Holiday Closure

All BCLS branches will be closed Monday, January 19, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. All online resources will continue to be available.

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Bookmobile Stop - Head Start

Tuesday, March 24, 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. 

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

Tuesday, March 24, 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, March 24, 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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Bookmobile Stop - Close to Home Assisted Living

Tuesday, March 24, 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, March 24, 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. 

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Bookmobile Stop - West Shore Estates

Tuesday, March 24, 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!

Open Art Hangout

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens

The program room at Sage is open to all teen artists to come and create for an hour. We will have supplies for drawing, painting, coloring, button making, metal stamping and more.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

The program room at Sage is open to all teen artists to come and create for an hour. We will have supplies for drawing, painting, coloring, button making, metal stamping 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.

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

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Bookmobile Stop - Handy Developmental Center

Wednesday, March 25, 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, March 25, 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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Bookmobile Stop - Rivers Edge Learning Tree

Wednesday, March 25, 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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Wiggle Worm Wednesday

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Play
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: Play
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.

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Bookmobile Stop - Charter Senior Living

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bookmobile Stops
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us at Charter Senior 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 Charter Senior 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. 

Monthly Mug Meals for Teens

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 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 bread pudding.

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 bread pudding.

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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Bookmobile Stop - Riverwalk Meadows Apartments

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile Stops
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us at Riverwalk Meadows Apartments! 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 Riverwalk Meadows Apartments! 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. 

Mini-Suncatchers

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Description to come

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

Description to come

Board Meeting

Wednesday, March 25, 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 

Mini-Suncatchers

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Description to come.

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

Description to come.

Needle Crafters Club

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 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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Move & Groove @ WIRT

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Ages 0-5 with an adult.  

Join us for a story, music, and dancing! Both kids and their caregivers will enjoy shaking their sillies out in this movement-based program.

Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Ages 0-5 with an adult.  

Join us for a story, music, and dancing! Both kids and their caregivers will enjoy shaking their sillies out in this movement-based program.

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.

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Bookmobile Stop - St. Bartholomew Lutheran School

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Bookmobile Stops
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us at St. Bartholomew Lutheran School! 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 St. Bartholomew Lutheran School! 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 - Bradley House

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Bookmobile Stops
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us at the Bradley 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 the Bradley 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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Bookmobile Stop - Bangor Downs

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Bookmobile Stops
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us at Bangor Downs! 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 Bangor Downs! 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. 

Mad Scientists: Sea Monkey Science (photo of brine shrimp - sea monkey)

Mad Scientists: Sea Monkey Science

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join us at the Sage Library for Mad Scientists: Sea Monkey Science on Thursday, March 26 @ 5:30 pm.

Children ages 6-12 will make a brine shrimp aquarium to take home and learn about their care.  We look forward to seeing you! 

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

Join us at the Sage Library for Mad Scientists: Sea Monkey Science on Thursday, March 26 @ 5:30 pm.

Children ages 6-12 will make a brine shrimp aquarium to take home and learn about their care.  We look forward to seeing you! 

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.

Paint-by-Pipette Process Art

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other, Play
Age Group:
Children

Let your littles get hands-on with art! Create with curiosity and joy as we explore the ability to paint using unconventional supplies, like pipettes and water droplets! 

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

Let your littles get hands-on with art! Create with curiosity and joy as we explore the ability to paint using unconventional supplies, like pipettes and water droplets! 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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

This could get messy! Please wear old clothes.