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Librarian Secrets: Free eBooks and More!

Anne Clark is the Children’s Coordinator for the Bay County Library System and the mom of two young children. Librarian Secrets: Free eBooks and More! Reading is fundamental to children’s […]

April’s KIDS Happenings: FAMILY-FRIENDLY Weekend Events

April’s Kids Happenings A full listing of fun and family/ kid-friendly weekend events occurring in the Great Lakes Bay Region.  This includes Bay, Isabella and Saginaw County.  If your event […]

100 Family-Experiences in the Great Lakes Bay Region Before the Kids Turn 18 Years Old

100 Family-Experiences in the Great Lakes Bay Region Before the Kids Turn 18 Years Old Creating memories as a family is easy here in the Great Lakes Bay Region!  It […]

Chowdown Kids Crew Review – The Playground Midland

Angela Hayes is a co-founder of Chowdown Great Lakes and the mom of two young children. Chowdown Kids Crew Review – The Playground Midland   Have you ever wondered who […]

Librarian Secrets: Michigan Activity Pass

Anne Clark is the Children’s Coordinator for the Bay County Library System and the mom of two young children. Librarian Secrets: Michigan Activity Pass Spring Break is coming! If your […]

“MY BROTHER”: Local Mother & Daughter Teach Kids About Epilepsy

MY BROTHER: Local Mother & Daughter Teach Kids About Epilepsy    A couple of years ago, my then seven year old daughter, Abby and I wanted to bring awareness […]

March’s KIDS Happenings: FAMILY-FRIENDLY Weekend Events

March’s Kids Happenings A full listing of fun and family/ kid-friendly weekend events occurring in the Great Lakes Bay Region.  This includes Bay, Isabella and Saginaw County.  If your event […]

The STEM Initiative in the Great Lakes Bay Region

  The STEM Initiative in the Great Lakes Bay Region STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programs for children are everywhere – in our schools and preschools, at our libraries […]

Librarian Secrets: STORYTIME IS AWESOME!

Librarian Secrets: STORYTIME IS AWESOME! Have you ever taken a child to library storytime? At the Bay County Library System, we currently offer morning and evening storytimes for children under […]

FAMILY WINTER FUN FEST at the Bay City Town Center

FAMILY WINTER FUN FEST at the Bay City Town Center Mark your calendar for a day of fun at the FAMILY WINTER FUN FEST.  This FREE event designed for kids […]

February’s KIDS Happenings: Family-Friendly Seasonal Events

February Kids Happenings A full listing of fun and family/ kid-friendly events occurring in the Great Lakes Bay Region.  This includes Bay, Isabella and Saginaw County.  If your event has […]

Librarian Secrets: Unique Collections at Bay County Library System

Anne Clark is the Children’s Coordinator for the Bay County Library System and the mom of two young children. Librarian Secrets: Unique Collections at Bay County Library System Did you […]

Our Special Needs Journey

This is the story of a Great Lakes Bay family’s journey navigating parenting a child in our community with special needs. To protect the privacy of this family, we have […]

The Great Lakes Bay Mom Prom on Saturday, February 23, 2019

Family & Children’s Services – We inspire hope and well-being for people of all ages by providing counseling, education and support services. Our vision is for everyone to feel welcome […]

January’s KIDS HAPPENINGS

January has family and kid-friendly events occurring throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region.  Check out all the amazing library programs, kid’s theater, the circus, Kids Day at the mall, nature […]