KIDS DAILY CALENDAR

Whether we’re making pies in the mud kitchen, building forts, constructing rivers, lounging in hammocks or creating nature art, this hour of play is sure to engage everyone! Come make some new friends as you enjoy an afternoon outdoors. Caregivers must remain with children during this program. This program will be facilitated by volunteer host […]

Stories, rhymes, music, and movement to encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading. Best for children ages 6 and under with a participating caregiver. Register: FAMILY STORYTIME Mondays at 10 AM (January 6 to February 17)

For more information email [email protected]. 2nd Mondays October - June 10:30 AM  

Build active bodies and minds! Dance to fun action songs and participate in movement activities. Event Details Come shake your sillies out! This movement-focused program features learning through interactive stories, fun-filled action songs, movement activities, and dance. Everyone dances in this program so come ready to groove! This is a drop-in program, no registration is […]

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

Event by Born to Bloom Doula Care 4101 Wilder Rd, Suite B231, Bay City, MI 48708 Public  · Anyone January 13, 2025 from 4-8 PM We are excited to announce the grand opening of Born to Bloom Doula Care, a space dedicated to supporting and empowering families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Join us as we celebrate this […]

Join us with your preschooler for stories, rhymes, music, movement, and early literacy fun! Best for ages 2-5 with a participating caregiver. Register: PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Tuesdays at 10:00am - 10:30am (January 7 - February 18)

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

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

Enjoy connecting with your baby using songs, dances, and stories! This program is for ages 0-18 months and will occur in the Story Room. This program is geared toward ages 0-18 months and will occur in the Story Room. This is a limited attendance program. Please pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk […]

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 […]

Nurture a love of books in your baby! Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories, followed by a chance for play! Best for children under the age of 2 with a participating caregiver. Register: BABY STORYTIME Tuesdays  at 11:00am - 11:30am (January 7 to February 18)

You are invited to our branches for a special program about Lunar New Year, presented by students from Dow High School’s Dear Asian Youth club. Learn about Lunar New Year traditions and make a paper lantern to take home! For kids ages 5-12. Register: LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION Tuesday, January 14, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Learn more: DEAN BUTLER Tuesday, January 14, 2025 5:30 PM 6:30 PM

Tuesdays: Jan 7th-21st from 5:45PM - 6:30PM Fridays: Jan 10th-24th from 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Join us with your preschooler for stories, rhymes, music, movement, and early literacy fun! Best for ages 2-5 with a participating caregiver. Register: PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Wednesdays 10 AM - 12 PM ( January 8 - February 19)

Join us with your preschooler for stories, rhymes, music, movement, and early literacy fun! Best for ages 2-5 with a participating caregiver. Register: PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Wednesdays at 10:15am - 10:45am  (January 8 - February 19) Thursdays at 11:15am - 11:45am (January 9 - February 20)  

Stories, rhymes, music, and movement to encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading. Best for children ages 6 and under with a participating caregiver. Register: FAMILY STORYTIME Wednesdays at 10:30am - 11:00am (January 8 - February 19)  

Nurture a love of books with your toddler through music, movement, and stories while helping to develop language and social skills. Best for ages 18 months to 3 years with a participating caregiver. Register: TODDLER STORYTIME Wednesdays at 10:30 - 11 AM ( January 8 - February 19)

Stop by the Pinconning Branch for this drop-in program throughout the month to make your own LEGO masterpieces! Learn more: LEGO BUILD HOUR Wednesdays at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Join us at Sage Library on Wednesday, October 16 for Pups & Pages for ages 4-12! Read to a a certified therapy dog beginning at 5:30 pm. Bring a book from home or come a few minutes early to look at books as readers are assigned to a dog as they arrive and check in […]

Spend quality time at the library with family and enjoy open-ended interactive activities! Event Details January  15th: Make a Pinecone Bird Feeder! A simple craft using pinecones, peanut butter and birdseed. You'll get to watch a little bit of wild life in your own backyard! Your family is invited on Wednesday, January 15 at 5:30-7:00 pm […]

Don’t Let Credit Confuse You! Want to unlock the secrets of managing your money like a pro? Join our 1-hour Crash Credit Course and learn how to master your credit before it masters you. Who: Youth ages 9-19 When: January 15 at 6 pm or February 4 at 5:30 Check it out here: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/crashcreditcourse

Stories, rhymes, music, and movement to encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading. Best for children ages 6 and under with a participating caregiver. Register: FAMILY STORYTIME Wednesdays at 6:30 PM (January 8 - February 19)

Learn more: Email Amy Trogan at [email protected] Thursdays at 10 am - 12 pm  

Nurture a love of books in your baby! Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories, followed by a chance for play! Best for children under the age of 2 with a participating caregiver. Register: BABY STORYTIME Thursdays at 10:15am - 10:45am (January 9 - February 20)

Nurture a love of books in your baby! Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories, followed by a chance for play! Best for children under the age of 2 with a participating caregiver. Register: BABY STORYTIME Thursdays at 10:30 AM (January 9 - February 20)

Join us for Yogapalooza, where children ages 2 and up discover the joy of yoga through playful poses inspired by animals, nature, and adventure. Each session blends physical activity with mindfulness, helping kids build strength, flexibility, and emotional resilience. Through breathing exercises, guided visualizations, and simple meditation techniques, kids learn to calm their minds and […]

Thursday, January 16th 10:30am

Join us with your preschooler for stories, rhymes, music, movement, and early literacy fun! Best for ages 2-5 with a participating caregiver. Register: PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Wednesdays at 10:15am - 10:45am  (January 8 - February 19) Thursdays at 11:15am - 11:45am (January 9 - February 20)  

Oh, biscuits! Join Ms. Ronda from MSU Extension in making Bluey-themed treats based off the popular television show!   Thursday, January 16, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm - Register: LET BLUEY HACK YOUR SNACKS Thursday, January 23, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm - Register: LET BLUEY HACK YOUR SNACKS Thursday, January 30, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm - […]

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

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

Ages 0-12 with an adult. Drop in to the Children's Program Room to flex your creative muscle and create something new from our old craft supplies. From popsicle sticks and markers to foam shapes and plastic containers, you never know what you might find at Wirt's Craft Extravaganza! No registration required. Learn more: CRAFT EXTRAVAGANZA […]

Tuesdays: Jan 7th-21st from 5:45PM - 6:30PM Fridays: Jan 10th-24th from 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

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  

The 3rd annual winter carnival for Gladwin County is taking place on Friday, January 17th from 3pm to 6pm. There will be games, crafts, food, hot chocolate bar and facepainting. Prizes will be drawn at 5:30 so the last prize tickets will be given away 5pm. Storytime by the Gladwin County District Library will take […]

A celebration of Mars’ close approach to Earth with activities, planetarium show and observing! The event begins in the grand atrium lobby with demonstrations and tabletop activities for families, handout material and take-home resources. A special showing of “Dateline Mars” plays at 7pm, with telescope viewing of Mars (weather permitting) beginning at 8pm on the […]

We're open today for families to create and connect using the tools, materials, and supplies in the makerspace. While we may not have pre-planned activities for this session, a Center staff member will be on-site to answer questions, guide participants' curiosity, and offer assistance with tools such as the 3D pen/printer, digital drawing (design and […]

Learn more: NATURAL HAIR AND BRAIDING WORKSHOP