The Historic Trombley/Centre House opens its doors to welcome visitors to a holiday event for the whole family. See the house decorated in Victorian holiday style for Christmas, enjoy some refreshments and listen to period music, while children enjoy period crafts and games. Cost: FREE Learn more: BAY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY December 1 & 8, […]

The Bay City Santa House is located in a log cabin inside Veterans Memorial Park in Bay City, Michigan. Visitors don't get bored while waiting their turn to visit with Santa, as there are fascinating animated displays throughout each of the rooms. A popular one is the kitchen where elves are busy making cookies and […]

Date: December 1, 2024 Time: 2:00 PM Location: Temple Theatre Description: C'mon and join Blippi to make music in your hometown in the brand new live Blippi: Join the Band Tour! Blippi will be joined onstage by Meekah, their singing and dancing buddies and LIVE musicians to explore what makes music, including sounds, rhythms and […]

The Bay City Santa House is located in a log cabin inside Veterans Memorial Park in Bay City, Michigan. Visitors don't get bored while waiting their turn to visit with Santa, as there are fascinating animated displays throughout each of the rooms. A popular one is the kitchen where elves are busy making cookies and […]

Families with young children. Bring the littles downtown to story time with the Wirt Library! Enjoy your favorite coffee house drink and treat at Populace Coffee while we talk, read, sing and play together! No registration needed. Learn More: STORYTIME Monday, December 2, 2024 9:00am - 9:30am

For children ages 0-3 years old + Adult. We begin at 11 am. Craft supplies and directions will be available for parents to build a page for a baby busy book. This will be a make-up session where patrons can make the pages they missed last year! Toys will be out for children to play […]

Perfect for those a little too old for kids class, but not quite ready for the adult classes A fun way for the "older" kids to learn more advanced sewing techniques. Cost: $10 + material for project Register: Call (989) 686-8180 Learn More: TEEN SEWING CLASS Mondays at 3:30 - 5 PM

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

The Bay City Santa House is located in a log cabin inside Veterans Memorial Park in Bay City, Michigan. Visitors don't get bored while waiting their turn to visit with Santa, as there are fascinating animated displays throughout each of the rooms. A popular one is the kitchen where elves are busy making cookies and […]

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

Preschoolers + adult are invited to stop by the Museum any time from 10 AM - 4 PM to complete the PRESCHOOL MUSEUM CHALLENGE. Together you can explore the galleries for clues to complete the challenge, discover Delta College’s PBS Raising Readers Room with books supplied by the Bay County Library System, and play at […]

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 […]

Enjoy an afternoon at the Pinconning Branch playing reindeer-themed bingo to celebrate the arrival of the yearly event, Reindeer at Your Library! Register: REINDEER BINGO Tuesday, December 3, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Join us to make an evermoving cube using wood blocks and duct tape. Register: FIDGET CUBE CRAFT Tuesday, December 3, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm

See live reindeer outside the library, enjoy a storywalk, crafts, and other family fun for all ages! We've partnered with the Bay-Aranac ISD, Delta College Public Media, and Petsmart to provide free books and stuffed animals for children, while supplies last. No registration required. Camera use is encouraged! Learn more: REINDEER Tuesday, December 3, 2024 […]

The Bay City Santa House is located in a log cabin inside Veterans Memorial Park in Bay City, Michigan. Visitors don't get bored while waiting their turn to visit with Santa, as there are fascinating animated displays throughout each of the rooms. A popular one is the kitchen where elves are busy making cookies and […]

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: […]

Do you love gaming? Come join your fellow gamers in crafts, snacks, and some fun Wii games! Super Smash Bros. Brawl will be played. Wednesday, December 4, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm - Register: GAMER CLUB Wednesday, December 18, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm - Register: GAMER CLUB

See live reindeer outside the library, enjoy a storywalk, crafts, and other family fun for all ages! We've partnered with the Bay-Aranac ISD, Delta College Public Media, and Petsmart to provide free books and stuffed animals for children, while supplies last. No registration required. Camera use is encouraged! Learn more: REINDEER Wednesday, December 4, 2024 […]

