KIDS DAILY CALENDAR

The Visitor Center will be open weekends Saturday and Sunday 10 - 4 p.m. through Memorial day weekend. Stop in for an activity, see live animals or borrow supplies for the trails. The Visitor Center offers snow shoes and explore back packs to borrow free from the front desk. Learn more: BAY CITY STATE PARK […]

Stories, rhymes, music, and movement to encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading. Best for children ages 6 and under with a participating caregiver. Register: FAMILY STORYTIME Mondays at 10 AM (January 6 to February 17)

Join us with your preschooler for stories, rhymes, music, movement, and early literacy fun! Best for ages 2-5 with a participating caregiver. Register: PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Tuesdays at 10:00am - 10:30am (January 7 - February 18)

Nurture a love of books in your baby! Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories, followed by a chance for play! Best for children under the age of 2 with a participating caregiver. Register: BABY STORYTIME Tuesdays  at 11:00am - 11:30am (January 7 to February 18)

Ages 3-5 with an adult. Meet up with other preschool families each month to develop early literacy, math, SEL, and motor skills. Registration is required. Register: READY, SET, KINDERGARTEN Tuesday, February 11, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Make a fleece pillow using the tie method. Register: HEART PILLOW CRAFT Tuesday, February 11, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Join us with your preschooler for stories, rhymes, music, movement, and early literacy fun! Best for ages 2-5 with a participating caregiver. Register: PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Wednesdays 10 AM - 12 PM ( January 8 - February 19)

Join us with your preschooler for stories, rhymes, music, movement, and early literacy fun! Best for ages 2-5 with a participating caregiver. Register: PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Wednesdays at 10:15am - 10:45am  (January 8 - February 19) Thursdays at 11:15am - 11:45am (January 9 - February 20)  

Stories, rhymes, music, and movement to encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading. Best for children ages 6 and under with a participating caregiver. Register: FAMILY STORYTIME Wednesdays at 10:30am - 11:00am (January 8 - February 19)  

Nurture a love of books with your toddler through music, movement, and stories while helping to develop language and social skills. Best for ages 18 months to 3 years with a participating caregiver. Register: TODDLER STORYTIME Wednesdays at 10:30 - 11 AM ( January 8 - February 19)

Stories, rhymes, music, and movement to encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading. Best for children ages 6 and under with a participating caregiver. Register: FAMILY STORYTIME Wednesdays at 6:30 PM (January 8 - February 19)

Nurture a love of books in your baby! Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories, followed by a chance for play! Best for children under the age of 2 with a participating caregiver. Register: BABY STORYTIME Thursdays at 10:15am - 10:45am (January 9 - February 20)

Nurture a love of books in your baby! Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories, followed by a chance for play! Best for children under the age of 2 with a participating caregiver. Register: BABY STORYTIME Thursdays at 10:30 AM (January 9 - February 20)

Join us with your preschooler for stories, rhymes, music, movement, and early literacy fun! Best for ages 2-5 with a participating caregiver. Register: PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Wednesdays at 10:15am - 10:45am  (January 8 - February 19) Thursdays at 11:15am - 11:45am (January 9 - February 20)  

All across the Great Lakes basin, there is a renewed interest in the health of the Lakes, and an increased awareness of the importance of this fresh water resource to the social and economic vitality of North America. Dubbed 'inland seas' by early European explorers, the Great Lakes have some of the most spectacular wilderness […]

Find out if “the cake is a lie” with Ms. Ronda from MSU Extension, where Minecraft-themed snacks will be made weekly based off the popular game!   Thursday, February 6, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm - Register: MINECRAFTED SNACKS Thursday, February 13, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm -  Register: MINECRAFTED SNACKS Thursday, February 20, 2025 3:30pm - […]

Come create a Valentine's Day suncatcher! Register: ADULT & TEEN CRAFT Thursday, February 13, 2025 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Explore the past, present, and future of our solar system and the landmark discoveries scientists have made sending spacecraft to visit tiny worlds. Audiences will discover what impacts from above can teach us—and how scientific advances may allow us to find and track cosmic threats before they reach planet Earth. Cutting-edge visualizations will bring real-time […]

Ages 0-7 with an adult. Spend your day off from school making a cute foam owl craft. Drop in while supplies last. No registration required. Learn more: OWL CRAFT Friday, February 14, 2025 9:00am - 5:00pm

No school!?! Visit the Bay County Historical Society's museum, complete a SELFIE SCAVENGER HUNT and receive a coupon for a free bag of candy from Astro Freeze Bites. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Program sponsor: Astro Freeze Bites COST:  $2/person or $5/Family FREE - Bay County Residents & BCHS Members Learn more: NO […]

We’d LOVE to have you join us for a morning of fun crafts, a sensory bin, and snacks. A great way to celebrate Valentine's Day with your baby and toddler! Register: CUPID BABIES & TODDLERS Friday, February 14, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am

Ages 7-12. Compete against new friends in a series of chocolate challenges and maybe sneak a few bites for yourself! Registration is required. Register: CHOCOLATE OLYMPICS Friday, February 14, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Ages 0-6 with an adult. Miss Bay County is visiting the library! Listen to her books about kindness then stick around to make your very own tiara and take home a princess book. Registration is required. Register: STORYTIME WITH MISS BAY COUNTY Saturday, February 15, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am

The Visitor Center will be open weekends Saturday and Sunday 10 - 4 p.m. through Memorial day weekend. Stop in for an activity, see live animals or borrow supplies for the trails. The Visitor Center offers snow shoes and explore back packs to borrow free from the front desk. Learn more: BAY CITY STATE PARK […]