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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.

Drummunity @ WIRT

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Wirt Lawn 2 at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Performance
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Using hand drums, percussion, and simple drum circle games, Lori Fithian creates a positive, non-competitive experience for people of all ages and abilities to share.  A hands...

Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Wirt Lawn 2
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other, Performance
Event Details:

Using hand drums, percussion, and simple drum circle games, Lori Fithian creates a positive, non-competitive experience for people of all ages and abilities to share.  A hands-on, high-energy program.

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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Chopped: Ramen Noodle Edition

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

*Please register using the name of the teen that will be participating.  *Please indicate grade in the fall when registering.     **The library makes eve...

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

*Please register using the name of the teen that will be participating. 

*Please indicate grade in the fall when registering.

 

 

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

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

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

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

Animal Ark Encounters

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Educational, Performance
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Get ready for A.R.K Animal Encounters a live animal program in a show & tell & touch style, blending education and entertainment at the Sage Library! Registration is requir...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Educational, Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Get ready for A.R.K Animal Encounters a live animal program in a show & tell & touch style, blending education and entertainment at the Sage Library!

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.

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

Animal Ark Encounters

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Educational, Performance
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Get ready for A.R.K Animal Encounters a live animal program in a show & tell & touch style, blending education and entertainment at the Sage Library! Registration is requir...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Educational, Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Get ready for A.R.K Animal Encounters a live animal program in a show & tell & touch style, blending education and entertainment at the Sage Library!

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.

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

Pups & Pages - Pinconning

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us at the Pinconning library for Pups & Pages for ages 4-12! Bring a book from home or come a few minutes early to look at books as readers are assigned to a dog as they a...

Required
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join us at the Pinconning library for Pups & Pages for ages 4-12! Bring a book from home or come a few minutes early to look at books as readers are assigned to a dog as they arrive and check in at the Pinconning Public Service Desk.

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 "Adults" group.

Auburn Book Club

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for the discussion of the book selected by members of our group at the previous meeting. Pick up your copy of the title at the Public Service Desk at the time of registrati...

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

Join us for the discussion of the book selected by members of our group at the previous meeting. Pick up your copy of the title at the Public Service Desk at the time of registration.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sage Stitchers

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring your knitting or crochet projects and join others around our second floor fireplace. This program will be held on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month.

Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your knitting or crochet projects and join others around our second floor fireplace. This program will be held on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month.

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

Pups & Pages - Auburn

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Educational, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Read to a therapy dog or dog in training 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...

Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Read to a therapy dog or dog in training 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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Movie Maker Club (2nd Floor)

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Second Floor Community Meeting Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Movies, STEAM, Technology Class
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Join us for a brand-new club for tweens, all about making movies and other video-based media, with equipment provided by the Michigan Learning Channel! 

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Second Floor Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Movies, STEAM, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for a brand-new club for tweens, all about making movies and other video-based media, with equipment provided by the Michigan Learning Channel! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Baby Sandal Keepsake

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Come and make a keepsake paper craft of your baby/toddler! We will be tracing their foot/feet to make keep sake flip-flops.

Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Come and make a keepsake paper craft of your baby/toddler! We will be tracing their foot/feet to make keep sake flip-flops.

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 event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen LitLoot Boxes: Grades 9-12

All Day 7/1 - 7/6
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

**Due to the high demand of this special collection/program it is available exclusively to Bay County resident cardholders. **Please register using the name of the teen that wil...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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.

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

Downtown Bay City Feet on the Street - Populace Storytime

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Populace Coffee at Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Families with young children.  Join the Wirt library downtown at Populace Coffee House on the patio for storytime- (indoors during inclement weather).  No registration re...

Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Populace Coffee
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Families with young children.  Join the Wirt library downtown at Populace Coffee House on the patio for storytime- (indoors during inclement weather).  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 "Teens" group.

Smoothie Challenge

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Work with other participants to create the best smoothie ever! All ingredients and supplies provided.

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Work with other participants to create the best smoothie ever! All ingredients and supplies provided.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Second Floor Community Meeting Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Adults
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.

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 Arthritis and Falls Prevention

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sage Lawn (Pershing Park) at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention helps people with or without arthritis to improve balance, both mentally and physically, which helps significantly reduce the rate of fal...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention helps people with or without arthritis to improve balance, both mentally and physically, which helps significantly reduce the rate of falls experienced by older adults.

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

Ice Cream Flower Pots

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Celebrate national ice cream month by painting your own ice cream themed flower pot!

Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Celebrate national ice cream month by painting your own ice cream themed flower pot!

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wednesdays With Walt

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Wirt Study Room #1 at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get help with computer issue, learn how to use a device or app, ask questions, and more! Call (989) 893-9566 Ext. 2303 or email wpeglow@baycountylibrary.org to book your time!

Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Wirt Study Room #1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Get help with computer issue, learn how to use a device or app, ask questions, and more!

Call (989) 893-9566 Ext. 2303 or email wpeglow@baycountylibrary.org to book your time!

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

4th of July Craft

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Sage Lawn (Pershing Park) at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Children ages 12 and under!  Join us at the Sage Branch Library at Pershing Park on Wednesday, July 3 @ 12:30 pm to craft your own hat and tea light lantern to take to the ...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Children ages 12 and under! 

Join us at the Sage Branch Library at Pershing Park on Wednesday, July 3 @ 12:30 pm to craft your own hat and tea light lantern to take to the fireworks celebration!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Thrift Store Masterpiece

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

We will be taking thrifted art, and improving on it, with all kinds of art supplies!

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

We will be taking thrifted art, and improving on it, with all kinds of art supplies!

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Needle Crafters Club

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auburn Fireplace Reading Area at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

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: 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.

Wirt Nonfiction Book Club (Board Rm)

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Board Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Wirt Nonfiction Book Club

Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Wirt Nonfiction Book Club

BCLS Closed

All Day
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library, Auburn Area Branch Library, Pinconning Branch Library, Sage Branch Library, Virtual, Off Site

The Bay County Library System will be closed Jul 4, 2024 in honor of the 4th of July holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library, Auburn Area Branch Library, Pinconning Branch Library, Sage Branch Library, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

The Bay County Library System will be closed Jul 4, 2024 in honor of the 4th of July holiday.

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

Tie Dye

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Sage Lawn (Pershing Park) at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come tie dye in the park. An item will be provided for each participant; you may also bring one additional cotton item to dye. Wear old clothes!

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Come tie dye in the park. An item will be provided for each participant; you may also bring one additional cotton item to dye. Wear old clothes!

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

Tie Dye

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Sage Lawn (Pershing Park) at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come tie dye in the park. An item will be provided for each participant; you may also bring one additional cotton item to dye. Wear old clothes!

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Come tie dye in the park. An item will be provided for each participant; you may also bring one additional cotton item to dye. Wear old clothes!

Disclaimer(s)

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