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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 5th.

Disclaimer(s)

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
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Mining Days @ Sage

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, Educational, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children ages 12 and under. Join us at the Sage Branch library on Wednesday, June 24 at 12:30 pm for Mining Days! Learn how to pan for precious stones, paint a rock, and crack open a geode to take home. Program will be held in Pershing Park.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Body Scrubs, Lip Balms and Bath Salts Workshop

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: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Three mini lessons in one! Join Rachel from Dancing Crane to make sugar or salt scrubs, lip balms, and bath salts from common household ingredients that you can pick up at many grocery stores.

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 "Adults" group

Soap Making with Dancing Crane

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: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this class you will learn about the scientific processes oils and lye undergo to become soap- everyone will go home with one bar of soap made in a group as well as one bar from a soap cutting demonstration!

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 "Adults" group

Soap Making with Dancing Crane

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: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this class you will learn about the scientific processes oils and lye undergo to become soap- everyone will go home with one bar of soap made in a group as well as one bar from a soap cutting demonstration!

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 "Adults" group

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. Thursday sessions 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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Tween Hang Out: Build This

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: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Library for Tween Hang Out: Build This on Thursday, June 25 at 5:30 pm.

For children ages 8-12. Each participant will recieve a mini Lego type building set. Build the T-Rex as directed or your own creation. 

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.

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

Young Scientists: Dino Dig

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: Dino Dig!

Friday, June 26 @ 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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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:

Join us at the Sage Library on Friday, June 26 at 2:00 pm and 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! We look forward to seeing you!

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 "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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:

Join us at the Sage Library on Friday, June 26 at 2:00 pm and 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! We look forward to seeing you!

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
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

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 5th.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Teens" group

Smoothie Challenge

2:00pm–4:00pm
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:

Work with other participants to create the best smoothie ever! All ingredients and supplies provided.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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. Thursday sessions 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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Happy 250th Birthday America @ Sage

11:30am–12:30pm
Everyone
Sage Branch Library
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Food
Event Details:

Join us in celebrating America's 250th Birthday - In celebration of this historic event, drop in to the Sage library and enjoy a cupcake, create a button, test your knowledge of civics.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Sage

12:00pm–12:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Sage Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
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 5th.

Disclaimer(s)

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
This event is in the "Tweens" group

4th of July Craft @ Sage

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! 

This event is in the "Teens" group

POP Art with Alexis Bearinger

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Sage Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this fun, imaginative pop art class, you explore bold color, playful patterns, and character-driven design while you create your own vibrant painting.

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

Baby Book Club @ Sage

5:30pm–6:00pm
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: Educational, Other, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Sage Branch Library on Wednesday, July 1 at 5:30 pm.

Bring your baby to sing, rhyme, dance and take home a new book to keep. Stay to play and chat with other parents. We look forward to seeing you!

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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. Thursday sessions 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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Tie-Dye Ice Cream Social

5:30pm–6:30pm
Everyone
Sage Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for ice cream in the park next to Sage Library (Pershing Park). Wear your favorite tie-dye. 

Disclaimer(s)

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Red, White & Blue Craft

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Sage Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get in the patriotic spirit with a fun craft

A fun & inclusive program. This program is designed to be welcoming, accessible, and fun for all abilities.

Disclaimer(s)

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

BCLS Closed

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library, Bookmobile Stops, Auburn Area Branch Library, Pinconning Branch Library, Sage Branch Library, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

The Bay County Library System will be closed Jul 4, 2026 in honor of the 4th of July holiday.

 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

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 5th.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Teens" group

Thrift Store Masterpiece

2:00pm–4:00pm
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:

We will be taking thrifted art, and improving on it, with all kinds of art supplies!

Disclaimer(s)

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