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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.

Cupcake Liner Flowers Craft

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 Cupcake Liner Flowers craft. 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.

Children's Book Week: Painterly Pottery - Pinconning

3:30pm–4:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Pinconning Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

In celebration of Children’s Book Week (May 3-9), Bay County Library System is offering special performances and programs for children and families at each of our branches!

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.

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

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

This could get messy! Please wear old clothes.

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.

Teen Library Lounge- Tie Dye Thursday

2:30pm–4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Auburn Area Branch Library
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Parking Lot
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food
Event Details:

Let's celebrate the school year coming to a close with an outside tie dye party! Bring your own personal white clothing to dye or choose what will be given at the event (while supplies last.)

Disclaimer(s)

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

Children's Book Week: Painterly Pottery - Sage

4:30pm–5:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Sage Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

In celebration of Children’s Book Week (May 3-9), Bay County Library System is offering special performances and programs for children and families at each of our branches!

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.

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

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

This could get messy! Please wear old clothes.

Children's Book Week: Painterly Pottery - Sage

6:00pm–7:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Sage Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

In celebration of Children’s Book Week (May 3-9), Bay County Library System is offering special performances and programs for children and families at each of our branches!

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.

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

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

This could get messy! Please wear old clothes.

Collage Making for Littles

6:00pm–7:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Pinconning Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other, Play
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own collage using an assortment of craft supplies. Littles will learn to explore new creative horizons during this art program!

This program is recommended for ages 5 & under.

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 could get messy! Please wear old clothes.

Garden Babies & Toddlers

10:30am–11:30am
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: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spring is the perfect time for some gardening! Bring your babies and toddlers to plant a seed, and enjoy some crafts and sensory bins. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

All Together Now Club

11:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Auburn Area Branch Library
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

The library isn’t just a place that has books- it’s also a place for everyone of all abilities to connect, learn, and create!

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.

Candle Painting

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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in decorating candles using wax.

Candle Painting

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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in decorating candles using wax.

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.

Faux Stained Glass Craft

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. 

Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to join us to create your own faux stained glass.  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.

Family Read Aloud Book Club: The Girl Who Drank the Moon

5:30pm–6:30pm
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Sage Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Library for Family Read Aloud Book Club: The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill Thursday, May 14 at 5:30 pm.

For children ages 0-12 with their family. 

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.

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

Adult Craft

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:

Adult Craft- Wirt Branch

Painting for the "Reading Rocks Garden"

10:00am–11:00am
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Auburn Area Branch Library
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by this drop-in program to paint a rock for the Auburn Library's upcoming garden, the "Reading Rocks Garden"

Curiosity Club - Spectacular Seedlings

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tweens
Pinconning Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Other, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Curiosity Club this month to sow your own seeds! Get ready for gardening season by starting seeds of your choice! We will also be getting crafty to decorate a flower pot and plant stick tags!

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

This could get messy! Please wear old clothes.