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News and Events January/February 2019 baycountylibrary.

return your completed reading log and have your name entered in a drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card (one winner in each

Pick up a log at any BCLS location. Enter for a chance to win a $25.00 movie theater gift card when you complete your log.

Thanks to the Library of Michigan, our patrons have free access to Wandoo Reader, a web-based reading program application featuring

Registration is simple and program requirements are the same as the paper log: read or listen to 8 hours of anything you can think of

Just keep track of your minutes. A link to each of our online programs is available on our home page at www.baycountylibrary.org.

On the 3rd Monday of the month in Wirt s community room, we ll enjoy popcorn and watch the movie, followed by a book vs movie

1 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 completed reading log and have your name entered in a drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card (one winner in each of the teen and adult programs). Children s Program (Grades 6 & Under) Winter is a great time to read! Pick up a log at any BCLS location. Enter for a chance to win a $25.00 movie theater gift card when you complete your log. New this year: online registration and tracking! Thanks to the Library of Michigan, our patrons have free access to Wandoo Reader, a web-based reading program application featuring individual registrations or a family program management portal so you can log your reading from anywhere, anytime! Registration is simple and program requirements are the same as the paper log: read or listen to 8 hours of anything you can think of from books, audio books, newspapers, magazines, and graphic novels, to blogs, e-books, e-audio books, and more! Just keep track of your minutes. A link to each of our online programs is available on our home page at Book Wirt - Watch What You Read! Each month we ll read a book that has been made into a movie. On the 3rd Monday of the month in Wirt s community room, we ll enjoy popcorn and watch the movie, followed by a book vs movie discussion! Each month s book selection will be available in the Fiction area on a first come, first served basis one month prior to the movie date. Movies/ Books: January 21 at 2:00 pm - Crazy Rich Asians February 18 at 2:00 pm - The Mountain Between Us For more information, call the Fiction desk at ext HOLIDAY CLOSING SCHEDULE Monday through Wednesday, December :00 pm Monday, December 31 through Tuesday, January 1

AUBURN 662-2381 ext. 205 opens one month before event *Auburn Needle Crafters Club All hand-sewing crafters welcome.

Thu, Jan 24, 6-7:30 pm *Valentine s Day Glass Etching Craft Thu, Feb 7, 6-7:30 pm Genealogy Classes Sponsored by the Bay County Library System and Bay County Genealogical Society Held in the Wirt

Drop-ins also welcome. Wed, Feb 27, 1:30-6:30 pm PINCONNING 879-3283 ext. 202 opens one month before event Who Gets Grandma s Yellow Pie Plate?

A d u lt s How to Prevent Foreclosure Sat, Jan 12, 2-3 pm Teagen Lefere, MSU Extension Office, explains foreclosure and available programs to help you avoid it.

