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

Middle Pages Loot Boxes: Grades 6-8

All Day 7/20–7/25
Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul 20
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25
2026

Middle Pages Loot Boxes: Grades 6-8

All Day 7/20–7/25
Virtual
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

**Due to the high demand of this special collection/program it is available exclusively to Bay County resident cardholders.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Bay County Residents Only

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

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

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

10 am
This event is in the "Adults" group

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 21 2026 Tue

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

10:00am–12:00pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
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

Little Wigglers @ Sage

10:30am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul 24 2026 Fri

Little Wigglers @ Sage

10:30am–11:00am
Sage Branch Library
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us Sage Library for Little Wigglers on Friday, July 24 @ 10:30 am!

For children that are walking ages 5 and under + Adult

Move and dance our wiggles out at a fun musical program. 

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.

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

Wirt Summer ART Series - DINOSAUR SUNCATCHERS

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Tweens
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Jul 20 2026 Mon

Wirt Summer ART Series - DINOSAUR SUNCATCHERS

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

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

This program is for ages 5-12.  No registration needed.

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Skins & Skulls Storytime @ WIRT

11:00am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul 21 2026 Tue

Skins & Skulls Storytime @ WIRT

11:00am–11:30am
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Other, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-9. 

Join a park ranger from the Shiawassee National Refuge for a storytime about animal classification and adaptations. Stick around after to touch the various animal pelts and taxidermy brought from the refuge.

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.

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

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Sage

12:00pm–12:45pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul 20 2026 Mon

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Sage

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

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up!

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

Lunches are provided in partnership with Bay City Public Schools.

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

We look forward to seeing everyone! 

This program will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 12-12:45, through August 5th.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Family Musical Performance by Beverly Meyer @ Sage

12:30pm–1:15pm
Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 20 2026 Mon

Family Musical Performance by Beverly Meyer @ Sage

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

Drop in! 

Join us at Sage Branch Library on Monday, July 20 at 12:30 and enjoy a fun interactive musical performance by Beverly Meyer! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Wirt

12:00pm–12:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul 21 2026 Tue

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Wirt

12:00pm–12:30pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Wirt Lawn
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up!

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

Lunches are provided in partnership with Bay City Public Schools.

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

We look forward to seeing everyone! 

This program will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 12-12:30, through August 6th.

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

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Sage

12:00pm–12:45pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul 22 2026 Wed

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Sage

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

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up!

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

Lunches are provided in partnership with Bay City Public Schools.

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

We look forward to seeing everyone! 

This program will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 12-12:45, through August 5th.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Central Michigan University STEM @ Sage

12:30pm–1:15pm
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Jul 22 2026 Wed

Central Michigan University STEM @ Sage

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

Drop in! 

For children ages 12 and under with their families.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

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

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Wirt

12:00pm–12:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul 23 2026 Thu

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Wirt

12:00pm–12:30pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Wirt Lawn
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up!

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

Lunches are provided in partnership with Bay City Public Schools.

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

We look forward to seeing everyone! 

This program will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 12-12:30, through August 6th.

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

Name That Tune Bingo- Teen Edition

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul 20 2026 Mon

Name That Tune Bingo- Teen Edition

2:00pm–4:00pm
Sage Branch Library
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bingo but make it musical. Categories include K-Pop, Current Hits, and Classics. Win candy, a squishmallow, and more!

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tai Chi for Better Sleep

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 21 2026 Tue

Tai Chi for Better Sleep

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

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

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Painterly Pottery @ Sage

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul 22 2026 Wed

Teen Painterly Pottery @ Sage

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

Please join us for a 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)

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 "Adults" group

Tai Chi for Better Sleep

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 23 2026 Thu

Tai Chi for Better Sleep

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

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

Disclaimer(s)

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

3 pm
4 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group

Painterly Pottery @ Sage

4:00pm–5:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 22 2026 Wed

Painterly Pottery @ Sage

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

Please join us for a 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)

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.

5 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group

Romance & Rosé

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 21 2026 Tue

Romance & Rosé

5:30pm–6:30pm
Off Site
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Other
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

We're excited to launch a new chapter for Romance & Rosé. Starting this summer we will be choosing monthly reads.

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.

Reservation

Board Meeting

5:30pm–7:00pm
Jul 22 2026 Wed

Board Meeting

5:30pm–7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Board Meeting 

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

Needle Crafters Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 22 2026 Wed

Needle Crafters Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Auburn Area Branch Library
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Fireplace Reading Area
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Bring your knitting and crochet projects and join us while we work on our projects. Other handwork is welcomed.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Painterly Pottery @ Sage

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 22 2026 Wed

Painterly Pottery @ Sage

6:00pm–7:30pm
Sage Branch Library
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please join us for a 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)

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

Storytime with a Ranger! - Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge

6:00pm–7:00pm
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul 23 2026 Thu

Storytime with a Ranger! - Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge

6:00pm–7:00pm
Pinconning Branch Library
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performance, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy hearing a story read by a real park ranger! Includes an accompanying craft activity.

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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

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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
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(989) 879-3283

218 Kaiser Street
Pinconning, MI 48650
United States

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(989) 892-8555

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

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Bay City, MI 48708
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