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 for Stories and Songs in the Park at Sage Library! Stop by Pershing Park (next to Sage Library) for some story time fun weather permitting. Geared toward children ages 0-6 with adult and family! Register: STORIES & SONGS IN THE PARK June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15 at 12:30 - 1 PM

Free to the public thanks to generous local sponsors. Live tour guide shares the history of our community and the river.  Routes running downriver M-W and upriver T-Th Advance reservations recommended Reservations open up to two weeks ahead, offered online only Reservations limited to 4 tickets per household Reservations limited to one tour date per […]

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 […]

Start making decorations early by creating summer-themed ornaments for winter holidays. Register: WINTER IN JULY ORNAMENTS Tuesday, July 9, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Join us to create your own sand art / felt succulents! All supplies provided. Register: SAND ART/ FELT SUCCULENT CRAFT Tuesday, July 9, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm

"Blend, brew and enjoy an irresistible selection of herbal teas while herbalist and author Bevin Cohen shares his knowledge on the history and folklore of the various herbal ingredients. Document your impressions of each herb’s aroma and flavor as we explore the various layers of a well-crafted herbal tea. Create a custom herbal tea to […]

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 - […]

Free to the public thanks to generous local sponsors. Live tour guide shares the history of our community and the river.  Routes running downriver M-W and upriver T-Th Advance reservations recommended Reservations open up to two weeks ahead, offered online only Reservations limited to 4 tickets per household Reservations limited to one tour date per […]

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 […]

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 […]

Children ages 12 and under! Join us at the Sage Branch Library on Wednesday, July 10 @ 12:30 pm for Bubblemania! Use experimental supplies to build your own bubble wand. What bubble masterpiece will you create? Program will be outdoors and cancelled for inclement weather. We look forward to seeing everyone! Register; BUBBLEMANIA Wednesday, July […]

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. These three sessions will each introduce a different method for building a zine. Session 1: Friendship Zine – a zine with fun […]

Stories, music, movement and rhymes that develop early literacy skills and encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading. Ages 6 & under + participating caregiver. Allowed Ages: 0 - 3 months to 8 Learn More: FAMILY STORYTIME Wednesdays, June 19-July 31 6:30pm - 7:00pm

All shows begin at 7:00 PM in Wenonah Park. Free to attend, but donations are accepted and appreciated! Learn more: WEDNESDAYS IN THE PARK The 2024 Wednesdays in the Park free summer concert series: June 19 - Bay Concert Band June 26 - Shout! - The Beatles Tribute July 10 - Captain Fantastic - Elton […]

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 - […]

Free to the public thanks to generous local sponsors. Live tour guide shares the history of our community and the river.  Routes running downriver M-W and upriver T-Th Advance reservations recommended Reservations open up to two weeks ahead, offered online only Reservations limited to 4 tickets per household Reservations limited to one tour date per […]

Thursdays at 10 AM - 12 PM  

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 […]

See and touch live animals while learning about animal senses, characteristics and mannerisms for different species, defense mechanisms, and more! This is a high demand program; please only register at one branch. No registration required. This program is part of the Wirt SRP Lawn Series and will take place on the lawn, please bring lawn […]

Join the visiting organizations at the Bay County Historical Society for family-friendly events. Then complete a scavenger hunt to receive a coupon for a FREE small Slurpee from 7 Eleven or a mini-scoop from Michigan Cream & Sugar. Schedule of organizations: June 13 Bay County 4H June 20 Bay County Historical Society STEM Day July […]

Join Anshu Varma as she teaches how to create your own Henna tattoo. An all natural ingredient Henna applicator, variety of traditional and contemporary designs are provided along with personalized instruction. Anshu will also talk about the traditional and cultural origins of henna. Register: TEMPORARY BODY ART FROM INDIA Thursday, July 11, 2024 2:00pm - […]

Ages 12 an under and their family are invited to Sage Branch Library on Thu, Jul 11 @ 4:30 pm for a live animal program! See and touch live animals and learn about their habitats, diet, and more!  Registration is required of all participants (adults, babies, children, tweens, teens) in attendance with the child registering for […]

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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 […]

Adults and teens are invited to join Anshu Varma as she teaches how to create your own Henna tattoo. An all-natural ingredients Henna applicator, and a variety of traditional and contemporary designs will be provided along with personalized instruction. Anshu will also talk about the traditional and cultural origins of Henna. Register: TEMPORARY BODY ART […]

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

Learn more: MUSIC FROM THE MARSH