Do you like to make weird things? Join us for this fun STEAM challenge where we’ll use air dry clay and recycled materials to create your own creature! Register: CREATE-TURE STEAM CHALLENGE Tuesday, October 1, 2024 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children ages 12 and under are invited to join us to decorate a ceramic pumpkin with paint and other craft supplies! This program will take place at each of our branches on the following dates: Register: DECORATE A CERAMIC PUMPKIN Tuesday, October 1, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us with your preschooler for stories, rhymes, music, movement, and early literacy fun! Best for ages 2-5 with a participating caregiver. Register: PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Wednesdays - September 25 to November 6 10:30am - 11:00am
Children ages 12 and under are invited to join us to decorate a ceramic pumpkin with paint and other craft supplies! Register: DECORATE A CERAMIC PUMPKIN Wednesday, October 2, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Do you love gaming? Come join your fellow gamers in crafts, trivia, and fun activities based on the game of the month! This month will be Mario Kart! Register: GAMER CLUB Wednesday, October 2, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Stories, songs, and rhymes, followed by a chance for play! Ages birth-23 months + participating caregiver. Register: BABY STORYTIME Thursdays, September 26 to November 7 10:30am - 11:15am
Birth of Planet EarthTells the twisted tale of our planet’s origins. The film employs advanced, data-driven, cinematic-quality visualizations to explore some of the greatest questions in science today: How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding […]
Can you, your friends, and one glowstick make it through multiple decks of a Navy Destroyer with the lights out, and hungry monsters? Cost: $20 Learn more: THE EDSON INCIDENT Fridays 8 PM - Midnight Saturday 7 - Midland
Depot Days is a free event except for the Kiddy rides. Tickets are sold onsite. Paul Mier, 3-P's Express, will have Horse Drawn Wagon rides on Saturday only. We will also feature several local vendors and a HUGE Silent Auction. The Auction opens at 10 am on Saturday, the 5th and closes at 2 pm […]
Join us for an afternoon of monster mayhem: we will be watching Monsters Inc., coloring monster tote bags, and snacking on “monster mash” popcorn! Register: MONSTER MATINEE Saturday, October 5, 2024 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Enjoy our new music show themed around Halloween! Tunes such as “Bad Moon Rising,” “Spirit in the Sky,” “Werewolves of London,” “Monster Mash,” “Thriller” and many more come to life with an amazing immersive graphics and light show. Great for family audiences, the visuals are funny, spooky, whirling, and will leave audiences laughing and smiling. […]
Depot Days is a free event except for the Kiddy rides. Tickets are sold onsite. Paul Mier, 3-P's Express, will have Horse Drawn Wagon rides on Saturday only. We will also feature several local vendors and a HUGE Silent Auction. The Auction opens at 10 am on Saturday, the 5th and closes at 2 pm […]
Children ages 12 and under are invited to join us to decorate a ceramic pumpkin with paint and other craft supplies! Register: DECORATE A CERAMIC PUMPKIN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us with your preschooler for stories, rhymes, music, movement, and early literacy fun! Best for ages 2-5 with a participating caregiver. Register: PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Wednesdays - September 25 to November 6 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us at each branch for a meet and greet with local firefighters! Hear a story, learn about fire safety, and climb on board a real fire truck. Learn more: FIRE TRUCK STORYTIME Wednesday, October 9, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm
For more information email [email protected] October 9, 5-6 PM
Stories, songs, and rhymes, followed by a chance for play! Ages birth-23 months + participating caregiver. Register: BABY STORYTIME Thursdays, September 26 to November 7 10:30am - 11:15am
Birth of Planet EarthTells the twisted tale of our planet’s origins. The film employs advanced, data-driven, cinematic-quality visualizations to explore some of the greatest questions in science today: How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding […]
Join us for sensory play and fun for babies! Ages 0-2 + Adult are invited to attend. Register: BABY PLAYGROUND Friday, October 11, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am
Learn more by emailing [email protected] 2nd Fridays September - June at 1 PM
Learn more: TRACTOR TREAT October 12, 12 PM
Enjoy our new music show themed around Halloween! Tunes such as “Bad Moon Rising,” “Spirit in the Sky,” “Werewolves of London,” “Monster Mash,” “Thriller” and many more come to life with an amazing immersive graphics and light show. Great for family audiences, the visuals are funny, spooky, whirling, and will leave audiences laughing and smiling. […]
