Step back in time at Homestead Sundays at Chippewa Nature Center (CNC) for a free, family-friendly afternoon, Sundays June 2-August 25 from 1-5 pm. Visit  the pigs, sheep, cows and chickens that call the Homestead Farm home in the summer. Explore the cabin, one-room schoolhouse and timber frame barn, and learn how life was different […]

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Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free book! This program will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 12-12:45, in partnership with Bay City Public Schools. Registration is not required, but helps us order enough […]

Join us for Stories and Songs in the Park at Sage Library! Stop by Pershing Park (next to Sage Library) for some story time fun weather permitting. Geared toward children ages 0-6 with adult and family! Register: STORIES & SONGS IN THE PARK June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15 at 12:30 - 1 PM

Join us each Monday for our Summer Monday Movie Matinees at the Library! Embark on thrilling adventures with your family with films perfect for all ages. From daring quests to magical journeys, these films promise excitement and fun for everyone! Learn more: MOVIE NIGHT June 10th - "Lightyear" (2022) - The definitive origin story of […]

Come join us for painting at the museum! A different form of painting every session! https://www.facebook.com/events/1320001875372702/?event_time_id=1320001892039367 Learn more: DISCOVER PAINTING Weekly on Mondays 4:00pm to 5:00pm

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Free to the public thanks to generous local sponsors. Live tour guide shares the history of our community and the river.  Routes running downriver M-W and upriver T-Th Advance reservations recommended Reservations open up to two weeks ahead, offered online only Reservations limited to 4 tickets per household Reservations limited to one tour date per […]

Tour Tuesday programming in July is open to individuals/families and runs from 10am to 12pm in Rowe 124 every Tuesday. Feathered Friends - Get an up-close look at bird specimens from the museum collection and learn how different traits help birds survive in a variety of environments. Great for families! Tuesday July 9th 10 AM […]

Music Time at the Museum with Tricia. Admission $10 Learn more: TUNES AND TALES Tuesdays weekly 10:15 am-10:45 am

Library programming for preschool age children and their caregivers starts again next week! Story Hour begins Monday, January 22nd at 10:30 AM Play to Learn begins Tuesday, January 23rd at 10:30 AM Jumping Jammers begins Friday, January26th at 10:30 AM For more information visit our website at www.rauchholzlibrary.org or call the library at 989-642-8621. Learn […]

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free book! This program will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 12-12:30 (not available on Tuesday, July 2 or Thursday, July 4), in partnership with Bay City Public […]

Introducing sensory friendly movies at the library, where every person is welcome to enjoy a movie in our theater. Our Sensory Friendly Movies are shown without previews, with the volume down and the lights on. In this judgment-free environment, it’s ok to talk, sing, walk around, and even dance! Wheelchair access is available with seating […]

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

Join us to create your own sand art / felt succulents! All supplies provided. Register: SAND ART/ FELT SUCCULENT CRAFT Tuesday, July 9, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Learn more: CAMERON ZVARA July 9, 5 PM

"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 […]

Kids, Babies/Pre-K Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5. If you would like to have a CRDL Storytime experience in the comfort of your own home, a playlist of our Virtual Storytimes is available to view here. Learn more: […]

Outside Storytime 10am Every Wednesday Learn more: OUTSIDE STORYTIME  

GQT Movies is proud to once again bring back our Summer Family Flicks Series, offering free movies for families to enjoy over the summer. This year’s series runs June 5th through August 8th, and offers free movies every Wednesday and Thursday of the 10-week stretch at 10:00am. Schedule of Movies: June 5 & 6 - […]

Free to the public thanks to generous local sponsors. Live tour guide shares the history of our community and the river.  Routes running downriver M-W and upriver T-Th Advance reservations recommended Reservations open up to two weeks ahead, offered online only Reservations limited to 4 tickets per household Reservations limited to one tour date per […]

July 10th: Join Castle Museum from 10:00am to 4:30pm. Come and explore the beautiful Castle Museum on their SUMMER Staycation day!! There will be FREE admission to the museum all day for families to enjoy. Stop at our front desk for a fun scavenger hunt and compete for a prize. We will also host Saginaw’s own […]

