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All Day
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen LitLoot Boxes: Grades 9-12

All Day 10/6–10/11
Teens
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct 6
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11
2025

Teen LitLoot Boxes: Grades 9-12

All Day 10/6–10/11
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.

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
Oct 6 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.

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

Family Storytime - Sage

10:00am–10:30am
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct 6 2025 Mon

Family Storytime - Sage

10:00am–10:30am
Sage Branch Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Family Storytime

Stories, rhymes, music, and movement to encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading.

Best for children ages 6 and under with a participating caregiver.

Registration for all BCLS Fall storytimes begins on Friday, August 29, 2025. Spring storytimes will run for a seven-week session, through the week of November 10-14.

Other BCLS Family Storytimes are held on the following days/times:

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

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

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

Baby Storytime - Wirt

10:30am–11:15am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct 6 2025 Mon

Baby Storytime - Wirt

10:30am–11:15am
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Baby Storytime

Nurture a love of books in your baby! Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories, followed by a chance for play! 

Best for children under the age of 2 with a participating caregiver.

Registration for all BCLS Fall storytimes begins on Friday, August 29, 2025. Fall storytimes will run for a seven-week session, through the week of November 10-14.

Other BCLS Baby Storytimes are held on the following days/times:

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

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

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

Preschool Storytime - Sage

10:00am–10:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct 7 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 Fall storytimes begins on Friday, August 29, 2025. Fall storytimes will run for a seven-week session, through the week of November 10-14.

Other BCLS Preschool Storytimes are held on the following days/times:

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
Oct 7 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
Oct 8 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 Fall storytimes begins on Friday, August 29, 2025. Fall storytimes will run for a seven-week session, through the week of November 10-14.

Other BCLS Preschool Storytimes are held on the following days/times:

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

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

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

Family Storytime - Pinconning

10:30am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct 8 2025 Wed

Family Storytime - Pinconning

10:30am–11:00am
Pinconning Branch Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Family Storytime

Stories, rhymes, music, and movement to encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading.

Best for children ages 6 and under with a participating caregiver.

Registration for all BCLS Fall storytimes begins on Friday, August 29, 2025. Fall storytimes will run for a seven-week session, through the week of November 10-14.

Other BCLS Family Storytimes are held on the following days/times:

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

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

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

Toddler Storytime - Wirt

10:30am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct 8 2025 Wed

Toddler 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:

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.


 

Toddler Storytime takes place in the Children's Program Room, located at the back of the Children's Room. The librarian will call children back at the program's start time by shaking a tambourine.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

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

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

Baby Storytime - Auburn

10:15am–10:45am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct 9 2025 Thu

Baby Storytime - Auburn

10:15am–10:45am
Auburn Area Branch Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Baby Storytime

Nurture a love of books in your baby! Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories, followed by a chance for play! 

Best for children under the age of 2 with a participating caregiver.

Registration for all BCLS Fall storytimes begins on Friday, August 29, 2025. Fall storytimes will run for a seven-week session, through the week of November 10-14.

Other BCLS Baby Storytimes are held on the following days/times:

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

Boo Babies & Toddlers

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

Boo 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:

Bring your babies and toddlers to enjoy a fun morning of spooky themed crafts and sensory bins! There will also be refreshments and toys to play with.

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

Fairy Light Lantern

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

Fairy Light Lantern

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 a fairy light lantern. Adults and teens (grades 6 and up) are invited to attend.  Please register with a valid phone number where you can be reached.

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

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

Baby Storytime - Sage

11:00am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct 7 2025 Tue

Baby Storytime - Sage

11:00am–11:30am
Sage Branch Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Baby Storytime

Nurture a love of books in your baby! Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories, followed by a chance for play! 

Best for children under the age of 2 with a participating caregiver.

Registration for all BCLS Fall storytimes begins on Friday, August 29, 2025. Fall storytimes will run for a seven-week session, through the week of November 10-14.

Other BCLS Baby Storytimes are held on the following days/times:

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

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

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

Preschool Storytime - Wirt

11:30am–12:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct 8 2025 Wed

Preschool Storytime - Wirt

11:30am–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: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Preschool Storytime

Join us with your preschooler for stories, rhymes, music, movement, and early literacy fun!

Best for ages 2-5 with a participating caregiver.

Registration for all BCLS Fall storytimes begins on Friday, August 29, 2025. Fall storytimes will run for a seven-week session, through the week of November 10-14.

