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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Baby Storytime - Wirt

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Program Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public 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: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program 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.

Busy Book Cafe

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Join us at Sage Library on Monday, January 26 for Busy Book Cafe!

For children ages 0-3 years old + Adult.

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

Join us at Sage Library on Monday, January 26 for Busy Book Cafe!

For children ages 0-3 years old + Adult.

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.

Bookmobile Stop - Ready Set Grow

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Bookmobile Stops
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us at Ready Set Grow! 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 Ready Set Grow! 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, January 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage 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: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage 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.

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

Tuesday, January 27, 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.

Bookmobile Stop - St John Lutheran School

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bookmobile Stops
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us at St. John 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. John 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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Baby Storytime - Sage

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage 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: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage 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.

Bookmobile Stop - St Paul Lutheran School

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Stops
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us at St. Paul 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. Paul 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. 

Bookmobile Stop - Bangor Central Child Care

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Bookmobile Stops
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us at Bangor North Preschool! 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 North Preschool! 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. 

Open Art Hangout

Tuesday, January 27, 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 - Forest Early Childhood Center

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile Stops
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us at Forest Early Childhood Center! 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 Forest Early Childhood Center! 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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Groundhog Party

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

With Groundhog’s Day coming up, help us celebrate the cute animal! We’ll have groundhog themed crafts, games, and a cake! 

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

With Groundhog’s Day coming up, help us celebrate the cute animal! We’ll have groundhog themed crafts, games, and a cake! 

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.

Text Romance and Rosé with a shelf of pink toned books above the text and three glasses of wine below

Romance & Rosé

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Other at Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Are you a romance reader with no one to talk about your latest read? Join us to dish on your favorite reads and tropes and to get recs from fellow romance readers.

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

Are you a romance reader with no one to talk about your latest read? Join us to dish on your favorite reads and tropes and to get recs from fellow romance readers.

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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Bookmobile Stop - Little Explorers Learning Center

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:45am
Bookmobile Stops
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us at Little Explorers Learning Center! 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 Little Explorers Learning Center! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read!

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Bookmobile Stop - Bay County Child & Senior Citizen Center

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Bookmobile Stops
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us at the Bay County Child & Senior Citizen Center! 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 Bay County Child & Senior Citizen Center! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read!

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Preschool Storytime - Auburn

Wednesday, January 28, 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. Winter 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. Winter 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, January 28, 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, January 28, 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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Bookmobile Stop - Webster Childcare Center

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Bookmobile Stops
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us at Webster Childcare Center! 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 Webster Childcare Center! 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, January 28, 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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Bookmobile Stop - Auburn Area Catholic School

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Bookmobile Stops
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us at Auburn Area Catholic 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 Auburn Area Catholic 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. 

Monthly Mug Meals for Teens

Wednesday, January 28, 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 banana bread.

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 banana bread.

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 - Bangor Township Hall

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Bookmobile Stops
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us at Bangor Township Hall! 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 Township Hall! 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. 

Reversible Seasonal Blocks

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Create a cute seasonal sign.

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

Create a cute seasonal sign.