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Middle Pages Loot Boxes: Grades 6-8

All Day 12/15–12/20
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.

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.

Busy Book Cafe

11:00am–12:00pm
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: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Library on Monday, December 15 for Busy Book Cafe!

For children ages 0-3 years old + Adult.

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.

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.

Make Your Own Elf On The Shelf

4:30pm–5:30pm
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:

Have you heard of “Elf on the Shelf”? Well now you can make your own version out of clay and other craft materials! Want to make “Shrek on a Deck”? Or “Pikachu on a Shoe”? Or even “Potato on a Rainbow”? Then come get to crafting! 

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.

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.

A is for Art: Reindeer Garland

10:30am–11:30am
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:

Create a cute reindeer garland that can be used to decorate your home or given as a gift to someone special.

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.

This could get messy! Please wear old clothes.

Young Scientists: All About Me

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: All About Me!

Friday, December 19 @ 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.

Paint A Nutcracker @ WIRT

11:00am–11:30am
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: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 5-12.

Paint your own mini nutcracker to get in the holiday spirit.

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.

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.

Winter Solstice Celebration

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

Celebrate the anticipation of longer days through fun and play! You and your little one will gather with friends to help bring light to some of the longest nights of the year.

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.

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.

Wee Mouse in a Tin House

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

Never worry about feeling bored or lonely again! Put together your own pocket-sized mouse friend that adventures with you wherever you go!

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

Clay Creations @ WIRT

2:00pm–2:30pm
Children
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 5-12.

Make and decorate your own sculpture or pottery using air-dry clay.

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.

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

Surname Shelf Sitter Craft

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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Pinconning Branch to make a surname shelf sitter.  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.

Teen LitLoot Boxes: Grades 9-12

All Day 1/5–1/10
Teens
Virtual
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: 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)

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.

"Let's Stay Gnome" Decorative Sign

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Auburn Area Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spend an evening at the Auburn branch and make a winter gnome-themed decorative sign.

Adults and teens (6th grade & up) may register, registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Bean-tastic Mosaic Craft

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

January 6th was National Bean Day– help us continue the celebration by crafting your own bean mosaic. This may be one of the few (and most fun!) exceptions to the "don't play with your food" rule!

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.

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.

Wood Slice Snowman Ornament

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:

Wood Slice Snowman Ornament Adult Craft- Wirt Branch

Bluey 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:

Wackadoo! Bring your little ones for a fun morning of Bluey crafts and activities! 

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.

Lego Morning for Adults

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:

Are you bummed when all the library lego programs are only open to kiddos? Well this is your time to shine. Come hang out and build with us.  All legos provided.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Bluey Babies & Toddlers

1:00pm–2:00pm
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: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Wackadoo! Bring your little ones for a fun morning of Bluey crafts and activities! 

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.

B.A.M! Subscription Box for 4th-5th Graders

All Day 1/12–1/17
Children, Tweens
Virtual
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

January's theme is Fantasy!

4th and 5th graders are invited to try the Bay County Library System's subscription box, B.A.M! (Books and More).

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Pop Culture Boxes: Grades 6-12

All Day 1/12–1/17
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)

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.