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Local Scholarships
Bay Area Community Foundation Scholarship Opportunities – a free resource for local students…
About the Library
BCLS Mission Statement
"Our libraries are cultural hubs that transform our community by providing vital opportunities connecting people, ideas, and information."
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No. As…
Passport to Reading
Passport to Reading: Now Boarding to Your Next Destination
Where will you go in your Passport to Reading?! BCLS is excited to offer this program to adults (18+) to help expand your horizons in your reading selection and visit books from all over the world! Here's how it works: You will receive your very own Passport at any branch location to keep track of your reading and destinations. You will…
Computers & Printing
Computers are available for patron use at each branch during all library hours. The use of the computers is free. If you wish to print something, there is a $0.15 fee per page. Please call your branch for additional questions regarding computer use and printing.
We have a wireless printing option that allows you to print from your own device (such as a…
History Hounds
History Hounds® Lecture Series
Presented on ZOOM by the Historical Society of Michigan
History Hounds is FREE to BCLS patrons because we are an HSM member organization (saving you a $7 per lecture fee)!
Each lecture and Q&A usually lasts about an hour.
Registration for each lecture closes at 3 p.m. Eastern Time the day BEFORE the…
Winter Reading Program
Winter Reading Program
Glide Into Reading!Winter Reading Program 2026 About the 2026 ProgramGlide into reading in the Annual Winter Reading Program! Read or listen for a total of 8 hours and log your reading to earn entries into a drawing. The more you read the more chances to win! HOW IT WORKSSign up beginning January 5. Pick up a log at your…
It’s National Library Week everyone!
Just like any other celebration, we’re sure this one could've snuck up on you. No worries. This one is easy to celebrate, just visit your local library!
We love connecting with you all, and that makes it perfect that this year’s theme is Connecting With Your Library. Whether you use the library to connect to the internet or to connect with good books or connect with other people at programs, we are here for you. And we want to hear from you. Visit your…
Library of Things
Library of Things
Welcome to our Library of Things – a unique collection that goes beyond the conventional borrowing of books and media, enriching your library experience with a diverse range of items and equipment available for short-term borrowing.
Diverse Beyond Imagination: Our Library of Things offers a curated…
Library Calculator
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Summer Reading Program
READING COLORS OUR WORLDJoin the Summer Reading Program at your library June 9-August 16, 2025! Reading colors our world! Pick up a paper reading log at any library branch or participate online using READsquared! Complete the program by reading or listening for 8 hours, then return your log for a chance to win prizes! Additional logs will also be entered into a prize drawing.…