September-October 2019

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SYSTEM-WIDE HOLIDAY CLOSINGS: August 31-September 2 (Labor Day)

National Library Card Sign-Up Month celebration introduces local business discounts with your BCLS cardSeptember is National Library Card Sign-Up Month! BCLS has planned great rewards for library card holders both inside the libraries and in the community! At BCLS branches, patrons can get a free replacement card ($3.00 value). Show your library card at any service desk and receive an entry to win a gift card. Children 12 & under may show their library card at any of our children’s service desks to receive a small prize.

PROMOTION COMMOTION: Get Community Discounts with Your Library Card in September New this year, BCLS has partnered with 33 businesses throughout Bay County to create a PROMOTION COMMOTION, which gets BCLS patrons exclusive discounts, freebies, and other special offers when they show their BCLS library card September 1-30, 2019 at these incredible businesses:

AUBURN: Ace Hardware, Auburn Food Center, Clarey’s Custom Framing & Art, Hometown Gym, Iron Grind Coffee House, Pet Pals, Tri-City Furniture, Tri-City Equipment Rental, Tri-City Escape Rooms, Unique Bridal Salon, and Village Glass Works.

BAY CITY: 3rd & Johnson Market and Eatery, 99 Trees, Bonnie’s Sewing Center, Cashman’s Comics, Electric Kitsch, Live Oak Coffeehouse, Metro-Skate West, Millar’s Tireman, Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum (USS Edson), St. Laurent Brothers, The Stadium, and Tiny Apple Store Orchard.

LINWOOD/ KAWKAWLIN: Buy the Book, Rosie’s Pies, and Williams Cheese.

PINCONNING: CJs Sports Grill, Pizza Dude, PJ’s Pizza, This and That Dollar Store, TLC Treasures, Wilson’s Cheese Shoppe, and Wishing Well Flowers.

Not a cardholder yet? For more information on how to sign up for a library card, and to see a list of PROMOTION COMMOTION businesses and their offers to cardholders, visit any BCLS branch library or go to www.baycountylibrary.org.

BCLS to launch brand new websiteBased on the website feedback survey we conducted earlier this year, we are thrilled to bring you a fresh, new site launching in early September!

Special features include a NEW online calendar and event registration system, staff blogs, book rivers, and an online community room and study room reservation form. The site provides easier home page access to your account, favorite features like hoopla, OverDrive and library departments, plus a feed of upcoming events. We are very excited to bring this to you and hope you will LOVE IT!

Keep an eye on WWW.BAYCOUNTYLIBRARY.ORG in September!

Green=Registration required ®=May register via our online Events Calendar (*)=Adult/Teen program

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Coloring Club Mon, Sep 16 & Oct 21, 2-3:30 pm ®

Bookend Painting Wed, Sep 18, 6-7:30 pm ®

Puzzle Challenge Thu, Oct 3, 6-7:30 pm ®

Halloween Card Craft w/ Linda Westcott Wed, Oct 23, 6-7:30 pm ®

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*Tinted Glassware Tue, Sep 3, 6-7 pm ®

Crochet Club Thu, Sep 5 & 19, Oct 3 & 17, 6-7:30 pm ®Learn how to crochet with Camille or bring your project and visit with us.

*Birch Tree Painting Sat, Sep 7, 2-3:30 pm ®

*Beaded Fall Bracelet Tue, Sep 17, 6-7 pm ®

*Lighted Wine Bottles Tue, Oct 1, 6-7 pm ®

*Cork Pumpkins Tue, Oct 15, 6-7 pm ®

*Harry Potter Escape Room Sat, Oct 19, 10 am-4 pm ®

Easel Calendar Card and Post-It Note Holder Wed, Sep 4, 6 pm ®

Computer Solutions@ WirtComputer Lab, 2nd floorThu, Sep 19 & Oct 17, 6-7:30 pmCasual Q & A with BCLS Technology Supervisor, Walt Peglow. Bring your own device or use lab computers

Painterly Pottery: FallThu, Oct 24, 6 pm ® opens Oct 10

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*Needle Crafters ClubWed, Sep 4 & 18, Oct 2 & 16, 6-7:30 pm All hand-sewing crafters welcome.

