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Bookmobile Stop - Westwood Village

3:00pm–4:00pm
Everyone
Bookmobile Stops
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile Stops
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Join us at Westwood Village - parked in the visitor lot! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read!

Life Booster Series: Petoskey Stone Polishing Workshop

10:00am–11:30am
Teens, Adults
Pinconning Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Instructor and rockhound Kim Bigard will lead participants in polishing a Petoskey stone. Formed from fossilized Hexagonaria coral, Michigan's state stone is a treasure to find and shows beautiful honeycomb-shaped patterns when polished.

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

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 is 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.

Pop Culture Boxes: Grades 6-12

All Day 5/11–5/16
Tweens, Teens
Virtual
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

**Due to the high demand of this special collection/program it is available exclusively to Bay County resident cardholders.

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

Bay County Residents Only

This high demand special collection/program is limited exclusively to Bay County resident cardholders only.

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

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

Family Storytime - Sage

10:00am–10:30am
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Sage Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Family Storytime

Shared stories, little listeners, and lots of ways to join in—learning happens together here. This playful program welcomes children and their caregivers to

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.

Sage Book Club

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Sage Branch Library
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Sage Book Club- Everyone Welcome

Bookmobile Stop - Ready Set Grow

9:15am–10:00am
Everyone
Bookmobile Stops
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile Stops
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Join us at Ready Set Grow! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read! Don’t forget to bring an ID with your current address to sign up for a library card. 

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

Big stories, curious questions, and active participation—learning grows here. This engaging program invites preschoolers to enjoy interactive stories, son

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.

Mystery & Mugs Book Club @ Excited Goat Coffee Company

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Off Site
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Other
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mystery & Mugs is perfect for fans of whodunits, thrillers, cozy mysteries, and everything in between. Join us at Excited Goat Coffee Company on EUCLID Avenue.

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.

Bookmobile Stop - St John Lutheran School

10:30am–11:30am
Everyone
Bookmobile Stops
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile Stops
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Join us at St. John Lutheran School! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read! Don’t forget to bring an ID with your current address to sign up for a library card. 

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

Wiggles, giggles, songs and stories—learning starts here. This joyful and interactive program introduces babies to language and books through rhymes, songs, mo

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.

Bookmobile Stop - St Paul Lutheran School

1:00pm–2:00pm
Everyone
Bookmobile Stops
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile Stops
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Join us at St. Paul Lutheran School! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read! Don’t forget to bring an ID with your current address to sign up for a library card. 

Bookmobile Stop - Bangor Central Child Care

2:30pm–3:30pm
Everyone
Bookmobile Stops
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile Stops
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Join us at Bangor North Preschool! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read! Don’t forget to bring an ID with your current address to sign up for a library card. 

Arts & Snacks! Neurographic Art!

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Sage Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about this peaceful art practice and give it a try. Plus there are snacks!

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

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

Bookmobile Stop - Forest Early Childhood Center

3:45pm–4:30pm
Everyone
Bookmobile Stops
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile Stops
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Join us at Forest Early Childhood Center! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read! Don’t forget to bring an ID with your current address to sign up for a library card. 

Rock Painting

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children
Auburn Area Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Paint some rocks with us for our new Reading Rocks Garden in our Reading Garden! 

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 could get messy! Please wear old clothes.

Watercolor Agate Painting

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Pinconning Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Pinconning Branch for the Watercolor Agate Painting. Adults and teens (grades 6 and up) are invited to attend. Please register with a valid phone number where you can be reached.

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

An Evening with Jean Kwok

7:00pm–9:00pm
Everyone, Teens, Adults
Off Site
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: The State Theatre
Age Group: Everyone, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Educational, Lectures
Event Details:

Join the Bay County Library System on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the State Theatre for an unforgettable evening with New York Times bestselling author Jean Kwok.

Bookmobile Stop - Little Explorers Learning Center

9:00am–9:45am
Everyone
Bookmobile Stops
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile Stops
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Join us at Little Explorers Learning Center! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read!

Bookmobile Stop - Bay County Child & Senior Citizen Center

10:00am–10:45am
Everyone
Bookmobile Stops
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile Stops
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Join us at the Bay County Child & Senior Citizen Center! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read!

Preschool Storytime - Auburn

10:15am–10:45am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Auburn Area Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Preschool Storytime

Big stories, curious questions, and active participation—learning grows here. This engaging program invites preschoolers to enjoy interactive stories, son

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 - Pinconning

10:30am–11:00am
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Pinconning Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Family Storytime

Shared stories, little listeners, and lots of ways to join in—learning happens together here. This playful program welcomes children and their caregivers to

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.