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www.baycountylibrary.org News and Events March/April 2018 An Evening with J.A. Jance Thursday, April 26 Sponsored by The Friends of the Bay County Libraries in honor of Robert Cierzniewski New York Times bestselling author J.

Attendees may either bring their own book or purchase her latest title at the event. There is no charge to attend. Seating is first come, first served.

1 News and Events March/April 2018 An Evening with J.A. Jance Thursday, April 26 Sponsored by The Friends of the Bay County Libraries in honor of Robert Cierzniewski New York Times bestselling author J.A. Jance will appear at the State Theatre in Bay City on Thursday, April 26 at 7:00 pm for an engaging talk followed by a book signing. Attendees may either bring their own book or purchase her latest title at the event. There is no charge to attend. Seating is first come, first served. Jance has authored more than fifty mysteries in four different series featuring J.P. Beaumont, Joanna Brady, Ali Reynolds, and the Walker family. She is also the author of a moving volume of poetry, After the Fire. Her most recent book is A Last Goodbye, an Ali Reynolds Novella. Born in South Dakota and raised in Arizona, Jance and her husband split their time between Tucson, Arizona and Bellevue, Washington. Award-winning L.A.-based poet to perform at Wirt Douglas Kearney is the winner of the 2017 Roethke Memorial Prize for Poetry, an award given every three years to an outstanding American poet. In addition to his poetry, Kearney is a performance artist, librettist, and currently teaches at California Institute of the Arts. BCLS is excited to announce that Douglas Kearney will appear at Wirt Library on Tuesday, March 27 at 1:30 pm to read selections from his current poetry collection, Buck Studies. The performance is free. No registration is required. Kearney s visit to Bay City is part of the Roethke Poetry and Arts Festival, a five day event celebrating poetry and the arts in the Great Lakes Bay region. For more information about other festival events, please visit svsu.edu/roethke. Booked for Lunch spring session begins April 13! See page 2 for details...

AUBURN 662-2381 ext. 205 opens one month before event *Drop-in Needle Crafter s Club All hand-sewing crafters welcome.