*Food Safety Bingo w/Lisa Treiber Thu, Sep 5, 6-7:30 pm ®

*Upcycled Eyeglass Case CraftThu, Sep 12, 6-7:30 pm ® *Pour Painting Class: Wood Coasters Thu, Sep 19, 6-7:30 pm ® *World War II on the Home Front w/ Eric Jylha Thu, Oct 10, 6-7 pm ®

*Alcohol Ink Mugs Craft Thu, Oct 17, 6-7:30 pm ®

MI Blood Drive (Ages 17+)Call to register or drop inWed, Oct 23, 1:30-6:30 pm ®

*Team Jigsaw Puzzle ChallengeSat, Oct 26, 2-3:30 pm ®

PINCONNING879-3283 ext. 202

SAGE892-8555 ext. 205

WIRT893-9566 ext. 2200

BCLS Book ClubsCall your branch for the book selection and to register.Auburn: Thu, Sep 26 & Oct 24, 6-7:30 pmPinconning: Tue, Sep 24 & Oct 22, 6-7:30 pm Sage: Mon, Sep 9 & Oct 14, 2-3:30 pmWirt: Thu, Sep 5 & Oct 3, 6 pm Wed, Sep 11 & Oct 9, 2 pm Thu, Sep 26 & Oct 24, 2 pm October is National Book Club MonthSubmit a paperback title your book club would like to read. If your title is selected, your group gets the 1st checkout. Contact your branch for more information.

FREE Senior Legal Services Lakeshore Legal Aid will cover multiple important topics such as landlord/tenant agreements, estate planning, identity theft, veterans’ benefits, and Lady Bird Deeds.

Wirt: Thu, Sep 12, 2-3 pm ® openPinconning: Thu, Sep 26, 11 am-12 pm ® openSage: Thu, Oct 17, 2-3 pm ® openAuburn: Thu, Oct 24, 2-3 pm ® open

*Tri-City Ghost Hunters SocietyParanormal Evidence: The Best of 10 Years

A spooky evening of history and haunts with Nicole Beauchamp, recognized by Jason Hawes, the star of Syfy’s “Ghost Hunters”.

Pinconning: Thu, Oct 10, 6-7:30 pm ® openWirt: Wed, Oct 30, 6-7:30 pm ® opens Sep 30

Anxious Child? Back to School Anxiety? How Adults Can Help!

Advice from Clinical Psychologist Kyle West on how to help children of all ages.

Sage: Wed, Sep 4, 6 pm ® open

Genealogy ClassesSponsored by BCLS and Bay County Genealogical SocietyWirt Computer Lab

Discover Your Roots: Family History Research for BeginnersSat, Sep 28, 9:30-11:30 am ® openLearn how to research your family history! Find your family in the census using Ancestry Library Edition. Learn how to find vital records and organize your research.

Introduction to Genealogy Databases: Ancestry and MyHeritage (Library Editions)Sat, Oct 5, 9:30-11:30 am ® opens Sep 5Learn how to use the databases, Ancestry Library Edition and MyHeritage Library Edition, to further your family research. Learn how to print or save documents electronically.

Book Watch @ Wirt Watch What You Read!

Each month we’ll read a book that has been made into a movie. On the 2nd Monday of every month in Wirt’s community room, we’ll enjoy popcorn and watch the movie, followed by a ‘book vs movie’ discussion!

Book selections will be available in the Fiction area on a first come, first served basis one month prior to the movie dates below:

Sep 9, 2 pm - Birdbox (book by Josh Malerman)

Oct 14, 2 pm - The Children Act (book by Ian McEwan)

For more information, call the Fiction desk at 893-9566 ext. 2122.

Knitting Solutions with JanExpert knitters on site to assist. Crochet

enthusiasts are welcome! Drop in.

Wirt: Kantzler Community RoomTuesdays beginning Sep 10

10:30 am-12:30 pm

Ch i l d r e N & Fa m i ly

FALL STORYTIMESeptember 30-November 14

® opens September 3 online, in person, and phone.

Join in on the fun! We offer storytimes for a variety of age groups filled with stories, music, activities and more! Complete schedule is available at baycountylibrary.org.

