Join us in the Kantzler Community Room for our Summer Art Series. Foam Plate Printmaking is for ages 7-12. Registration is required. Register: SUMMER ART SERIES Monday, July 22, 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 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

Join Jaime from Simple Roots as we learn techniques for decorating cookies! Register: BUTTERCREAM COOKIE DECORATING Monday, July 22, 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 […]

Teens can enjoy a variety of refreshing beverages while painting! All supplies provided. Register: PAINT & SIP Tuesday, July 23, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Have you ever found a painted rock somewhere? Come and paint some with us! You can take them home or to leave in a fun spot for someone to find! Register: ROCK PAINTING Tuesday, July 23, 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 - […]

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 at Pershing Park on Wednesday, July 24 @ 12:30 pm for Sage Library Olympics! Navigate our obstacle course and play yard games. Program will be outdoors and cancelled for inclement weather. We look forward to seeing everyone! Register: LIBRARY OLYMPICS Wednesday, July 24, […]

Enjoy a hands-on informational program with exotic animals where you’ll learn about animal senses, characteristics and mannerisms for different species, animal defense mechanisms, and more! Register: EXOTIC ZOO Wednesday, July 24, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Reading Buddies will have the opportunity to engage with a T.W.I.G. Buddy, building relationships and practicing literacy skills. Children must have some reading ability already as this program does not teach them how to read. Registration is required. Wednesday, June 26, 2024 2:00pm - 2:30pm - Register: READING BUDDIES Wednesday, July 24, 2024 2:00pm - […]

Learn the fundamentals of cartooning, including character and background design, lettering, and lots more with comic book artist Kamron Reynolds! Register: KAM KOMICS Wednesday, July 24, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm

See and touch live animals and learn about their habitats, diet, and more! Register: EXOTIC ZOO Wednesday, July 24, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join Gemini for a family concert featuring original songs, traditional storytelling, demonstration of a variety of instruments, and singing — that’s right, singing! — of classic children’s books to inspire reading. This highly interactive, sing-and-move-along show is best for children and families. Gemini is the performing name of twin brothers Sandor and Laszlo Slomovits. Excellent […]

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 us to craft your own hobbit door! All supplies provided. Register: HOBBIT DOORS CRAFT Thursday, July 25, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Register online or in person at the Pinconning Branch to create a standing cactus suncatcher. Register: MAKE IT!: CACTUS SUNCATCHER Thursday, July 25, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Join us at Sage Library for Tween Hang Out: Fly Fishing on Thursday, July 25 at 5:30 pm. For children ages 8-12. Let's learn a new hobby! Mershon-Neumann Heritage Chapter of Trout Unlimited will teach you how to cast a fly fishing rod, and each participant will tie a fly pin! Registration is required. If […]

Learn more: MUSIC AT THE FOUNTAIN  

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 […]

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 […]

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 us at the Pinconning Branch to make the Life is an Adventure Plaque. Adults and teens (grades 6 and up) are invited to attend. Register: LIFE IS AN ADVENTURE PLAQUE Saturday, July 27, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am

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 […]

Join us at the Pinconning Branch to make a rock wall sconce. 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: […]

Learn more: MUSIC FROM THE MARSH

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 […]