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All Day	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Peep's the Word Diorama Contest 04/09/2024 @ 10:00am–04/20/2024 @ 5:00pm Children, Tweens Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Set the (book) scene by creating your own diorama featuring Peeps! Children between the ages of 4 and 12 have the chance to create a book-themed diorama by registering online or in-person. Disclaimer(s) Please register each person individually, including adults. Registration is required. Please register in person, by phone, or online.
		This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Middle Pages Loot Boxes: Grades 6-8 All Day 4/15–4/20 Tweens, Teens Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
10 am		This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime - Sage 10:00am–10:30am Babies & Toddlers, Children Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group 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: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Family Storytime Stories, rhymes, music, and movement to encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading. Best for children ages 6 and under with a participating caregiver. Registration is required. 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 event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Preschool Storytime - Sage 10:00am–10:30am Babies & Toddlers, Children Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group 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: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Preschool Storytime Join us with your preschooler for stories, rhymes, music, movement, and early literacy fun! Best for ages 2-5 with a participating caregiver. Registration is required. 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 event is in the "Adults" group Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor) 10:00am–12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Children" group Bake! @ Wirt 10:30am–11:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group 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 Program Type: Educational, Other Registration Required Event Details: Ages 2-5 with caregiver. Join us at the library for a cooking literacy program with your little person based on the Little Bakers Cookie Truck book. We will use our mobile kitchen to bake a batch of sugar cookies 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Preschool Storytime - Auburn 10:15am–10:45am Babies & Toddlers, Children Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group 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: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Preschool Storytime Join us with your preschooler for stories, rhymes, music, movement, and early literacy fun! Best for ages 2-5 with a participating caregiver. Registration is required. 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 event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime - Pinconning 10:30am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Children Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Family Storytime Stories, rhymes, music, and movement to encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading. Best for children ages 6 and under with a participating caregiver. Registration is required. 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 event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Preschool Storytime - Wirt 10:30am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Children Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group 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: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Preschool Storytime Join us with your preschooler for stories, rhymes, music, movement, and early literacy fun! Best for ages 2-5 with a participating caregiver. Registration is required. 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 event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Baby Storytime - Auburn 10:15am–10:45am Babies & Toddlers, Children Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group 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: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Baby Storytime Nurture a love of books in your baby! Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories, followed by a chance for play! Best for children under the age of 2 with a participating caregiver. Registration is required. 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 event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Baby Storytime - Wirt 10:30am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Children Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group 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: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Baby Storytime Nurture a love of books in your baby! Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories, followed by a chance for play! Best for children under the age of 2 with a participating caregiver. Registration is required. 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 event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Yoga Adventure Storytime @ Wirt 10:30am–11:00am Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children Registration Required This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group 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, Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Other, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join us at the Wirt library in the Kantzler Community Room for Yoga Adventure story time with your little! We will introduce both mindfulness and movement during our time together. Please bring a mat or towel and dress comfortably. 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 A is for Art: Peep Painting 10:30am–11:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group 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: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Hop on over to create a work of art using Peeps! 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. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Young Scientists: Nature Walk in the Park 10:30am–11:30am Babies & Toddlers, Children Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group 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 Library on Friday, April 19 for Young Scientists: Nature Walk in the Park! For children ages 2-5 years old + Adult. 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 event is in the "Family" group Breakfast & Board Games 10:00am–11:30am Family Registration Required This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy a provided breakfast with family and play a board game afterwards-choose one from the library or bring an at-home favorite! Disclaimer(s) 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.
11 am			This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Baby Storytime - Sage 11:00am–11:30am Babies & Toddlers, Children Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group 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: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Baby Storytime Nurture a love of books in your baby! Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories, followed by a chance for play! Best for children under the age of 2 with a participating caregiver. Registration is required. 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 event is in the "Adults" group Wednesdays With Walt 11:00am–12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Room: Second Floor Community Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Event Details: Get help with computer issue, learn how to use a device or app, ask questions, and more! Call (989) 893-9566 Ext. 2303 or email wpeglow@baycountylibrary.org to book your time!	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Preschool Storytime - Auburn 11:15am–11:45am Babies & Toddlers, Children Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group 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: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Preschool Storytime Join us with your preschooler for stories, rhymes, music, movement, and early literacy fun! Best for ages 2-5 with a participating caregiver. Registration is required. 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 event is in the "Adults" group Home Solar 101: Learn How Solar Can Work for You 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group 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: Adults Program Type: Educational, Lectures Registration Required Event Details: Home Solar 101: Learn How Solar Can Work for 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.