Lego Club (Grades K-6) Make your own unique Lego creations! We supply the Legos and you supply the imagination. SAGE: Wed, Sep 11, 4:30-5:30 pm ® openWIRT: Thu, Sep 19, 6-7 pm ® openAUBURN: Tue, Sep 24, 4-5 pm ® opens Aug 27 PINCONNING: Fri, Sep 27, 3:30-4:30 pm ® opens Aug 30

Paint a Ceramic Pumpkin (Children)

Paint a ceramic pumpkin and take it home right away! Wear your old clothes, this could get messy.

WIRT: Tue, Oct 8, 4-5 pm; 6-7 pm ® opens Sep 10SAGE: Thu, Oct 24, 4:30-5:30 pm; 6-7 pm ® opens Sep 26 PINCONNING: Sat, Oct 26, 11 am-12 pm; 2-3 pm ® opens Sep 28AUBURN: Tue, Oct 29, 4-5 pm; 6-7 pm ® opens Oct 1

Snakes Alive (Ages 5-12)

Snakes may be one of the most feared and misunderstood animals, but after attending this

program presented by Chippewa Nature Center staff, you’ll see how fascinating and beneficial these

beautiful reptiles can be.

PINCONNING: Wed, Sep 11, 6 pm ® openWIRT: Monday, Sep 23, 6 pm ® opens Aug 26SAGE: Wed, Oct 2, 6 pm ® opens Sep 4AUBURN: Tue, Oct 8, 6:30 pm ® opens Sep 10

Monster Mash Party (Children)

Enjoy fun & spooky games, activities and creepy crafts! Costumes welcome.

AUBURN: Sat, Oct 12, 1-2:30 pm ® opens Sep 14 SAGE: Thu, Oct 17, 6-7:30 pm ® opens Sep 19WIRT: Tue, Oct 22, 4-5:30 pm ® opens Sep 24PINCONNING: Tue, Oct 29, 3-4:30 pm ® opens Oct 1

“Milk and Bookies” with Miss Michigan (Grades PreK-2)Meet Miss Michigan 2.0, Mallory Rivard, who will read a story, provide a book for your home library, and share milk and cookies!

WIRT: Mon, Sep 30, 6-7 pm ® opens Sep 3PINCONNING: Wed, Oct 9, 6-7 pm ® opens Sep 18SAGE: Wed, Oct 16, 6-7 pm ® opens Sep 18AUBURN: Wed, Oct 30, 6-7 pm ® opens Oct 1

Back to School Anxiety? (Family)Wed, Sep 4, 6 pm ® openAdvice from Clinical Psychologist Kyle West, for adults, on how to help children of all ages.

Tail Waggin’ Tutors (Ages 4-12)Wed, Sep 4, 4:30-5:30 pm ® openWed, Oct 16, 4:30-5:30 pm ® opens Sep 4Read to a certified therapy dog.

Baby Music Time (Ages 0-23 Mo.+ Adult)Fri, Sep 13, 10-10:30 am ® openFri, Oct 4, 10-10:30 am ® opens Sep 13Sing, dance and play.

Friday Fun (Ages 2-5 + Adult)Harvest: Fri, Sep 13, 11 am-12 pm ® openHarvest stories, activities and craft. Please notify staff of egg allergy.Ancient Oak: Fri, Oct 4, 11 am-12 pm ® opens Sep 13Learn about Sage’s old oak tree with the arborist from the Whiting Forest of Dow Gardens.

Sandpaper Art T-Shirts (Ages 5-12)Thu, Sep 19, 4:30 pm & 6 pm ® openWe provide the T-shirts. You create a cool design.

Young Scientists (Ages 2-5 + Adult) Fun, scientific exploration.Bubbles: Fri, Sep 20, 11 am-12 pm ® openSound: Fri, Oct 11, 11 am-12 pm ® opens Sep 20

Mad Scientists (Ages 6-12)Rust: Wed, Sep 25, 4:30-5:30 pm ® opens Aug 28Experiment with oxidation.Slime: Wed, Oct 30, 4:30-5:30 pm ® opens Sep 25Ooey, gooey slimy fun!

Kids Helping Kids of Bay City (Ages 5-12)Thu, Sep 26, 4:30-5:30 pm ® opens Aug 29Decorate a drawstring bag for children who are entering Foster Care.

Stress Management Through Art Therapy (Ages 5-12)Wed, Oct 9, 4:30 pm & 6 pm ® opens Sep 11Art Therapist Amanda Schulze, LPC will guide a hands-on workshop.

