Ages 5-12. Make your own sculpture or pottery using air-dry clay. Registration is required. Register: CLAY CREATION Monday, December 30, 2024 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Join us in celebrating the New Year! Wear your pjs for a cozy time with cake, dancing, and a countdown to 12 (noon)! Register: NOON YEARS EVE COUNTDOWN PARTY Tuesday, December 31, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm
Families with young children. Join us for glow in the dark dancing, games and more! Wear white or neon if you want your clothes to glow under the blacklights. No registration required. Learn more: NEW YEAR'S EVE GLOW PARTY Tuesday, December 31, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages 0-5 with an adult. Join us for a story, music, and dancing! Both kids and their caregivers will enjoy shaking their sillies out in this movement-based program. No registration required. Learn more: MOVE AND GROOVE Thursday, December 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:00am Thursday, January 2, 2025 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us at Sage Library for Painting with Paper on Thursday, January 2 at 4:30 pm. For children ages 0-12. Use paper soaked in glue and paint to create a textured masterpiece on canvas. Registration is required. If you need assistance with registration please call 989-892-8555 opt 4. We look forward to seeing you! […]
Families with young children. Bring the littles downtown to story time with the Wirt Library! Enjoy your favorite coffee house drink and treat at Populace Coffee while we talk, read, sing and play together! No registration needed. Learn More: STORYTIME Monday, January 6, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am
Stories, rhymes, music, and movement to encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading. Best for children ages 6 and under with a participating caregiver. Register: FAMILY STORYTIME Mondays at 10 AM (January 6 to February 17)
Ages 3-5 with an adult. Drop in to spark young minds with hands-on STEM fun. Littles are encouraged to explore through playful, discovery-based activities. No registration required. Learn more: STEM SPROUTS Monday, January 6, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm
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 Tuesdays at 10:00am - 10:30am (January 7 - February 18)
Nurture a love of books in your baby! Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories, followed by a chance for play! Best for children under the age of 2 with a participating caregiver. Register: BABY STORYTIME Tuesdays at 11:00am - 11:30am (January 7 to February 18)
Join us for a brand-new club for teens, all about making movies and other video-based media, with equipment provided by the Michigan Learning Channel! Tuesday, January 7, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm- Register: FILM CREW CLUB
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 10 AM - 12 PM ( January 8 - February 19)
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 at 10:15am - 10:45am (January 8 - February 19) Thursdays at 11:15am - 11:45am (January 9 - February 20)
Stories, rhymes, music, and movement to encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading. Best for children ages 6 and under with a participating caregiver. Register: FAMILY STORYTIME Wednesdays at 10:30am - 11:00am (January 8 - February 19)
Nurture a love of books in your baby! Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories, followed by a chance for play! Best for children under the age of 2 with a participating caregiver. Register: BABY STORYTIME Thursdays at 10:15am - 10:45am (January 9 - February 20)
Nurture a love of books in your baby! Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories, followed by a chance for play! Best for children under the age of 2 with a participating caregiver. Register: BABY STORYTIME Thursdays at 10:30 AM (January 9 - February 20)
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 at 10:15am - 10:45am (January 8 - February 19) Thursdays at 11:15am - 11:45am (January 9 - February 20)
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, January 10, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am Friday, January 24, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages 8-12. Join us for 360° virtual exploration of Mars followed by an immersive reading of Jasmine Warga's A Rover's Story. We'll wrap up the hour with a STEM challenge to make your own Mars rover. Registration is required. Register: 360 ADVENTURES: MARS Saturday, January 11, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Stories, rhymes, music, and movement to encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading. Best for children ages 6 and under with a participating caregiver. Register: FAMILY STORYTIME Mondays at 10 AM (January 6 to February 17)
Families with young children. Join the Wirt library at EXCITED GOAT COFFEE CO. in Essexville for storytime! No registration required. Learn more: EXCITED GOAT STORYTIME Monday, January 13, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am
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 Tuesdays at 10:00am - 10:30am (January 7 - February 18)
Nurture a love of books in your baby! Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories, followed by a chance for play! Best for children under the age of 2 with a participating caregiver. Register: BABY STORYTIME Tuesdays at 11:00am - 11:30am (January 7 to February 18)
Ages 3-5 with an adult. Meet up with other preschool families each month to develop early literacy, math, SEL, and motor skills. Registration is required. Register: READY, SET, KINDERGARTEN Tuesday, January 14, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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 10 AM - 12 PM ( January 8 - February 19)
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 at 10:15am - 10:45am (January 8 - February 19) Thursdays at 11:15am - 11:45am (January 9 - February 20)
Nurture a love of books with your toddler through music, movement, and stories while helping to develop language and social skills. Best for ages 18 months to 3 years with a participating caregiver. Register: TODDLER STORYTIME Wednesdays at 10:30 - 11 AM ( January 8 - February 19)
Nurture a love of books in your baby! Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories, followed by a chance for play! Best for children under the age of 2 with a participating caregiver. Register: BABY STORYTIME Thursdays at 10:15am - 10:45am (January 9 - February 20)
Nurture a love of books in your baby! Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories, followed by a chance for play! Best for children under the age of 2 with a participating caregiver. Register: BABY STORYTIME Thursdays at 10:30 AM (January 9 - February 20)
