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All Day
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen LitLoot Boxes: Grades 9-12

All Day 8/4–8/9
Teens
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Teens" group
Aug 4
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9
2025

Teen LitLoot Boxes: Grades 9-12

All Day 8/4–8/9
Virtual
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)

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.

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

Take & Make Kits: Teens & Adults

All Day
Tweens, Teens, Adults
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug 5 2025 Tue

Take & Make Kits: Teens & Adults

All Day
Auburn Area Branch Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Looking to expand your creativity this summer? Take home a colorful craft kit from the Auburn Area Branch Library each month during the Summer Reading Program! Supplies and instructions are included.

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

Legacy Coffee House Storytime

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
Aug 4 2025 Mon

Legacy Coffee House Storytime

9:00am–9:30am
Off Site
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Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Legacy Coffee House
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Families with young children.  Join the Wirt library downtown at Legacy Coffee House (formerly Populace) 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 "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
Aug 5 2025 Tue

Preschool Storytime - Sage

10:00am–10:30am
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:

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
Cancelled

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug 5 2025 Tue

Cancelled

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

10:00am–12:00pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Second Floor Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Event Details:

Drop in to knit and crochet with others.  Expert knitters on site to help those who need assistance.  Supplies not provided, please bring your own project to work on.

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

Geology Rocks! w/Chippewa Nature Center @ WIRT

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Tweens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Aug 5 2025 Tue

Geology Rocks! w/Chippewa Nature Center @ WIRT

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: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 7-12.

Investigate fossils, simulate glacier and formation in Michigan, and examine rocks and minerals.

Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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

This event is in the "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
Aug 6 2025 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 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
Aug 6 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
Aug 6 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 "Family" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Touch-A-Truck @ WIRT

10:00am–11:00am
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
Aug 7 2025 Thu

Touch-A-Truck @ WIRT

10:00am–11:00am
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
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Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Wirt Lawn
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Other
Event Details:

Families with young children.  

Join the Wirt library in getting up close and personal with all your favorite big and small trucks and equipment!

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 - 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
Aug 7 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
Aug 7 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 "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

Community Carnival

10:00am–12:00pm
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, 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
Aug 8 2025 Fri

Community Carnival

10:00am–12:00pm
Sage Branch Library
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Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Other
Event Details:

Drop in and join us at Sage Library on Friday, August 8 for Community Carnival!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Baby Playground

10:30am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
Aug 8 2025 Fri

Baby Playground

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: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for sensory play and fun for babies!

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

Mini Beaded Wire Bonsai Tree

10:00am–11:30am
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug 9 2025 Sat

Mini Beaded Wire Bonsai Tree

10:00am–11:30am
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 at the Pinconning Branch to make mini beaded wire bonsai trees. 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Wirt Summer ART Series - ROCK PAINTING

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Tweens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Aug 4 2025 Mon

Wirt Summer ART Series - ROCK PAINTING

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
Aug 5 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
Cancelled

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
Aug 7 2025 Thu

Cancelled

Baby Storytime - Wirt

11:00am–11:30am
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:

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
Aug 7 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
Aug 8 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
Aug 4 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
Aug 4 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
Aug 5 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
Aug 5 2025 Tue

Family Storytime - Wirt

12:15pm–12:45pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
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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
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Aug 6 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 "Family" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
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Touch a Truck

12:30pm–1:30pm
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
Aug 6 2025 Wed

Touch a Truck

12:30pm–1:30pm
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: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop in!

Children ages 12 and under with their families!

Join us at the Sage Branch Library at Pershing Park on Wednesday, August 6 @ 12:30 pm for Touch a Truck!

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
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Aug 7 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: 

1 pm
This event is in the "Family" group

Summer Movie: Dog Man (PG)

1:00pm–3:00pm
Family
Registration Required
This event is in the "Family" group
Aug 6 2025 Wed

Summer Movie: Dog Man (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!

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

High School Book Club

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
Aug 4 2025 Mon

High School Book Club

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: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

A book club just for high schoolers. Read this month’s book in advance of the meeting and then join us for discussion and snacks! Books are available to check out at Sage Library. 

