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Expand Your Reading with Libby’s New Partner Libraries

Expand Your Reading with Libby’s New Partner LibrariesLove using Libby for ebooks and audiobooks, but wish you had more options or shorter wait times? Great news! With our new reciprocal lending partnership, your Bay County Library System card now gives Bay County residents access to multiple Michig...

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Passport to Reading

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...

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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Adults" group

Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
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 book club led by Amy Churchill.  Please call 989-893-9566 ext 2111 or email achurchill@baycountylibrary.org for more information.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Craft: Make Your Own Fridge Magnets

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we create snazzy fridge magnets from scrapbook paper and mod podge. Bring your own paper, old comic books, or photos to add a personal touch, or choose from our supply here.

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

Podcasting for Beginners: A Workshop with Alex the Greek

6:00pm–7:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Auburn Area Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Lectures, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is the second session in a three-part workshop with Alex Alexandrou (Alex the Greek). Sign up for one or all three sessions and start your podcasting journey! Q&A opportunities will be available throughout each session.

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.

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

Sweet Valentine Gift Craft

10:00am–11:30am
Teens, Adults
Pinconning Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you need a last-minute Valentine gift? Join us at the Pinconning Branch to make a sweet hot cocoa mix, decorate a mug, and create a card to give to someone special. Or, you can always keep it for yourself!

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

Arts & Crafts & Journals, Oh My

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
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
Event Details:

A drop-in session for anyone looking for a little inspiration, motivation, materials, and more! Bring a project you're working on, any materials you'd like to use or share, or drop in and see what's on hand to get you started.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

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

Join us for chair yoga. More details to come.

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 "Adults" group

Knitting Solutions (2nd Floor)

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
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 "Adults" group

Pinconning Book Club

2:30pm–4:00pm
Adults
Pinconning Branch Library
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us in person for the book club. Please register at the circulation desk to pick up a copy of the book we will be discussing. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Romance & Rosé

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

Are you a romance reader with no one to talk about your latest read? Join us to dish on your favorite reads and tropes and to get recs from fellow romance readers.

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.