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 afternoon during this special week and discover how cool STEAM activities can be! Today we are learning about structural integrity using spaghetti noodles. Please note that each day requires separate registration. Register: STEAM CAMP Tuesday, August 13, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm

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 […]

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 […]

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 - […]

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 […]

Join us each afternoon during this special week and discover how cool STEAM activities can be! Today we are learning about DNA structures using yummy materials. Please note that each day requires separate registration. Register: STEAM CAMP Wednesday, August 14, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Register to make a keychain out of perler beads-choose a pattern or create your own! Register: MAKE IT!: PERLER BEAD KEYCHAIN Wednesday, August 14, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Encouraging communication during story time. Join Katie Butzu, BAISD Assistive Technology and AAC Specialist, at the Wirt branch to experience a special shared reading storytime where we will learn more about Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) boards. AAC boards will soon be utilized at each of our library branches! No registration required Learn more: SHARED […]

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 […]

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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

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 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 each afternoon during this special week and discover how cool STEAM activities can be! Today we are learning about gravity and inclines with a paper craft. Please note that each day requires separate registration. Register: STEAM CAMP Thursday, August 15, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Paint a rock to keep or hide for someone else to find and pass along. Register: ROCK PAINTING CRAFT Thursday, August 15, 2024 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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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

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. This week join us at the Wirt library to watch Wonka on the big screen in the Kantzler Room. Movie snacks provided. No registration required. Learn more: FAMILY FRIYAY!  Friday, August 16, 2024 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Join us each afternoon during this special week and discover how cool STEAM activities can be! Today we are learning about chemical reactions with lemons. Please note that each day requires separate registration. Register: STEAM CAMP Friday, August 16, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm

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. […]

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 […]

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