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

Middle Pages Loot Boxes: Grades 6-8

All Day 7/21–7/26
Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul 21
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26
2025

Middle Pages Loot Boxes: Grades 6-8

All Day 7/21–7/26
Virtual
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

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
Jul 22 2025 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 Spring storytimes begins on Friday, May 16, 2025. Summer storytimes will run for an eight-week session, through the week of June 16-August 8.

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
Jul 22 2025 Tue

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

10:00am–12:00pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
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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
Jul 23 2025 Wed

Preschool 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:

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 Spring storytimes begins on Friday, May 16, 2025. Summer storytimes will run for an eight-week session, through the week of June 16-August 8.

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
Jul 23 2025 Wed

Family Storytime - Pinconning

10:30am–11:00am
Pinconning Branch Library
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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 Spring storytimes begins on Friday, May 16, 2025. Summer storytimes will run for an eight-week session, through the week of June 16-August 8.

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
Jul 23 2025 Wed

Preschool Storytime - Wirt

10:30am–11:00am
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
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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 Spring storytimes begins on Friday, May 16, 2025. Summer storytimes will run for an eight-week session, through the week of June 16-August 8.

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
Jul 24 2025 Thu

Baby 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:

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 Spring storytimes begins on Friday, May 16, 2025. Summer storytimes will run for an eight-week session, through the week of June 16-August 8.

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

10:15am–10:45am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul 24 2025 Thu

Toddler Storytime - Wirt

10:15am–10:45am
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
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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 Spring storytimes begins on Friday, May 16, 2025. Summer storytimes will run for an eight-week session, through the week of June 16-August 8.

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
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Art Buffet - Auburn

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Tweens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Jul 25 2025 Fri

Art Buffet - Auburn

10:30am–11:30am
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: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at each branch to try some fun process art activities! This program is for families with children up to age 12.

Registration is required. Please call (989) 893-9566 ext. 4 for assistance, or stop in at one of our branches. 

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: Fizzy Fun

10:30am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul 25 2025 Fri

Young Scientists: Fizzy Fun

10:30am–11:30am
Sage Branch Library
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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 Young Scientists: Fizzy Fun!

Friday, July 25 @ 10:30 am 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Legendary Lit: A Fantasy Book Club

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 26 2025 Sat

Legendary Lit: A Fantasy Book Club

10:30am–11:30am
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: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

A new book club for Fantasy readers!

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

Wirt Summer ART Series - GARDEN STEPPING STONES

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Tweens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Jul 21 2025 Mon

Wirt Summer ART Series - GARDEN STEPPING STONES

11:00am–12:00pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
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Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our Summer Art Series in the Kantzler Community Room.  

This program is for ages 7-12. Registration is required.

 

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

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
Jul 22 2025 Tue

Baby Storytime - Sage

11:00am–11:30am
Sage Branch Library
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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 Spring storytimes begins on Friday, May 16, 2025. Summer storytimes will run for an eight-week session, through the week of June 16-August 8.

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

11:00am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul 24 2025 Thu

Baby Storytime - Wirt

11:00am–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: 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 Spring storytimes begins on Friday, May 16, 2025. Summer storytimes will run for an eight-week session, through the week of June 16-August 8.

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
Jul 24 2025 Thu

Preschool Storytime - Auburn

11:15am–11:45am
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 Spring storytimes begins on Friday, May 16, 2025. Summer storytimes will run for an eight-week session, through the week of June 16-August 8.

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 Time!

11:00am–11:45am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul 25 2025 Fri

Toddler Time!

11:00am–11:45am
Pinconning Branch Library
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Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Bring your littles to the Pinconning Branch every other week for play and to make new friends! Hot beverages will be provided for adults.

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.

12 pm
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Sage

12:00pm–12:45pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul 21 2025 Mon

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Sage

12:00pm–12:45pm
Sage Branch Library
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Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up!

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free children's book! 

Lunches are provided in partnership with Bay City Public Schools.

We make every effort to order enough lunches for our expected attendance numbers, but lunches are first-come, first-serve.

We look forward to seeing everyone! 

This program will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 12-12:45, through August 6.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Stories and Songs in the Park

12:30pm–1:00pm
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
Jul 21 2025 Mon

Stories and Songs in the Park

12:30pm–1:00pm
Sage Branch Library
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Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for children ages 0-12 with their families. Stop in by Pershing Park (next to Sage Library) for some musical literacy fun!

Registration is not required, but is available for text or email reminders. 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Wirt

12:00pm–12:45pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul 22 2025 Tue

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Wirt

12:00pm–12:45pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
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Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Wirt Lawn
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up!

