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

Adventure by Mail

All Day 9/8–9/12
Children, Tweens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Sep 8
-
12
2025

Adventure by Mail

All Day 9/8–9/12
Off Site
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered patrons ages 8-12 will have a package an address of their choice. It will contain 3 artifact challenges to complete in order to find Ms. Dani's beloved dog!

Disclaimer(s)

Bay County Residents Only

This high demand special collection/program is limited exclusively to Bay County resident cardholders only.

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

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

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
Sep 8 2025 Mon

Legacy Coffee House Storytime

9:00am–9:30am
Off Site
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Life Boosters Series: Yoga With Laura

9:30am–10:30am
Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep 13 2025 Sat

Life Boosters Series: Yoga With Laura

9:30am–10:30am
Pinconning Branch Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Introducing the Life Boosters Series. This series incorporates health and wellness topics, along with skills from various subject areas to improve your quality of life.

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

10 am
This event is in the "Adults" group

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep 9 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 "Family" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Move and Groove @ WIRT

10:30am–11:00am
Family, Babies & Toddlers
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
Sep 11 2025 Thu

Move and Groove @ WIRT

10:30am–11:00am
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
Program Type: Other, Storytime
Event Details:

Ages 0-5 with an adult.  Join us for a story, music, and dancing! Both kids and their caregivers will enjoy shaking their sillies out in this movement-based program.

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

Berry Babies & Toddlers

10:30am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
Sep 12 2025 Fri

Berry Babies & Toddlers

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: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us with some fruit themed crafts, toys, sensory bins, and refreshments for both the littles and the adults! 

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

Young Scientists: STEAM Explorers

10:30am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Sep 12 2025 Fri

Young Scientists: STEAM Explorers

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: STEAM Explorers!

Friday, September 12 @ 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 "Family" group

Storytime at Risers Kitchen

10:30am–11:30am
Family
This event is in the "Family" group
Sep 13 2025 Sat

Storytime at Risers Kitchen

10:30am–11:30am
Off Site
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Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Risers Kitchen
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Ms Ashley or Ms Miranda from the Auburn Branch for a special offsite storytime at Risers Kitchen in Auburn! 

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.

11 am
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Wiggle Worm Wednesday

11:00am–12:00pm
Babies & Toddlers
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
Sep 10 2025 Wed

Wiggle Worm Wednesday

11:00am–12:00pm
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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Wiggle Worm Wednesday is a joyful a playdate designed for children 0-5 and their grown-ups! Each session is packed with wiggly fun, playful learning, and social connection. Drop in for wiggly fun!

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.

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
Sep 12 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.

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

Pups & Pages - Auburn

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Tweens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Sep 13 2025 Sat

Pups & Pages - Auburn

11:00am–12:00pm
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: Educational, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read to a therapy dog or dog in training in a one-on-one session. You will be called to schedule your session the week of the program. Children ages 4-12 are invited to attend. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group

Sage Book Club

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep 8 2025 Mon

Sage 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: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Sage Book Club- Everyone Welcome

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

Teen Library Lounge- Movie Edition

2:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Sep 10 2025 Wed

Teen Library Lounge- Movie Edition

2:30pm–4:30pm
Auburn Area Branch Library
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Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Hang out with us at the Auburn Branch after school for a movie and snacks!

3 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group

Dungeons and Dragons Club

3:30pm–5:15pm
Teens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
Sep 10 2025 Wed

Dungeons and Dragons Club

3:30pm–5:15pm
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:

Use your wit, skill, and some lucky rolls of the dice to create characters, fight bad guys, and maybe even save the world. No experience necessary!

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Gamer Club JR

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
Sep 11 2025 Thu

Gamer Club JR

3:30pm–4:30pm
Auburn Area Branch Library
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Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a new after school club where we'll play a variety of video games, make new friends, and explore the world of gaming in a positive and fun environment.

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.

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

Read. Talk. Create: Slime! @ WIRT

4:30pm–5:15pm
Children, Tweens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Sep 9 2025 Tue

Read. Talk. Create: Slime! @ WIRT

4:30pm–5:15pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
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Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Clubs, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 9-12. Bring a book you've read or listened to, share your favorite part, then create your own slime!

Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Mini Duck Mansion

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
Sep 9 2025 Tue

Mini Duck Mansion

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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Design your own home using airy dry clay and junk box items for your own mini rubber duck!

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.

5 pm
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Baby Book Club

5:30pm–6:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Sep 10 2025 Wed

Baby Book Club

5:30pm–6:00pm
Sage Branch Library
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Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Educational, Other, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Sage Branch Library on Wednesday, September 10 at 5:30 pm.

Bring your baby to sing, rhyme, dance and take home a new book to keep. Stay to play and chat with other parents. We look forward to seeing you!

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

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

Minecraft Party - Sage

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children, Tweens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Sep 11 2025 Thu

Minecraft Party - 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:

We've brought Minecraft out of the computer screen and into the real world! Join us at each of our branches for creative builds and other fun activities. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Perler Bead Party!

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children, Tweens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Sep 11 2025 Thu

Perler Bead Party!

5:30pm–6:30pm
Pinconning Branch Library
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Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all young crafters– gather at the library for a cozy evening of Perler Beads! Use your imagination to create any design you can dream of using little tiny beads in a wide range of colors! Snacks will also be provided.

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.

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

Decorative Caramel Apples Craft

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep 11 2025 Thu

Decorative Caramel Apples Craft

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

Join us at the Auburn Branch and make decorative caramel apples for your fall décor. 

Adults and teens (6th grade & up) may register, registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Crushed Glass and Resin Bowls

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep 9 2025 Tue

Crushed Glass and Resin Bowls

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 at the Pinconning Branch to make a crushed glass and resin bowl. 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 "Adults" group

Cribbage Night

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep 10 2025 Wed

Cribbage Night

6:00pm–7:00pm
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: Other
Event Details:

Cribbage Night

Stop in and play.  If you don't know how, we have people willing to teach.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mixology at the Library: Literary Mocktails

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep 10 2025 Wed

Mixology at the Library: Literary Mocktails

6:00pm–7:30pm
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: Educational, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Lindsay Merbaum is an author and designer of cocktails & mocktails for books, which she calls “booktails.” She will join us for a literary mocktail program with a recipe based on a piece of literature.

Disclaimer(s)

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

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
Sep 10 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

Fall Welcome Sign - Wirt Branch

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep 11 2025 Thu

Fall Welcome Sign - Wirt Branch

6:00pm–7:30pm
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: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a wood welcome sign

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Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library

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

500 Center Ave
Bay City, MI 48708
United States

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

Auburn Area Branch Library

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

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

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

Pinconning Branch Library

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

218 Kaiser Street
Pinconning, MI 48650
United States

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

Sage Branch Library

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

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

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Mon-Tue: 9:00am-5:00pm
Wed-Thu: 12:00pm-8:00pm
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500 Center Ave
Bay City, MI 48708
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