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Busy Book Cafe

11:00am–12:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Sage Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Library on Monday, December 15 for Busy Book Cafe!

For children ages 0-3 years old + Adult.

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.

Mackinaw Bridge Then and Now

2:00pm–2:30pm
Children
Virtual
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a virtual presentation, geared toward elementary classrooms and homeschool families, by Kim Nowack, Executive Director of the Mackinaw Bridge Authority.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Make Your Own Elf On The Shelf

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children
Auburn Area Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you heard of “Elf on the Shelf”? Well now you can make your own version out of clay and other craft materials! Want to make “Shrek on a Deck”? Or “Pikachu on a Shoe”? Or even “Potato on a Rainbow”? Then come get to crafting! 

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.

Sensory Play @ WIRT

10:30am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Educational, Other, Play
Event Details:

Ages 1-5 with an adult.  

Drop in for hands-on discovery fun and family time!!

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.

Gamer Club

3:00pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Auburn Area Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love gaming? Come join your fellow gamers in snacks, and some fun Switch games! You decide which games we play!

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.

Pups & Pages - Sage

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children, Tweens
Sage Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Library on Wednesday, December 17 for Pups & Pages!

Children ages 4-12 will read to a a certified therapy dog beginning at 5:30 pm.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Move & Groove @ WIRT

10:30am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
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.

Gamer Club JR

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children
Auburn Area Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a new after school club where we'll play a variety of video games, make new friends, and explore the world of gaming in a positive and fun environment.

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.

Reindeer @ Your Library - Sage

5:00pm–7:00pm
Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Sage Branch Library
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

See live reindeer outside the library, enjoy a storywalk, crafts, and other family fun for all ages! 

No registration required. Camera use is encouraged! 

Pups & Pages - Pinconning

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Tweens
Pinconning Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read a book to a real service dog! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

A is for Art: Reindeer Garland

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Auburn Area Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a cute reindeer garland that can be used to decorate your home or given as a gift to someone special.

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.

Young Scientists: All About Me

10:30am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Sage Branch Library
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: All About Me!

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.

Toddler Time!

11:00am–11:45am
Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Pinconning Branch Library
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Other, Play
Event Details:

Bring your littles to the Pinconning Branch every other week for play and to make new friends! Hot beverages will be provided for adults.

This program is recommended for children 5 & under.

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.

Pups & Pages @ Wirt

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tweens
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Other
Registration Required
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.

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.

Paint A Nutcracker @ WIRT

11:00am–11:30am
Children, Tweens
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 5-12.

Paint your own mini nutcracker to get in the holiday spirit.

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.

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

Lifesize Hungry Hungry Hippos @ WIRT

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tweens
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other, Play
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-12.

Challenge yourself and your partner to catch as many balls a you can with just a basket and a scooter.

Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Winter Solstice Celebration

3:30pm–4:30pm
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Pinconning Branch Library
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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the anticipation of longer days through fun and play! You and your little one will gather with friends to help bring light to some of the longest nights of the year.

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.

Lifesize Fortnite at WIRT

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Tweens
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other, Play
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-12.

Compete as a team to build the best fort and defend it against enemy attacks.  Free build to follow.

Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Noon Years Eve Countdown Party

11:30am–12:30pm
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Auburn Area Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in celebrating the New Year! Wear your pjs for a cozy time with cake, dancing, and a countdown to 12 (noon)!

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.

Glow Party @ WIRT

2:00pm–3:00pm
Family, Children, Tweens
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Family, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Play
Event Details:

Ages 0-12 with an adult.

Join us for glow in the dark dancing, crafts, and more! Wear white or neon if you want your clothes to glow under the blacklights.

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.

Wee Mouse in a Tin House

3:30pm–4:30pm
Family, Children, Tweens
Pinconning Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Family, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Never worry about feeling bored or lonely again! Put together your own pocket-sized mouse friend that adventures with you wherever you go!

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

Toddler Time!

11:00am–11:45am
Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Pinconning Branch Library
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Other, Play
Event Details:

Toddler Time

Fun learning activities. For ages 4 and under. Participating caregiver required.

Bring your littles to the Pinconning Branch every other week for play and to make new friends! Hot beverages will be provided for adults.

This program is recommended for children 5 & under.

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.

Clay Creations @ WIRT

2:00pm–2:30pm
Children
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 5-12.

Make and decorate your own sculpture or pottery using air-dry clay.

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.

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

Parachute Party @ WIRT

2:00pm–2:30pm
Children
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Play
Event Details:

Ages 5-8.

Get ready to laugh, jump, and shake! From bouncing balls to making giant waves, every movement is a blast with friends under the parachute.

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.