Other BCLS Preschool Storytimes are held on the following days/times:

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

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

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

Preschool Storytime - Auburn

11:15am–11:45am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct 9 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 Fall storytimes begins on Friday, August 29, 2025. Fall storytimes will run for a seven-week session, through the week of November 10-14.

Other BCLS Preschool Storytimes are held on the following days/times:

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

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

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

Preschool Storytime - Wirt

11:30am–12:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct 9 2025 Thu

Preschool Storytime - Wirt

11:30am–12:00pm
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 Fall storytimes begins on Friday, August 29, 2025. Fall storytimes will run for a seven-week session, through the week of November 10-14.

Other BCLS Preschool Storytimes are held on the following days/times:

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
Oct 10 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 "Adults" group

All Together Now Club

12:30pm–1:30pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct 7 2025 Tue

All Together Now Club

12:30pm–1:30pm
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: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

The library isn’t just a place that has books- it’s also a place for everyone of all abilities to connect, learn, and create!

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.

1 pm
2 pm
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Library Lounge- Spooky Sip & Swirl

2:30pm–4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct 8 2025 Wed

Teen Library Lounge- Spooky Sip & Swirl

2:30pm–4:00pm
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: Arts & Crafts, Food
Event Details:

Hang out at the Auburn Branch after school, where we will be creating spooky drinks and painting spooky things!

For patrons in grades 6th-12th

Disclaimer(s)

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

This event is in the "Family" group

Halloween Costume Swap

2:00pm–4:00pm
Family
This event is in the "Family" group
Oct 11 2025 Sat

Halloween Costume Swap

2:00pm–4:00pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
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Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Get ready for a Halloween costume swap in October! Drop off costumes at the children's desk throughout September and up to the day of the event.  Receive one voucher for each costume you drop off.

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.

3 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group

Dungeons and Dragons Club

3:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct 8 2025 Wed

Dungeons and Dragons Club

3:30pm–5:30pm
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:

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
Oct 9 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: Donut Stuffies! @ WIRT

4:30pm–5:15pm
Children, Tweens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Oct 7 2025 Tue

Read. Talk. Create: Donut Stuffies! @ 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 donut stuffie!

Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

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

5 pm
This event is in the "Family" group

Pokémon Trainer Night

5:30pm–6:30pm
Family
Registration Required
This event is in the "Family" group
Oct 7 2025 Tue

Pokémon Trainer Night

5:30pm–6:30pm
Auburn Area Branch Library
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Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun night where you can bring in your card collection to show off, play, and trade with other trainers while also enjoying Pokemon themed crafts. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

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

Mad Scientists: Electricity in Action!

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children, Tweens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Oct 9 2025 Thu

Mad Scientists: Electricity in Action!

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: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children age 6-12 are invited to join us at Sage Library for Mad Scientists: Electricity in Actions! on Thursday, October 9 @ 5:30 pm. 

Bay City Electric Company will join us for electrical demonstrations and experiments.

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

Fall Candle Mat Craft

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct 9 2025 Thu

Fall Candle Mat 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 to make a fall-themed candle mat.

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

Life Booster Series: Crystals with Cassandra

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

Life Booster Series: Crystals with Cassandra

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:

Curious about crystals? Discover their meaning, uses, and purported healing properties with Cassandra of the Sun & Moon Shop.

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
Oct 8 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 "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
Oct 8 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
Oct 8 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 Fall storytimes begins on Friday, August 29, 2025. Fall storytimes will run for a seven-week session, through the week of November 10-14.

Other BCLS Family Storytimes are held on the following days/times:

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

Decorate a Ceramic Pumpkin - Pinconning

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Tweens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Oct 9 2025 Thu

Decorate a Ceramic Pumpkin - Pinconning

6:00pm–7:00pm
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:

Children ages 0-12 are invited to join us to decorate a ceramic pumpkin with paint and other craft supplies! 

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

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 could get messy! Please wear old clothes.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Foam Plate Printmaking

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct 9 2025 Thu

Foam Plate Printmaking

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 handmade print by etching a design into a foam plate, applying paint, and pressing it onto paper.

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

An Evening with Lisa Unger

7:00pm–9:00pm
Everyone, Teens, Adults
This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct 7 2025 Tue

An Evening with Lisa Unger

7:00pm–9:00pm
Off Site
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Library Branch: Off Site
Room: The State Theatre
Age Group: Everyone, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Educational, Lectures, Performance
Event Details:

Join the Bay County Library System on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the State Theatre for an unforgettable evening with New York Times and internationally bestselling author Lisa Unger.

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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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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
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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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