2 AUBURN ext. 205 opens one month before event *Auburn Needle Crafters Club All hand-sewing crafters welcome. Wed, Jan 2 & 16, 6-7:30 pm Wed, Feb 6 & 20, 6-7:30 pm Green=Registration required =May register via our online Events Calendar (*)=Adult/Teen program *Escape Room: Sage s Secrets *Weaved Basket Craft Thu, Jan 24, 6-7:30 pm *Valentine s Day Glass Etching Craft Thu, Feb 7, 6-7:30 pm Genealogy Classes Sponsored by the Bay County Library System and Bay County Genealogical Society Held in the Wirt Computer Lab Registration required. Call the Reference Dept ext *Floral Painting w/ Palette Knife Workshop Thu, Feb 14, 6-7:30 pm MI Blood Drive (Ages 17+) Call to register. Drop-ins also welcome. Wed, Feb 27, 1:30-6:30 pm PINCONNING ext. 202 opens one month before event Who Gets Grandma s Yellow Pie Plate? Sat, Jan 12, am Teagen Lefere, MSU Extension Office, offers tips on passing on personal possessions so your family can avoid misunderstandings. Sage: Fri, Jan 4, All Day Sign up with friends, family, or by yourself. Each time slot is 30 minutes with six slots available for players. If your team has less than six, others may be added to your team. Must register in person or by phone. A d u lt s How to Prevent Foreclosure Sat, Jan 12, 2-3 pm Teagen Lefere, MSU Extension Office, explains foreclosure and available programs to help you avoid it. Tuesdays Craft Catch-Up Tue, Jan 15, 6-7 pm Saturdays Craft Catch-Up Sat, Jan 19, 2-3:30 pm Winter Sampler Art Tue, Jan 29, 6-7 pm Framed Pom Pom Heart Tue, Feb 5, 6-7 pm Knitting Solutions with Jan Expert knitters on site to assist. Crochet enthusiasts are welcome! Drop in. Wirt: Tuesdays starting Jan 8 10:30 am-12:30 pm Held in the Kantzler Community Room Metal Rose Craft Sat, Feb 9, 2-3:30 pm Clipboard Frame Tue, Feb 19, 6-7 pm SAGE ext. 202 opens one month before event Change Your Food, Change Your Life Wed, Jan 16, 6 pm Join Sarah Fechter Fitness Dietician, Rachel Trumble, to learn about micronutrients, macronutrients and portion control. Coloring Club Thu, Jan 24, 6-7:30 pm Mini Tulle Wreath Wed, Jan 30, 6-7:30 pm Discover Your Roots: Family History Research for Beginners Wirt: Sat, Jan 26, 9:30-11:30 am Learn how to both research your family history using vital records on Ancestry Library Edition and organize your research. Intro to Genealogy Databases: Ancestry Library Edition & MyHeritage Library Edition Wirt: Sat, Feb 2, 9:30-11:30 am opens Jan 2 Learn how to further your family research using Ancestry Library Edition and MyHeritage Library Edition (new database as of October 2018) and print or save documents electronically. Computer Solutions@ Wirt Casual Q & A with BCLS Technology Supervisor, Walt Peglow. Bring your laptops, tablets, etc. or use the computers in our lab. 2nd Floor Computer Lab Thu, Jan 17 & Feb 21, 6-7:30 pm BCLS Book Clubs Call your branch for the book selection and to register. Auburn: Thu, Jan 31 & Feb 28, 6-7:30 pm Pinconning: Tue, Jan 22 & Feb 26, 6-7:30 pm Sage: Mon, Jan 14 & Feb 11, 2-3:30 pm Wirt: Thu, Jan 3 & Feb 7, 6 pm Thu, Jan 24 & Feb 28, 2 pm The Golden Girls & Cheesecake Wed, Feb 6, 6-7:30 pm Watch 3 classic episodes, discuss, and eat cheesecake! Try the Kids Crafts Wed, Feb 27, 6-7:30 pm Buttons, Perler Beads, and Shrinky Dinks! WIRT ext Craft a Beaded Candle Holder Wed, Jan 2, 6-7:30 pm Seminar: Starting a Business Wed, Feb 13, 1-3 pm Register at or call Team Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge Teams (up to four people) compete to be the first to complete a 500 piece puzzle! Prize awarded to the winning team. Auburn: Sat, Feb 16, 2-4 pm Pinconning: Sat, Feb 23, 2-4:30 pm Sage: Thu, Feb 28, 6-7:30 pm

C h i l d r e n & Family Lego Club (Grades K-6) Make your own unique Lego

Sage: Thu, Jan 3, 4:30-5:30 pm open Pinconning: Fri, Jan 18, 3:30-4:30 pm open

opens Jan 23 Winter Storytimes Jan 7-Feb 21 Registration has begun.

We offer storytimes for a variety of age groups filled with stories, music,

Spy Party (All Ages) Decode a message, create the perfect disguise, navigate a

22, 4-5:30 pm Sage: Thu, Feb 7, 4:30-6 pm Valentines for Seniors (All Ages)

All materials provided. No registration required.

4-5:30 pm Pinconning: Wed, Jan 16, 11 am-12:30 pm Painterly Pottery: Pottery to

lead the program and bring a wide variety of glazes to decorate ceramic plaques.

