Holiday Closure

All BCLS branches will be closed Monday, January 19, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. All online resources will continue to be available.

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BCLS Closed

All Day 5/23–5/25
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 May 23 - 25, 2026 for the Memorial Day holiday.

 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Bookmobile Stop - Head Start

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

Join us at Head Start! 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Bookmobile Stop - Montessori Children's House

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 Montessori Children's House! 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. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Bookmobile Stop - Close to Home Assisted Living

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 Close to Home Assisted Living! 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. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Bookmobile Stop - Pine Towers

2:15pm–3:15pm
Everyone
Bookmobile Stops
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile Stops
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Join us at Pine Towers! 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. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Bookmobile Stop - West Shore Estates

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

Join us at West Shore Estates - parked near the office! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Bookmobile Stop - Handy Developmental 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 the Handy Developmental Center - parked in the back parking lot! Explore our Bookmobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next read!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Bookmobile Stop - Sheffield Bay

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 Sheffield Bay! 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. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Bookmobile Stop - Rivers Edge Learning Tree

11:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Bookmobile Stops
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile Stops
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Join us at Rivers Edge Learning Tree! 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. 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Wiggle Worm Wednesday

11:00am–12:00pm
Babies & Toddlers
Auburn Area Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Play
Registration Required
Event Details:

Wiggle Worm Wednesday is a joyful a playdate designed for children 0-5 and their grown-ups! Each session is packed with wiggly fun, playful learning, and social connection. Drop in for wiggly fun!

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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Bookmobile Stop - Charter Senior Living

1:30pm–2:30pm
Everyone
Bookmobile Stops
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile Stops
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Join us at Charter Senior Living! 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. 

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

Monthly Mug Meals for Teens

2:30pm–4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Auburn Area Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Food, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make a new meal each month with just a microwave! This month we will be making a chocolate chip cookie.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

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

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Bookmobile Stop - Riverwalk Meadows Apartments

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 Riverwalk Meadows Apartments! 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. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Library Board Meeting

5:00pm–7:30pm
Everyone
Sage Branch Library
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Board Meeting 

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

Needle Crafters Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Auburn Area Branch Library
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Fireplace Reading Area
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Bring your knitting and crochet projects and join us while we work on our projects. Other handwork is welcomed.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Bookmobile Stop - St. Bartholomew Lutheran School

1:00pm–2:15pm
Everyone
Bookmobile Stops
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile Stops
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Join us at St. Bartholomew 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. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Bookmobile Stop - Bradley House

2:45pm–3:45pm
Everyone
Bookmobile Stops
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile Stops
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Join us at the Bradley House! 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. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Bookmobile Stop - Bangor Downs

5:15pm–6:15pm
Everyone
Bookmobile Stops
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile Stops
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Join us at Bangor Downs! 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. 

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

Mad Scientists: Build a Boat

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, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Sage Library for Mad Scientists: Build a Boat on Thursday, May 28 @ 5:30 pm.

Children ages 6-12 will design a boat that can propel itself. Race your friends. 

We look forward to seeing you! 

 

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 "Adults" group

Auburn Book Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Auburn Area Branch Library
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for this month's book club!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Bookmobile Stop - Kawkawlin Post Office

6:30pm–7:30pm
Everyone
Bookmobile Stops
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile Stops
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Join us at the Kawkawlin Post Office! 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. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Bookmobile Stop - Southside Library

9:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Bookmobile Stops
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile Stops
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Join us at the Southside Library! 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. 

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

Little Wigglers @ Sage

10:30am–11:00am
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: Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us Sage Library for Little Wigglers on Friday, May 29 @ 10:30 am!

For children that are walking ages 5 and under + Adult

Move and dance our wiggles out at a fun musical program. 

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.