The 4-H Cash Composition Contest is back again this year! This year’s contest is open to any youth residing in Michigan, ages 9-19. Write a short essay on credit for a chance to win a $100 gift card, thanks to the generous sponsorship from Extra Credit Union. Three winners in each age bracket will win! […]
Learn more: Email Amy Trogan at [email protected] Thursdays at 10 am - 12 pm
Learn more: TODDLER TIME Thursdays at 10:30am
All across the Great Lakes basin, there is a renewed interest in the health of the Lakes, and an increased awareness of the importance of this fresh water resource to the social and economic vitality of North America. Dubbed 'inland seas' by early European explorers, the Great Lakes have some of the most spectacular wilderness […]
We’re excited to partner with Major Chords for Minors for a fun and educational 10-week session! What: Learn to play the Ukulele! Who: Open to children ages 5-17 When: THURSDAYS, 4 PM - 5 PM Dates: Starting February 6TH, 2025 Limited space is available, so don’t wait! Location: Houghton Jones Neighborhood Association Register today by […]
Race and Zoom on Thursday, February 27, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm Build It! on Thursday, March 20 @ 5:30 pm. Build with and launch marshmallows in the name of science! Thursday, February 27, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm- Register: MAD SCIENTISTS Thursday, March 20, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm - Register: MAD SCIENTISTS
Thursday, February 27th from 5:30-7:00pm Celebrate the end of the Winter Reading Challenge with a reading fort! Join us for a pillow fort party at the library! Build a pillow and blanket fort with your family, read stories, and have some yummy snacks! Registration required! Call or visit the library to sign up. 989-642-8621. Learn […]
February is National Children's Dental Health Month! Visit your branch this month for a storytime all about going to the dentist. Activities, prizes, and optional free dental assessments for kindergarten-aged children who attend with a parent or guardian, provided by our partners at the Bay County Health Department and My Community Dental Centers. A parent […]
The 4-H Cash Composition Contest is back again this year! This year’s contest is open to any youth residing in Michigan, ages 9-19. Write a short essay on credit for a chance to win a $100 gift card, thanks to the generous sponsorship from Extra Credit Union. Three winners in each age bracket will win! […]
Visit Discovery Guide Alexis on the museum floor to check out cool sensory activities. 10:30AM to 11:30AM Learn more: SENSORY SPOT
Little ones can play, discover & meet new friends. Ages 4 & under. Participating caregiver required. No registration required. Drop in for fun play time at Wirt Library Children's Room. Learn More: PLAYDATE Friday, February 28, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am Friday, March 14, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am Friday, March 28, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for a library playdate! Meet with other parents and caregivers as you and your child explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a joyful environment. Extend your child's learning through play! For ages birth-Preschool (0-5 years). Please note: This is a drop-in program for caregiver and child, no registration required! 10:00 am-2:00 pm. Babies […]
For children that are walking ages 5 and under + Adult Move and dance our wiggles out at a fun musical program. Call 989-892-8555 opt 4 for registration assistance. Friday, February 28, 2025 10:30am - 11:00am- Register: LITTLE WIGGLERS Friday, March 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:00am - Register: LITTLE WIGGLERS
Play to Learn is a playgroup at the library for kids 0-5 years old and their caregivers. Age-appropriate toys will be available for kids to play with as they socialize, learn to share, and make friends. Caregivers get a chance to socialize, network, and make friends too! Drop in program. No sign up necessary. Meets […]
The aurora is the greatest wonder a human can experience in nature. The show tells the story of how auroras are formed, the secret behind the colors, the best places to see them, their different shapes, auroras on other planets, and more. Cost: $7/adult; $5/seniors, kids, Delta students, military Buy Tickets: AURORA Fridays at 2-3 […]
This a unique opportunity for area homeschool families with children of all ages to come together, do some activities or crafts and socialize. Homeschool Hangout is held in the Gladwin Children's Library and the upstairs large meeting room. Learn more: HOMESCHOOL HANGOUT June 7 from 2:30-4:00pm June 21 from 2:30-4:00pm July 5th from 2:30-4:00pm
An exciting journey through time to discover the incredible variety of dinosaurs that ruled our planet's past. Celeste, a young girl fascinated by dinosaurs, travels with her wise and magical friend Moon on an amazing adventure and learns that not all dinosaurs went extinct. Appropriate for all ages. Cost: $7/adult; $5/seniors, kids, Delta students, military […]
Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. Learn More: KIDS WORKSHOPS First Saturday at 9 am - 12 PM
The Visitor Center will be open weekends Saturday and Sunday 10 - 4 p.m. through Memorial day weekend. Stop in for an activity, see live animals or borrow supplies for the trails. The Visitor Center offers snow shoes and explore back packs to borrow free from the front desk. Learn more: BAY CITY STATE PARK […]
Join us for our Second Annual Spring Bay City Makers Market at the beautiful Bay City Museum! This event will showcase the incredible work of local artisans, crafters, and makers in a variety of handmade goods, from jewelry to home décor, art, and more. It's the perfect place to shop for unique gifts, home accents, […]
Spend a Saturday afternoon at the Pinconning Branch for snacks and a viewing of Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat! (Rated PG) Register: A CAT-HAT-TASTIC MOVIE MATINEE Saturday, March 1, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm
An exciting journey through time to discover the incredible variety of dinosaurs that ruled our planet's past. Celeste, a young girl fascinated by dinosaurs, travels with her wise and magical friend Moon on an amazing adventure and learns that not all dinosaurs went extinct. Appropriate for all ages. Cost: $7/adult; $5/seniors, kids, Delta students, military […]
Where did the building blocks of life come from? The answer lies in the hearts of distant stars and incredibly powerful explosions such as supernovae, which help spread fundamental elements to galaxies far and wide where they can spark new life. Narrated by Diego Luna, the California Academy of Sciences’ planetarium film “Spark: The Universe […]
Few mysteries in the universe have the power and awe of a black hole. Only now are we on the verge of understanding their true nature. What are they? How are they made? Is Earth in danger of being pulled into one? Black Holes Revisited takes you on a journey through one of the most […]
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