BCLS Staff In-Service Day

Attention: All Bay County Library System branches will be closed on Monday, October 9, 2023. All online and digital resources will continue to be available.

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Middle Pages Loot Boxes: Grades 6-8

All Day 9/18 - 9/23
Virtual
Registration
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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 will be participating.  **Please indicate grade in FALL when regi...

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.

Mad Scientists: Kinetic Boat Challenge

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Sage Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
Children ages 6-12! Join us at Sage Library for Mad Scientists: Kinetic Boat Challenge on Thu, Sep 21at 4:30 pm. Can you design a boat that will propel itself forward? Registration is required. If you need assistance with registration please call 989...

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

Duckie Design

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Auburn Area Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Rubber duckie, you're the one! Join us to decorate and design your own rubber duck! ...

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.

Paint a Creepy Castle

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sage Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Children ages 5-12! Join us at Sage Library for Paint a Creepy Castle on Thu, Sep 28 at 5:00 pm. Listen to a story and paint a castle bank. Registration is required. If you need assistance with registration please call 989-892-8555 opt 4. We look for...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Saturday Cinema: Super Mario Bros.

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Auburn Area Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 37
Event Details:
Enjoy a movie and a snack! This month we'll be watching The Super Mario Bros. movie! (PG). Families with children are invited to attend.   ...

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.

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

Story and Activity

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sage Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:
Children ages 3-12 are invited to join us at Sage Branch Library for Story and Activity on Tue, Oct 3 @ 1:30 pm. Listen to a story and make sandpaper art T-Shirts! Use crayons and sandpaper to transfer a permanent design on a T-Shirt.  Reg...

Disclaimer(s)

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

B.A.M! Subscription Box for 4th-5th Graders

All Day 10/10 - 10/14
Virtual
Registration
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
October's theme is Mystery! 4th and 5th graders are invited to try the Bay County Library System's subscription box, B.A.M! (Books and More). This special collection/program is available exclusively to Bay County resident cardholders. Each box ...

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.

Pages & Pizza Explorers @ Wirt

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Clubs, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Ages 9-12.  We are heading out for pizza and to discuss pages in the city!  Each month we will meet at a destination where we will discuss books and enjoy pizza.  This month we will meet at the library and you will receive your firs...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Zombie Barbies

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:
*Please register using the name of the teen that will be participating.  Join us and create your own zombie Barbie doll!  All supplies provided! ...

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.

Mad Scientists: Spider Web Slime

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sage Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:
Children ages 7-12! Join us at Sage Library for Mad Scientists: Spider Web Slime on Thu, Oct 12 at 5:00 pm. Make stretchy slime perfect for creepy crawly spiders! Registration is required. If you need assistance with registration please call 98...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Middle Pages Loot Boxes: Grades 6-8

All Day 10/16 - 10/21
Virtual
Registration
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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 will be participating.             ...

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.

Are You Smarter than a Librarian?

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Auburn Area Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:
It's kids versus library staff in this test of trivia knowledge. The librarians are back, hoping to keep their winning streak. Can you help us take them down and prove that you're smarter than a librarian? ...

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.

Chess at the Library

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Sage Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Everyone, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Open to chess players of all ages. Come for an opportunity to connect with other chess players and play in our community room over the board.  ...

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.

Breakfast with the Ghouls @ Wirt

10:30am - 11:30am
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:
Breakfast with the Ghouls - The werewolves will howl! The monsters will mash! You're invited to Wirt for Spoooky fun.  Costumes encouraged. For Families with children.  ...

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.

Pups & Pages - Auburn

11:00am - 12:00pm
Auburn Area Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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.

Pups & Pages @ Wirt

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
Join us in-person at Wirt Library and read to a certified therapy dog.  Ages 4-12 read to a certified therapy dog in a one-on-one timed session based upon registration and arrival at the library starting at 2:00 pm. The dogs love to be read...

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.

Sew Creative: Ghost Pillow

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auburn Area Branch Library
Registration
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:
Learn the basics of using a sewing machine by making an adorable ghost pillow! ...

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.

Read for the Record! at WIRT

11:30am - 12:00pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Family, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other, Storytime
Event Details:
Celebrate Read for the Record at a special story time with snack.  We are reading With Lots of Love by Jenny Torres Sanchez for the annual Read for the Record.  Created by Jumpstart, this is a shared reading experience that supports chil...

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.

Sugar Skull Painted Flower Pots

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
*Please register using the name of the teen that will be participating.  Join us and create your own zombie sugar skull painted flower pot!  All supplies provided! ...

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.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Family Movie @ Wirt

10:30am - 12:00pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Family, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:
Join us to watch Diary of A  Wimpy Kid on the big screen in celebration of the release of book #18 ...

Costumes and Crafts

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auburn Area Branch Library
Registration
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:
Wear your favorite costume and enjoy making festive themed crafts!  ...

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.

Team Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auburn Area Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Adults, Teens, and Tweens are invited to attend. Create 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 team...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Diamond Painting

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auburn Area Branch Library
Registration
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:
Diamond painting is a mosaic style craft that combines the fun of paint by number with the sparkle of rhinestones! Learn the basics of diamond painting by creating your own adorable stickers!  ...

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.

Mad Scientists: Magic

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sage Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
Children ages 7-12! Join us at Sage Library for Mad Scientists: Magic on Thu, Nov 9 at 5:00 pm. Learn magic tricks to impress your friends! Registration is required. If you need assistance with registration please call 989-892-8555 opt 4. We lo...

Disclaimer(s)

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