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10 am
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Breakfast with a Minion

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Aug 15 2023 Tue

Breakfast with a Minion

10:00am - 11:00am
Sage Branch Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children ages 1-6 with caregiver are invited to join us at the Sage Branch Library for breakfast (muffins, juice, and fruit) and coffee! The Minion will be in the room to hear a story and dance! 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

STEAM Camp JR: Solar System Painting

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group.
Aug 15 2023 Tue

STEAM Camp JR: Solar System Painting

10:30am - 11:30am
Auburn Area Branch Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us each morning during this special week where we will explore a different STEAM activity each day! Today we will be creating our own solar system painting!

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

STEAM Camp JR: Mosaics

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group.
Aug 16 2023 Wed

STEAM Camp JR: Mosaics

10:30am - 11:30am
Auburn Area Branch Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us each morning during this special week where we will explore a different STEAM activity each day! Today we will be creating mosaic artwork!

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

STEAM Camp JR: Balloon Powered Cars

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group.
Aug 17 2023 Thu

STEAM Camp JR: Balloon Powered Cars

10:30am - 11:30am
Auburn Area Branch Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us each morning during this special week where we will explore a different STEAM activity each day! Today we will be building our own balloon powered cars!

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.

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

Do-Nut Stress - Back to School @ WIRT

10:00am - 11:00am
Family, Children, Tweens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Aug 18 2023 Fri

Do-Nut Stress - Back to School @ WIRT

10:00am - 11:00am
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Family, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's back to school time but do-nut stress! Join us to celebrate back to school with donuts for breakfast, games, and a craft at this open house, station-based program.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

STEAM Camp JR: Bouncy Balls

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group.
Aug 18 2023 Fri

STEAM Camp JR: Bouncy Balls

10:30am - 11:30am
Auburn Area Branch Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us each morning during this special week where we will explore a different STEAM activity each day. Today we will be making our own bouncy balls!

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.

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

Young Scientists: Wind

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Aug 18 2023 Fri

Young Scientists: Wind

10:30am - 11:30am
Sage Branch Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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 an in-person STEAM program, Young Scientists 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.

11 am
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Painterly Pottery - Wirt

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Tweens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Aug 14 2023 Mon

Painterly Pottery - Wirt

11:00am - 12:00pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

**Please register using the name of the child that will be participating. 

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.

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.

12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
This event is in the "Children" group.

STEAM Camp: Edible Constellations

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group.
Aug 15 2023 Tue

STEAM Camp: Edible Constellations

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auburn Area Branch Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us each afternoon during this special week and discover how cool STEAM activities can be! Today we are creating edible constellations!

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.

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

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

This could get messy! Please wear old clothes.

This event is in the "Children" group.

STEAM Camp: Red Cabbage pH Experiment

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group.
Aug 16 2023 Wed

STEAM Camp: Red Cabbage pH Experiment

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auburn Area Branch Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us each afternoon during this special week and discover how cool STEAM activities can be! Today we are experimenting with pH using red cabbage!

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

STEAM Camp: Marbles and Viscosity

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group.
Aug 17 2023 Thu

STEAM Camp: Marbles and Viscosity

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auburn Area Branch Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us each afternoon during this special week and discover how cool STEAM activities can be! Today we are learning about viscosity using marbles!

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

STEAM Camp: Recycled Winch

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group.
Aug 18 2023 Fri

STEAM Camp: Recycled Winch

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auburn Area Branch Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us each afternoon during this special week and discover how cool STEAM activities can be! Today we are creating a simple machine winch using recycled materials!

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.

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

Pups & Pages @ Wirt

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Tweens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Aug 19 2023 Sat

Pups & Pages @ Wirt

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Other
Registration Required
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.

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.

3 pm
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Graphic Novel Book Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Aug 14 2023 Mon

Graphic Novel Book Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sage Branch Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us each month in Pershing Park where we discuss a different graphic novel title each month. Books available to pick up at Sage Fiction Desk.

 

August Title: Invisible by Christina Diaz Gonzales

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

Chess at the Library

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug 16 2023 Wed

Chess at the Library

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Sage Branch Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to Teens (Grade 6-12) and Adults. Come for an opportunity to connect with other chess players and play in our community room over the board. 

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 "Children" group.

Button Canvas Art

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group.
Aug 16 2023 Wed

Button Canvas Art

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pinconning Branch Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign up  to design a work on art on canvas, using buttons.

4 pm
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Mad Scientists: Earthquake Survival

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tweens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Aug 17 2023 Thu

Mad Scientists: Earthquake Survival

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Sage Branch Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children ages 6-12! Join us at Sage Library for Mad Scientists: Earthquake Survival on Thu, Aug 17at 4:30 pm. Can you construct a building that can withstand an earthquake? Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

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

5 pm
This event is in the "Children" group.

Pups & Pages - Sage

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group.
Aug 16 2023 Wed

Pups & Pages - Sage

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sage Branch Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Library on Wednesday, Aug 16 for Pups & Pages for ages 4-12! Read to a a certified therapy dog beginning at 5:30 pm.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Virtual Pups & Pages

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children, Tweens
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Aug 16 2023 Wed

Virtual Pups & Pages

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children ages 4-12 read to a therapy dog or dog in training in a one-on-one Zoom session on Wednesday, Aug 16 beginning at 5:30 pm. You will be called to schedule your session the week of the program. We look forward to seeing you!

Disclaimer(s)

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

6 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Evening Sessions: The Six Wives of Henry VIII with Martina Mathisen

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug 16 2023 Wed

Evening Sessions: The Six Wives of Henry VIII with Martina Mathisen

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
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Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Lectures
Registration Required
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!

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Painterly Pottery Mixed Media Art

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug 17 2023 Thu

Painterly Pottery Mixed Media Art

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Auburn Area Branch Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program will focus on techniques including Watercolor washes, creating values with color pencil and integrating pen & ink line work.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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500 Center Ave
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Pinconning, MI 48650
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100 E. Midland St
Bay City, MI 48706
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