay County Library System is offering special performances and programs for children and families at each of our branches!

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.

Cupcake Liner Flowers Craft

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us at the Pinconning Branch for the Cupcake Liner Flowers craft. Adults and teens (grades 6 and up) are invited to attend. Please register with a valid phone number where you can be reached.

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

Join us at the Pinconning Branch for the Cupcake Liner Flowers craft. Adults and teens (grades 6 and up) are invited to attend. Please register with a valid phone number where you can be reached.

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

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Bookmobile Stop - Handy Developmental Center

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:45am
Bookmobile Stops
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us at the Handy Developmental Center - parked in the back parking lot! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile Stops
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Join us at the Handy Developmental Center - parked in the back parking lot! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read!

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Bookmobile Stop - Sheffield Bay

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Bookmobile Stops
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us at Sheffield Bay! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read! Don’t forget to bring an ID with your current address to sign up for a library card. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile Stops
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Join us at Sheffield Bay! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read! Don’t forget to bring an ID with your current address to sign up for a library card. 

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Preschool Storytime - Auburn

Wednesday, May 6, 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

Big stories, curious questions, and active participation—learning grows here. This engaging program invites preschoolers to enjoy interactive stories, son

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

Big stories, curious questions, and active participation—learning grows here. This engaging program invites preschoolers to enjoy interactive stories, son

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, May 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children

Family Storytime

Shared stories, little listeners, and lots of ways to join in—learning happens together here. This playful program welcomes children and their caregivers to

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

Family Storytime

Shared stories, little listeners, and lots of ways to join in—learning happens together here. This playful program welcomes children and their caregivers to

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, May 6, 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

Big stories, curious questions, and active participation—learning grows here. This engaging program invites preschoolers to enjoy interactive stories, son

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

Big stories, curious questions, and active participation—learning grows here. This engaging program invites preschoolers to enjoy interactive stories, son

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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Bookmobile Stop - Rivers Edge Learning Tree

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bookmobile Stops
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us at Rivers Edge Learning Tree! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read! Don’t forget to bring an ID with your current address to sign up for a library card. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile Stops
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Join us at Rivers Edge Learning Tree! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read! Don’t forget to bring an ID with your current address to sign up for a library card. 

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Preschool Storytime - Wirt

Wednesday, May 6, 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

Big stories, curious questions, and active participation—learning grows here. This engaging program invites preschoolers to enjoy interactive stories, son

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

Big stories, curious questions, and active participation—learning grows here. This engaging program invites preschoolers to enjoy interactive stories, son

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.

Food for Thought @ Sage

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Educational, Lectures, Other, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Take a break in your day and join us for a relaxed, engaging program designed for adults who value connection and exploring new interests. .

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Lectures, Other, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a break in your day and join us for a relaxed, engaging program designed for adults who value connection and exploring new interests. .

Disclaimer(s)

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