Enjoy trick or treating around the Farm Animals! Be sure to stop in the store to take home some Fresh Apple Cinnamon Donuts and Cider! Contact The Farm to sign up to decorate your trunk. Learn more: TRUNK OR TREAT October 12 at 5 PM
Free inflatables for kids, big pumpkin weigh-in, fun for the family starting at noon. Learn more: GREAT PUMPKIN CHALLENGE FESTIVAL October 13 at 12 PM
Grab your little ghost and goblins to trick or treat in the Bay County Historical Societies galleries. The Vanishing Elephants Players and Bay County Historical Society have partnered to provide an extra special Halloween experience. Families will be led through the galleries by a character from the past to visit with 17 different individuals who […]
For more information email [email protected]. 2nd Mondays October - June 10:30 AM
Join us at each branch for a meet and greet with local firefighters! Hear a story, learn about fire safety, and climb on board a real fire truck. Learn more: FIRE TRUCK STORYTIME Tuesday, October 15, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am
It’s kids versus library staff in this test of trivia knowledge. Join us for our third annual trivia competition! With one win each, who will come out on top? Can you help us take them down and prove that you’re smarter than a librarian? Register: ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A LIBRARIAN Tuesday, October 15, 2024 […]
Join us with your preschooler for stories, rhymes, music, movement, and early literacy fun! Best for ages 2-5 with a participating caregiver. Register: PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Wednesdays - September 25 to November 6 10:30am - 11:00am
Bigfoot? Mothman? Nessie? Register for Pinconning’s Cryptid Crafting to make felt banners featuring your favorite creature. Register: CRYPTID CRAFTING Wednesday, October 16, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join us at each branch for a meet and greet with local firefighters! Hear a story, learn about fire safety, and climb on board a real fire truck. Register: FIRE TRUCK STORYTIME Wednesday, October 16, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Stories, songs, and rhymes, followed by a chance for play! Ages birth-23 months + participating caregiver. Register: BABY STORYTIME Thursdays, September 26 to November 7 10:30am - 11:15am
Birth of Planet EarthTells the twisted tale of our planet’s origins. The film employs advanced, data-driven, cinematic-quality visualizations to explore some of the greatest questions in science today: How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding […]
Join us at each branch for a meet and greet with local firefighters! Hear a story, learn about fire safety, and climb on board a real fire truck. Register: FIRE TRUCK STORYTIME Friday, October 18, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am
Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar and align huge buildings. You’ll learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and various astronomical phenomena, and experience some of the most spectacular temples and tombs of the ancient world recreated in all their […]
Halloween in the Park and The WELL Outreach are teaming up again to bring you Run for the WELL of It! KIDS RACE IS FREE!!! Must register!!! Register: KIDS RACE Saturday, October 19th - 8am Registration, 9:30 Kids race
Adults and Teens, grades 6-12, are invited to attend. Create a team of friends or family to see who can complete a 500 piece puzzle first! Prize awarded to the winning team. Unplug and play at the library! Register: TEAM JIGSAW CHALLENGE Saturday, October 19, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am
Step into the world of Flavia Z. Drago’s Gustavo the Shy Ghost series for this special storytime hour-we will be reading about Gustavo and friends, making ghostly treats, and more! Register: THE WORLD OF GUSTAVO STORYTIME HOUR Tuesday, October 22, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Get ready for spooky season by painting your own ceramic haunted house! Register: PAINT A HAUNTED HOUSE Tuesday, October 22, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us with your preschooler for stories, rhymes, music, movement, and early literacy fun! Best for ages 2-5 with a participating caregiver. Register: PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Wednesdays - September 25 to November 6 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for a fun, spooky craft where we squeegee cute ghosts! Register: SQUEEGEE GHOST PAINTING Wednesday, October 23, 2024 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Stories, songs, and rhymes, followed by a chance for play! Ages birth-23 months + participating caregiver. Register: BABY STORYTIME Thursdays, September 26 to November 7 10:30am - 11:15am