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free children's book! 

Lunches are provided in partnership with Bay City Public Schools.

We make every effort to order enough lunches for our expected attendance numbers, but lunches are first-come, first-serve.

We look forward to seeing everyone! 

This program will take place every Tuesday & Thursday from 12-12:45pm, through August 7.

Please note: lunch will not be served on the following dates: 

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

12:15pm–12:45pm
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
Jul 22 2025 Tue

Family Storytime - Wirt

12:15pm–12:45pm
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: Wirt Lawn
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

This storytime will take place outdoors, weather permitting, following Meet Up, Eat Up, & Read Up. In case of inclement weather, lunch and storytime will be moved inside the library. 

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

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Sage

12:00pm–12:45pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul 23 2025 Wed

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Sage

12:00pm–12:45pm
Sage Branch Library
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Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up!

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free children's book! 

Lunches are provided in partnership with Bay City Public Schools.

We make every effort to order enough lunches for our expected attendance numbers, but lunches are first-come, first-serve.

We look forward to seeing everyone! 

This program will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 12-12:45, through August 6.

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
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Make a Pinwheel

12:30pm–1:15pm
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
Jul 23 2025 Wed

Make a Pinwheel

12:30pm–1:15pm
Sage Branch Library
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Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop in! 

Children ages 12 and under! 

Join us at the Sage Branch Library at Pershing Park on Wednesday, July 23 @ 12:30 pm. Color and build a pinwheel. While supplies last! 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Wirt

12:00pm–12:45pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul 24 2025 Thu

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Wirt

12:00pm–12:45pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
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Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Wirt Lawn
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up!

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free children's book! 

Lunches are provided in partnership with Bay City Public Schools.

We make every effort to order enough lunches for our expected attendance numbers, but lunches are first-come, first-serve.

We look forward to seeing everyone! 

This program will take place every Tuesday & Thursday from 12-12:45pm, through August 7.

Please note: lunch will not be served on the following dates: 

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

Wirt Summer Lawn Series - Exotic Zoo

12:30pm–1:30pm
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
Jul 24 2025 Thu

Wirt Summer Lawn Series - Exotic Zoo

12:30pm–1:30pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
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Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Wirt Lawn 2
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other, Performance
Event Details:

See and touch live animals while learning about animal senses, characteristics and mannerisms for different species, defense mechanisms, and more! 

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.

1 pm
This event is in the "Family" group

Summer Movie: Tangled (PG)

1:00pm–3:00pm
Family
Registration Required
This event is in the "Family" group
Jul 23 2025 Wed

Summer Movie: Tangled (PG)

1:00pm–3:00pm
Auburn Area Branch Library
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Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a small craft, snacks, and a fun movie for the whole family! This month we'll be watching Disney's Tangled (PG).

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.

2 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group

Special Effects and Stage Makeup w/ Gals & Ghouls

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul 21 2025 Mon

Special Effects and Stage Makeup w/ Gals & Ghouls

2:00pm–3:30pm
Sage Branch Library
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Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Gals & Ghouls to learn the ins and outs of special effects and stage make-up.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Drip Painting

2:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul 22 2025 Tue

Drip Painting

2:00pm–3:00pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
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Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

*Please indicate grade in the fall when registering.

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

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

This event is in the "Adults" group
Cancelled

Tai Chi for Better Sleep

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 22 2025 Tue

Cancelled

Tai Chi for Better Sleep

2:00pm–3:30pm
Sage Branch Library
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Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tai Chi for Better Sleep is led by a certified instructor. Each session will consist of one hour of Tai Chi followed by a 30-minute lesson on sleep.

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 event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Painterly Pottery

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul 23 2025 Wed

Teen Painterly Pottery

2:00pm–3:30pm
Sage Branch Library
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Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Items will be fired in the store's kiln and returned to the library for pick-up at a later date.

Disclaimer(s)

Participant must be in grades sixth through twelfth (6-12) to register for this program

Due to the high demand of this program, please only register at one BCLS location – thank you!

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

Paint Pouring

2:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul 24 2025 Thu

Paint Pouring

2:00pm–3:00pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
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Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

*Please indicate grade in the fall when registering.

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

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tai Chi for Better Sleep

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 24 2025 Thu

Tai Chi for Better Sleep

2:00pm–3:30pm
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: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tai Chi for Better Sleep is led by a certified instructor. Each session will consist of one hour of Tai Chi followed by a 30-minute lesson on sleep.

