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The Bay County Library System has a wealth of resources to help you find books and other materials to meet your reading, educational and listening needs, including book awards, book clubs, databases, websites and reviews. For assistance, don’t forget to ask a librarian!
Virtual Reading Challenges on READsquared
From Summer and Winter Reading Programs for all…
We hope that you will join our children's department staff live on Zoom for one of our fun storytimes this summer, beginning the week of June 14th and running through the end of July!
Baby Storytimes (ages 0-23 months): Wednesdays at 10:30 am
2-5 Year Old Storytimes: Tuesdays or Thursdays at 10:30 am
Family Storytimes: Thursday evenings at 6:30pm
We will send Zoom information by email. Please contact any branch for the Zoom info if you do…
Literature is one way to explore difficult issues, such as racism and inequality. In response to many patron requests for books that deal with these important topics, we launched our Read Woke Reading Challenge online!
There are 10 categories in the challenge, and we’ve compiled lists of recommended reading from various sources to help you find a book for readers of all ages. Simply check off that you’ve read a book from each category and you’ll have completed the challenge! There are no…
It's almost that wonderful time of year - reindeer are coming to a library near you! All four branches of the Bay County Library System will be visited by our furry friends, and we'd love to have you and your family join us! To help get you ready, here are some fantastic reindeer facts:
Reindeer and caribou are actually the same species! Generally, reindeer are from Europe and Asia, while caribou are in North America.
Female reindeer grow antlers! They're the only members of the deer family…
With the holiday shopping season soon to be upon us (if it isn’t already), we all want to purchase the best quality items and get the most for our buying dollars. To help with this, BCLS offers all our library card holders free digital access to Consumer Reports online subscription database.
Consumer Reports’ motto is “Ad-free. Influence-free. Powered by Consumers.”
Each year they test, rate, and review over 8,500 products and services. Whether you’re looking at blenders, laptops, snow…
Hey readers.
Are you looking for some inspiration for your next read? We have been changing a few things up here, including our Beanstack challenges. We retired our Read Woke Challenge, and are now bringing you new monthly themes to stretch your reading muscles.
In the month of September, we are celebrating and highlighting Hispanic Heritage month. You can register for the challenge through your Beanstack app or visit baycountylibrary.beanstack.org.
Not sure what to read? Whether you are a…
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…
Bay County Library System patrons have free access to Educate Station, a resource for Pre-K through 5th Grade curriculum! Educate Station provides ready-to-use, hands-on activities for kids to do at home or at school. The website provides structured learning plans in a variety of subject areas, as well as individual worksheets for targeted learning support. There is something to support every learner, whether they primarily learn at school or at home! Educate Station content is created by…
Bay County Library System resident cardholders can enjoy a National Book Award Finalist novel during Big Library Read, the world’s largest digital book club!
From May 3-17, booklovers with a valid BCLS resident library card can join thousands of others around the globe in borrowing Grace M. Cho’s evocative memoir, Tastes Like War, from their public library. Library card holders may read the ebook and audiobook for free without waiting on the Libby app or by visiting https://libbyapp.com/…
Bay County Library System is participating in the sixth statewide MiLibraryQuest for teens. Grades 6-12 are eligible to participate.
What is MiLibraryQuest?
MiLibraryQuest is a virtual scavenger hunt for teens throughout the state. This winter’s theme is Dungeons & Dragons and quests. A great evil has awakened in the world, and we need your help to restore balance. Embark on a virtual Dungeons and Dragons inspired quest like no other. Our library and other public…