2 AUBURN ext. 205 opens one month before event *Drop-in Needle Crafter s Club All hand-sewing crafters welcome. Wed, Mar 7 & 21, 6-7:30 pm Wed, Apr 4 & 18, 6-7:30 pm *Shabby Chic Easter Eggs Craft Thu, Mar 8, 6-7:30 pm open Thu, Mar 29 & Apr 26, 6-7:30 pm *Sunrise/Sunset Painting Craft Thu, Apr 12, 5-7:30 pm *Bird Nest Pendant Craft Thu, Apr 19, 6-7:30 pm Green=Registration required =May register via our online Events Calendar (*)=Adult/Teen program NEW! Wirt Seed Library begins March 20 In collaboration with Bay City Cooperative Market Find out more on our website! Three Simple steps Check out up to 10 packets at a time. Seeds are checked out just like books! 2. Grow them in your garden. 3. Return a portion of dried seeds from your harvest and share the joy of gardening with our community! A d u lt s *Team Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge Sat, Apr 28, 2-4:30 pm PINCONNING ext. 202 opens one month before event *Shamrock Button Craft Tue, Mar 6, 6-7 pm open *Fancy Egg Craft Sat, Mar 10, 2-3:30 pm open Michigan Waterfalls w/ Author Phil Stagg Stagg discusses MI waterfalls and shares his stunning photography. Tue, Mar 13, 6-7:30 pm open *Framed Egg Art Tue, Mar 20, 6-7 pm open Tue, Mar 27 & Apr 24, 6-7:30 pm *Jelly Bean Topiary Tue, April 3, 6-7 pm *Embossed Box Craft Tue, April 17, 6-7 pm *Michigan is Home Craft Sat, April 21, 2-3:30 pm SAGE ext. 202 Mon, Mar 12 & Apr 9, 2-3:30 pm Team Puzzle Challenge Create a team of friends or family to see who can complete a 500 piece puzzle first! Prize awarded to the winning team. Wed, Apr 4, 6-7:30 pm open Coloring Club Thu, Apr 12, 6-7:30 pm open WIRT ext Thu, Mar 1 & Apr 5, 6 pm Thu, Mar 22 & Apr 26, 2 pm Discover Your Roots: Family History Research for Beginners Sat, Apr 7, 9:30-11:30 am Intro to Genealogy Databases: Ancestry Library Edition & Heritage Quest Sat, Apr 14, 9:30-11:30 am Building a Seed Community in Bay City Sponsored by BCLS and the Bay City Cooperative Market Ben Cohen from Small House Farm will presents information about seed saving and gaining independence from outside food sources. Attendees will have early access to the new Wirt seed library! Kantzler Community Room at Wirt Mon, Mar 19, 6-7:30 pm National Volunteer Week: April BCLS Staff would like to Thank all of the volunteers who assist at the library branches. We offer volunteer opportunities to service area residents and provide training and supervision to each chosen volunteer. If you have any questions, please call the Administrative Assistant at ext Applications are available on our website or at any branch. Essential Oils with Lindsey Russell Make and take natural household cleaning products using essential oils. Sage: Wed, Mar 7, 6-7 pm Auburn: Thu, Mar 15, 6-7 pm Wirt: Tue, Apr 3, 6-7 pm Pinconning: Thu, Apr 12, 6-7 pm National Library Week: Libraries Lead April 8-14, 2018 Patrons of all ages may enter a drawing (1 entry per day). The drawing will take place at the end of the week system wide grand prize for a Kindle Fire HD and a 2nd prize drawing for a $25 gift card per branch. Don t miss these specials offers: Free replacement of lost library card (must show ID with current address) Amnesty week: return an overdue item with a nonperishable, unbreakable, and nonexpired food item and erase the item s fines/fee! 1 Free DVD rental per library card per day Half price Friend s Book Sale items Booked for Lunch Fridays, Apr 13-May 18, 12-1 pm Kantzler Community Room at Wirt Full schedule on our website. Drop in! Apr 13 Jeff Smith (Author) Becoming Amish: A Family s Search for Faith, Community and Purpose Apr 20 Dave Vizard (Author) Murder in the Wind ALL SESSIONS WILL STREAM LIVE ON Beginner Computer Classes Non-refundable $5 fee due at registration (in person only). Wirt Computer Lab: Wednesdays, 5:45-7:45 pm Mar 7 & 14 Intro to Microsoft Office 2016 Word* Mar 21 Tablet Basics** Bring Tablet (Kantzler Community Room) Apr 4 How to Clean Up your PC Apr 11 How to Back Up your Data Apr 18 Tablet Basics** Bring Tablet (Kantzler Community Room) *Should know how to use a mouse and type **Should have Internet experience and an account Computer Solutions Drop in to the community room for casual Q & A with BCLS Technology Supervisor, Walt Peglow. Bring your questions, laptops, tablets, etc. Pinconning: Thu, Mar 15, 6-7:30 pm Wirt: Thu, Apr 19, 6-7:30 pm

Dance and Play (Ages 0-5) C h i l d r e n & Family A fun musical story and craft time featuring the book I Got the Rhythm by Connie Schofield-Morrison.

Auburn: Tue, Mar 13, 6:30-7:15 pm open Wirt: Wed, Mar 14, 4-4:45 pm open Pinconning: Sat, Mar 17, 11-11:45 am open Sage: Fri, Mar 30th 11-11:45 am opens Mar 2 Marimba Rocks with David Hall (All

Pinconning: Wed, Mar 7, 3:30-5 pm open Auburn: Tue, Mar 20, 4-5:30 pm open Sage: Tue, Apr 3, 1:30-3 pm opens Mar 6 Wirt: Thu, Apr 5, 2-3:30 pm opens Mar 8 An awesome educational and interactive

Pinconning: Wed, Apr 25, 6 pm opens Mar 28 Baffling Bill s Spectacular Illusion and Magic Show (All Ages/Family) One of our favorite magicians, Baffling Bill, will perform an incredible show filled

