The 69th Munger Potato Festival, hosted by The Munger Volunteer Firemen Corp, is right around the corner. It is just a good ol' time with USA Demolition Derby officiating Mungers' Figure 8 and Demo Derby. There is something for everyone! Whether it is the 5k Spud Run, Cornhole Tournament, a hometown parade, or great bands […]
Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr. will be performed by over 80 students from the Great Lakes Bay Region on the John Glenn High School Stage! xplore the big blue world this summer! Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. is a celebration of true friendship, bravery and love! Dory and Marlin remind us to ‘Just Keep Swimming’ in this […]
Bangor Township Drama Program presents "Heathers The Musical (High School/Teen Edition)." "Heathers The Musical: Teen Edition is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school […]
Join the Summer Art Series in the Kantzler Room. Paint your own pottery with Painterly Pottery. This program is for ages 5-12. Registration is required. Pottery piece will be picked up from the Wirt branch at a later date. Register: SUMMER ART SERIES Monday, July 29, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free book! This program will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 12-12:45, in partnership with Bay City Public Schools. Registration is not required, but helps us order enough […]
Join us at the Sage Branch Library at Pershing Park for a drop in program on Monday, July 29 @ 12:30 pm for Nat Spins! Join hula hoop artist Nat Spinz for an interactive hula hoop dancing workshop! Drop in or register if you need a reminder. We look forward to seeing everyone! Register: NAT […]
Storytime Yoga w/the Wirt Library, in partnership with the downtown Bay City Feet on the Street! Join us downtown on the Saginaw Street Turf (weather permitting). Designed for ages 2-6 but older and younger siblings welcome. This class will bring you and your little yogis together for a fun and engaging yoga class. Please dress […]
Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free book! This program will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 12-12:30 (not available on Tuesday, July 2 or Thursday, July 4), in partnership with Bay City Public […]
Join us and create your own black light painting. All supplies provided! Register: BLACK LIGHT PAINTING Tuesday, July 30, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm
GQT Movies is proud to once again bring back our Summer Family Flicks Series, offering free movies for families to enjoy over the summer. This year’s series runs June 5th through August 8th, and offers free movies every Wednesday and Thursday of the 10-week stretch at 10:00am. Schedule of Movies: June 5 & 6 - […]
Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free book! This program will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 12-12:45, in partnership with Bay City Public Schools. Registration is not required, but helps us order enough […]
GQT Movies is proud to once again bring back our Summer Family Flicks Series, offering free movies for families to enjoy over the summer. This year’s series runs June 5th through August 8th, and offers free movies every Wednesday and Thursday of the 10-week stretch at 10:00am. Schedule of Movies: June 5 & 6 - […]
Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free book! This program will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 12-12:30 (not available on Tuesday, July 2 or Thursday, July 4), in partnership with Bay City Public […]
Bounce and slide the morning away at Sage Library! We will have ice treats and giant bubbles. Program will be rescheduled if the weather is poor. Registration is NOT required. Patrons who choose to register for the program will receive a reminder email and will be contacted if the program is rescheduled. Learn more: BOUNCE […]
Why do the Sun, Moon and stars seem to move across the sky? Why are different evening star patterns visible at different times of the year? Why does the Moon seem to change shape from time to time? This entertaining and educational show explores the relationship between Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of […]
Multigenerational fun on Friday afternoons in August. This week join us at the Wirt library to Build BIG in the Kantzler Room. No registration required. Learn more: FAMILY FRIYAY Friday, August 2, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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
Learn more: WATERFOWL OUTDOOR FESTIVAL August 3, 9 AM - 8 PM August 4, 9 AM - 5 PM
Join Ms Ashley or Ms Miranda from the Auburn Branch for a special offsite storytime at Iron Grind Coffee House in Auburn! Saturday, July 20, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am - Learn more: STORYTIME Saturday, August 3, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am - Learn more: STORYTIME
Learn more: WATERFOWL OUTDOOR FESTIVAL August 3, 9 AM - 8 PM August 4, 9 AM - 5 PM
Picture Book Art in the Children's Program Room with our partner Lauren of Delta College- PBS Kids/Michigan Learning Channel. This program is for ages 3-8. Registration is required. Register: PICTURE BOOK ART Monday, August 5, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us at the Wirt library to celebrate the end of our reading adventure for 2024 with ice cream sundaes (while supplies last) generously funded by the The Bay City Noon Optimist Club. No registration required. Learn more: SUMMER READING ICE CREAM SOCIAL Monday, August 5, 2024 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free book! This program will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 12-12:45, in partnership with Bay City Public Schools. Registration is not required, but helps us order enough […]
Please join us for the 159th Bay County Fair & Youth Exposition. General Admission to the Bay County Fair is always FREE View schedule: BAY COUNTY FAIR August 6 - 10, 2024
Ages 8-12. Join Delta College English teacher and editor of NewPages.com, Denise Hill, to create zines! Pronounced “zeen,” a zine is a mini-book made by folding or stapling paper and filling it with fun stuff. Friendship Zine – a zine with fun tidbits about you or someone you like. No special skills are required, all […]
Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free book! This program will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 12-12:30 (not available on Tuesday, July 2 or Thursday, July 4), in partnership with Bay City Public […]