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1 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Versiti Blood Drive 1:30pm–6:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group 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: Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: Give the gift of life! Auburn Branch Library is hosting a blood drive with Versiti in our Community Room. Schedule your donation using the link below or contact Dacy at 989-662-2381, ext 407.		This event is in the "Children" group Nature Explorers @ Bay City State Park 1:30pm–2:30pm Children This event is in the "Children" group 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 Program Type: Educational, Other, STEAM Event Details: Ages 8 and under + caregiver. 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.
2 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Pinconning Book Club 2:30pm–4:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join us in person for the book club. Please register at the circulation desk to pick up a copy of the book we will be discussing.				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 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 "Teens" group Film Crew Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group 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 Program Type: Movies, STEAM, Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a club for teens all about making movies and other video-based media, with equipment provided by the Michigan Learning Channel! Disclaimer(s) Registration is required. Please register in person, by phone, or online.	This event is in the "Everyone" group Chess at the Library 3:30pm–5:00pm Everyone Registration Required This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sage Branch Library Room: Sage Branch Community Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Open to chess players of all ages. Come for an opportunity to connect with other chess players 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 "Adults" group Coloring at the Coffeeshop 3:00pm–5:00pm Adults Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Room: Other Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join us in a cozy afternoon of coloring. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Drop in any time between 3 and 5 to participate. 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.
4 pm					This event is in the "Teens" group Buttons and Bubbles 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group 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: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: *Please register using the name of the teen that will be participating. Join us to create your own button art while enjoying bubbly drinks! 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 Please alert staff to any food allergies. Registration is required. Please register in person, by phone, or online.
5 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Romance & Rosé 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Room: Other Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Are you a romance reader with no one to talk about your latest read? Join us to dish on your favorite reads and tropes and to get recs from fellow romance readers. 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 This event is in the "Tweens" group Stained Glass 5:30pm–6:30pm Children, Tweens Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group 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, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Learn how stained glass is created and make your own masterpiece using a technique that mimics the real thing! 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 Pups & Pages - Sage 5:30pm–6:30pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group 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, Apr 17 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 Smart Money MI Kids: Banana Splits on a Budget - Pinconning 5:30pm–6:30pm Children, Tweens Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group 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, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate Michigan Financial Wellness Month at each of our branches with a special storytime about saving, budgeting, and using math to spend money. Then, use your smart money skills to budget and build your own banana split. Disclaimer(s) Please alert staff to any food allergies. Registration is required. Please register in person, by phone, or online.
6 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Deaf-Friendly: How to Make Space for the Sign Language Community 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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: Teens, Adults Program Type: Educational Registration Required Event Details: Deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing people are all around but often go unnoticed. Many still experience discrimination and exclusion. You can make a difference. Disclaimer(s) Registration is required. Please register in person, by phone, or online.	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime - Wirt 6:30pm–7:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Children Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group 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: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Family Storytime Stories, rhymes, music, and movement to encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading. Best for children ages 6 and under with a participating caregiver. Registration is required. 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 event is in the "Adults" group Evening Sessions: Chasing the Aurora Below the 45th Parallel 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group 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: Adults Program Type: Educational, Lectures Registration Required Event Details: Join Melissa F. Kaelin, the founder of the Michigan Aurora Chasers and author of “Below the 45th Parallel,” to discover what it takes to view the Northern Lights in the Great Lakes region. 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 Deaf-Friendly: How to Make Space for the Sign Language Community 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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: Educational Registration Required Event Details: Deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing people are all around but often go unnoticed. Many still experience discrimination and exclusion. You can make a difference. Disclaimer(s) Registration is required. Please register in person, by phone, or online. This event is in the "Adults" group Green Burial 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sage Branch Library Room: Sage Branch Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Registration Required Event Details: Since 2015 cremation has surpassed traditional burial in the USA. Traditional burials usually require that the body is embalmed, and cemeteries require cement or metal vaults that surround the casket.