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Young Scientists Animal Adventure with a craft of a monkey on a vine from oriental trading

Young Scientists: Animal Adventure

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Join us at Sage Branch Library for Young Scientists: Animal Adventure.

Friday, March 20 @ 10:30 am for children ages 2-5 with the adult as the assistant.

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

Join us at Sage Branch Library for Young Scientists: Animal Adventure.

Friday, March 20 @ 10:30 am for children ages 2-5 with the adult as the assistant.

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.

Open Art Hangout

Tuesday, March 24, 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

Mad Scientists: Sea Monkey Science (photo of brine shrimp - sea monkey)

Mad Scientists: Sea Monkey Science

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join us at the Sage Library for Mad Scientists: Sea Monkey Science on Thursday, March 26 @ 5:30 pm.

Children ages 6-12 will make a brine shrimp aquarium to take home and learn about their care.  We look forward to seeing you! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Sage Library for Mad Scientists: Sea Monkey Science on Thursday, March 26 @ 5:30 pm.

Children ages 6-12 will make a brine shrimp aquarium to take home and learn about their care.  We look forward to seeing you! 

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.

DIY Hummingbird Feeder

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational, Other, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Manifest spring magic by creating your very own hummingbird feeder! This simple craft using twine, a mason jar, and construction paper will be a delight to keep in your backyard all summer long.

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

Manifest spring magic by creating your very own hummingbird feeder! This simple craft using twine, a mason jar, and construction paper will be a delight to keep in your backyard all summer long.

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

Smart Money MI Kids Graphic

Smart Money MI Kids: Create Your Own Charcuterie Board! - Sage

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Celebrate Michigan Financial Wellness Month with a fun, hand-on program that blends storytime, math, and real-life money skills! Kids will explore budgeting, saving, and smart spending through an interactive story.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Michigan Financial Wellness Month with a fun, hand-on program that blends storytime, math, and real-life money skills! Kids will explore budgeting, saving, and smart spending through an interactive story.

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.

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

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.

Smart Money MI Kids Graphic

Smart Money MI Kids: Create Your Own Charcuterie Board! - Auburn

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Celebrate Michigan Financial Wellness Month with a fun, hand-on program that blends storytime, math, and real-life money skills! Kids will explore budgeting, saving, and smart spending through an interactive story.

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

Celebrate Michigan Financial Wellness Month with a fun, hand-on program that blends storytime, math, and real-life money skills! Kids will explore budgeting, saving, and smart spending through an interactive story.

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.

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

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.

Mad Scientists: Fly, Fling and Soar with a graphic of a parachute

Mad Scientists: Fly, Fling and Soar

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join us at the Sage Library for Mad Scientists: Fly, Fling and Soar on Thursday, April 9 @ 5:30 pm.

For Children ages 6-12. 

Can you create a parachute that can withstand a drop down the Sage fire escape? 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Sage Library for Mad Scientists: Fly, Fling and Soar on Thursday, April 9 @ 5:30 pm.

For Children ages 6-12. 

Can you create a parachute that can withstand a drop down the Sage fire escape? 

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.

Young Scientists: Busy Bees with a graphic of a smiley, cute bee

Young Scientists: Busy Bees

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Join us at Sage Branch Library for Young Scientists: Busy Bees.

Friday, April 9 @ 10:30 am for children ages 2-5 with the adult as the assistant! 

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

Join us at Sage Branch Library for Young Scientists: Busy Bees.

Friday, April 9 @ 10:30 am for children ages 2-5 with the adult as the assistant! 

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.

Arts and Snacks Logo with doodles.

Arts & Snacks! DIY Faux Stained Glass Bookmarks!

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movies, STEAM
Age Group:
Teens

Join us as we create create something cool and eat something yummy

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

Join us as we create create something cool and eat something yummy

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.

Smart Money MI Kids Graphic

Smart Money MI Kids: Create Your Own Charcuterie Board! - Wirt

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Celebrate Michigan Financial Wellness Month with a fun, hand-on program that blends storytime, math, and real-life money skills! Kids will explore budgeting, saving, and smart spending through an interactive story.

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

Celebrate Michigan Financial Wellness Month with a fun, hand-on program that blends storytime, math, and real-life money skills! Kids will explore budgeting, saving, and smart spending through an interactive story.

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.

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

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.

flyer

Peep Taste Test

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Think you know the Peeps flavors? We’ll put that to the test! Come munch on some Peeps and try to guess which flavor is which! 

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

Think you know the Peeps flavors? We’ll put that to the test! Come munch on some Peeps and try to guess which flavor is which! 