3 Dance and Play (Ages 0-5) C h i l d r e n & Family A fun musical story and craft time featuring the book I Got the Rhythm by Connie Schofield-Morrison. This is the selected title for the 2018 Ready to Read Michigan Program, which highlights the importance of early childhood literacy. Auburn: Tue, Mar 13, 6:30-7:15 pm open Wirt: Wed, Mar 14, 4-4:45 pm open Pinconning: Sat, Mar 17, 11-11:45 am open Sage: Fri, Mar 30th 11-11:45 am opens Mar 2 Marimba Rocks with David Hall (All Ages/Family) Lego Club (Grades K-6) Make your own unique Lego creations! We supply the Legos and you supply the imagination. Pinconning: Wed, Mar 7, 3:30-5 pm open Auburn: Tue, Mar 20, 4-5:30 pm open Sage: Tue, Apr 3, 1:30-3 pm opens Mar 6 Wirt: Thu, Apr 5, 2-3:30 pm opens Mar 8 An awesome educational and interactive musical experience with Marimbaman David Hall. Pinconning: Wed, Apr 25, 6 pm opens Mar 28 Baffling Bill s Spectacular Illusion and Magic Show (All Ages/Family) One of our favorite magicians, Baffling Bill, will perform an incredible show filled with illusions and magic. Prepare to be amazed! Wirt: Mon, Apr 30, 6 pm opens Apr 2 Mad About Mo Parties (Children & Family) Children of all ages are invited to a party celebrating author Mo Willems. You may know his famous characters Elephant, Piggie, and of course, The Pigeon! Drop in for activities, games, and crafts! Sage: Thu, Mar 22, 4:30-6 pm Wirt: Tue, Apr 3, 2-3:30 pm Auburn: Sat, Apr 14, 1-2:30 pm Pinconning: Sat, Apr 28, 11 am-12:30 pm Spring Storytimes Mar 12-Apr 26 open We offer story times for a variety of age groups filled with stories, music, activities and more! Complete schedule available at

