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Adventure by Mail

All Day 6/10 - 6/14
Off Site
Registration
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:
Can you escape from the sinking Titanic? Registered patrons ages 8-12 will have an escape room sent to an address of their choice. It will contain 3 artifact challenges to complete in order to survive. Bring the completed artifacts proving you escape...

Disclaimer(s)

Bay County Residents Only

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

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

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

10:00am - 12:00pm
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. ...

Building a Charcuterie Board Demonstration w/ artigiano

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sage Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
Create your own Instagram-worthy cheese board!  Learn simple techniques for cutting and plating, how to select the perfect cheeses and charcuterie, and how to select accompaniments to pull it all together.  In this demonstration, Kevin Park...

Disclaimer(s)

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

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.

Pups & Pages @ Wirt

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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. The dogs love to be read...

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
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. ...

Building a Charcuterie Board Demonstration w/ Artigiano

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pinconning Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
Create your own Instagram-worthy cheese board!  Learn simple techniques for cutting and plating, how to select the perfect cheeses and charcuterie, and how to select accompaniments to pull it all together.  In this demonstration, Kevin Park...

Disclaimer(s)

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

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.

Pups & Pages - Sage

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sage Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Join us at Sage Library on Wednesday, June 19 for Pups & Pages for ages 4-12! Read to a a certified therapy dog beginning at 5:30 pm. Bring a book from home or come a few minutes early to look at books as readers are assigned to a dog as they arr...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Evening Sessions- Manitou Mysteries Shipwreck Adventure

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Lectures
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:
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! Journe...

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.

Building a Charcuterie Board Demonstration w/ Artigiano

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auburn Area Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
Create your own Instagram-worthy cheese board!  Learn simple techniques for cutting and plating, how to select the perfect cheeses and charcuterie, and how to select accompaniments to pull it all together.  In this demonstration, Kevin Park...

Disclaimer(s)

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

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.

Nature Explorers @ Bay City State Park

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational, Other, STEAM
Event Details:
Ages 8 and under + caregiver.   Get outdoors! Join us at Pavilion 1 at the Bay City State Park, along with Great Start collaborative of Bay-Arenac Counties, to explore nature for our last session of the season.  A state re...

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.

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

10:00am - 12:00pm
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. ...

Reading Buddies @ WIRT

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Reading Buddies will have the opportunity to engage with a T.W.I.G. Buddy, building relationships and practicing literacy skills.  Children must have some reading ability already as this program does not teach them how to read. Registration i...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Animal Ark Encounters

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Sage Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Educational, Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:
Get ready for A.R.K Animal Encounters a live animal program in a show & tell & touch style, blending education and entertainment at the Sage Library! Registration is required of all participants (adults, babies, children, tweens, teens) in at...

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 register each person individually, including adults.

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

Animal Ark Encounters

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Sage Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Educational, Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:
Get ready for A.R.K Animal Encounters a live animal program in a show & tell & touch style, blending education and entertainment at the Sage Library! Registration is required of all participants (adults, babies, children, tweens, teens) in at...

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 register each person individually, including adults.

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

Pups & Pages - Pinconning

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pinconning Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:
Join us at the Pinconning library for Pups & Pages for ages 4-12! Bring a book from home or come a few minutes early to look at books as readers are assigned to a dog as they arrive and check in at the Pinconning Public Service Desk. We look forw...

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

Pups & Pages - Auburn

11:00am - 12:00pm
Auburn Area Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
Read to a therapy dog or dog in training in a one-on-one session. You will be called to schedule your session the week of the program. Children ages 4-12 are invited to attend.    ...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

10:00am - 12:00pm
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. ...

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

10:00am - 12:00pm
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. ...

Making Teas, Tinctures & Oils

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sage Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Lectures
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
Learn how to create salves, balms, and tinctures using herbs that you can grow in your own backyard. A great presentation for gardeners and herb enthusiasts looking to take their herbal passion to the next level! Bevin will share his decades of exper...

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.

Temporary Body Art from India with Anshu Varma

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
Adults 18 & up are invited to join Anshu Varma as she teaches how to create your own Henna tattoo.  An all natural ingredient Henna applicator, variety of traditional and contemporary designs are provided along with personalized instruction....

Disclaimer(s)

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

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

10:00am - 12:00pm
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. ...

Cold Blooded Classification @ WIRT w/Ann Arbor Hands On Museum

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Second Floor Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Ages 6-12.  Engage in the world of classification as we focus on a particular cold-blooded animal group: reptiles! By meeting live reptiles, and through hands-on activities, participants will explore the adaptations that make them successful,...

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.

Evening Sessions- The Purple Gang: Detroit's Own Prohibition Era Gang

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Lectures
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:
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! The Pu...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Pups & Pages - Auburn

11:00am - 12:00pm
Auburn Area Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
Read to a therapy dog or dog in training in a one-on-one session. You will be called to schedule your session the week of the program. Children ages 4-12 are invited to attend.    ...

Disclaimer(s)

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