Week Calendar | Bay County Library System

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All Day		This event is in the "Teens" group Teen LitLoot Boxes: Grades 9-12 All Day 1/6–1/11 Teens Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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) 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 "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 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 Winter storytimes begins on Friday, December 6, 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 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 Winter storytimes begins on Friday, December 6, 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 "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 "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 for all BCLS Winter storytimes begins on Friday, December 6, 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 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 Toddler 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: Toddler Storytime Nurture a love of books with your toddler through music, movement, and stories while helping to develop language and social skills. Best for ages 18 months to 3 years with a participating caregiver. Registration for all BCLS Winter storytimes begins on Friday, December 6, 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 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 Winter storytimes begins on Friday, December 6, 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 - 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 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 Winter storytimes begins on Friday, December 6, 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 Playdate @ WIRT 10:00am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" 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 Program Type: Other Event Details: Play Date Little ones can play, discover & meet new friends. Ages 4 & under. Participating caregiver required. No registration required. Little ones can play, discover & meet new friends. Drop in for playtime fun in the Wirt Children's program room. 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.	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Foam Dice Snowman 10:00am–11:30am 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: 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 snowman using foam dice. 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.
11 am		This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Busy Book Cafe 11:00am–12:00pm 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: 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, Janurary 6 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. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group STEM Sprouts @ WIRT 11:00am–12:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Children 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: Arts & Crafts, Educational, STEAM Event Details: Ages 3-5 with an adult. Drop in to spark young minds with hands-on STEM fun. Littles are encouraged to explore through playful, discovery-based activities. 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.	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 for all BCLS Winter storytimes begins on Friday, December 6, 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 11:30am–12:00pm 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: 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 Winter storytimes begins on Friday, December 6, 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 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 Winter storytimes begins on Friday, December 6, 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.
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2 pm							This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group 360 Adventures: Mars @ 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: Second Floor Community Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Educational, Other, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Ages 8-12. Join us for 360° virtual exploration of Mars followed by an immersive reading of Jasmine Warga's A Rover's Story. We'll wrap up the hour with a STEM challenge to make your own Mars rover. 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) 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	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Gamer Club: Dance Dance Revolution 3:00pm–4:30pm 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: Other Registration Required Event Details: Do you love gaming? Come join your fellow gamers in crafts, snacks, and some fun Wii games! We'll be playing Dance, Dance, Revolution. 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 LEGO Build Hour 3:30pm–4:30pm Children, Tweens 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: Other Event Details: For ages 5-12 Stop by the Pinconning Branch for this drop-in program throughout the month to make your own LEGO masterpieces! This event is in the "Teens" group Dungeons and Dragons Club 3:30pm–5:30pm 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: Other Registration Required Event Details: Use your wit, skill, and some lucky rolls of the dice to create characters, fight bad guys, and maybe even save the world. No experience necessary! You are welcome to bring your own supplies, but we have lots of dice available. Disclaimer(s) Participant must be in grades sixth through twelfth (6-12) to register for this program
4 pm			This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Painterly Pottery 4:30pm–5:30pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group 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 Children's Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: An experienced studio artist from Painterly Pottery will lead the program and bring a wide variety of glazes to decorate ceramic ornaments. Pottery will go back to the studio for firing and can be picked up at the Auburn Library when ready. 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.
5 pm					This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Tween Hang Out: Pokemon Battle Academy 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: Sage Branch Library Room: Sage Branch Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Join us at Sage Library for Tween Hang Out: Pokemon Battle Academy on Thursday, January 9 at 5:30 pm. For children ages 8-12. Learn how to play the game Pokemon Battle Academy. Disclaimer(s) Registration is required. Please register in person, by phone, or online.
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group De-Clutter Bug: Helping Organize Your Life 6:00pm–7:00pm 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 Registration Required Event Details: Join Heather from De-Clutter Bug to give you the tools you need to be able to let go of the clutter in your life. Disclaimer(s) Registration is required. Please register in person, by phone, or online.	This event is in the "Adults" group Cribbage Night 6:00pm–7:00pm 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: Other Event Details: Cribbage Night Stop in and play. If you don't know how, we have people willing to teach. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Needle Crafters Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults 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 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. This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime - Wirt 6:30pm–7:00pm 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: Children's Program 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 Winter storytimes begins on Friday, December 6, 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 "Adults" group De-Clutter Bug: Helping Organize Your Life 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library Room: Auburn Branch Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Registration Required Event Details: Join Heather from De-Clutter Bug to give you the tools you need to be able to let go of the clutter in your life. Disclaimer(s) Registration is required. Please register in person, by phone, or online. This event is in the "Adults" group Snowy Candleholder Craft - Wirt Branch 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: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Room: Kantzler Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Design a beautiful seasonal candleholder with festive greenery and accents. Materials provided—no experience necessary!
7 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Books & Brews 7:00pm–8:30pm 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: Looking for a book club where you not only get to explore new books, but check out different Bay City bars and restaurants? Join us at The River Rock for Books and Brews! This month we are reading Now You See Us. 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.