Learn more: SUMMER FUN Summer Kickoff with the Delta College Learning Channel & Saginaw Public Libraries-Hoyt Branch June 15 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Community Heroes Touch-a-Truck Event June 15 from 10a.m.-1 p.m. Ecstatic about STEM presented by Delta College Learning Channel June 19 from 11 a.m.-Noon Preschool Story Time: A Camping We Must Go! June […]

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free book! This program will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 12-12:45, in partnership with Bay City Public Schools. Registration is not required, but helps us order enough […]

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 […]

Children ages 12 and under! Join us at the Sage Branch Library on Wednesday, July 10 @ 12:30 pm for Bubblemania! Use experimental supplies to build your own bubble wand. What bubble masterpiece will you create? Program will be outdoors and cancelled for inclement weather. We look forward to seeing everyone! Register; BUBBLEMANIA Wednesday, July […]

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 […]

Learn more: LIBRARY SUMMER FUN June 5-July 31

Eco Kids Club - Forever Fashion! July 10, 2024  4:00 pm - 5:00 pm At this Eco Kids Club session, Mt Pleasant Discovery Museum's very own Marybeth Marsh will be threading us through an amazing journey learning about repurposing used clothing into even cooler items to be used again and again!  Come join us in this […]

Program Type: Family Night Age Group: Families (all ages) Program Description Family Night Spend quality time at the library with family and enjoy open-ended interactive activities! Event Details SAIL TO THE PACIFIC ISLANDS with MCFTA, as they introduce all ages to the rich culture of Polynesia through a short story, music, dances and handcrafts!   This […]

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. Allowed Ages: 0 - 3 months to 8 Learn More: FAMILY STORYTIME Wednesdays, June 19-July 31 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Wednesdays at 6:30 PM

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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 […]

Embark on your family-friendly edible adventure when you visit Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market this summer and pick up your own free Cook the Kit. Each Cook the Kit includes: A featured farm-fresh recipe. Pantry ingredients. A voucher to purchase your farm-fresh produce ingredients at the farmers' market. Transform your kitchen into a harvest test kitchen that inspires your […]

Music & Movement 10am July 11th Learn more: MUSIC AND MOVEMENT

GQT Movies is proud to once again bring back our Summer Family Flicks Series, offering free movies for families to enjoy over the summer. This year’s series runs June 5th through August 8th, and offers free movies every Wednesday and Thursday of the 10-week stretch at 10:00am. Schedule of Movies: June 5 & 6 - […]

Free to the public thanks to generous local sponsors. Live tour guide shares the history of our community and the river.  Routes running downriver M-W and upriver T-Th Advance reservations recommended Reservations open up to two weeks ahead, offered online only Reservations limited to 4 tickets per household Reservations limited to one tour date per […]

Thursdays at 10 AM - 12 PM  

Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5. Join us this summer for storytime at Island Park during the Mt. Pleasant Farmer's Market! Look for us near the west shelter. Please bring blankets or chairs to sit on. If […]

Program Type: Activity Age Group: Toddlers (18 - 24 Months), Preschool (3 - 5 years) Program Description Move & Groove Build active bodies and minds! Dance to fun action songs and participate in movement activities. Event Details Read, sing, and dance at Move and Groove, as we are joined by Midland County Great Start Collaborative! We […]

Learn more: CAMERON ZVARA July 11, 10:30 AM

Learn more: SUMMER FUN Summer Kickoff with the Delta College Learning Channel & Saginaw Public Libraries-Hoyt Branch June 15 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Community Heroes Touch-a-Truck Event June 15 from 10a.m.-1 p.m. Ecstatic about STEM presented by Delta College Learning Channel June 19 from 11 a.m.-Noon Preschool Story Time: A Camping We Must Go! June […]

Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Toddlers (18 - 24 Months), Preschool (3 - 5 years), Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade) Program Description Event Details Stop into Youth Services Makers Space to create your very own fire-breathing dragon! Materials for these crafts will be available between 11 am and […]

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free book! This program will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 12-12:30 (not available on Tuesday, July 2 or Thursday, July 4), in partnership with Bay City Public […]

