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Romance & Rosé

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Other at Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

We're excited to launch a new chapter for Romance & Rosé. Starting this summer we will be choosing monthly reads.

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

We're excited to launch a new chapter for Romance & Rosé. Starting this summer we will be choosing monthly reads.

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.

meet up

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Sage

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up!:

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free children's book! Lunches are provided in partnershi...

This program will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 12-12:45, through August 5th.

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

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up!

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free children's book! 

Lunches are provided in partnership with Bay City Public Schools.

We make every effort to order enough lunches for our expected attendance numbers, but lunches are first-come, first-serve.

We look forward to seeing everyone! 

This program will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 12-12:45, through August 5th.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Central Michigan University STEM @ Sage

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Sage Lawn (Pershing Park) at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Educational, Other, STEAM
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Drop in! 

For children ages 12 and under with their families.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Other, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop in! 

For children ages 12 and under with their families.

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.

Painterly Pottery

Teen Painterly Pottery @ Sage

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Please join us for a Painterly Pottery session.  Items will be fired in the store's kiln and returned to the library for pick-up at a later date.

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

Please join us for a Painterly Pottery session.  Items will be fired in the store's kiln and returned to the library for pick-up at a later date.

Disclaimer(s)

Due to the high demand of this program, please only register at one BCLS location – thank you!

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

Painterly Pottery

Painterly Pottery @ Sage

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Please join us for a Painterly Pottery session.  Items will be fired in the store's kiln and returned to the library for pick-up at a later date.

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

Please join us for a Painterly Pottery session.  Items will be fired in the store's kiln and returned to the library for pick-up at a later date.

Disclaimer(s)

Due to the high demand of this program, please only register at one BCLS location – thank you!

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

Board Meeting

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Board Meeting 

Auburn Area Branch Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Board Meeting 

Needle Crafters Club

Wednesday, July 22, 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.

Painterly Pottery

Painterly Pottery @ Sage

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Please join us for a Painterly Pottery session.  Items will be fired in the store's kiln and returned to the library for pick-up at a later date.

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

Please join us for a Painterly Pottery session.  Items will be fired in the store's kiln and returned to the library for pick-up at a later date.

Disclaimer(s)

Due to the high demand of this program, please only register at one BCLS location – thank you!

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

meet up eat up read up

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Wirt

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Wirt Lawn at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up!:

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free children's book! Lunches are provided in partnershi...

This program will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 12-12:30, through August 6th.

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

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up!

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free children's book! 

Lunches are provided in partnership with Bay City Public Schools.

We make every effort to order enough lunches for our expected attendance numbers, but lunches are first-come, first-serve.

We look forward to seeing everyone! 

This program will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 12-12:30, through August 6th.

Tai Chi for Better Sleep

Tai Chi for Better Sleep

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Tai Chi for Better Sleep is led by a certified instructor. Thursday sessions will consist of one hour of Tai Chi followed by a 30-minute lesson on sleep.

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

Tai Chi for Better Sleep is led by a certified instructor. Thursday sessions will consist of one hour of Tai Chi followed by a 30-minute lesson on sleep.

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.

Storytime with a Ranger! - Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Performance, Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children

Enjoy hearing a story read by a real park ranger! Includes an accompanying craft activity.

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

Enjoy hearing a story read by a real park ranger! Includes an accompanying craft activity.

Little Wigglers with five children graphic smiling and waving

Little Wigglers @ Sage

Friday, July 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Join us Sage Library for Little Wigglers on Friday, July 24 @ 10:30 am!

For children that are walking ages 5 and under + Adult

Move and dance our wiggles out at a fun musical program. 

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

Join us Sage Library for Little Wigglers on Friday, July 24 @ 10:30 am!

For children that are walking ages 5 and under + Adult

Move and dance our wiggles out at a fun musical program. 

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.

art series

Wirt Summer ART Series - CRAFT EXTRAVAGANZA

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join us for our Summer Art Series in the Kantzler Community Room.  

