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 […]

Learn more: BILLINGS TOWNSHIP

Join us in the Kantzler Community Room for our Summer Art Series. Foam Plate Printmaking is for ages 7-12. Registration is required. Register: SUMMER ART SERIES Monday, July 22, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm

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

6th - 8th Grade Meets on campus from 1pm to 4pm, July 22 - 25 Led by Laura Kelly, an instructor at Carrollton Public Schools This camp will make math come to life! Experience hands-on activities related to patterns, shapes, and everyday projects that bring geometric concepts and individual creativity together. Students are invited to […]

Join Jaime from Simple Roots as we learn techniques for decorating cookies! Register: BUTTERCREAM COOKIE DECORATING Monday, July 22, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm

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

Program Type: Performance Age Group: Tweens (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade) Registration for this event will be open from July 1, 2024 @ 12:00am to July 22, 2024 @ 6:00pm. Allowed Grades: 6th Grade to 12th Grade Program Description Event Details Come to the library every Monday night this summer for […]

Website: ALMA PUBLIC LIBRARY Learn more: STORYTIME Weekly Tuesdays @ 10am

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. Fossil Finders - Explore the mysteries of prehistoric life and learn about the creatures that once roamed our planet. Visitors will get to make their own fossil imprints to take home! Tuesday July 23rd 10 […]

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 […]

6th - 8th Grade Meets on campus from 1pm to 4pm, July 22 - 25 Led by Laura Kelly, an instructor at Carrollton Public Schools This camp will make math come to life! Experience hands-on activities related to patterns, shapes, and everyday projects that bring geometric concepts and individual creativity together. Students are invited to […]

Teens can enjoy a variety of refreshing beverages while painting! All supplies provided. Register: PAINT & SIP Tuesday, July 23, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Have you ever found a painted rock somewhere? Come and paint some with us! You can take them home or to leave in a fun spot for someone to find! Register: ROCK PAINTING Tuesday, July 23, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Learn more: WACKY SCIENCE July 23, 5 PM

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 […]

July 24th, 31st, August 7th: Join Forest Hills Nature Center for Backyard Birding from 9:00am to 10:30am. Will connect people to the birds commonly found in Central Michigan during the summer season and will include bird banding demonstrations as well as bird crafts and activities.  “Backyard Birding” is free and open to the public. Rain will cancel […]

You can't spend the night at the library, but your stuffed animal can! Wednesday, July 24 10 - 11 a.m. for farewell story time Drop off stuffed animal any time, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thursday, July 25 10 - 11 a.m. for breakfast and pick-up Flyer:  Stuffie-Sleepover.pdf Library website:  https://gcdl.org

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 […]

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 at Pershing Park on Wednesday, July 24 @ 12:30 pm for Sage Library Olympics! Navigate our obstacle course and play yard games. Program will be outdoors and cancelled for inclement weather. We look forward to seeing everyone! Register: LIBRARY OLYMPICS Wednesday, July 24, […]

Enjoy a hands-on informational program with exotic animals where you’ll learn about animal senses, characteristics and mannerisms for different species, animal defense mechanisms, and more! Register: EXOTIC ZOO Wednesday, July 24, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm

6th - 8th Grade Meets on campus from 1pm to 4pm, July 22 - 25 Led by Laura Kelly, an instructor at Carrollton Public Schools This camp will make math come to life! Experience hands-on activities related to patterns, shapes, and everyday projects that bring geometric concepts and individual creativity together. Students are invited to […]

Reading Buddies will have the opportunity to engage with a T.W.I.G. Buddy, building relationships and practicing literacy skills. Children must have some reading ability already as this program does not teach them how to read. Registration is required. Wednesday, June 26, 2024 2:00pm - 2:30pm - Register: READING BUDDIES Wednesday, July 24, 2024 2:00pm - […]

Learn the fundamentals of cartooning, including character and background design, lettering, and lots more with comic book artist Kamron Reynolds! Register: KAM KOMICS Wednesday, July 24, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Learn more: LIBRARY SUMMER FUN June 5-July 31

See and touch live animals and learn about their habitats, diet, and more! Register: EXOTIC ZOO Wednesday, July 24, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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. 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

Learn more: BILLINGS TOWNSHIP

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 […]

Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr. will be performed by over 80 students from the Great Lakes Bay Region on the John Glenn High School Stage! xplore the big blue world this summer! Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. is a celebration of true friendship, bravery and love! Dory and Marlin remind us to ‘Just Keep Swimming’ in this […]

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 […]

You can't spend the night at the library, but your stuffed animal can! Wednesday, July 24 10 - 11 a.m. for farewell story time Drop off stuffed animal any time, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thursday, July 25 10 - 11 a.m. for breakfast and pick-up Flyer:  Stuffie-Sleepover.pdf Library website:  https://gcdl.org

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 […]

Learn more: MOVE AND GROOVE  

Learn more: WACKY SCIENCE July 25, 10:3o AM

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 […]

Join Gemini for a family concert featuring original songs, traditional storytelling, demonstration of a variety of instruments, and singing — that’s right, singing! — of classic children’s books to inspire reading. This highly interactive, sing-and-move-along show is best for children and families. Gemini is the performing name of twin brothers Sandor and Laszlo Slomovits. Excellent […]

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 […]

6th - 8th Grade Meets on campus from 1pm to 4pm, July 22 - 25 Led by Laura Kelly, an instructor at Carrollton Public Schools This camp will make math come to life! Experience hands-on activities related to patterns, shapes, and everyday projects that bring geometric concepts and individual creativity together. Students are invited to […]

Learn more: WACKY SCIENCE July 25, 2 PM

Join us to craft your own hobbit door! All supplies provided. Register: HOBBIT DOORS CRAFT Thursday, July 25, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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

Program Type: Activity Age Group: Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade) Registration for this event will be open from July 1, 2024 @ 12:00am to July 25, 2024 @ 2:00pm. Program Description Event Details En garde! Join the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library and the Bay Regional Fencing Alliance in a […]

July 25 @ 4:30pm - 7:30pm The weather is warming up and that means it’s time to go kayaking! Join 4-H on July 25, from 4:30-7:30pm for the 4-H Kayaking Class at Haithco Park in Saginaw.  This class is for beginners or those who are looking to be more comfortable on the water.  Taught by […]

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

Join us at Sage Library for Tween Hang Out: Fly Fishing on Thursday, July 25 at 5:30 pm. For children ages 8-12. Let's learn a new hobby! Mershon-Neumann Heritage Chapter of Trout Unlimited will teach you how to cast a fly fishing rod, and each participant will tie a fly pin! Registration is required. If […]

Learn more: MUSIC AT THE FOUNTAIN  

Thursdays at 6:30 PM

Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr. will be performed by over 80 students from the Great Lakes Bay Region on the John Glenn High School Stage! xplore the big blue world this summer! Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. is a celebration of true friendship, bravery and love! Dory and Marlin remind us to ‘Just Keep Swimming’ in this […]

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

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 […]

Join Disability Network Mid-Michigan for a story, craft, and Q&A, where kids can ask questions about people with disabilities and learn how to be their friends! HAVE FUN AND LEARN ABOUT BEING FRIENDS WITH EVERYONE! Enjoy the story Do a craft Get your questions answered Learn more: STORYTIME June 28 10:30AM- 11:00AM

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 […]

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.

Get creative with Play-doh! All Play-doh and tools are provided to use. Let kids have Play-doh time without the mess at home! Fri, Mar 8- 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Thu, Apr 11- 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Fri, May 24- 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Fri, Jun 28- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Fri, Jul 26- 3:30 PM - […]

Brother Bear Walt Disney Pictures G 85 minutes Learn more: BROTHER BEAR July 26 @ 4pm

Bangor Township Drama Program presents "Heathers The Musical (High School/Teen Edition)." "Heathers The Musical: Teen Edition is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school […]

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 […]

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

Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr. will be performed by over 80 students from the Great Lakes Bay Region on the John Glenn High School Stage! xplore the big blue world this summer! Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. is a celebration of true friendship, bravery and love! Dory and Marlin remind us to ‘Just Keep Swimming’ in this […]

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: […]

Learn more: MUSIC FROM THE MARSH

Bangor Township Drama Program presents "Heathers The Musical (High School/Teen Edition)." "Heathers The Musical: Teen Edition is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school […]