Join us at the Sage Branch Library on Wednesday, December 4 at 5:30 pm. Bring your baby to sing, rhyme, dance and take home a new book to keep. Stay to play and chat with other parents. We look forward to seeing you! Registration is required. Please call 989-892-8555 opt 4 if you need registration […]

Learn more: FAMILY NIGHTS 

Bring your knitting and crochet projects and join us while we work on our projects. Other handwork is welcomed. Learn More: NEEDLE CRAFTERS CLUB November  20, December 4, 11 & 18 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

The Bay City Santa House is located in a log cabin inside Veterans Memorial Park in Bay City, Michigan. Visitors don't get bored while waiting their turn to visit with Santa, as there are fascinating animated displays throughout each of the rooms. A popular one is the kitchen where elves are busy making cookies and […]

Come discover the magic of nature through stories, hands-on activities and art with unique themes to match the season. Children and their caregiver(s) are invited to play and connect during this guided program. Weather-permitting, the program will be outdoors. FREE | Ages: 3-5 w/adult Learn more: NATURE STORY HOUR 9/19/2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 10/3/2024 […]

Learn more: Email Amy Trogan at [email protected] 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 […]

Join Yoga Instructor Kris Batzner for a special storytime event where we will get in touch with our bodies and learn basic yoga in a fun and approachable way! 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 […]

Ages 0-5 with an adult. Join us for a story, music, and dancing! Both kids and their caregivers will enjoy shaking their sillies out in this movement-based program. No registration required. Learn more: MOVE AND GROOVE Thursday, November 21, 2024 10:30am - 11:00am Thursday, December 5, 2024 10:30am - 11:00am Thursday, December 12, 2024 10:30am […]

Thursdays from 11am to 12pm Learn more: KID EXPLORERS

Two hundred miles north of the Arctic Circle, near the jagged tips of Norway’s crown, the Sun does not set for weeks on end during the summer months, and the midnight sun bounces off fields of midsummer snow. This Dome360 film features the Sami People of northern Scandinavia as they follow the reindeer migrations, much […]

1st and 3rd Thursdays from 4:00pm-5:00pm Learn more: BOOKS AND BEYOND

Teens are invited to join us to make their own wood block snowman- all supplies provided! Register: WOOD BLOCK SNOWMAN CRAFT Thursday, December 5, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Learn more: BOOKWORM BUDDIES

Schomaker Farms and Saginaw 4-H Michigan State University are teaming up to offer a 12-month farm education learning series in 2024. Each month will offer a different learning topic and hands-on activity. Youth will be fully immersed in the farming experience! Schedule Date: October 10 Time: 5:45-6:45pm Pumpkins – Take a hayride to the pumpkin […]

Children ages 12 and under may join us at the Sage Branch Library for Make a Gift on Thursday, December 5 at 6:00 pm. Design a winter apron, card, and gift bag to give away this holiday season! We look forward to seeing you! If you need help with registration please contact 989-892-8555 opt 4. […]

The Bay City Santa House is located in a log cabin inside Veterans Memorial Park in Bay City, Michigan. Visitors don't get bored while waiting their turn to visit with Santa, as there are fascinating animated displays throughout each of the rooms. A popular one is the kitchen where elves are busy making cookies and […]

Bring your family and friends together for a magical night!  Join us for a heartwarming journey with Buddy the Elf in Bangor Township Drama Program's production of Elf the Musical!  Tickets are now on sale! Cost: $10 Get your tickets today at https://bangortownshipdrama.ludus.com/index.php and let the magic of the season begin! Thursday, December 5, 2024 7:00 […]

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

Let It Snow celebrates the holiday season with music and images on the giant dome screen for the whole family. You'll be surrounded by the sights and sounds of the holidays. Presented in stunning high-definition Digital-360 video and impressive surround sound, you'll love the season like never before! Cost: $7/adult; $5/seniors, kids, Delta students, military […]

This a unique opportunity for area homeschool families with children of all ages to come together, do some activities or crafts and socialize. Homeschool Hangout is held in the Gladwin Children's Library and the upstairs large meeting room. Learn more: HOMESCHOOL HANGOUT June 7 from 2:30-4:00pm June 21 from 2:30-4:00pm July 5th from 2:30-4:00pm  