Birth of Planet EarthTells the twisted tale of our planet’s origins. The film employs advanced, data-driven, cinematic-quality visualizations to explore some of the greatest questions in science today: How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding […]
Science Club Jr: Pumpkin Challenge - What can you build using candy pumpkins? Join us for a fun STEAM challenge and find out! Register: SCIENCE CLUB JR Friday, October 25, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am
Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar and align huge buildings. You’ll learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and various astronomical phenomena, and experience some of the most spectacular temples and tombs of the ancient world recreated in all their […]
Join us for another Bakers Fest! We had so much fun at the last one. Please dress up, bring your kiddos. This will be a fun family event! Learn more: SPOOKTACULAR BAKE FEST October 26 at 10am
Come out to Downtown Bay City on Saturday, October 26th from 11:30 - 2 PM for Treats & Treasures. Trick or treat at some of your favorite businesses Downtown in your festive fall gear or your costume if you wish! Alice & Jack Wirt Library 500 Center Ave. Americana Antiques 912 N. Water St. Artigiano, […]
Join the Alger Parks and Reck for TRUNK OR TREAT. This community event includes hayrides and games. Learn more: TRUNK OR TREAT October 26 at 1 - 3 PM
Bring the kids for a light creepy walk through! No scary actors, or gory props. Just lights and sounds! Cost $10 Learn more: THE EDSON INCIDENT October 27, 12 - 4 PM
Can you, your friends, and one glowstick make it through multiple decks of a Navy Destroyer with the lights out, and hungry monsters? Cost: $20 Learn more: THE EDSON INCIDENT Fridays 8 PM - Midnight Saturday 7 - Midland October 27, 7-10 PM cost $15
Come join us for a night full of Harry Potter fun! You'll be sorted into one of the houses and experience the magic of Hogwarts through crafts and games. Register: HARRY POTTER PARTY Tuesday, October 29, 2024 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Join us at the Pinconning Branch to make fall-scented wax melts. Adults and teens (grades 6 and up) are invited to attend. Register: FALL-SCENTED WAX MELTS Tuesday, October 29, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us with your preschooler for stories, rhymes, music, movement, and early literacy fun! Best for ages 2-5 with a participating caregiver. Register: PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Wednesdays - September 25 to November 6 10:30am - 11:00am
Ages 12 and under with accompanying adult. Drop in to the library the night before Halloween for an evening of silly halloween games, crafts and music. No registration required. Learn more: HALLOWEEN PARTY Wednesday, October 30, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Stories, songs, and rhymes, followed by a chance for play! Ages birth-23 months + participating caregiver. Register: BABY STORYTIME Thursdays, September 26 to November 7 10:30am - 11:15am
Birth of Planet EarthTells the twisted tale of our planet’s origins. The film employs advanced, data-driven, cinematic-quality visualizations to explore some of the greatest questions in science today: How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding […]
Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar and align huge buildings. You’ll learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and various astronomical phenomena, and experience some of the most spectacular temples and tombs of the ancient world recreated in all their […]
Parents looking for a kid free night? Drop your kids off at the Y for a fun filled evening of activities while you enjoy some much-deserved alone time. Y staff will provide your kids with a fun evening of activities, games and more. dinner is provided. Youth must be able to use the bathroom and […]
The vastness of our planet’s oceans guards unimaginable secrets. One of its most precious is Kaluoka’hina, The Enchanted Reef whose magic protects it against humans finding it. Kaluoka’hina’s colorful inhabitants live in peace until the volcano erupts, and the spell is broken. Now it’s up to Jake, the young saw fish, and his paranoid pal, […]
Join us for a brand-new club for tweens, all about making movies and other video-based media, with equipment provided by the Michigan Learning Channel! Saturday, November 2, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm - Register: MOVIE MAKER CLUB
Every star has a story. Some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end their lives in powerful explosions. New stars are created every day, born of vast clouds of gas and dust. Through every phase of their existence, stars release the energy that powers the Universe. Journey to […]
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