Tween’s After Hours Pizza & Movie (Grades 4-9)Fri, Oct 25, 5:30-8 pm ® opens Sep 27Watch a movie, eat pizza, and make a craft.

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Pets: Thu, Sep 5, 10-10:30 amFall: Thu, Oct 3, 10-10:30 am

Design Your Own Mug (Ages 5-12)Wed, Sep 11, 3:30-4:30 pm ® openUse Sharpies to make an incredible mug design!

Tween Time: Poured Paint Art (Ages 8-14)Sat, Sep 14, 2-3:30 pm ® open

Fun with Food (Ages 8-14)Fri, Sep 20, 3:15-4:15 pm ® openPrepare and share your yummy creations!

Paint a Ceramic Owl (Ages 5-12)Wed, Oct 2, 3:30-4:30 pm ® open

Sandpaper Fall T-shirts (ages 5-12)Wed, Oct 16, 3:30-4:30 pm ® opens Sep 17Design a picture on sandpaper, which will be ironed onto a t-shirt.

Halloween Bingo (Grades K-6)Fri, Oct 25, 3:30-4:30 pm ® opens Sep 25Sign up to win some Halloween Tricks or Treats!

Science Club Jr. (Ages 2-5 + Adult) Multi-Colored Lava Lamp: Fri, Sep 6, 10:30-11:15 am ® openDancing Worms: Fri, Oct 4, 10:30-11:15 am ® opens Sep 3

STEAM Explorers (Ages 6-10) Grand Canyon: Tue, Sep 10, 4:30-5:30 pm ® openMt. Rushmore: Tue, Oct 15, 6:30-7:30 pm ® opens Sep 17Explore the world one place at a time and learn how STEAM makes the world go!

Stuffed Animal Sleepover (Ages 2-6)(Drop-off: Tue, Sep 10, 6:30 pm)Pick up and Storytime: Wed, Sep 11, 10:15-10:45 am ® openDrop off your stuffed animal for a sleepover at the library! In the morning, come see their overnight adventures and have a storytime together.

Baby Art Playground (Ages 0-2 + AdultThu, Sep 12, 10:15-10:45 am ® openSensory play and art exploration for babies!

DIY: Crayons (Ages 6-12)Tue, Sep 17, 6-7 pm ® openMake your own crayons and box to store them!

Pour Paint Coasters (Ages 10-14)Thu, Sep 19, 4:30-5:30 pm ® open

A is for Art (Ages 2-5 + Adult)Leaf Suncatchers: Fri, Sep 20, 10:30-11:15 am ® openAbsorption Painting: Fri, Oct 18, 10:30-11:15 am ® opens Sep 17

Mad Scientists: Amazing Animation (Ages 8-12)Wed, Sep 25, 4:30-5:30 pm ® openDesign a zoetrope and watch your own animation creation!

Music for Littles (Ages 1-3 + Adult)Fri, Sep 27, 10:30-11 am ® openFri, Oct 11, 10:30-11 am ® opens Sep 10Come explore sound, rhythm, melody, dance and more.

Family Trivia: Star Wars (All Ages)Tue, Oct 1, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm ® opens Sep 3Bring a team of all ages to answer Star Wars questions and win fabulous prizes!

Case of the Missing Stuffies (Ages 6-12)Tuesdays in October, 3:30-8 pm Drop in Tuesdays in October to solve clues to help us find our stuffed animal friends!

Paper Bag Luminaries (Ages 6-12)Wed, Oct 9, 4:30-5:30 pm ® opens Sep 10Use paper bags and tissue paper to create an amazing autumn luminary!

Yarn Wrapping (Ages 6-12)Fri, Oct 11, 1-2 pm ® opens Sep 10Celebrate autumn with these yarn wrapped creations!

Pumpkin Dip Painting (Ages 10-14)Tue, Oct 15, 4-5 pm ® opens Sep 17Learn how to use nail polish and water to create an awesome marbling effect!

Spiderweb Slime (Ages 6-12)Tue, Oct 22, 4:30-5:30 pm & 6:30-7:30 pm ® opens Sep 24Create this creepy, spidery slime to take home!

Fairy Tea Party (Ages 2-5)Wed, Sep 11, 11:15-11:45 am ® openEnjoy stories and a snack in our Reading Garden (held inside if inclement weather).

