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Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Wirt

Thursday, August 6, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Wirt Nonfiction Book Club

Thursday, August 6, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tai Chi for Better Sleep

Thursday, August 6, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Maple Syrup; Tapping into the Past and Present

Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Educational, Food, Lectures
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Backyard maple syrup producer, Don Snoeyink, provides a fun, educational maple syrup program.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Educational, Food, Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

Backyard maple syrup producer, Don Snoeyink, provides a fun, educational maple syrup program.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Paleo Party!

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

Calling all mineral maniacs and fossil freaks! This is an event you won't want to miss!

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

Calling all mineral maniacs and fossil freaks! This is an event you won't want to miss!

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Community Carnival

Friday, August 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Sage Lawn (Pershing Park) at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational, Other
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Drop in and join us at Sage Library on Friday, August 7 for Community Carnival!

Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Other
Event Details:

Drop in and join us at Sage Library on Friday, August 7 for Community Carnival!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Paint-By-Number and Pups

Friday, August 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music
Age Group:
Adults

Work on a canine themed paint by number while we are visited by some cute doggos. 

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

Work on a canine themed paint by number while we are visited by some cute doggos. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Build with Dino Bones @ WIRT

Friday, August 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Play, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Ages 7-12.

Create your own dinosaur using the library's giant foam dinosaur bones.

No registration required.

Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other, Play, STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 7-12.

Create your own dinosaur using the library's giant foam dinosaur bones.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Legendary Lit: A Fantasy Book Club

Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

A book club for Fantasy Readers. Join us every six weeks to discuss a different book from the Fantasy section. 

Current Title: The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri

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

A book club for Fantasy Readers. Join us every six weeks to discuss a different book from the Fantasy section. 

Current Title: The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri

This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Farmyard Fun! - Pinny Mini Farm

Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pinconning Parking Lot at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Other, Performance
Age Group:
Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Gather in the Pinconning Branch Library parking lot for some farmyard fun! You will get to politely pet mini farm animals from the local Pinny Mini Farm– such as goats or alpacas– and even feed them some tasty carrots!

Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Parking Lot
Age Group: Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other, Performance
Event Details:

Gather in the Pinconning Branch Library parking lot for some farmyard fun! You will get to politely pet mini farm animals from the local Pinny Mini Farm– such as goats or alpacas– and even feed them some tasty carrots!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Sage

Monday, August 10, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sage Book Club

Monday, August 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Sage Book Club- Everyone Welcome

Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Sage Book Club- Everyone Welcome

This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Walk This Way - Walking Club @ Sage

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Sage Lawn (Pershing Park) at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Educational, Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone, Family, Adults

Join us for a neighborhood walk around the Sage Branch Library! We’ll explore historic Midland Street, check out Art Around the City, and discover other local highlights along the way.

Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Everyone, Family, Adults
Program Type: Educational, Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a neighborhood walk around the Sage Branch Library! We’ll explore historic Midland Street, check out Art Around the City, and discover other local highlights along the way.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

Tuesday, August 11, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tai Chi for Better Sleep

Tuesday, August 11, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Wood Ring Vase Craft

Tuesday, August 11, 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 Wood Ring Vase 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 Wood Ring Vase 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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Sage

Wednesday, August 12, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Life Skills Loading: Personal Wellness

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Food
Age Group:
Teens

Make sure your health and wellness isn't holding you back from leveling up. Join Ronda Tousciuk from MSU Extension as she helps us know all the best tips, tricks and info for making sure our self-care is serving us.

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

Make sure your health and wellness isn't holding you back from leveling up. Join Ronda Tousciuk from MSU Extension as she helps us know all the best tips, tricks and info for making sure our self-care is serving us.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cribbage Night

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor Community Meeting Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Cribbage Night

Stop in and play.  If you don't know how, we have people willing to teach.

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

Cribbage Night

Stop in and play.  If you don't know how, we have people willing to teach.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Needle Crafters Club

Wednesday, August 12, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Team Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Adults, register a team of friends or family to see who can complete a 500 piece puzzle first! Prize awarded to the winning team. Unplug and play at the library!

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

Adults, register a team of friends or family to see who can complete a 500 piece puzzle first! Prize awarded to the winning team. Unplug and play at the library!

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Family Puzzle Competition @ WIRT

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family, Children, Tweens

Registration is required.

***Please register your team as one participant and include names of team members in the notes field.

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

Registration is required.

***Please register your team as one participant and include names of team members in the notes field.

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 event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Move & Groove @ WIRT

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tai Chi for Better Sleep

Thursday, August 13, 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.