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Breakfast & Board Games

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Enjoy a provided breakfast with family and play a board game afterwards-choose one from the library or bring an at-home favorite!

Required
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Enjoy a provided breakfast with family and play a board game afterwards-choose one from the library or bring an at-home favorite! ...

Disclaimer(s)

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

Coffee, Coloring, and Dolly Parton

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

We will be hosting a relaxing afternoon with hot beverages & coloring while listening to Dolly Parton albums on vinyl. There will be coloring sheets and supplies available (or

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
We will be hosting a relaxing afternoon with hot beverages & coloring while listening to Dolly Parton albums on vinyl. There will be coloring sheets and supplies available (or you can bring your own) and an assortment of warm drinks (coffee, tea ...

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Wirt Summer ART Series - Hello Yellow Cello w/Midland Center for the Arts

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Music, STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for our Summer Art Series in the Kantzler Room! Hello Yellow Cello is for ages 3-8.  Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music, STEAM, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
Join us for our Summer Art Series in the Kantzler Room! Hello Yellow Cello is for ages 3-8.  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.

Bay County Residents Only

This high demand special collection/program is limited exclusively to Bay County resident cardholders only.

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

Make an R2-D2 Inspired Apron for teens

Make an R2-D2 Inspired Apron

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Using markets and iron on vinyl, create an apron that you could wear to galaxies far, far away.

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
Using markets and iron on vinyl, create an apron that you could wear to galaxies far, far away. ...

Disclaimer(s)

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

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I ♡ YA: Book Club

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Other at Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you enjoy reading YA books, but you may be more A than Y?  Join us each month at LoLoBee's Lounge to read some titles from our teen section.  Register to save your

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Other
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Do you enjoy reading YA books, but you may be more A than Y?  Join us each month at LoLoBee's Lounge to read some titles from our teen section.  Register to save your seat. Copies of the book are available to check out at the Sage Branch...

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.

Yarn and Knitting Needles

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

Tuesday, June 25, 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. ...
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Downtown Bay City Feet on the Street - Yoga Mindfulness & Movement Storytime with Wirt

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Other at Off Site
Program Type:
Other, Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Children
Event Details:

Storytime Yoga w/the Wirt Library, in partnership with the downtown Bay City Feet on the Street!  Join us downtown on the Saginaw Street Turf (weather permitting).  Desig

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Other
Age Group: Family, Children
Program Type: Other, Storytime
Event Details:
Storytime Yoga w/the Wirt Library, in partnership with the downtown Bay City Feet on the Street!  Join us downtown on the Saginaw Street Turf (weather permitting).  Designed for ages 2-6 but older and younger siblings welcome.  This cl...

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.

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention

Tuesday, June 25, 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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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. Other benefits include improving re...

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.

Meet Up Eat Up Read Up Logo

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Wirt

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Wirt Lawn at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

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 book!  This program will be held every Tuesday a

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Wirt Lawn
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
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 book!  This program will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 12-12:45 (not available on Tuesday, July 2 or Thursda...

Tie-Dying

Tuesday, June 25, 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
Registration 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.     **The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have an...

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

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

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Make a Shield

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Get ready for a summer full of adventure by designing and building your own shield.

Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Get ready for a summer full of adventure by designing and building your own shield. ...

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.

Body Butter Workshop with Dancing Crane

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Rachel Sadowski with Dancing Crane Soaps and Sundries will instruct you on how to make a body butter to take home. Adults and teens (grades 6 and up) are invited to attend.  P

Required
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Rachel Sadowski with Dancing Crane Soaps and Sundries will instruct you on how to make a body butter to take home. Adults and teens (grades 6 and up) are invited to attend.  Please register with a valid phone number where you can be reached. You...

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

Team Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
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! Registration is

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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! Registration is required. Please register your team as one participant and include na...

Disclaimer(s)

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, June 26, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Other at Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Children ages 12 and under with family are invited to join us at the Trombley House Historical Museum to celebrate history with stories, songs, dance and activities.  Regis

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Other
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Children ages 12 and under with family are invited to join us at the Trombley House Historical Museum to celebrate history with stories, songs, dance and activities.  Registration is not required but available if you would like a reminder for...

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.

Wednesdays With Walt

Wednesday, June 26, 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! ...

Versiti Blood Drive

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 1:30pm - 6:00pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Give the gift of life! Auburn Branch Library is hosting a blood drive with Versiti in our Community Room. Schedule your donation using the link below or contact Dacy at 989-662-238

Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Give the gift of life! Auburn Branch Library is hosting a blood drive with Versiti in our Community Room. Schedule your donation using the link below or contact Dacy at 989-662-2381, ext 407. https://donate.michigan.versiti.org/donor/schedules/dri...
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Reading Buddies @ WIRT

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Program Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Educational, Other
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Reading Buddies will have the opportunity to engage with a T.W.I.G. Buddy, building relationships and practicing literacy skills.  Children must have some reading ability alre

Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Reading Buddies will have the opportunity to engage with a T.W.I.G. Buddy, building relationships and practicing literacy skills.  Children must have some reading ability already as this program does not teach them how to read. Registration i...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Summer Teen Pottery

Teen Painterly Pottery

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Details to come...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
Details to come... ...

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Please register each person individually, including adults.

Adult Painterly Pottery 4:00 PM

Painterly Pottery

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Details to come...

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
Details to come... ...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Please register each person individually, including adults.

Adult Painterly Pottery 6:00 PM

Painterly Pottery

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Details to come.

Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
Details to come. ...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Please register each person individually, including adults.

Kitten with yarn

Needle Crafters Club

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auburn Fireplace Reading Area at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, 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: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:
Bring your knitting and crochet projects and join us while we work on our projects. Other handwork is welcomed. ...
summer lawn series

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. This 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.

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
Registration 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.     **The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have an...

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.

Text - Animals Reaching Kids... of All Ages A.R.K. Animal Encounters with a gray background and silhouette of ark vessel

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
Registration 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! Registration is required of all participants (adults, babies, children, tweens, teens) in at...

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.