Calling all Padawans! Join us for crafts and games to see if you have what it takes to become a Jedi Knight. Register: JEDI ACADEMY Tuesday, August 6, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm
GQT Movies is proud to once again bring back our Summer Family Flicks Series, offering free movies for families to enjoy over the summer. This year’s series runs June 5th through August 8th, and offers free movies every Wednesday and Thursday of the 10-week stretch at 10:00am. Schedule of Movies: June 5 & 6 - […]
Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free book! This program will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 12-12:45, in partnership with Bay City Public Schools. Registration is not required, but helps us order enough […]
GQT Movies is proud to once again bring back our Summer Family Flicks Series, offering free movies for families to enjoy over the summer. This year’s series runs June 5th through August 8th, and offers free movies every Wednesday and Thursday of the 10-week stretch at 10:00am. Schedule of Movies: June 5 & 6 - […]
August 8th: Join Delta College Planetarium from 10:30AM – 12:00PM. Blast off on a stellar summer adventure at the Delta College Planetarium! Blast off on a stellar summer adventure at the Delta College Planetarium!🚀Explore the galaxy with mini-shows viewing the night sky guided by our cosmic experts, enjoy some out of this world activities and […]
Get ready to start school and join staff from each of our branches for songs and stories on board a real school bus! This program is geared toward children who have not yet entered kindergarten - ages 2-6 with a participating caregiver. Register: SCHOOL BUS STORYTIME Friday, August 9, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am
Smokey the Bear is celebrating his 80th birthday and will be here at the Wirt library!!! Join Smokey the Bear at the Wirt branch in the Children's Department Program Room where we will have a story, activity, giveaways and of course, birthday cake and photos! No registration required. Learn more: SMOKEY THE BEAR BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION […]
Why do the Sun, Moon and stars seem to move across the sky? Why are different evening star patterns visible at different times of the year? Why does the Moon seem to change shape from time to time? This entertaining and educational show explores the relationship between Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of […]
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 Saturdays at 3:30 […]
Ages 3-8. Be a nautical adventurer as we explore the sea! Learn about the world of pirates with an engaging reading of the book How I Became a Pirate by Melinda Long. Follow along to some pirate songs while learning pirate dance moves, and have a chance to create your own pirate treasure! Registration is […]
Ages 9-12. Explore the wonders of the U.S. National Parks! Travel to the beautiful forests, pristine beaches, dry deserts, and breathtaking mountains. Look through travel guides and create your own travel collage. Registration is required. Register: SUMMER ART SERIES Monday, August 12, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join us each morning during this special week where we will explore a different STEAM activity each day including creating your own bubbles and making a guitar! Today we will be creating our own guitar! Please note that each day requires separate registration. Register: STEAM CAMP Tuesday, August 13, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am
Storytime Yoga w/the Wirt Library, in partnership with the downtown Bay City Feet on the Street! Join us downtown on the Saginaw Street Turf (weather permitting). Designed for ages 2-6 but older and younger siblings welcome. This class will bring you and your little yogis together for a fun and engaging yoga class. Please dress […]
Participant must be in grades sixth through twelfth (6-12) to register for this program Registration is required. Register: MODGE PODGE NOTEBOOK CRAFT Tuesday, August 13, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us each morning during this special week where we will explore a different STEAM activity each day including creating your own bubbles and making a guitar! Today we will be creating a stunning masterpiece using salt and watercolor paint! Please note that each day requires separate registration. Register: STEAM CAMP JR. Wednesday, August 14, […]
Follow Sesame Street’s Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from Zhima Jie, the Chinese co-production of Sesame Street. Together, they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the Moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth. One World, One Sky is a […]
Most planetarium shows are about space. This story is about how hard it is to get there. A hamster named Elon is a scientist who lives in a junk yard. He tries to fit in with the local rats, but no one takes him seriously. The rats aren’t interested in his scientific experiments, which often […]
Join us each morning during this special week where we will explore a different STEAM activity each day including creating your own bubbles and making a guitar! Today we will be exploring the science of bubbles! Make your own bubble wands and solution in this hands on STEAM activity. Please note that each day requires […]
Join State Street Academy Staycation at 11:30am. Lunch will be provided at 1pm. We will have 8 rotating stations, the STEM Explorer, and a few whole group games. More details coming soon. August 15 11:30am
Join us Sage Library for Friday Fun. For children ages 2-5 + Adult Stories, songs and Play Dough stations! August 16 - Play Dough Play Date September 13 - Dragons Call 989-892-8555 opt 4 for registration assistance. Friday, August 16, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am - REGISTER Friday, September 13, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am - REGISTER
Join us each morning during this special week where we will explore a different STEAM activity each day including creating your own bubbles and making a guitar! Today we will be unleashing our inner architect! Can you build the tallest tower using pool noodles and shaving cream? Please note that each day requires separate registration. […]
