Get ready to start school and join staff from each of our branches for songs and stories on board a real school bus! This program is geared toward children who have not yet entered kindergarten - ages 2-6 with a participating caregiver. Register: SCHOOL BUS STORYTIME Friday, August 23, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am

Multigenerational fun on Friday afternoons. This week join us at the Wirt library to watch Wonka on the big screen in the Kantzler Room. Movie snacks provided. No registration required. Learn more: FAMILY FRIYAY!  Friday, August 16, 2024 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Encouraging communication during story time. Join Katie Butzu, BAISD Assistive Technology and AAC Specialist, at the Wirt branch to experience a special shared reading storytime where we will learn more about Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) boards. AAC boards will soon be utilized at each of our library branches! No registration required Learn more: SHARED […]

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 […]

Participant must be in grades sixth through twelfth (6-12) to register for this program Registration is required. Register: MODGE PODGE NOTEBOOK CRAFT Tuesday, August 13, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Ages 9-12. Explore the wonders of the U.S. National Parks! Travel to the beautiful forests, pristine beaches, dry deserts, and breathtaking mountains. Look through travel guides and create your own travel collage. Registration is required. Register: SUMMER ART SERIES Monday, August 12, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Ages 3-8. Be a nautical adventurer as we explore the sea! Learn about the world of pirates with an engaging reading of the book How I Became a Pirate by Melinda Long. Follow along to some pirate songs while learning pirate dance moves, and have a chance to create your own pirate treasure! Registration is […]

Multigenerational fun on Friday afternoons in August! This week join us at the Wirt library in the Children's Program to create with Legos. No registration required. Learn more: FAMIY FRIYAY! Friday, August 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Smokey the Bear is celebrating his 80th birthday and will be here at the Wirt library!!! Join Smokey the Bear at the Wirt branch in the Children's Department Program Room where we will have a story, activity, giveaways and of course, birthday cake and photos! No registration required. Learn more: SMOKEY THE BEAR BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION […]

Ages 8-12. 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. Friendship Zine – a zine with fun tidbits about you or someone you like. No special skills are required, all […]

Join us at the Wirt library to celebrate the end of our reading adventure for 2024 with ice cream sundaes (while supplies last) generously funded by the The Bay City Noon Optimist Club. No registration required. Learn more: SUMMER READING ICE CREAM SOCIAL Monday, August 5, 2024 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Picture Book Art in the Children's Program Room with our partner Lauren of Delta College- PBS Kids/Michigan Learning Channel. This program is for ages 3-8. Registration is required. Register: PICTURE BOOK ART Monday, August 5, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm

Multigenerational fun on Friday afternoons in August. This week join us at the Wirt library to Build BIG in the Kantzler Room. No registration required. Learn more: FAMILY FRIYAY Friday, August 2, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Join us to create your own pressed flower jar! All supplies provided. Register: PRESSED FLOWER JAR CRAFT Thursday, August 1, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Join Storyteller, Jen Strauss for ANIMAL ADVENTURES in Story, Song & Play Sing, Act-It-Out & Play your way through exciting story adventures with animal friends who outsmart tricksters, sleep in a squeaky bed, and TALK TOO MUCH! Join Storyteller, Jen Strauss for this Story Adventure designed for school-age kids and their families who are ready […]