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Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Second Floor Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Monthly book club led by Amy Churchill.  Please call 989-893-9566 ext 2111 or email achurchill@baycountylibrary.org for more information.

Adult Craft: Make Your Own Fridge Magnets

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we create snazzy fridge magnets from scrapbook paper and mod podge. Bring your own paper, old comic books, or photos to add a personal touch, or choose from our supply here.

Saint John Sharing Group

10:30am–12:30pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

sharing meeting

Arts & Crafts & Journals, Oh My

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Second Floor Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

A drop-in session for anyone looking for a little inspiration, motivation, materials, and more! Bring a project you're working on, any materials you'd like to use or share, or drop in and see what's on hand to get you started.

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.

Baby Storytime - Wirt

10:30am–11:15am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program 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 Winter storytimes begins on Friday, December 5, 2025. Fall storytimes will run for a seven-week session, through the week of January 5-February 20, 2026.

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.

Healthy Teeth Storytime - Wirt

11:30am–12:15pm
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Educational, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

February is National Children's Dental Health Month! Visit your branch this month for a storytime all about going to the dentist.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Second Floor Community Meeting 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.

Toddler Storytime - Wirt

10:30am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Toddler Storytime

Nurture a love of books with your toddler through music, movement, and stories while helping to develop language and social skills.

Best for ages 18 months to 3 years with a participating caregiver.


 

Registration for all BCLS Winter storytimes begins on Friday, December 5, 2025. Fall storytimes will run for a seven-week session, through the week of January 5-February 20, 2026.

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.

Preschool Storytime - Wirt

11:30am–12:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program 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 Winter storytimes begins on Friday, December 5, 2025. Fall storytimes will run for a seven-week session, through the week of January 5-February 20, 2026.

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.

Family Storytime - Wirt

6:30pm–7:00pm
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Family Storytime

Stories, rhymes, music, and movement to encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading.

Best for children ages 6 and under with a participating caregiver.

Registration for all BCLS Winter storytimes begins on Friday, December 5, 2025. Fall storytimes will run for a seven-week session, through the week of January 5-February 20, 2026.

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.

Preschool Storytime - Wirt

10:30am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program 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 Winter storytimes begins on Friday, December 5, 2025. Fall storytimes will run for a seven-week session, through the week of January 5-February 20, 2026.

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.

Galaxy Painting Bookmark

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

*Please register using the name of the teen that will be participating. 

Join us to create your own Galaxy Painting Bookmark.  All supplies provided!

 

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.

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

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

Evening Sessions: Hall of Fame DNA: The Legacy of Norman "Turkey" Stearnes

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Evening Sessions

The Evening Sessions is a monthly adult program series featuring a fun and engaging mix of presentations, lectures, workshops, demonstrations, author visits, and performances on topics covering the arts, culture, history, science, and more!

According to updated MLB statistics and five Hall of Fame inductions, Turkey Stearnes is one of the all-time greats, yet many people have never heard his name.

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.

Playdate @ WIRT

10:00am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Play Date

Little ones can play, discover & meet new friends.  Ages 4 & under. Participating caregiver required. No registration required.

Little ones can play, discover & meet new friends.  Drop in for playtime fun in the Wirt Children's program room.

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.

Legendary Lit: A Fantasy Book Club

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

A book club for Fantasy Readers. Join us every six weeks to discuss a different book from the Fantasy section. 

Current Title: Uprooted by Naomi Novik

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.

Team Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults, register a team of friends or family to see who can complete a 500 piece puzzle first! Prize awarded to the winning team. Unplug and play at the library!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Board Meeting

5:30pm–7:00pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Board Meeting. 

BCLS Closed: System Upgrade

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

Seed Sorting for the Seed Library

10:00am–4:00pm
Adults
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Drop in anytime during the sorting to help prepare for the 9th Season of the Seed Library!  All supplies provided.

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Second Floor Community Meeting 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.

Read. Talk. Create @ WIRT

4:30pm–5:15pm
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: Book Clubs, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 9-12. Bring a book you've read or listened to, share your favorite parts, then stick around for an activity.

Disclaimer(s)

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.