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Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Sage

12:00pm–12:45pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Sage Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up!

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free children's book! 

Lunches are provided in partnership with Bay City Public Schools.

We make every effort to order enough lunches for our expected attendance numbers, but lunches are first-come, first-serve.

We look forward to seeing everyone! 

This program will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 12-12:45, through August 6.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Stories and Songs in the Park

12:30pm–1:00pm
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Sage Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for children ages 0-12 with their families. Stop in by Pershing Park (next to Sage Library) for some musical literacy fun!

Registration is not required, but is available for text or email reminders. 

Special Effects and Stage Makeup w/ Gals & Ghouls

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teens
Sage Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Gals & Ghouls to learn the ins and outs of special effects and stage make-up.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Preschool Storytime - Sage

10:00am–10:30am
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: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Preschool Storytime

Join us with your preschooler for stories, rhymes, music, movement, and early literacy fun!

Best for ages 2-5 with a participating caregiver.

Registration for all BCLS Spring storytimes begins on Friday, May 16, 2025. Summer storytimes will run for an eight-week session, through the week of June 16-August 8.

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.

Baby Storytime - Sage

11:00am–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: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Baby Storytime

Nurture a love of books in your baby! Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories, followed by a chance for play! 

Best for children under the age of 2 with a participating caregiver.

Registration for all BCLS Spring storytimes begins on Friday, May 16, 2025. Summer storytimes will run for an eight-week session, through the week of June 16-August 8.

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.

Tai Chi for Better Sleep

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Sage Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tai Chi for Better Sleep is led by a certified instructor. Each session will consist of one hour of Tai Chi followed by a 30-minute lesson on sleep.

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.

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Sage

12:00pm–12:45pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Sage Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up!

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free children's book! 

Lunches are provided in partnership with Bay City Public Schools.

We make every effort to order enough lunches for our expected attendance numbers, but lunches are first-come, first-serve.

We look forward to seeing everyone! 

This program will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 12-12:45, through August 6.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Make a Pinwheel

12:30pm–1:15pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Sage Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop in! 

Children ages 12 and under! 

Join us at the Sage Branch Library at Pershing Park on Wednesday, July 23 @ 12:30 pm. Color and build a pinwheel. While supplies last! 

Teen Painterly Pottery

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teens
Sage Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
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)

Participant must be in grades sixth through twelfth (6-12) to register for this program

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

Please register each person individually, including adults.

Painterly Pottery

4:00pm–5:30pm
Adults
Sage Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
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!

Please register each person individually, including adults.

Painterly Pottery

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Sage Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
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!

Please register each person individually, including adults.

Tai Chi for Better Sleep

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Sage Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tai Chi for Better Sleep is led by a certified instructor. Each session will consist of one hour of Tai Chi followed by a 30-minute lesson on sleep.

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.

Young Scientists: Fizzy Fun

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: Fizzy Fun!

Friday, July 25 @ 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.

Tie Dye

2:00pm–2:45pm
Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Sage Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come tie dye in the park. An item will be provided for each participant; you may also bring one additional cotton item to dye. Wear old clothes!

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

Tie Dye

3:00pm–3:45pm
Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Sage Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come tie dye in the park. An item will be provided for each participant; you may also bring one additional cotton item to dye. Wear old clothes!

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Sage

12:00pm–12:45pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Sage Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up!

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free children's book! 

Lunches are provided in partnership with Bay City Public Schools.

We make every effort to order enough lunches for our expected attendance numbers, but lunches are first-come, first-serve.

We look forward to seeing everyone! 

This program will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 12-12:45, through August 6.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Stories and Songs in the Park

12:30pm–1:00pm
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Sage Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for children ages 0-12 with their families. Stop in by Pershing Park (next to Sage Library) for some musical literacy fun!

Registration is not required, but is available for text or email reminders. 

Chess at the Library

2:00pm–4:00pm
Everyone
Sage Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to chess players of all ages. Come for an opportunity to connect with other chess players 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.

Preschool Storytime - Sage

10:00am–10:30am
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: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Preschool Storytime

Join us with your preschooler for stories, rhymes, music, movement, and early literacy fun!

Best for ages 2-5 with a participating caregiver.

Registration for all BCLS Spring storytimes begins on Friday, May 16, 2025. Summer storytimes will run for an eight-week session, through the week of June 16-August 8.

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.

Baby Storytime - Sage

11:00am–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: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Baby Storytime

Nurture a love of books in your baby! Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories, followed by a chance for play! 

Best for children under the age of 2 with a participating caregiver.

Registration for all BCLS Spring storytimes begins on Friday, May 16, 2025. Summer storytimes will run for an eight-week session, through the week of June 16-August 8.

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.

Tai Chi for Better Sleep

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Sage Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tai Chi for Better Sleep is led by a certified instructor. Each session will consist of one hour of Tai Chi followed by a 30-minute lesson on sleep.

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.

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Sage

12:00pm–12:45pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Sage Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up!

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free children's book! 

Lunches are provided in partnership with Bay City Public Schools.

We make every effort to order enough lunches for our expected attendance numbers, but lunches are first-come, first-serve.

We look forward to seeing everyone! 

This program will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 12-12:45, through August 6.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Flames 'N Dames Fire Show

12:30pm–1:15pm
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Sage Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop in! 

Join us at the Sage Branch Library at Pershing Park on Wednesday, July 30 @ 12:30 pm for an exciting fire dancing show with a variety of amazing performances by Michigan’s finest fire performers!

Illustrative Figure Drawing

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teens
Sage Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of drawing emotion and body language to bring your characters and stories to life! No prior drawing experience needed in this follow-along program. Supplies needed are simple pencil, paper and eraser.

Disclaimer(s)

Participant must be in grades sixth through twelfth (6-12) to register for this program