KIDS DAILY CALENDAR

The Visitor Center will be open weekends Saturday and Sunday 10 - 4 p.m. through Memorial day weekend. Stop in for an activity, see live animals or borrow supplies for the trails. The Visitor Center offers snow shoes and explore back packs to borrow free from the front desk. Learn more: BAY CITY STATE PARK […]

Archaeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones is on a quest to find the biblical Ark of the Covenant before it falls into the hands of Nazis. The film is filled with action, suspense, and iconic scenes as Indy faces numerous obstacles in his pursuit.   Learn more: MOVIE March 9 from 2pm-4pm

Families with young children. Join the Wirt library at EXCITED GOAT COFFEE CO. in Essexville for storytime! No registration required. Learn more: EXCITED GOAT STORYTIME Monday, March 10, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am

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

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

Ages 8-12. Join us for pink and green Wicked-themed crafts and snacks. Registration required. Register: WICKED CRAFTS Monday, March 10, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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 […]

Learn more: TODDLER TIME  Tuesdays at 10:30 and 12:30 Wednesdays at 1pm Thursdays at 10:30am

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 11:00 AM 12:30 PM Learn more: COMEDY SHOW

Make works of art with Perler Beads while sipping on some popping pearls in your bubble tea! Register: ARTS & SNACKS Tuesday, March 11, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Choose from our awesome selection of crafts to design, decorate, and take home! Register: MAKE AND TAKE PARTY Tuesday, March 11, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm

One father from our past 2024 Father & Daughter event shared, “Any time I can spend time with my children working on problem-solving/team building or having fun is time well spent.” Another 2024 participant shared, “This event helped me grow closer to my dad and learn more about confidence.” Tickets are $25 per adult, and […]

Learn more: COOKING CLASSES

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 6:30 PM 7:00 PM Learn more: READING MONTH

Learn more: TODDLER TIME Wednesdays at 1pm

Use your wit, skill, and some lucky rolls of the dice to create characters, fight bad guys, and maybe even save the world. No experience necessary! You are welcome to bring your own supplies, but we have lots of dice available. Please bring a level 1 character your first time. If you've never played before […]

Bring your knitting and crochet projects and join us while we work on our projects. Other handwork is welcomed. Learn More: NEEDLE CRAFTERS CLUB Wednesdays at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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

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, February 27, March 6, 13, 20, and 27 10:30am - 11:00am

Learn more: TODDLER TIME Thursdays at 10:30am  

Journey from the depths of the Pacific Ocean into the far reaches of space on a quest to find something that changes everything…signs of life, somewhere else in the universe. This immersive voyage takes audiences from the surface of Mars and the icy moons of Jupiter to the extreme lava fields of Hawaii and thermal […]

Join us to create your own lucky shamrock canvas art. All supplies provided! Register: LUCKY SHAMROCK CANVAS ART Thursday, March 13, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm

We’re excited to partner with Major Chords for Minors for a fun and educational 10-week session! What: Learn to play the Ukulele! Who: Open to children ages 5-17 When: THURSDAYS, 4 PM - 5 PM Dates: Starting February 6TH, 2025 Limited space is available, so don’t wait! Location: Houghton Jones Neighborhood Association Register today by […]

Join us at Sage Library for Family Read Aloud Book Club: The BFG by Roald Dahl on Thursday, March 13 at 5:30 pm. For children ages 0-12 with their family. After registering pick up of a copy of the book at the Sage Branch Library or call Sage to have a copy sent to the […]

March 13 animal bookmark with diamond art March 25 flower keychain with diamond art   Thursday, March 13, 2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm - Register: DIAMOND ART- ANIMAL BOOKMARK Tuesday, March 25, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm - Register: DIAMOND ART- FLOWER KEYCHAIN

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

Little ones can play, discover & meet new friends. Ages 4 & under. Participating caregiver required. No registration required. Drop in for fun play time at Wirt Library Children's Room. Learn More: PLAYDATE Friday, February 28, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am Friday, March 14, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am Friday, March 28, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am

Join us for sensory play and fun for babies! Ages 0-2 + Adult are invited to attend. Register: BABY PLAYGROUND Friday, March 14, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am

Play to Learn is a playgroup at the library for kids 0-5 years old and their caregivers. Age-appropriate toys will be available for kids to play with as they socialize, learn to share, and make friends. Caregivers get a chance to socialize, network, and make friends too! Drop in program. No sign up necessary. Meets […]

Learn more by emailing [email protected] 2nd Fridays September - June at 1 PM

The aurora is the greatest wonder a human can experience in nature. The show tells the story of how auroras are formed, the secret behind the colors, the best places to see them, their different shapes, auroras on other planets, and more. Cost: $7/adult; $5/seniors, kids, Delta students, military Buy Tickets: AURORA Fridays at 2-3 […]

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  

March 14 4:30pm-7:30pm

The Visitor Center will be open weekends Saturday and Sunday 10 - 4 p.m. through Memorial day weekend. Stop in for an activity, see live animals or borrow supplies for the trails. The Visitor Center offers snow shoes and explore back packs to borrow free from the front desk. Learn more: BAY CITY STATE PARK […]

Venture out to Chippewa Nature Center for Maple Syrup Day with food and fun for all ages! Experience the magic of the maple syrup season with crafts, activities and demonstrations. Festival admission is free for children and CNC members; nonmember adults are just $7. Festival admission available at the door (cash and credit card accepted). […]

Join us in-person at Wirt Library and read to a certified therapy dog. Ages 4-12 read to a certified therapy dog in a one-on-one timed session based upon registration and arrival at the library starting at 2:00 pm. The dogs love to be read to and they look forward to seeing you soon! We request […]

An exciting journey through time to discover the incredible variety of dinosaurs that ruled our planet's past. Celeste, a young girl fascinated by dinosaurs, travels with her wise and magical friend Moon on an amazing adventure and learns that not all dinosaurs went extinct. Appropriate for all ages. Cost: $7/adult; $5/seniors, kids, Delta students, military […]

Where did the building blocks of life come from? The answer lies in the hearts of distant stars and incredibly powerful explosions such as supernovae, which help spread fundamental elements to galaxies far and wide where they can spark new life. Narrated by Diego Luna, the California Academy of Sciences’ planetarium film “Spark: The Universe […]

Few mysteries in the universe have the power and awe of a black hole. Only now are we on the verge of understanding their true nature. What are they? How are they made? Is Earth in danger of being pulled into one? Black Holes Revisited takes you on a journey through one of the most […]