Explore the world of comics and graphic novels while learning about the literary and artistic aspects of the genre. Discover the basics of illustration, narrative writing, and bookbinding to create their own graphic novel. Join us for our Summer Art Series in the Kantzler Community Room. Author to Artist program is for ages 8-12. Registration […]

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

Let's talk all things anime & manga! Join us as we make buttons, play trivia, & more! Register: ANIME & MANGA MEET-UP Monday, July 15, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm

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 […]

This program will offer a selection of items ready for a splash of color! Participants will learn optional techniques for painting these textured designs, see a variety of finished examples, then get creative on their own pottery! Painterly Pottery will provide all the supplies for this ceramics workshop. Items will be fired in the store's […]

The Bubbleman uses ordinary soap bubble solution to demonstrate the art and science of the soap bubble. See volcano bubbles, tornado bubbles, kaleidoscope bubbles, square bubbles, merry-go-round bubbles, and more! Register: BUBBLEMAN Tuesday, July 16, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Ages 6-12. Engage in the world of classification as we focus on a particular cold-blooded animal group: reptiles! By meeting live reptiles, and through hands-on activities, participants will explore the adaptations that make them successful, and how scientists compare and contrast these particular cold-blooded creatures. Registration is required. Learn more: COLD BLOODED CLASSIFICATION Tuesday, July […]

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 with their families! Join us at the Sage Branch Library on Wednesday, July 17 @ 12:30 pm for Rock Painting! Paint rocks to leave in the Sage Word Art Garden. Wear old clothes, this could get messy. We look forward to seeing everyone! Register: ROCK PAINTING Wednesday, July 17, 2024 […]

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 […]

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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 for a musically good time with singer, songwriter, one-man band, Rick Kelley. Playing keyboards and a drum machine while singing, Rick performs original songs designed to get kids involved and interacting with every performance. Includes singalongs, dancealongs, movement, comedy and more! No registration required. Learn more: RICK KELLY Thursday, July 18, 2024 12:30pm […]

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 […]

Climb, run, and leap into reading with Indiana Joel's Magic Show! Adventure books of all sorts are brought to life with amazing magic, wacky stunts, upbeat music, and LOTS of audience participation. Register: INDIANA JOEL'S MAGIC SHOW Thursday, July 18, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Children ages 6-12 are invited to join us at Sage Branch Library for Marble Paint on Thursday, July 18 at 4:30 pm. Learn to marble paint a canvas passport bag and travel journal. We look forward to seeing you!   Thursday, July 18, 2024 4:30pm - 5:00pm - Register: MARBLE PAINT Thursday, July 18, 2024 […]

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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 […]

July 20th marks the anniversary of the first Apollo moon landing that took place in 1969. Join us for a special showing of “Capcom GO! – The Apollo Story” followed by a short program by Planetarium Manager Mike Murray with rare footage, astronaut accounts, and fulldome imagery. Cost: $7/adult; $5/seniors, kids, Delta students, military Purchase […]

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

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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