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

Tie Dye

2:00pm–2:45pm
Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Everyone" group
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
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 25 2025 Fri

Tie Dye

2:00pm–2:45pm
Sage Branch Library
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Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come tie dye in the park. An item will be provided for each participant; you may also bring one additional cotton item to dye. Wear old clothes!

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 "Adults" group

Mosaic Art Design with Painterly Pottery

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 26 2025 Sat

Mosaic Art Design with Painterly Pottery

2:00pm–3:00pm
Auburn Area Branch Library
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Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participants will choose from dozens of colorful tiles to arrange and design on a hanging wall plaque. Finished samples will inspire those attending to create a brilliant decorative work of art. This is a "make and take" project.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Drawing Mythical Creatures with Corinne Roberts

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tweens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Jul 22 2025 Tue

Drawing Mythical Creatures with Corinne Roberts

3:00pm–4:00pm
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:

Corinne will show you how to use basic shape construction and simple line techniques to create imaginative Mythical Creatures! No prior drawing experience needed in this follow-along program.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Tie Dye

3:00pm–3:45pm
Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Everyone" group
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
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 25 2025 Fri

Tie Dye

3:00pm–3:45pm
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: Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come tie dye in the park. An item will be provided for each participant; you may also bring one additional cotton item to dye. Wear old clothes!

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

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

Volcano Art

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Jul 22 2025 Tue

Volcano Art

4:30pm–5:30pm
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: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about volcanoes with an eruption demonstration, volcano 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.

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

This could get messy! Please wear old clothes.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Painterly Pottery

4:00pm–5:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 23 2025 Wed

Painterly Pottery

4:00pm–5:30pm
Sage Branch Library
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Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Items will be fired in the store's kiln and returned to the library for pick-up at a later date.

Disclaimer(s)

Due to the high demand of this program, please only register at one BCLS location – thank you!

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

Exotic Zoo - Sage

4:30pm–5:30pm
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 24 2025 Thu

Exotic Zoo - Sage

4:30pm–5:30pm
Off Site
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Library Branch: Off Site
Room: St. Alban's Episcopal Church
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sage Library is hosting Exotic Zoo on Thursday, July 24 @ 4:30 pm at St. Alban's Episcopal Church!

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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
Jul 22 2025 Tue

Romance & Rosé

5:30pm–6:30pm
Off Site
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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.

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

Illustrative Landscapes with Corinne Roberts

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 22 2025 Tue

Illustrative Landscapes with Corinne Roberts

6:00pm–7:00pm
Pinconning Branch Library
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Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an illustrative landscape workshop with Corinne Roberts. 

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

Nature's Nightlife w/ the Ann Arbor Hands-on Museum @ WIRT

6:00pm–7:00pm
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
Jul 22 2025 Tue

Nature's Nightlife w/ the Ann Arbor Hands-on Museum @ WIRT

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

Families with young children.

Find out what happens after the sun goes down and meet different animals up close to learn why they choose to work in the dark and how they are adapted for life at night.

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.

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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
Jul 23 2025 Wed

Needle Crafters Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Auburn Area Branch Library
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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 "Adults" group

Painterly Pottery

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 23 2025 Wed

Painterly Pottery

6:00pm–7:30pm
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: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Items will be fired in the store's kiln and returned to the library for pick-up at a later date.

Disclaimer(s)

Due to the high demand of this program, please only register at one BCLS location – thank you!

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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
Jul 23 2025 Wed

Family Storytime - Wirt

6:30pm–7:00pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
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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 Spring storytimes begins on Friday, May 16, 2025. Summer storytimes will run for an eight-week session, through the week of June 16-August 8.

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

Exotic Zoo - Sage

6:00pm–7:00pm
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 24 2025 Thu

Exotic Zoo - Sage

6:00pm–7:00pm
Off Site
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: St. Alban's Episcopal Church
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sage Library is hosting Exotic Zoo on Thursday, July 24 @ 6:00 pm at St. Alban's Episcopal Church!

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

Uniquely Michigan with Dianna Stampfler

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 24 2025 Thu

Uniquely Michigan with Dianna Stampfler

6:00pm–7:00pm
Auburn Area Branch Library
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Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Dianna Stampfler as she provides a virtual tour of our state to discover what makes it Uniquely Michigan! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Reservation

Copy of Crochet Group

6:00pm–7:45pm
Jul 24 2025 Thu

Copy of Crochet Group

6:00pm–7:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Second Floor Community Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Crochet

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Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library

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(989) 893-9566

500 Center Ave
Bay City, MI 48708
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235 W. Midland Rd.
Auburn, MI 48611
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218 Kaiser Street
Pinconning, MI 48650
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(989) 892-8555

100 E. Midland St
Bay City, MI 48706
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