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 […]

Apart from waffles, what else can you make in a waffle iron? Let's find out! Register: WILL IT WAFFLE? Monday, August 5, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm

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

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors […]

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 […]

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 […]

We are creating a cute place to keep all your pins and buttons! Register: PIN BANNER CRAFT Wednesday, August 7, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm

The “dog days” of summer are almost over-drop by the Pinconning Branch to create a bandana for an adoptable pet at the Humane Society of Bay County! (while supplies last) Register: DOG DAYS OF SUMMER BANDANA CRAFT Wednesday, August 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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 - […]

Thursdays at 10 AM - 12 PM  

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 […]

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 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 […]

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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 […]

Multigenerational fun on Friday afternoons in August! This week join us at the Wirt library in the Children's Program to create with Legos. No registration required. Learn more: FAMIY FRIYAY! Friday, August 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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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