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 at 10:15am - 10:45am (January 8 - February 19) Thursdays at 11:15am - 11:45am (January 9 - February 20)
Ages 0-12 with an adult. Drop in to the Children's Program Room to flex your creative muscle and create something new from our old craft supplies. From popsicle sticks and markers to foam shapes and plastic containers, you never know what you might find at Wirt's Craft Extravaganza! No registration required. Learn more: CRAFT EXTRAVAGANZA […]
December 20 @10:30 am - Young Scientists: Water Wonder January 17 @10:30 am - Young Scientists: Spectacular Snow For children ages 2-5 with the adult as the assistant! Guided by your librarian have the opportunity to engage, interact, ask questions, play, and craft during the hour of science fun with STEAM stations geared toward how […]
December - Make an adorable snowman sign to keep or give as a gift! January - Have fun painting snowman in this preschool art program! Friday, December 20, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am - Register: A IS FOR ART Friday, January 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am - Register: A IS FOR ART
Join us in-person at Wirt Library and read to a certified therapy dog. Ages 4-12 read to a certified therapy dog in a one-on-one timed session based upon registration and arrival at the library starting at 2:00 pm. The dogs love to be read to and they look forward to seeing you soon! We request […]
Stories, rhymes, music, and movement to encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading. Best for children ages 6 and under with a participating caregiver. Register: FAMILY STORYTIME Mondays at 10 AM (January 6 to February 17)
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 Tuesdays at 10:00am - 10:30am (January 7 - February 18)
Nurture a love of books in your baby! Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories, followed by a chance for play! Best for children under the age of 2 with a participating caregiver. Register: BABY STORYTIME Tuesdays at 11:00am - 11:30am (January 7 to February 18)
Teens can enjoy a variety of refreshing beverages while painting a dino-mite picture! All supplies provided. Register: PAINT & SIP Tuesday, January 21, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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 10 AM - 12 PM ( January 8 - February 19)
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 at 10:15am - 10:45am (January 8 - February 19) Thursdays at 11:15am - 11:45am (January 9 - February 20)
Stories, rhymes, music, and movement to encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading. Best for children ages 6 and under with a participating caregiver. Register: FAMILY STORYTIME Wednesdays at 10:30am - 11:00am (January 8 - February 19)
Nurture a love of books in your baby! Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories, followed by a chance for play! Best for children under the age of 2 with a participating caregiver. Register: BABY STORYTIME Thursdays at 10:15am - 10:45am (January 9 - February 20)
Nurture a love of books in your baby! Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories, followed by a chance for play! Best for children under the age of 2 with a participating caregiver. Register: BABY STORYTIME Thursdays at 10:30 AM (January 9 - February 20)
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 at 10:15am - 10:45am (January 8 - February 19) Thursdays at 11:15am - 11:45am (January 9 - February 20)
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, January 10, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am Friday, January 24, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for a cozy morning of crafts, snacks, and a sensory bin! There will be hot drinks and crafts for grownups as well. Register: SNOWY BABIES & TODDLERS Friday, January 24, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am
Read to a therapy dog or dog in training in a one-on-one session. You will be called to schedule your session the week of the program. Children ages 4-12 are invited to attend. Saturday, January 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm - Register: PUPS & PAGES
Stories, rhymes, music, and movement to encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading. Best for children ages 6 and under with a participating caregiver. Register: FAMILY STORYTIME Mondays at 10 AM (January 6 to February 17)
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 Tuesdays at 10:00am - 10:30am (January 7 - February 18)
Nurture a love of books in your baby! Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories, followed by a chance for play! Best for children under the age of 2 with a participating caregiver. Register: BABY STORYTIME Tuesdays at 11:00am - 11:30am (January 7 to February 18)
Learn a special tying method to make your own avocado pillow! Register: SEW CREATIVE: AVOCADO PILLOW Tuesday, January 28, 2025 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 10 AM - 12 PM ( January 8 - February 19)
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 at 10:15am - 10:45am (January 8 - February 19) Thursdays at 11:15am - 11:45am (January 9 - February 20)
Stories, rhymes, music, and movement to encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading. Best for children ages 6 and under with a participating caregiver. Register: FAMILY STORYTIME Wednesdays at 10:30am - 11:00am (January 8 - February 19)
Nurture a love of books in your baby! Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories, followed by a chance for play! Best for children under the age of 2 with a participating caregiver. Register: BABY STORYTIME Thursdays at 10:15am - 10:45am (January 9 - February 20)
Nurture a love of books in your baby! Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories, followed by a chance for play! Best for children under the age of 2 with a participating caregiver. Register: BABY STORYTIME Thursdays at 10:30 AM (January 9 - February 20)
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 at 10:15am - 10:45am (January 8 - February 19) Thursdays at 11:15am - 11:45am (January 9 - February 20)
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, December 27, 2024 10:30am - 11:00am - Register: LITTLE WIGGLERS Friday, January 31, 2025 10:30am - 11:00am - Register: LITTLE WIGGLERS
Have fun building an edible igloo house for a yeti! Register: SCIENCE CLUB JR: IGLOO CHALLENGE Friday, January 31, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am
Events and times subject to change without notice. For most accurate information, please contact event organizers directly.