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All Day
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen LitLoot Boxes: Grades 9-12

All Day 8/3–8/8
Teens
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Teens" group
Aug 3
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8
2026

Teen LitLoot Boxes: Grades 9-12

All Day 8/3–8/8
Virtual
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Bay County Residents Only

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

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

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

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

Take & Make Kits: Teens & Adults

All Day
Tweens, Teens, Adults
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug 4 2026 Tue

Take & Make Kits: Teens & Adults

All Day
Auburn Area Branch Library
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

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
Aug 4 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 "Family" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Community Carnival

10:00am–12:00pm
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug 7 2026 Fri

Community Carnival

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

Drop in and join us at Sage Library on Friday, August 7 for Community Carnival!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Paint-By-Number and Pups

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug 7 2026 Fri

Paint-By-Number and Pups

10:30am–11:30am
Sage Branch Library
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Work on a canine themed paint by number while we are visited by some cute doggos. 

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
Aug 8 2026 Sat

Legendary Lit: A Fantasy Book Club

10:30am–11:30am
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
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. 

Current Title: The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri

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

Wirt Summer LAWN Series - SIDEWALK CHALK ART

11:00am–12:00pm
Family, Children
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Aug 3 2026 Mon

Wirt Summer LAWN Series - SIDEWALK CHALK ART

11:00am–12:00pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Wirt Lawn
Age Group: Family, Children
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

Terrific Trees Storytime and Craft @ WIRT

11:00am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Aug 4 2026 Tue

Terrific Trees Storytime and Craft @ WIRT

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

Ages 4-9.

Join a park ranger from the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge for a storytime about trees and leaves.  Stick around after to make your own leaf rubbings and paper nature journals.

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

Build with Dino Bones @ WIRT

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Tweens
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Aug 7 2026 Fri

Build with Dino Bones @ WIRT

11:00am–12:00pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other, Play, STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 7-12.

Create your own dinosaur using the library's giant foam dinosaur bones.

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.

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

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Sage

12:00pm–12:45pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Aug 3 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 "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
Aug 4 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 - 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
Aug 6 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

Books & Bubble Tea

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
Aug 3 2026 Mon

Books & Bubble Tea

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:

Join us to talk about your favorite books while sipping on some bubble tea.

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

Tai Chi for Better Sleep

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

Vision Boards with Alexis Bearinger

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
Aug 5 2026 Wed

Vision Boards with Alexis Bearinger

2:00pm–4:00pm
Sage Branch Library
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on vision board workshop with Alexis Bearinger, where you’ll create a personalized collage to inspire your goals, priorities, and dreams for the school year ahead.

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

Wirt Nonfiction Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug 6 2026 Thu

Wirt Nonfiction Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Second Floor Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tai Chi for Better Sleep

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug 6 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
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

Farmyard Fun! - Pinny Mini Farm

3:00pm–4:00pm
Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
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
Aug 8 2026 Sat

Farmyard Fun! - Pinny Mini Farm

3:00pm–4:00pm
Pinconning Branch Library
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Parking Lot
Age Group: Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other, Performance
Event Details:

Gather in the Pinconning Branch Library parking lot for some farmyard fun! You will get to politely pet mini farm animals from the local Pinny Mini Farm– such as goats or alpacas– and even feed them some tasty carrots!

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

Baby Book Club @ Sage

5:30pm–6:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Aug 5 2026 Wed

Baby Book Club @ Sage

5:30pm–6:00pm
Sage Branch Library
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, August 5 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.

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

Squeegee Art

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug 4 2026 Tue

Squeegee Art

6:00pm–7:00pm
Pinconning Branch Library
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Lawn
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Pinconning Branch for Squeegee Art. Adults and teens (grades 6 and up) are invited to attend. Please register with a valid phone number where you can be reached.

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

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

Needle Crafters Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug 5 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Maple Syrup; Tapping into the Past and Present

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug 6 2026 Thu

Maple Syrup; Tapping into the Past and Present

6:00pm–7:00pm
Auburn Area Branch Library
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Educational, Food, Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

Backyard maple syrup producer, Don Snoeyink, provides a fun, educational maple syrup program.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Paleo Party!

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
Aug 6 2026 Thu

Paleo Party!

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

Calling all mineral maniacs and fossil freaks! This is an event you won't want to miss!

7 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group

Books & Brews

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug 5 2026 Wed

Books & Brews

7:00pm–8:30pm
Off Site
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Other
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a book club where you not only get to explore new books, but check out different Bay City bars and restaurants? Join us at LOCATIONS for Books and Brews!

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

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500 Center Ave
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Auburn, MI 48611
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218 Kaiser Street
Pinconning, MI 48650
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Bay City, MI 48706
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