There's a chill in the air and snowflakes are everywhere! Join us at each of our branches for winter themed crafts, games, and a chance to win special prizes! Register: SNOWFLAKE FESTIVAL Thursday, January 25, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Take Your Child to the Library Day is Saturday, February 3! Drop into our branches throughout the first week of February to make a special tote bag for your library books (while supplies last), sign up for library cards, and learn about all the fun activities and resources our branches have to offer every day […]
Make your own Yeti friend with this tie pillow craft! Register: DIY YETI PILLOW Friday, February 9, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Stop by to create your own valentines to give to those special to you! (Ages 3-12) Learn more: VALENTINE LAB Tuesday, February 13, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Visit each branch for a special storytime about going to the dentist! Activities, prizes, and optional free dental assessments for kindergarten-aged children who attend with a parent or guardian, provided by our partners at the Bay County Health Department and My Community Dental Centers. Register: HEALTHY TEETH STORYTIME Thursday, February 22, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults and Teens, grades 6-12, are invited to attend. Create a team of friends or family to see who can complete a 500 piece puzzle first! Prize awarded to the winning team. Unplug and play at the library! Register: TEAM JIGSAW CHALLENGE Saturday, March 2, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am
Try your hand at cross stitch by learning how to do stitches on a stamped pattern and be able to make your own cross stitch backpack keychain! Register: CROSS STITCH BACKPACK KEYCHAINS Thursday, March 14, 2024 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Join us at each branch to celebrate the relaunch of our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program! Sign up for the new program while enjoying stories, early literacy activities, and cake! For children who have not yet started kindergarten. Register: 1000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN Tuesday, March 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am
Love sushi? Love candy? Learn how to combine the best of both worlds to create your own sweet sushi treat to enjoy! Register: MAKE YOUR OWN CANDY SUSHI Thursday, March 21, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us at the Pinconning Branch to paint a mandala on glass. 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: […]
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. Register: FAMILY STORYTIME Wednesdays at 10:30-11 AM from April 3 - May 15
Deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing people are all around but often go unnoticed. Many still experience discrimination and exclusion. You can make a difference. In this talk, you'll hear from a professional sign language interpreter and get tips to create a more welcoming environment at your workplace, business, or community events. Practice essential words […]
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. Register: FAMILY STORYTIME Wednesdays at 10:30-11 AM from April 3 - May 15
Help us with some spring cleaning and choose from one of many different ceramic pieces to paint! Register: SPRING CLEANING: CERAMICS Thursday, April 11, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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. Register: FAMILY STORYTIME Wednesdays at 10:30-11 AM from April 3 - May 15
Celebrate Michigan Financial Wellness Month at each of our branches with a special storytime about saving, budgeting, and using math to spend money. Then, use your smart money skills to budget and build your own banana split. Each child will receive a free copy of the book Owl and Otter and the Big Talent Show, […]
Enjoy a provided breakfast with family and play a board game afterwards-choose one from the library or bring an at-home favorite! Saturday, April 20, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am - Register: BREAKFAST & BOARD GAMES Saturday, May 11, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am - Register: BREAKFAST & BOARD GAMES
Join us at the Pinconning Branch to decoupage birdhouses. Adults and teens (grades 6 and up) are invited to attend. Register: DECOUPAGED BIRDHOUSES Tuesday, April 23, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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. Register: FAMILY STORYTIME Wednesdays at 10:30-11 AM from April 3 - May 15
We will be making seed bombs and an edible dirt cup treat to celebrate Earth Day (April 22nd) this year! Register: EVERYDAY IS EARTH DAY PARTY Thursday, April 25, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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. Register: FAMILY STORYTIME Wednesdays at 10:30-11 AM from April 3 - May 15
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. Register: FAMILY STORYTIME Wednesdays at 10:30-11 AM from April 3 - May 15
In celebration of Children’s Book Week, we will be offering special performances for children and their families at each of our branches! The Pinconning Branch is hosting Alex Thomas & Friends for an event all about shadow puppets! Learn the art of designing and crafting your own shadow puppets and be guided through the process […]
Enjoy a provided breakfast with family and play a board game afterwards-choose one from the library or bring an at-home favorite! Saturday, April 20, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am - Register: BREAKFAST & BOARD GAMES Saturday, May 11, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am - Register: BREAKFAST & BOARD GAMES
Swim over to the Pinconning Branch for an afternoon of mermaid magic! We will be watching the live-action version of “The Little Mermaid,” making under-the-sea trail mix and coloring mermaid tail drawstring bags. Register: MERMAID MATINEE & MORE Saturday, May 11, 2024 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Events and times subject to change without notice. For most accurate information, please contact event organizers directly.