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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Painterly Pottery

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auburn Area Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Select from a soup bowl, mug, or salad plate. Leaf glazed transfer will be demonstrated. Items will be fired in the store's kiln and returned to the library for pick-up at a later date. ...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Sage Stitchers

10:00am - 11:00am
Sage Branch Library
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. ...

Knitting Solutions

10:00am - 12:00pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community 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. ...

Fall Tree Painting

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pinconning Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join us at the Pinconning Branch to paint a fall tree scene on canvas with acrylic paints. Adults and teens (grades 6 and up) are invited to attend.  ...

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

Tasseography - Art of Tea Leaf Reading

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Tasseography is the art of reading tea leaves. It has been used for centuries to predict the future and interpret messages from the divine.  Images are formed onto the cup by the tea leaves giving insight on the future. Join us to learn more abo...

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Painterly Pottery

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sage Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Select from a soup bowl, mug, or salad plate. Leaf glazed transfer will be demonstrated. Items will be fired in the store's kiln and returned to the library for pick-up at a later date. ...

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Estate Planning Made Simple and Effective

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 37
Event Details:
ESTATE PLANNING MADE SIMPLE AND EFFECTIVE When you pass away or your health fails and you face an unacceptable quality of life, an efficient estate plan will save you time and money and your loved ones will have the tools to efficiently care for y...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Painterly Pottery

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sage Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Select from a soup bowl, mug, or salad plate. Leaf glazed transfer will be demonstrated. Items will be fired in the store's kiln and returned to the library for pick-up at a later date. ...

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Needle Crafters Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auburn Area Branch Library
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. ...

Estate Planning Made Simple and Effective

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pinconning Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:
Craig Alston, elder law attorney and former judge, will discuss estate planning. When you pass away or your health fails and you face an unacceptable quality of life, an efficient estate plan will save you time and money and your loved ones will h...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Auburn Book Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auburn Area Branch Library
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 our group the previous month. Register when you pick up your copy at the Public Service Desk ...

Knitting Solutions

10:00am - 12:00pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community 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. ...

Energy Savings Workshop

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auburn Area Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:
John Burnett, Outreach Regional Coordinator for Mid-Michigan Community Action, will host an interactive workshop to show you ways to lower your energy costs.  You will see and have the ability to participate in demonstrations that can help you s...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Books & Brews

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Registration
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Other
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
Looking for a book club where you not only get to explore new books, but check out different Bay City bars and restaurants? Join us at Old City Hall this month!  Copies of the book are available to pick up at Sage Library.  October Title...

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.

An Evening with Lisa Wingate

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: The State Theatre
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Educational, Lectures
Event Details:
An Evening with Lisa Wingate This event is free and open to the public, made possible by the Friends of the Bay County Library System. Author Lisa Wingate will be joining us for an in-person author talk, discussion, and Q & A session on Oct...

Blood Drive

10:30am - 3:00pm
Sage Branch Library
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Give the gift of life! Sage Branch Library is hosting a blood drive with Versiti in our Community Room. Schedule your donation using the link below or contact Jeanette at 989-892-8555, ext 307. https://donate.michigan.versiti.org/donor/schedules/d...

Fall Pinecone Flower Arrangement

10:00am - 11:30am
Pinconning Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join us at the Pinconning Branch to make a fall arrangement with pinecones painted to look like flowers. Adults and teens (grades 6 and up) are invited to attend. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

Sage Book Club

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Sage Branch Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:
Sage Book Club- Everyone Welcome ...

Knitting Solutions

10:00am - 12:00pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community 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. ...

Estate Planning Made Simple and Effective

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Auburn Area Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:
Craig Alston, elder law attorney and former judge, will discuss estate planning. When you pass away or your health fails and you face an unacceptable quality of life, an efficient estate plan will save you time and money and your loved ones will h...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Book Haul Tote Bag

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sage Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Use paints, stencils, and HTV Vinyl to create your own perfect book tote bag! ...

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Needle Crafters Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auburn Area Branch Library
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. ...

Wine Cork Pumpkin- Wirt Branch

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Wine Cork Pumpkin - Wirt Branch Paint and glue wine corks to create a festive pumpkin decoration. ...

Sage Stitchers

10:00am - 11:00am
Sage Branch Library
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. ...