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.

Smart Money MI Kids Graphic

Smart Money MI Kids: Create Your Own Charcuterie Board! - Pinconning

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Celebrate Michigan Financial Wellness Month with a fun, hand-on program that blends storytime, math, and real-life money skills! Kids will explore budgeting, saving, and smart spending through an interactive story.

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

Celebrate Michigan Financial Wellness Month with a fun, hand-on program that blends storytime, math, and real-life money skills! Kids will explore budgeting, saving, and smart spending through an interactive story.

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.

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

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.

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Sew Creative: Wallets

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Learn how to read and follow a simple sewing pattern, safely use a sewing machine, and practice basic sewing techniques while creating a small project to take home.

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

Learn how to read and follow a simple sewing pattern, safely use a sewing machine, and practice basic sewing techniques while creating a small project to take home.

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.

Earth Day Party!

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational, Other, STEAM
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Celebrate Mother Earth! In honor of Earth Day, join us for upcycled crafts, eco-trivia, and earth-friendly goodies!

Recommended for children ages 12 & under.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Other, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Mother Earth! In honor of Earth Day, join us for upcycled crafts, eco-trivia, and earth-friendly goodies!

Recommended for children ages 12 & under.

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

This could get messy! Please wear old clothes.

cardboard box cars

DRIVE-IN Movie @ Wirt

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Kantzler Community Room at Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movies, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Ages 3-6 with caregiver.  Create your very own cardboard car while viewing a "drive-in" movie.  Movie snack is provided.

Registration is required, please register each child.

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

Ages 3-6 with caregiver.  Create your very own cardboard car while viewing a "drive-in" movie.  Movie snack is provided.

Registration is required, please register each child.

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.

Curiosity Club - Build a Bee Hotel

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational, Other, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join the Curiosity Club this month to learn more about pollinators!

Join us in saving the bees! Build your own bee hotel out of natural and upcycled materials to provide pollinators a place to rest and relax.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Other, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Curiosity Club this month to learn more about pollinators!

Join us in saving the bees! Build your own bee hotel out of natural and upcycled materials to provide pollinators a place to rest and relax.

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

This could get messy! Please wear old clothes.

Film Crew Club open to teens in grades 6-12

Open Art Hangout

Tuesday, April 28, 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

Arts and Snacks Logo with doodles.

Arts & Snacks! Neurographic Art!

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movies, STEAM
Age Group:
Teens

Learn about this peaceful art practice and give it a try. Plus there are snacks!

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

Learn about this peaceful art practice and give it a try. Plus there are snacks!

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.

Curiosity Club - Spectacular Seedlings

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pinconning Branch Community Room at Pinconning Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational, Other, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join the Curiosity Club this month to sow your own seeds! Get ready for gardening season by starting seeds of your choice! We will also be getting crafty to decorate a flower pot and plant stick tags!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Other, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Curiosity Club this month to sow your own seeds! Get ready for gardening season by starting seeds of your choice! We will also be getting crafty to decorate a flower pot and plant stick tags!

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

This could get messy! Please wear old clothes.

Young Scientists: Magnetic Explorers

Young Scientists: Magnetic Explorers

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Join us at Sage Branch Library for Young Scientists: Magnetic Explorers!

Friday, December 19 @ 10:30 am for children ages 2-5 with the adult as the assistant! 

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

Join us at Sage Branch Library for Young Scientists: Magnetic Explorers!

Friday, December 19 @ 10:30 am for children ages 2-5 with the adult as the assistant! 

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.

Open Art Hangout

Tuesday, May 26, 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

Mad Scientists: Build a Boat - graphic of a boat

Mad Scientists: Build a Boat

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sage Branch Community Room at Sage Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join us at the Sage Library for Mad Scientists: Build a Boat on Thursday, May 28 @ 5:30 pm.

Children ages 6-12 will design a boat that can propel itself. Race your friends. 

We look forward to seeing you! 

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Sage Library for Mad Scientists: Build a Boat on Thursday, May 28 @ 5:30 pm.

Children ages 6-12 will design a boat that can propel itself. Race your friends. 

We look forward to seeing you! 

 

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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Science Club JR: Bee Bonanza

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Auburn Branch Community Room at Auburn Area Branch Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children

We’re buzzing with excitement over this preschool science program! Join for a fun morning where we’ll learn about busy little bees with a fun experiment and craft.

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

We’re buzzing with excitement over this preschool science program! Join for a fun morning where we’ll learn about busy little bees with a fun experiment and craft.

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.

This could get messy! Please wear old clothes.

Open Art Hangout

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
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