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
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
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 […]
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
Learn the basics of potting and caring for succulents by making a dinosaur-themed succulent garden to take home and care for! Register: MAKE IT! Thursday, May 16, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Make something truly horrendous at this freestyle craft event for tweens. Crazy craft and art materials along with a canvas will be provided to make the worst piece of art possible. Register: TWEEN BAD ART NIGHT Thursday, June 6, 2024 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Stop by the Pinconning Branch to paint a bird feeder for your bird friends to enjoy all summer long. Register: PAINT YOUR OWN BIRD FEEDER Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm
ARK Animal Encounters provides educational and hands-on animal encounters that blends both education and entertainment in a show and tell style. Register: ARK ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS Thursday, June 20, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rachel Sadowski with Dancing Crane Soaps and Sundries will instruct you on how to make a body butter to take home. Adults and teens (grades 6 and up) are invited to attend. Register: BODY BUTTER WORKSHOP WITH DANCING CRANE Tuesday, June 25, 2024 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Start making decorations early by creating summer-themed ornaments for winter holidays. Register: WINTER IN JULY ORNAMENTS Tuesday, July 9, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm
"Blend, brew and enjoy an irresistible selection of herbal teas while herbalist and author Bevin Cohen shares his knowledge on the history and folklore of the various herbal ingredients. Document your impressions of each herb’s aroma and flavor as we explore the various layers of a well-crafted herbal tea. Create a custom herbal tea to […]
Enjoy a provided breakfast with family and play a board game afterwards-choose one from the library or bring an at-home favorite! Saturday, July 13, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am - Register: BREAKFAST & BOARD GAMES Saturday, August 24, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am - Register: BREAKFAST & BOARD GAMES
Climb, run, and leap into reading with Indiana Joel's Magic Show! Adventure books of all sorts are brought to life with amazing magic, wacky stunts, upbeat music, and LOTS of audience participation. Register: INDIANA JOEL'S MAGIC SHOW Thursday, July 18, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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 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
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: […]
ARK Animal Encounters provides educational and hands-on animal encounters that blends both education and entertainment in a show and tell style. Please register each person individually, INCLUDING adults. Register: ARK ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS Thursday, August 1, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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
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
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
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 […]
Enjoy the great “indoors” with camp-themed stories, craft, and a “s’mores” treat! Register: CAMP S'MORE READING STORYTIME Thursday, August 22, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Enjoy a provided breakfast with family and play a board game afterwards-choose one from the library or bring an at-home favorite! Saturday, July 13, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am - Register: BREAKFAST & BOARD GAMES Saturday, August 24, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am - Register: BREAKFAST & BOARD GAMES
Drop in at the Pinconning Branch on the 4th, 18th, and 25th of September to work on your entry for the Kid’s Comic Contest-art supplies will be provided. For contest entry form and graphic novel template, visit the Pinconning Branch Kid's Comic Contest event in the calendar or visit the Public Service Desk at the […]
Do you love Squishmallows and painting? Enjoy a Saturday afternoon at the library with Squishmallow canvas art, snacks, and more! Register: SQUISHMALLOW PAINTING PARTY Saturday, September 14, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Events and times subject to change without notice. For most accurate information, please contact event organizers directly.