4 Auburn , option #4 Science Club Jr. (Ages Adult) Fri, Mar 2, 10:30-11:15 am Fri, Apr 6, 10:30-11:15 am opens Mar 6 Explore the world with fun STEM activities for little ones. Maker Challenge: Boats (Ages 5-12) Sat, Mar 3, 1-2 pm Can you build a working boat from recycled parts? Come design and test your own water craft. DIY: Mosaic Tile Art (Ages 8-12) Tue, Mar 6, 4-5 pm A is for Art (Ages Adult) Fri, Mar 16, 10:30-11:15 am Fri, Apr 20, 10:30-11:15 am opens Mar 20 Great art activities for preschoolers to create and play! DIY: Peeps Diorama (Ages 8-12) Wed, Mar 28, 6-7 pm Create your own hilarious diorama with peeps. Food Lab (Ages 8-12) Tue, Apr 3, 4-5 pm opens Mar 6 Learn to make tasty treats and snacks, then sample your creations! Please alert library staff to any food allergies. Pajama Stories (Family) Tue, Apr 24, 6:30-7 pm opens Mar 20 Come in your PJs for this fun, active evening full of books, songs, and movement! Make a Fidget Spinner (Ages 6-12) Wed, Apr 25, 4-5 pm opens Mar 27 Pinconning , option #3 Toddler Time (Ages 4 & Under + Adult) Building: Thu,Mar 1, 10-10:30 am (drop in) Shapes: Thu, Apr 5, 10-10:30 am (drop in) Join us for stories and themed activities and crafts! Luck of the Irish T-shirts (Ages 5-12) Fri, Mar 9, 3:30-4:30 pm open Design your very own lucky shirt! Minecraft Club (Ages 8-14) Thu, Mar 15, 3:30-4:30 pm open Thu, Apr 19, 3:30-4:30 pm opens Mar 22 Meet other players, share tips, and show new people how to Minecraft. Bring your own device or register to use a library computer. Easter Egg Framed Art (Ages 5-12) Wed, Mar 21, 3:30-4:30 pm open 3D Printer Club (Grades 4-12) Tue, Mar 27, 3:30-4:30 pm open Make a Wish Art (Ages 5-12) Wed, Apr 4, 3:30-4:30 pm opens Mar 7 Make a beautiful piece of art, using your thumb print! Mad Scientists! Spies & CSIs (Grades 2-6) Thu, Apr 12, 3:45-4:45 pm opens Mar 15 Earth Day: Heart Shaped Seed Pods (Ages 5-12) Wed, Apr 18, 3:30-4:30 pm opens Mar 21 Wirt , option #5 Drive-In for a Movie (Ages Adult) Thu, Mar 1, 10:15-11:30 am open Make an awesome car from a cardboard box and watch a short movie. Code Club (Grades 2-6) Thu, Mar 1, 6:15-7:15 pm open Begin coding using games and other activities in a fun, positive group. Tail Waggin Tutors (Ages 4+) Thu, Mar 8, 6:30-7:30 pm open Tue, Apr 10, 6:30-7:30 pm opens Mar 10 Practice your reading with a therapy dog. Just For Fun Club (Grades 1-3) Tue, Mar 13, 4-5 pm open Tue, Apr 17, 4-5 pm opens Mar 17 Enjoy stories, activities, snacks & a craft. Create a Dragon Egg (Grades 3-6) Mon, Mar 19, 4-5 pm open Preschool Fun (Ages 2-5) Fri, Mar 23, 10:30-11:30 am open Fri, Apr 20, 10:30-11:30 am opens Mar 20 Enjoy stories, activities, snacks & a craft. Junk Box Challenge (Grades K-4) Wed, Mar 28, 4-5 pm open Have fun creating a project from our awesome junk box materials. Crafternoon (Ages 12 & Under) Mon, Apr 2, 2-3 pm (drop in) Movie & Snack: Lego Ninjago Movie (PG) Fri, Apr 6, 2-4 pm (drop in) Celebrate Earth Day (Ages 12 & Under) Thu, Apr 19, 4-4:45 pm open Join us to make an awesome Jack in the Beanstalk Planter & Seed Case. Money Smart Fun (Ages 5-10) Tue, Apr 24, 4-5 pm opens Mar 24 Decorate a bank and other fun-filled activities. Sponsored by Catholic Federal Credit Union. Sage , option #5 Mad Scientists (Ages 8-12) Build & Eat: Thu, Mar 8, 4:30-5:30 pm open Car Launchers: Wed, Apr 11, 4:30-5:30 pm opens Mar 8 Mad March Monsters (Ages 12 & Under) Wed, Mar 14, 4:30-5:30 pm & 6-7 pm open Paint a ceramic monster. Baby Music Time (Ages 0-23 Months + Adult) Fri, Mar 16, 10-10:30 am open Fri, Apr 6, 10-10:30 am opens Mar 9 Friday Fun (Ages Adult) Mother Goose Games: Fri, Mar 16, 11 am-12 pm open Hoppy Frogs: Fri, Apr 6, 11 am-12 pm opens Mar 9 Family Fun Lab: Glass Etching (All Ages/Family) Wed, Mar 28, 6-7 pm open Snakes Alive (All Ages/Family) Thu, Mar 29, 6-7 pm open Mar 1 Interact with live ambassador snakes from Chippewa Nature Center. Art Book Bags (Ages 5-12) Mon, Apr 2, 2-3 pm opens Mar 5 Library Lunch (Ages 5-12) Wed, Apr 4, 1-2 pm opens Mar 7 Make your own pizza and slushie! Please alert library staff to any food allergies. Paint a Fish Planter (Ages 12 & Under) Thu, Apr 5, 3-4 pm & 6-7 pm opens Mar 8 Mirror Mirror (Ages 5-12) Thu, Apr 12, 4:30-5:30 pm open Mar 15 Decorate a mirror to hang on your wall! Crazy Kaleidoscopes (Ages 5-12) Thu, Apr 19, 4:30-5:30 pm open Mar 22 Build a colorful kaleidoscope! Goodbye Party for Ms. Elizabeth (All Ages/ Family) Wed, Apr 25, 4:30-6 pm (drop in) Celebrate Ms. Elizabeth s retirement & her favorite things.

