Join us at each branch for fun and spooky games, activities, and creepy crafts. Register: MONSTER MASH PARTY Thursday, October 19, 2023 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join us at the Pinconning Branch to make a Woodland Scene Light Box. Adults and teens (grades 6 and up) are invited to attend. Register: WOODLAND SCENE LIGHT BOX Tuesday, October 24, 2023 6:00pm - 7:00pm
A fire truck is visiting the library! In October, we’ll celebrate and meet local firefighters at each BCLS branch! Hear a story, learn about fire safety, and climb on board a real fire truck. Learn more: TOUCH A TRUCK Wednesday, October 25, 2023 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us at the Pinconning Branch to make a Yarn Wrapped Wreath. Adults and teens (grades 6 and up) are invited to attend. Register: YARN WRAPPED WREATH Saturday, October 28, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am
Sign up to make a woven mat. Register: FALLEN WOVEN PLACEMAT Wednesday, November 1, 2023 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sign up to paint a cute ceramic turkey. *Wear old clothes, you might get messy. Register: CERAMIC TURKEY Thursday, November 9, 2023 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Live Reindeer at the library! See the live reindeer outside of the library, then come in to warm up and create a craft in the community room. Family fun for all ages! No registration required. Camera use is encouraged! Learn more: REINDEER AT THE LIBRARY Wednesday, December 6, 2023 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Register to color a snowman tic tac toe board and pieces. Register: SNOWMAN TIC-TAC TOE Wednesday, December 13, 2023 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Register to make an ornament of your choosing. Wear old clothes in case you get messy. Register: FAMILY ORNAMENT Saturday, December 16, 2023 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Create a colorful snowman using scrapbook paper and other craft supplies! Register: SNOWMAN OF MANY COLORS CRAFT Thursday, January 4, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join us at the Pinconning Branch to create winter-themed wood slice coasters. Adults and teens (grades 6 and up) are invited to attend. Register: WOOD SLICE COASTERS Tuesday, January 9, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create a cardinal on canvas with your own handprint and paint! Register: HANDPRINT CARDINAL CRAFT Thursday, January 18, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us at the Pinconning Branch to decorate a snowflake wall hanging. Adults and teens (grades 6 and up) are invited to attend. Register: SNOWFLAKE WALL HANGING Tuesday, January 23, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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
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: […]
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 […]
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
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, […]
Events and times subject to change without notice. For most accurate information, please contact event organizers directly.