Get ready to start school and join staff from each of our branches for songs and stories on board a real school bus! This program is geared toward children who have not yet entered kindergarten - ages 2-6 with a participating caregiver. Register: SCHOOL BUS STORYTIME Friday, August 16, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us at the Pinconning Branch to paint a summer-themed lantern. Adults and teens (grades 6 and up) are invited to attend. Please register with a valid phone number where you can be reached. You will be contacted by the library for verbal confirmation of attendance within a week of the scheduled program. Register: PAINT […]
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 […]
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 Saturdays at 3:30 […]
Welcome to our 2nd City of Mural Community Festival, we invite you to join us for a vibrant celebration of art, diversity, and community engagement, hosted by United We Go. This week-long festival will feature the creation of three stunning murals in Bay City, reflecting the core values of our community, building owners, and United […]
Get ready to start school and join staff from each of our branches for songs and stories on board a real school bus! This program is geared toward children who have not yet entered kindergarten - ages 2-6 with a participating caregiver. Register: SCHOOL BUS STORYTIME Tuesday, August 20, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for Cone with a Cop! We’ll see you at the Wanigan Eatery and Pub on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, from 5 PM to 7 PM. Kids 12 and under will receive a free single kiddie-size ice cream cone. Bring your family to meet with our friends and officers of the Bay City Department […]
Follow Sesame Street’s Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from Zhima Jie, the Chinese co-production of Sesame Street. Together, they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the Moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth. One World, One Sky is a […]
An immersive grand tour of the universe, this show starts with the splendor of the various worlds in the solar system and the ferocity of the scorching Sun. The program then leaves our home to take the audience out to the colorful birthplaces and burial grounds of stars, and still further out, beyond the Milky […]
Most planetarium shows are about space. This story is about how hard it is to get there. A hamster named Elon is a scientist who lives in a junk yard. He tries to fit in with the local rats, but no one takes him seriously. The rats aren’t interested in his scientific experiments, which often […]
Enjoy the great “indoors” with camp-themed stories, craft, and a “s’mores” treat! Register: CAMP S'MORE READING STORYTIME Thursday, August 22, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Get ready to start school and join staff from each of our branches for songs and stories on board a real school bus! This program is geared toward children who have not yet entered kindergarten - ages 2-6 with a participating caregiver. Register: SCHOOL BUS STORYTIME Friday, August 23, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am
Why do the Sun, Moon and stars seem to move across the sky? Why are different evening star patterns visible at different times of the year? Why does the Moon seem to change shape from time to time? This entertaining and educational show explores the relationship between Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of […]
Shift your perspective and relax a while in the dark cozy comfort of the Planetarium’s Dome360 Theater and be treated to beautiful music with breathtaking views of space, mind-provoking immersive art, and panoramic environments. You'll return to your world renewed and refreshed! All are welcome, but this program may not be suitable for young children. […]
' Learn more: BEACH RUN August 24 at 9am
Enjoy a provided breakfast with family and play a board game afterwards-choose one from the library or bring an at-home favorite! Saturday, July 13, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am - Register: BREAKFAST & BOARD GAMES Saturday, August 24, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am - Register: BREAKFAST & BOARD GAMES
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 […]
Do you love Disney songs? Come sing along with us! We will have a simple craft as well. Register: DISNEY SING ALONG NIGHT Tuesday, August 27, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Follow Sesame Street’s Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from Zhima Jie, the Chinese co-production of Sesame Street. Together, they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the Moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth. One World, One Sky is a […]
An immersive grand tour of the universe, this show starts with the splendor of the various worlds in the solar system and the ferocity of the scorching Sun. The program then leaves our home to take the audience out to the colorful birthplaces and burial grounds of stars, and still further out, beyond the Milky […]
Most planetarium shows are about space. This story is about how hard it is to get there. A hamster named Elon is a scientist who lives in a junk yard. He tries to fit in with the local rats, but no one takes him seriously. The rats aren’t interested in his scientific experiments, which often […]
Join us at Sage Library for Tween Hang Out. For children ages 8-12. August 29: Pizza Mania! Pizza Jewleery, Pizza Tasting, and Dessert Pizza on Thursday, August 29 at 5:30 pm. Make a pizza charm, taste cheese pizza from 3 restaurants and decide who has the best, and create your perfect dessert pizza! September 26: […]
Why do the Sun, Moon and stars seem to move across the sky? Why are different evening star patterns visible at different times of the year? Why does the Moon seem to change shape from time to time? This entertaining and educational show explores the relationship between Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of […]
Shift your perspective and relax a while in the dark cozy comfort of the Planetarium’s Dome360 Theater and be treated to beautiful music with breathtaking views of space, mind-provoking immersive art, and panoramic environments. You'll return to your world renewed and refreshed! All are welcome, but this program may not be suitable for young children. […]
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 […]
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 Saturdays at 3:30 […]
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