5 T e e n s (Grades 6-12) Event in green=registration required =Online registration available =Adult/Teen program * March Madness Reading Tournament Feb 26-Mar 31, 2018 We have selected 16 teen books. Now it's your turn to vote for your favorite. Each week vote for your favorite book, narrowing down the list until the winner is announced on April 6. Each round you vote, your name will be entered into a drawing to win one of the books. Auburn Call ext. 205 or stop by the Information Desk. *Wed, Mar 7, Drop-in Needle Crafter s Club 6-7:30 pm Mar 21 All hand-sewing crafters welcome. *Thu, Mar 8 Shabby Chic Easter Eggs Craft 6-7:30 pm Wed, Mar 14 Paracord Key Chain Craft 3-4:30 pm *Wed, Apr 4, Drop-in Needle Crafter s Club 6-7:30 pm Apr 18 All hand-sewing crafters welcome. Wed, Apr 11 Mini Spring Succulent Planters Craft 3-4:30 pm *Thu, Apr 12 Sunrise/Sunset Painting Craft 5-7:30 pm *Wed, Apr 19 Bird Nest Pendant Craft 6-7:30 pm *Sat, Apr 28 Team Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge 2-4:30 pm Pinconning Call ext. 202 or stop by the Public Service Desk. Tue, Mar 6 Shamrock Button Craft 6-7 pm Sat, Mar 10 Fancy Egg Craft 2-3:30 pm Tue, Mar 20 Framed Egg Art 6-7 pm Tue, Mar 27 3D Printer Club (Grades 4-12) 3:30-4:30 pm Tue, Apr 3 Jelly Bean Topiary 6-7 pm Tue, Apr 17 Embossed Box Craft 6-7 pm Sat, Apr 21 Michigan is Home Craft 2-3:30 pm Wirt Call ext or visit the Fiction Desk. Thu, Mar 8 String Art 4 pm Thu, Mar 22 Galaxy in a Jar 4 pm Thu, Apr 12 Sharpie Drawstring Bags 4 pm Sage Call ext. 205 or visit the Fiction Desk. Wed, Mar 21 Cupcake Decorating 6-7:30 pm Wed, Apr 18 Make a Pillow 6-7:30 pm NEW! Instant Temporary Library Cards BCLS now offers instant, thirty-day access library cards! Upon registration, patrons receive immediate access to e-books, databases, and placing items on hold. To register, click on My Account from the home page at then click Log In. The registration link on the pop-up screen will take you through the simple, one-step process. Drop in on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month from 4-8 pm for FREE writing workshops and one-on-one tutoring on the second floor of Wirt Library. The BCWC is staffed by trained SVSU Writing Center tutors. For more information, visit the website at baycommunitywc.weebly.com. Writing Workshops, 6-7:30 pm Mar 6: Writing the SAT Essay Apr 3: Writing Short Stories Creative Writing Studio, 6-7:30 pm Mar 20, Apr 17 Get inspiration through creative prompts, write and receive feedback from other group members. Wirt Library is CLOSED Sunday, March 18 & April 1.

6 500 Center Avenue Bay City, MI Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library 500 Center Ave., Bay City, MI Ph: (989) TDD: (989) Mon-Thu: 10 am-8 pm Fri-Sat: 9 am-5 pm Sun: *1-5 pm (*Sep-May only) Auburn Area Branch Library 235 W. Midland Rd., Auburn, MI Ph: (989) Sun-Mon: Closed Tue-Thu: 10 am-8 pm Fri-Sat: 9 am-5 pm Pinconning Branch Library 218 Kaiser St., Pinconning, MI Ph: (989) Sun-Mon: Closed Tue-Thu: 10 am-8 pm Fri-Sat: 9 am-5 pm Sage Branch Library 100 E. Midland St., Bay City, MI Ph: (989) Mon-Tue: 9 am-5 pm Wed-Thu: Noon-8 pm Fri: 9 am-5 pm Sat-Sun: Closed Bookmobile 500 Center Ave., Bay City, MI Ph: (989) ext Visit us on the web for a current schedule. Friends of the BAY COUNTY LIBRARIES Yes! I would like to support my libraries by joining the Friends of the Bay County Libraries! Membership Categories ($5) Friend ($15) Contributor ($25) Sponsor ($50) Patron NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE: ( ) MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY: AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $ Please make checks payable to: Friends of the Bay County Libraries. Mail your form and payment to 500 Center Avenue, Bay City, MI or drop it off at any branch library. Newsletter printing cost courtesy of Friends of the Bay County Libraries

A link to each of our online programs is available on our home page at HOLIDAY CLOSING SCHEDULE

A link to each of our online programs is available on our home page at HOLIDAY CLOSING SCHEDULE News and Events January/February 2019 baycountylibrary.org Winter Reading Program Through February 2, 2019 Teen Program (Grades 6-12) & Adult Program Read or listen for a total of 8 hours, return your