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

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

All Day 10/14–10/19
Children, Tweens
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Oct 14
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19
2024

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

All Day 10/14–10/19
Virtual
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

October's theme is Going to the Dogs!

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.

9 am
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Excited Goat Storytime w/ WIRT

9:00am–9:30am
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct 14 2024 Mon

Excited Goat Storytime w/ WIRT

9:00am–9:30am
Off Site
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Excited Goat Coffee Company
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Families with young children.  Join the Wirt library at EXCITED GOAT COFFEE CO.  in Essexville for storytime!

No registration 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.

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

Family Storytime - Sage

10:00am–10:30am
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
Oct 14 2024 Mon

Family Storytime - Sage

10:00am–10:30am
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: Family, 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 for all BCLS fall storytimes begins on August 23, 2024.

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
Oct 15 2024 Tue

Preschool Storytime - Sage

10:00am–10:30am
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: 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 for all BCLS fall storytimes begins on August 23, 2024.

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
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Fire Truck Storytime - Wirt

10:30am–11:30am
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Oct 15 2024 Tue

Fire Truck Storytime - Wirt

10:30am–11:30am
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: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Join us at each branch for a meet and greet with local firefighters! Hear a story, learn about fire safety, and climb on board a real fire truck.

This program will take place at each of our branches on the following dates:

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
Oct 16 2024 Wed

Preschool Storytime - Auburn

10:15am–10:45am
Auburn Area Branch Library
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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 for all BCLS fall storytimes begins on August 23, 2024.

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
Oct 16 2024 Wed

Family Storytime - Pinconning

10:30am–11:00am
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: 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 for all BCLS fall storytimes begins on August 23, 2024.

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
Oct 16 2024 Wed

Preschool Storytime - Wirt

10:30am–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: 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 for all BCLS fall storytimes begins on August 23, 2024.

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
Oct 17 2024 Thu

Baby Storytime - Auburn

10:15am–10:45am
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: 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 for all BCLS summer storytimes begins on August 23, 2024.

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
Cancelled

Baby Storytime - Wirt

10:30am–11:15am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct 17 2024 Thu

Cancelled

Baby Storytime - Wirt

10:30am–11:15am
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: 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 for all BCLS fall storytimes begins on August 23, 2024.

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 "Children" group

A is for Art: Spooky Friends

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct 18 2024 Fri

A is for Art: Spooky Friends

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: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun morning where we will be decorating our very own spooky friend paper craft to take home!

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
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Fire Truck Storytime - Sage

10:30am–11:30am
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Oct 18 2024 Fri

Fire Truck Storytime - Sage

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: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at each branch for a meet and greet with local firefighters! Hear a story, learn about fire safety, and climb on board a real fire truck.

This program will take place at each of our branches on the following dates:

Disclaimer(s)

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
Oct 15 2024 Tue

Baby Storytime - Sage

11:00am–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: 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 for all BCLS fall storytimes begins on August 23, 2024.

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 - 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
Oct 17 2024 Thu

Preschool Storytime - Auburn

11:15am–11:45am
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: 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 for all BCLS fall storytimes begins on August 23, 2024.

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.

12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
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
Oct 19 2024 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Cryptid Crafting

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Oct 16 2024 Wed

Cryptid Crafting

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

Bigfoot? Mothman? Nessie? Register for Pinconning’s Cryptid Crafting to make felt banners featuring your favorite creature.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Children" group
Cancelled

Show Me Nutrition-MSU Extension

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct 17 2024 Thu

Cancelled

Show Me Nutrition-MSU Extension

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: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Show Me Nutrition is a nutrition education program for youth. Participants engage in interactive (and yes, snack) activities. The program promotes healthy eating, physical activity and food safety.

Disclaimer(s)

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

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

4 pm
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Fire Truck Storytime - Auburn

4:30pm–5:30pm
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Oct 16 2024 Wed

Fire Truck Storytime - Auburn

4:30pm–5:30pm
Auburn Area Branch Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at each branch for a meet and greet with local firefighters! Hear a story, learn about fire safety, and climb on board a real fire truck.

This program will take place at each of our branches on the following dates:

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.

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

Are You Smarter than a Librarian?

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children, Tweens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Oct 15 2024 Tue

Are You Smarter than a Librarian?

5:30pm–6:30pm
Auburn Area Branch Library
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Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

It’s kids versus library staff in this test of trivia knowledge. Join us for our third annual trivia competition! With one win each, who will come out on top? Can you help us take them down and prove that you’re smarter than a librarian?

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

Pups & Pages - Sage

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children, Tweens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Oct 16 2024 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, Tweens
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Library on Wednesday, October 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.

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Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library

9:00am-5:00pm
(989) 893-9566

500 Center Ave
Bay City, MI 48708
United States

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Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Mon-Thu: 10:00am-8:00pm
Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Auburn Area Branch Library

9:00am-5:00pm
(989) 662-2381

235 W. Midland Rd.
Auburn, MI 48611
United States

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Sun-Mon: Closed
Tue-Thu: 10:00am-8:00pm
Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Pinconning Branch Library

9:00am-5:00pm
(989) 879-3283

218 Kaiser Street
Pinconning, MI 48650
United States

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Sun-Mon: Closed
Tue-Thu: 10:00am-8:00pm
Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Sage Branch Library

9:00am-5:00pm
(989) 892-8555

100 E. Midland St
Bay City, MI 48706
United States

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Sun: Closed
Mon-Tue: 9:00am-5:00pm
Wed-Thu: 12:00pm-8:00pm
Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm
Sat: Closed

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Closed

United States

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Off Site Branch
500 Center Ave
Bay City, MI 48708
United States

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Sun-Sat: Closed