Join us to celebrate the Bay County Library System’s 50th Anniversary! Each of our branches is hosting an open-house type anniversary party including cake, refreshments, giveaways, building tours, balloon twisting, and more! Let’s celebrate BCLS’s 50 years of library service in style - just in time for Library Card Sign Up Month! This event is […]

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

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

Have you ever wanted to learn how to cross-stitch? Now is your chance! Meet with Marlene the Teen Department Head to learn how to cross-stitch and take a craft home with you. Register: INTRODUCTION TO CROSS-STITCH Thursday, October 10, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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 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

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

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! Registration is required. Please register your team as one participant and include names of team members in […]

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

Do you love gaming? Come join your fellow gamers in crafts, snacks, and some fun Wii games! Wii Resort and Wii Play will also be played. Register: GAMER CLUB Wednesday, November 6, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Have you ever wanted to learn how to cross-stitch? Now is your chance! Meet with Marlene the Teen Department Head to learn how to cross-stitch and take a craft home with you. Register: INTRODUCTION TO CROSS-STITCH Thursday, November 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Bring your babies for a fun morning of fall crafts, a sensory area, and snacks. Coffee and snacks provided for grown-ups as well. Register: FALL BABIES & TODDLERS Friday, November 8, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am

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. Register; CLAY TIC-TAC-TOE BOARD Tuesday, November 12, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Items will be fired in the store's kiln and returned to the library for pick-up at a later date. Register: PAINTERLY POTTERY Thursday, November 14, 2024 6:00pm - 7:30pm