Week Calendar | Bay County Library System

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10 am		This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Excited Goat Storytime w/ WIRT 10:00am–10:30am 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Room: Excited Goat Coffee Company Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Families with young children. Join the Wirt library at EXCITED GOAT COFFEE CO. in Essexville 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 "Family" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime - Sage 10:00am–10:30am Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children Registration Required This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sage Branch Library Room: Sage Branch Community Room Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Family Storytime Stories, rhymes, music, and movement to encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading. Best for children ages 6 and under with a participating caregiver. Registration for all BCLS 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 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 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 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 "Family" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Fire Truck Storytime - Wirt 10:30am–11:30am 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join us at each branch for a meet and greet with local firefighters! Hear a story, learn about fire safety, and climb on board a real fire truck. This program will take place at each of our branches on the following dates:	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Preschool Storytime - Auburn 10:15am–10:45am Babies & Toddlers, Children Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library Room: Auburn Branch Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Preschool Storytime Join us with your preschooler for stories, rhymes, music, movement, and early literacy fun! Best for ages 2-5 with a participating caregiver. Registration for all BCLS 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 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Toddler Storytime Nurture a love of books with your toddler through music, movement, and stories while helping to develop language and social skills. Best for ages 18 months to 3 years with a participating caregiver. 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 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 Playdate @ WIRT 10:00am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Other Event Details: Play Date Little ones can play, discover & meet new friends. Ages 4 & under. Participating caregiver required. No registration required. Little ones can play, discover & meet new friends. Drop in for playtime fun in the Wirt Children's program room. No registration required. Disclaimer(s) This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Fire Truck Storytime - Sage 10:30am–11:30am 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 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, Tweens Program Type: Educational Registration Required Event Details: Join us at each branch for a meet and greet with local firefighters! Hear a story, learn about fire safety, and climb on board a real fire truck. This program will take place at each of our branches on the following dates: 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 Boo! Decorative Sign Craft 10:00am–11:30am Teens, Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library Room: Auburn Branch Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Spend a Saturday morning at the Auburn Branch creating a ~terrifying~ decoration for Halloween. Adults and teens (6th grade & up) may register, registration required. Disclaimer(s) Registration is required. Please register in person, by phone, or online. This event is in the "Adults" group Legendary Lit: A Fantasy Book Club 10:30am–11:30am Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Room: Kantzler Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: A book club for Fantasy Readers. Join us every six weeks to discuss a different book from the Fantasy section. October Title: Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
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 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 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 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 Preschool Storytime - Wirt 11:30am–12:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Children Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Preschool Storytime Join us with your preschooler for stories, rhymes, music, movement, and early literacy fun! Best for ages 2-5 with a participating caregiver. Registration for all BCLS 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Haunted Terrariums @ WIRT 11:00am–11:45am Children, Tweens Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Ages 6-12. Join us to create your own haunted terrariums! 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.
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2 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Sage Book Club 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sage Branch Library Room: Sage Branch Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Sage Book Club- Everyone Welcome					This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Pups & Pages @ Wirt 2:00pm–3:00pm Children, Tweens Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Educational, Other Registration Required Event Details: Join us in-person at Wirt Library and read to a certified therapy dog. Ages 4-12 read to a certified therapy dog in a one-on-one timed session based upon registration and arrival at the library starting at 2:00 pm. Disclaimer(s) This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Registration is required. Please register in person, by phone, or online.
3 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group Arts & Snacks! Geode Skulls and Apple Cider 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sage Branch Library Room: Sage Branch Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join us as we create geode skulls and sip on some apple cider. 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 Please alert staff to any food allergies.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Gamer Club 3:00pm–4:30pm 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library Room: Auburn Branch Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Do you love gaming? Come join your fellow gamers in snacks, and some fun Wii and Switch games! You decide which games we play! 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 "Everyone" group Chess at the Library 3:30pm–5:00pm Everyone Registration Required This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sage Branch Library Room: Sage Branch Community Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Open to chess players of all ages. Come for an opportunity to connect with other chess players in our community room over the board. 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 Puffy Paint Monster Art 3:00pm–4:00pm Children, Tweens Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Life is short, paint a monstrous cupcake! 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 could get messy! Please wear old clothes.
4 pm			This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Children" group Currency Conga @ WIRT 4:30pm–5:00pm Family, Children Registration Required This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Family, Children Program Type: Educational, Other Registration Required Event Details: Ages 5-10 with an adult. Explore real coins and discuss what they are worth, then spin the spinner to test your skills in a Twister-style game. After, decorate your own piggy bank! 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Skull Planter Craft 4:00pm–5:00pm Tweens, Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Room: Kantzler Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Please register using the name of the teen that will be participating. Join us to create your own spooky planter . All supplies provided! 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Decorate a Ceramic Pumpkin - Sage 4:30pm–5:30pm Children, Tweens Registration Required* This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sage Branch Library Room: Sage Branch Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Children ages 3-12 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.
5 pm			This event is in the "Children" group Are You Smarter than a Librarian? 5:30pm–6:30pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library Room: Auburn Branch Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join us for our fourth annual trivia competition! With the kids in the lead 2-1, who will come out on top? Can you help us defend our title and prove that you’re smarter than a librarian? 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 Pups & Pages - Sage 5:30pm–6:30pm Children, Tweens Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sage Branch Library Room: Sage Branch Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Educational Registration Required Event Details: Join us at Sage Library on Wednesday, October 15 for Pups & Pages! Children ages 4-12 will read to a a certified therapy dog beginning at 5:30 pm. 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 Little Explorers - Spooky Sensory Play 5:30pm–6:30pm Babies & Toddlers, Children Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Other, Play Registration Required Event Details: It's spooky season! 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 could get messy! Please wear old clothes.
6 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Calligraphy for Beginners 6:00pm–7:45pm Teens, Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Room: Kantzler Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Ages 16 & up! Learn the basic strokes of calligraphy - all supplies provided. 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 "Adults" group Evening Sessions: Michigan's Dark Ties: Serial Killers with a Local Connection 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Room: Kantzler Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Lectures Registration Required Event Details: The Evening Sessions is a monthly adult program series featuring a fun and engaging mix of presentations, lectures, workshops, demonstrations, author visits, and performances on topics covering the arts, culture, history, science, and more! 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Needle Crafters Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library Room: Auburn Fireplace Reading Area Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other Event Details: Bring your knitting and crochet projects and join us while we work on our projects. Other handwork is welcomed. This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime - Wirt 6:30pm–7:00pm Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children Registration Required This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Family Storytime Stories, rhymes, music, and movement to encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading. Best for children ages 6 and under with a participating caregiver. Registration for all BCLS 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 "Adults" group Be Well Series: Stress Less - Practical Tools for a Calmer Life 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library Room: Kantzler Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Registration Required Event Details: Presented by Sean Stephens, DO and Susan Martin, PsyD, Behavioral Health Academic Program Director, McLaren Bay Region Family Medicine Residency This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Decorate a Ceramic Pumpkin - Sage 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, Tweens Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sage Branch Library Room: Sage Branch Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Children ages 3-12 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Painterly Pottery 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library Room: Auburn Branch Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Please join us for a fall-themed Painterly Pottery session. Items will be fired in the store's kiln and returned to the library for pick-up at a later date. Disclaimer(s) Registration is required. Please register in person, by phone, or online.