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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Leaf Wreath

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pinconning Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Sign up to make a door wreath out of leaves. ...
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime - Pinconning

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Pinconning Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Family Storytime

Stories, music, movement and rhymes that develop early literacy skills and encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading. Ages 6 & under + participating caregiver.

Event Details:
This storytime will take place in the children's area on 9/27/23, and in the Community Room each week following. Registration is required. ...

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 event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

BCLS Closed/Staff In-Service Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library, Auburn Area Branch Library, Pinconning Branch Library, Sage Branch Library, Virtual, Off Site
Description:
Online services available on the app and baycountylibrary.org. ...
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime - Pinconning

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Pinconning Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Family Storytime

Stories, music, movement and rhymes that develop early literacy skills and encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading. Ages 6 & under + participating caregiver.

Event Details:
This storytime will take place in the children's area on 9/27/23, and in the Community Room each week following. Registration is required. ...

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 event is in the "Adults" group.

Pinconning Book Club

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Pinconning Branch Library
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:
Join us in person for the book club. Please register at the circulation desk to pick up a copy of the book we will be discussing.  ...
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Paint a Ceramic Pumpkin - Pinconning

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pinconning Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Family, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Children ages 3-12 are invited to join us to paint a ceramic pumpkin and take it home right away!  ...

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.

This could get messy! Please wear old clothes.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime - Pinconning

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Pinconning Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Family Storytime

Stories, music, movement and rhymes that develop early literacy skills and encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading. Ages 6 & under + participating caregiver.

Event Details:
This storytime will take place in the children's area on 9/27/23, and in the Community Room each week following. Registration is required. ...

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 event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Monster Mash Party - Pinconning

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pinconning Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Family, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
Join us at each branch for fun and spooky games, activities, and creepy crafts. ...

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Woodland Scene Light Box

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 make a Woodland Scene Light Box. 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.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Touch a Truck - Fire Prevention Month (Pinconning)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pinconning Branch Library
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:
A fire truck is visiting the library! In October, we’ll celebrate and meet local firefighters at each BCLS branch! Hear a story, learn about fire safety, and climb on board a real fire truck. ...
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime - Pinconning

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Pinconning Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Family Storytime

Stories, music, movement and rhymes that develop early literacy skills and encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading. Ages 6 & under + participating caregiver.

Event Details:
This storytime will take place in the children's area on 9/27/23, and in the Community Room each week following. Registration is required. ...

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 event is in the "Adults" group.

Energy Savings Workshop

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pinconning Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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 save mo...

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yarn Wrapped Wreath

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 Yarn Wrapped Wreath. 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Fall Woven Placemat

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pinconning Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:
Sign up to make a woven mat.     ...
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime - Pinconning

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Pinconning Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Family Storytime

Stories, music, movement and rhymes that develop early literacy skills and encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading. Ages 6 & under + participating caregiver.

Event Details:
This storytime will take place in the children's area on 9/27/23, and in the Community Room each week following. Registration is required. ...

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 event is in the "Children" group.

Pups & Pages - Pinconning

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Pinconning Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:
Join us at the Pinconning library for Pups & Pages for ages 4-12! Read to a a certified therapy dog beginning at 1:30 pm. Bring a book from home or come a few minutes early to look at books as readers are assigned to a dog as they arrive and chec...

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fall Sampler Craft

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: 20
Event Details:
Join us at the Pinconning Branch to make a framed fall-themed sampler. 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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime - Pinconning

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Pinconning Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Family Storytime

Stories, music, movement and rhymes that develop early literacy skills and encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading. Ages 6 & under + participating caregiver.

Event Details:
This storytime will take place in the children's area on 9/27/23, and in the Community Room each week following. Registration is required. ...

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 event is in the "Children" group.

Ceramic Turkey

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pinconning Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:
Sign up to paint a cute ceramic turkey.   *Wear old clothes, you might get messy. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Social Security: Your Questions Answered

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: 25
Event Details:
Matthew Lambertson, Edward Jones financial advisor, will discuss questions you may have about Social Security. Social Security will likely be the foundation of your retirement income. Before you retire, it’s important to understand your options an...

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Painterly Pottery

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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: 25
Event Details:
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Pups & Pages - Pinconning

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pinconning Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:
Join us at the Pinconning library for Pups & Pages for ages 4-12! Read to a a certified therapy dog beginning at 2:00 pm. Bring a book from home or come a few minutes early to look at books as readers are assigned to a dog as they arrive and chec...

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Team Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge

10:00am - 11:30am
Pinconning Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Create a team of friends and 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 names of te...