Drop off your child at Studio 23 and shop in the downtown Bay City area while your child creates a "secret" one-of-a-kind holiday gift.  Students will relax while listening to holiday music and make their choice of holiday wood ornament, a snow globe, a wood slice ornament, 6x6 canvas painting, mixed media pendant, and more! […]

The Bay City Santa House is located in a log cabin inside Veterans Memorial Park in Bay City, Michigan. Visitors don't get bored while waiting their turn to visit with Santa, as there are fascinating animated displays throughout each of the rooms. A popular one is the kitchen where elves are busy making cookies and […]

Bring your family and friends together for a magical night!  Join us for a heartwarming journey with Buddy the Elf in Bangor Township Drama Program's production of Elf the Musical!  Tickets are now on sale! Cost: $10 Get your tickets today at https://bangortownshipdrama.ludus.com/index.php and let the magic of the season begin! Thursday, December 5, 2024 7:00 […]

The Santa Train, sponsored by Lake State Railway, brings Santa and Mrs. Claus to Standish along with many other characters. This is not a train ride for the public. Kids - Get your Souvenir Santa Train Ticket Santa and Mrs. Claus will greet guests inside the Historic Standish Depot. The Depot will also serve Hot […]

Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. Learn More: KIDS WORKSHOPS First Saturday at 9 am - 12 PM

Drop off your child at Studio 23 and shop in the downtown Bay City area while your child creates a "secret" one-of-a-kind holiday gift.  Students will relax while listening to holiday music and make their choice of holiday wood ornament, a snow globe, a wood slice ornament, 6x6 canvas painting, mixed media pendant, and more! […]

Spend a Saturday afternoon at the library by making snowman and Grinch-themed ornaments for the holiday season. Register: FAMILY ORNAMENTS Saturday, December 7, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm

The Bay City Santa House is located in a log cabin inside Veterans Memorial Park in Bay City, Michigan. Visitors don't get bored while waiting their turn to visit with Santa, as there are fascinating animated displays throughout each of the rooms. A popular one is the kitchen where elves are busy making cookies and […]

Ages 5-12. Visit the library for crafts and activities celebrating all things snow and winter. Registration is required. Register: WINTER WONDERLAND Saturday, December 7, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Let It Snow celebrates the holiday season with music and images on the giant dome screen for the whole family. You'll be surrounded by the sights and sounds of the holidays. Presented in stunning high-definition Digital-360 video and impressive surround sound, you'll love the season like never before! Cost: $7/adult; $5/seniors, kids, Delta students, military […]

The Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol, takes on a new twist in John Jakes’ retelling as Charles Dickens himself begins reading to the audience, only to become a part of the action as the story unfolds. Dickens weaves himself into the tale in supporting roles, and even joins in on a carol or two. Scrooge, […]

The coldest and darkest of seasons holds some of the warmest and brightest celebrations of the year. This presentation traces the history and development of many of the world's most endearing holiday customs, all of which involve lighting up the winter season. The show also recounts the historical religious and cultural rituals practiced during the […]

The Bay City Santa House is located in a log cabin inside Veterans Memorial Park in Bay City, Michigan. Visitors don't get bored while waiting their turn to visit with Santa, as there are fascinating animated displays throughout each of the rooms. A popular one is the kitchen where elves are busy making cookies and […]

Let It Snow celebrates the holiday season with music and images on the giant dome screen for the whole family. You'll be surrounded by the sights and sounds of the holidays. Presented in stunning high-definition Digital-360 video and impressive surround sound, you'll love the season like never before! Cost: $7/adult; $5/seniors, kids, Delta students, military […]

Bring your family and friends together for a magical night!  Join us for a heartwarming journey with Buddy the Elf in Bangor Township Drama Program's production of Elf the Musical!  Tickets are now on sale! Cost: $10 Get your tickets today at https://bangortownshipdrama.ludus.com/index.php and let the magic of the season begin! Thursday, December 5, 2024 7:00 […]