This program is for ages 5-12.  No registration needed.

 

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

Join us for our Summer Art Series in the Kantzler Community Room.  

This program is for ages 5-12.  No registration needed.

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

meet up

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Sage

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up!:

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free children's book! Lunches are provided in partnershi...

This program will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 12-12:45, through August 5th.

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

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up!

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free children's book! 

Lunches are provided in partnership with Bay City Public Schools.

We make every effort to order enough lunches for our expected attendance numbers, but lunches are first-come, first-serve.

We look forward to seeing everyone! 

This program will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 12-12:45, through August 5th.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Will It Waffle? for teens in grades 6-12

Will It Waffle?

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

Apart from waffles, what else can you make in a waffle iron? Let's find out!

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

Apart from waffles, what else can you make in a waffle iron? Let's find out!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

Tuesday, July 28, 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.

sloan museum dinosaur

Dino-Ramas with Sloan Museum of Discovery @ WIRT

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Ages 4-12.

Design and create your own dinosaur-themed diorama! You'll learn about dinosaur habitats, sketch a design plan, then build a dino-rama to keep.

Registration is required.

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

Ages 4-12.

Design and create your own dinosaur-themed diorama! You'll learn about dinosaur habitats, sketch a design plan, then build a dino-rama to keep.

Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

meet up eat up read up

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Wirt

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Wirt Lawn at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up!:

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free children's book! Lunches are provided in partnershi...

This program will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 12-12:30, through August 6th.

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

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up!

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free children's book! 

Lunches are provided in partnership with Bay City Public Schools.

We make every effort to order enough lunches for our expected attendance numbers, but lunches are first-come, first-serve.

We look forward to seeing everyone! 

This program will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 12-12:30, through August 6th.

Tai Chi for Better Sleep

Tai Chi for Better Sleep

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Tai Chi for Better Sleep is led by a certified instructor. Thursday sessions will consist of one hour of Tai Chi followed by a 30-minute lesson on sleep.

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

Tai Chi for Better Sleep is led by a certified instructor. Thursday sessions will consist of one hour of Tai Chi followed by a 30-minute lesson on sleep.

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.

Paint a Wooden Pencil Holder Craft

Tuesday, July 28, 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 to paint a wooden pencil holder . 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 to paint a wooden pencil holder . 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.

Trombley House (white two story house) on the outside

Story Time at the Trombley House

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Trombley House at Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Drop in! 

Children ages 12 and under with their families are invited to join us at the Trombley House Historical Museum to hear stories, sing and dance. Take an eye spy tour of the historic Trombley House.  

Registration Required
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Trombley House
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop in! 

Children ages 12 and under with their families are invited to join us at the Trombley House Historical Museum to hear stories, sing and dance. Take an eye spy tour of the historic Trombley House.  

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.

meet up

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Sage

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up!:

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free children's book! Lunches are provided in partnershi...

This program will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 12-12:45, through August 5th.

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

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up!

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free children's book! 

Lunches are provided in partnership with Bay City Public Schools.

We make every effort to order enough lunches for our expected attendance numbers, but lunches are first-come, first-serve.

We look forward to seeing everyone! 

This program will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 12-12:45, through August 5th.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Baffling Bill with Gus the Bunny

Baffling Bill the Magician @ Sage

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Sage Lawn (Pershing Park) at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Drop in for a fun, family live magic show! Join us at the Sage Branch library on Wednesday, July 29 at 12:30 pm as Baffling Bill puts on a magic show featuring audience participation and astounding tricks with magic doves and Gus the Bunny!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop in for a fun, family live magic show! Join us at the Sage Branch library on Wednesday, July 29 at 12:30 pm as Baffling Bill puts on a magic show featuring audience participation and astounding tricks with magic doves and Gus the Bunny!

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.

Watercolor with Allise Noble

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens

Join local artist, Allise Noble, as she leads us in an intro to watercolor class.

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

Join local artist, Allise Noble, as she leads us in an intro to watercolor class.

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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