Arts and Culture

Bay County and the surrounding Great Lakes Bay Area is home to numerous arts and culture organizations and opportunities.

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Upcoming Events

Book Box for Adults

All Day 10/25 - 10/30

Virtual

Registration

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other

Registration Required

Waitlist Seats Remaining: 1

Event Details:

October's theme is Made in Michigan! Adults are invited to try the Bay County Library System's new subscription box, Book Box for Adult...

Disclaimer(s)

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

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

Spooky Bingo

6:30pm - 7:15pm

Virtual

Registration

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Family, Children

Program Type: Other

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 4

Event Details:

Hear a spooky story and enjoy a game of Halloween-themed Bingo! Supplies will be available at each branch for families to pick up no more than 2 weeks before the program. Please allow 2 business days for supplies to reach your branch after yo...

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Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

Knitting Solutions

10:00am - 12:00pm

Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library

Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library

Room: Kantzler Community Room

Age Group: Teens, 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. ...

2-5 Year-Old Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Registration

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 16

Event Details:

Preschoolers develop a love of reading through stories, rhymes, music, movement and more! Ages 2-5 years old. Participating caregiver required.

This session will be held live over Zoom. Zoom information will be emailed to you after registering. ...

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

You Choose Book Club

4:30pm - 5:00pm

Virtual

Registration

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Book Clubs, STEAM

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Event Details:

Join us for an adventure where you choose how the story ends! We'll blend fun activities with Zoom voting to choose the story together, and hopefully survive the adventure. This week we're continuing our soccer adventure and will be making a ...

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

Baby Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Registration

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Event Details:

Stories, songs, and rhymes, followed by a chance for play! Ages birth-23 months + participating caregiver.

This session will be held live over Zoom. Zoom information will be emailed to you after registering. ...

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.

Virtual Craft for Kids: Tissue Box Monsters

4:15pm - 4:45pm

Virtual

Registration

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Waitlist Seats Remaining: 3

Event Details:

Join some of our Children's Librarians on Zoom to craft with us! We will be doing craft projects live on Zoom for children ages 5-12. All supplies will be provided to registered children. Please indicate which branch you prefer to ...

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

NEA Big Read: Book Discussion

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Registration

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 13

Event Details:

Join BCLS to discuss this poignant book told through a collection of poems and stories. A free copy of “The House on Mango Street” is available at all branches while supplies last. The NEA Big Read GLBR is a collaboration between multiple arts...

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

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