 

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

Zig Zag Friendship Bracelets and Boba Tea

2:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Aug 5 2025 Tue

Zig Zag Friendship Bracelets and Boba Tea

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
Aug 5 2025 Tue

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

Smoothie Challenge

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
Aug 6 2025 Wed

Smoothie Challenge

2:00pm–4:00pm
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:

Work with other participants to create the best smoothie ever! All ingredients and supplies provided.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

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

Music Bingo

2:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Aug 7 2025 Thu

Cancelled

Music Bingo

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

Wirt Nonfiction Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug 7 2025 Thu

Wirt Nonfiction Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Off Site
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Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Level Up Lounge
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Monthly Nonfiction Book Club led by Mark Grotelueschen/Rochelle Collins.

August 7 meeting will be held at Level Up Lounge -  401 Center Avenue. (Corner of Adams and Center)

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
Aug 7 2025 Thu

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.

3 pm
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Chicken Little & Friends with Mellypop! Productions

3:00pm–4:00pm
Family, Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Aug 6 2025 Wed

Chicken Little & Friends with Mellypop! Productions

3:00pm–4:00pm
Pinconning Branch Library
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Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Family, Children
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Aunt Betty, Chicken Little & ALL the barnyard crew for this classic story with a cool twist--YOU get to pick how it ends! This fun, interactive show combines puppets with music and comedy. 

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

4 pm
This event is in the "Family" group

REPCO Wildlife Encounters: Endangered Species

4:30pm–5:30pm
Family
Registration Required
This event is in the "Family" group
Aug 5 2025 Tue

REPCO Wildlife Encounters: Endangered Species

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: Family
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join REPCO Wildlife to meet a variety of live animals and learn about endangered species!

 

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.

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

Jewelry-Making Workshop with Dancing Crane

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug 5 2025 Tue

Jewelry-Making Workshop with Dancing Crane

5:30pm–7:30pm
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 at the Pinconning Branch with Rachel Sadowski of Dancing Crane for a jewelry-making workshop. 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.

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

Monthly Zine Meet Up!

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug 5 2025 Tue

Cancelled

Monthly Zine Meet Up!

5:30pm–7:30pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
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Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Second Floor Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Workshop
Event Details:

Join editor of NewPages.com, Denise Hill, to create zines!  

Pronounced “zeen,” a zine is a mini-book made by folding or stapling paper and filling it with fun stuff. 

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

Art Buffet - Sage

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children, Tweens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Aug 7 2025 Thu

Art Buffet - Sage

5:30pm–6:30pm
Sage Branch Library
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Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage 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)

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

This could get messy! Please wear old clothes.

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

Money Skills That Matter

5:30pm–7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Aug 7 2025 Thu

Money Skills That Matter

5:30pm–7:00pm
Pinconning Branch Library
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Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn money skills that matter!

Join us for a smart money skills lesson from the United Bay Community Credit Union! Learn the basics of budgeting and saving.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Soap Making with Dancing Crane

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug 7 2025 Thu

Soap Making with Dancing Crane

5:30pm–7:30pm
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: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this class you will learn about the scientific processes oils and lye undergo to become soap- everyone will go home with one bar of soap made in a group as well as one bar from a soap cutting demonstration!

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

Calligraphy for Beginners

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug 5 2025 Tue

Calligraphy for Beginners

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: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Beginner calligraphy - all supplies provided.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Needle Crafters Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug 6 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 "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
Aug 6 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 "Adults" group

Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug 7 2025 Thu

Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
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Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Monthly book club led by Amy Churchill.  Please call 989-893-9566 ext 2111 or email achurchill@baycountylibrary.org for more information.

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
Aug 6 2025 Wed

Books & Brews

7:00pm–8:30pm
Off Site
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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 Wanigan's for Books and Brews! This month we are reading The Murder of Roger Ackroyd.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

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

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Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library

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

500 Center Ave
Bay City, MI 48708
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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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Pinconning Branch Library

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

218 Kaiser Street
Pinconning, MI 48650
United States

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Sage Branch Library

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

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

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500 Center Ave
Bay City, MI 48708
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