See and touch live animals while learning about animal senses, characteristics and mannerisms for different species, defense mechanisms, and more! This is a high demand program; please only register at one branch. No registration required. This program is part of the Wirt SRP Lawn Series and will take place on the lawn, please bring lawn […]

  March 15- 3:30-4:30 Fri, Apr 26- 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Fri, May 17- 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Thu, Jun 20- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Thu, Jul 11- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Thu, Aug 15- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Learn more: STEM CLUB

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 […]

Learn more: CAMERON ZVARA July 11, 2 PM

Join Anshu Varma as she teaches how to create your own Henna tattoo. An all natural ingredient Henna applicator, variety of traditional and contemporary designs are provided along with personalized instruction. Anshu will also talk about the traditional and cultural origins of henna. Register: TEMPORARY BODY ART FROM INDIA Thursday, July 11, 2024 2:00pm - […]

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Ages 12 an under and their family are invited to Sage Branch Library on Thu, Jul 11 @ 4:30 pm for a live animal program! See and touch live animals and learn about their habitats, diet, and more!  Registration is required of all participants (adults, babies, children, tweens, teens) in attendance with the child registering for […]

Different each week More information: FACEBOOK Learn more: GAME NIGHT Thursdays 5pm-7pm  

**Monthly Series** Nature Connections: Redbud Embrace the opportunity to know the forest in a new way by focusing on an individual species of tree or shrub each month. Through exploration and guided experiences, participants will come to know a section of CNC’s land throughout the seasons to make a meaningful, personal connection with nature. Quiet […]

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Thursdays at 6:30 PM

Visit Discovery Guide Alexis on the museum floor to check out cool sensory activities. 10:30AM to 11:30AM Learn more: SENSORY SPOT

Learn more: MUSIC FOR MUNCHKINS  July 12 and 19th 10-10:45am

Join us every Friday morning, June – August, to hear award-winning children’s books read aloud in the Children’s Garden. Included with admission or purchase of an annual admission card. This is a drop-in event. Registration is not required. Daily admission rates are $15 for adults, $5 for students, and children 3 and under are admitted […]

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 […]

Adults and teens are invited to join Anshu Varma as she teaches how to create your own Henna tattoo. An all-natural ingredients Henna applicator, and a variety of traditional and contemporary designs will be provided along with personalized instruction. Anshu will also talk about the traditional and cultural origins of Henna. Register: TEMPORARY BODY ART […]

Learn more: LIBRARY SUMMER FUN June 5-July 31

The Farmer's Market will offer, subject to availability, locally grown vegetables, fruits, flowers, plants, baked goods, meats, dairy items and prepared foods to the Saginaw Bay Region residents and visitors. Learn more: FARMERS MARKET The Market runs every Friday, 2 pm - 6 pm. June 14 - September 13, 2024.

Saturdays in July (Except the 20th): Join Forest Hills Nature Center for Hikes with Ornithologist Mike Bishopfrom 8:00am to 9:00am. The Forest Hills Nature Center bird hikes are for beginners to advanced and binoculars are available for use – free and open to all! Our location is 11297 N. Rich Rd. Alma, Michigan.  Our phone is 989-763-5810 […]

Learn more: SUMMER FEST July 13 9am to 3pm

Come be a part of the 36th Annual Butterfly Count! New and experienced butterfly enthusiasts are invited to spend a few hours or the entire day searching CNC property during this citizen science project to report as many butterflies as we can find. Small groups will head into the fields and woods so we can […]

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

Explore the science and art behind your favorite superheroes! Meet your favorite superheroes, join in hands-on experiments, create your own graphic novel spread, watch super science demonstrations and meet the real STEM heroes in our community! $10 Public / Free for Museum Members        Attention Members: if your email login is attached to your current […]

Saturday, July 13 10:00 pm Downtown The 4th of July has been an important holiday in St. Louis for much of its history. In 2024 the date for the celebration will be Saturday July 13th. The City of St. Louis and the Gratiot Area Chamber/St. Louis Middle of the Mitten Association sponsor the fireworks each […]

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