Autumn Windchimes Craft (Grades 2-6)Tue, Sep 17, 4-4:45 pm ® open

Junk Box Monster Challenge (Family)Wed, Sep 25, 4-5 pm ® opens Aug 28Design and build with recycled materials.

Playdate at the Library (Ages 0-4)Fri, Sep 27 & Oct 18, 10-11 amDrop in to play, discover, and meet new friends.

ArtBots (Grades K-6)Wed, Oct 2, 4-5 pm ® opens Sep 4Design a robot that draws!

Just for Fun: Sand Art (Grades 1-5)Mon, Oct 14, 4-5 pm ® opens Sep 16Enjoy a craft and a snack.

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PARTNERSHIPS & COMMUNITY...

SAGECall 892-8555 ext. 205 or visit the Fiction Desk.

® opens 1 month before each event

Thu, Sep 12 Dungeons & Dragons Club 3-5 pm ® & Oct 10 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!Wed, Sep 25 Sew a Glove Monster 6-7:30 pm ®Wed, Oct 16 Chocolate Creations 6-7:30 pm ®Fri, Oct 25 Tween After Hours Pizza & Movie 5:30-8 pm ® (Grades 4-9)

AUBURNCall 662-2381 ext. 205 or stop by the Information Desk.

® opens 1 month before each event

*Wed, Sep 4 & 18 Auburn Needle Crafters Club 6-7:30 pm Oct 2 & 16 All hand-sewing crafters welcome.*Thu, Sep 5 Food Safety Bingo w/Lisa Treiber 6-7:30 pm ®Wed, Sep 11 School Spirit Bracelet Craft 3-4:30 pm ® *Thu, Sep 12 Upcycled Eyeglass Case Craft 6-7:30 pm ® *Thu, Sep 19 Pour Painting Class: Wood Coasters 6-7:30 pm ®Wed, Oct 2 & 16 Dungeons & Dragons (Ages 12-16) 3:30-5:30 pm ® 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!*Thu, Oct 17 Alcohol Ink Mugs Craft 6-7:30 pm ®*Sat, Oct 26 Team Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge 2-3:30 pm ®Wed, Oct 30 Ping Pong Ball Ghost Light Craft 3-4:30 pm ®

Event in green=Registration required ®=Online registration available *=Adult/Teen program

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PINCONNINGCall 879-3283 ext. 202 or stop by the Public Service Desk.

® opens 1 month before each event

*Tue, Sep 3 Tinted Glassware 6-7 pm ® * *Sat, Sep 7 Birch Tree Painting 2-3:30 pm ®*Tue, Sep 17 Beaded Fall Bracelet 6-7 pm ®*Tue, Oct 1 Lighted Wine Bottles 6-7 pm ®*Thu, Oct 10 Tri-City Ghost Hunters 6-7:30 pm ®A spooky evening of history and haunts with Nicole Beauchamp, recognized by Jason Hawes, star of Syfy’s “Ghost Hunters”. *Tue, Oct 15 Cork Pumpkins 6-7 pm ®*Sat, Oct 19 Harry Potter Escape Room 10 am-4 pm ®

WIRTCall 893-9566 ext. 2122 or visit the Fiction Desk.

® opens 1 month before each event

Thu, Sep 19 Mason Jar Craft 4 pm ®Thu, Oct 10 Painterly Pottery 4 pm ® opens Oct 10Thu, Oct 24 Day of the Dead Craft 4 pm ®

Storytime at Iron Grind (Ages 0-5 + Adult) Sat, Sep 21, 10:30-11:00 amSat, Oct 12, 10:30-11:00 amJoin us for this offsite storytime at Iron Grind Coffee House in Auburn!

Coats for KidsThe Salvation Army and BCLS are partnering to keep children warm this winter! New or gently used coats can be dropped off at any library branch now through November.

Teen Read Month: October 1-31

We dare you to read for the fun of it!Teen Read Month is a time to celebrate reading for fun and encourage teens to take advantage of reading in all forms – books, magazines, e-books and more – and become regular library users.

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Sage Branch Library100 E. Midland St., Bay City, MI 48706

Ph: (989) 892-8555Mon-Tue: 9 am-5 pmWed-Thu: Noon-8 pm

Fri: 9 am-5 pmSat-Sun: Closed

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Ph: (989) 893-9566 ext. 2108Visit us on the web for a current schedule.

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