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Have you heard? A lot of really great music came out in 2022, and I’m here to remind you how much of it you can get from your library. We have two main sources for music, CDs (yes we still have awesome CD collections) and the app Hoopla. Each branch has their own physical music collection that is constantly updated with new releases (on top of that you can also borrow music from all over the state through MEL–so that special song you’ve been looking for, we can help you get it). Hoopla is one…
The Libby app is the easiest way to get started with digital books, audiobooks, and magazines from the Bay County Library System!
The Libby app, which is created by OverDrive, has replaced the OverDrive app. Here are directions to help you get started with Libby:
Install the Libby app from the app store on your Android or iOS (iPhone/iPad/iPod touch) device:
Download app – Apple Store
Download app – Google Play
Or, visit libbyapp.com in your…
"Do you have this book? I heard it on NPR this morning."
It's a question frequently asked of us here at the library and it's usually an easy one to answer. As long as you had pencil and paper handy, weren't driving at the time, and were able to jot down the title of the aforementioned book. Otherwise, we put on our detective hats and get to work!
Author interviews, book reviews, booklists, and a lot more in between make NPR a great place to find your next…
Bay City is home to one of the premiere film festivals in the state with the Hell’s Half Mile Film & Music Festival. Each year in October I’ve enjoyed seeing some great Independently (sometimes locally) produced films in wonderful venues like Bay City’s historic State Theatre.
Well now you can also get the flavor of a film festival streaming to your own home with Kanopy streaming video service provided by Bay County Library System. BCLS card holders can stream quality, award winning,…
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The Bay County Library System provides access to subscription databases on a wide variety of topics including Auto Repair, Business, Consumer Reports, Genealogy, Local History, Investments, Exam Practice, and Student Research.
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Ancestry…
Fall is here to stay, and with it all its trappings! Back to school, back to carpool, back to after-school activities and weekend sporting events. This return to routine often leaves us feeling like we have much less free time for things like reading or listening- when it's not for school or work!
These quick reads are just a few examples of books that can be enjoyed in a day or so, no long term commitment required! Visit your local branch to check out one of these…
A collection of animated, talking picture books which you can read, or have them read to you. Get the app at the iTunes store (iOS) or on Google Play (Android)
Looking for something new to read, but don’t want a big commitment. Try a short story collection! There are so many great ones out there-Some all have books in the same theme, some have all have books by the same author, and some may have books all set in the same universe. Short story collections and anthologies are a great tool when you are wanting to try a lot of new authors but don’t have as much reading time as you’d prefer. They are also great to have on hand. That way if you are wasting…
Looking for something new to watch this weekend? Grab your library card and check out our newest streaming service, Kanopy! In addition to all the great content available for adults, families can enjoy unlimited to access to Kanopy Kids, with hours of curated content for children ages 2-8.
Kanopy Kids features a collection of films and TV series that inspire and inform, helping children develop social-emotional skills and reinforcing valuable learning topics, such as history, science, and new…