3 C h i l d r e n & Family Lego Club (Grades K-6) Make your own unique Lego creations! We supply the Legos and you supply the imagination. Sage: Thu, Jan 3, 4:30-5:30 pm open Pinconning: Fri, Jan 18, 3:30-4:30 pm open Auburn: Tue, Jan 22, 4-5 pm opens Dec 21 Wirt: Wed, Feb 20, 4-5 pm and 6-7 pm opens Jan 23 Winter Storytimes Jan 7-Feb 21 Registration has begun. Call or visit to register. We offer storytimes for a variety of age groups filled with stories, music, activities and more! Complete schedule available at baycountylibrary.org. Spy Party (All Ages) Decode a message, create the perfect disguise, navigate a laser field, and practice other spy skills with our fun games and activities. Drop in. Pinconning: Fri, Jan 11, 3-4:30 pm Auburn: Tue, Jan 15, 4:30-6 pm Wirt: Tue, Jan 22, 4-5:30 pm Sage: Thu, Feb 7, 4:30-6 pm Valentines for Seniors (All Ages) Create a special Valentine s Day card for a senior citizen in Bay County. All materials provided. No registration required. Auburn: Tue, Jan 8, 4:30-6 pm Sage: Wed, Jan 9, 4:30-6 pm Wirt: Tue, Jan 15, 4-5:30 pm Pinconning: Wed, Jan 16, 11 am-12:30 pm Painterly Pottery: Pottery to Go (Ages 12 & under) An experienced studio artist from Painterly Pottery will lead the program and bring a wide variety of glazes to decorate ceramic plaques. Pottery will go back to the studio for firing and can be picked up at your library when ready. Auburn: Tue, Jan 29, 4:30-5:30 pm and 6-7 pm opens Dec 29 Sage: Wed, Feb 13, 4:30-5:30 pm and 6-7 pm opens Jan 16 Wirt: Sat, Feb 16, 11 am-12 pm and 1-2 pm opens Jan 19 Pinconning: Sat, Feb 16, 12:30-1:30 pm and 2-3 pm opens Jan 19

4 AUBURN , option #4 SAGE , option #5 Make & Take Party (Ages 5-12) Wed, Jan 2, 1-2 pm open Choose from our awesome selection of crafts to design, decorate, and take home! Science Club Jr. (Ages Adult) Soap Slime: Fri, Jan 4, 10:30-11:15 am open It s Melting!: Fri, Feb 1, 10:30-11:15 am opens Jan 2 Storytime at Iron Grind (Ages Adult) Sat, Jan 12, Feb 2 & 23, 10:30-11 am Join us for this monthly off-site storytime at Iron Grind Coffee House in Auburn! Slime Workshop (Ages 6-12) Soap Slime: Sat, Jan 12, 1-2 pm open Butter Slime: Sat, Feb 23, 2-3 pm opens Jan 22 A is for Art (Ages Adult) Snowflake Stamping: Fri, Jan 18, 10:30-11:15 am open Fluffy Hearts: Fri, Feb 15, 10:30-11:15 am opens Jan 15 Melted Crayon Art (Ages 10-14) Wed, Jan 23, 4-5 pm open Melt crayons to make a work of art on canvas! Baby Music (Ages 0-24 months + Adult) Fri, Jan 25, 10:30-11 am open Fri, Feb 8, 10:30-11 am opens Jan 8 Sing, dance, and play! DIY: String Art (Ages 8-14) Wed, Jan 30, 4:30-5:30 pm opens Jan 2 Decorate your space with a canvas string art masterpiece! Make a Mini Aquarium (Ages 6-12) Sat, Feb 2, 1-2 pm opens Jan 2 Make your own mini aquarium and watch your fish swim! Prime Time Family Reading (Grades Family) Tuesdays, Feb 5 Mar 12, 5:30-7 pm A special 6-week family program of reading, discussion and storytelling, plus dinner and prizes! Funded by the Michigan Humanities Council. Registration only available in person or by phone beginning Jan 15. Mad Scientists: Bubble Wrap Raft (Ages 8-12) Wed, Feb 6, 4:30-5:30 pm opens Jan 8 Cupcake Decorating (Ages 5-14) Wed, Feb 13, 4-5 pm opens Jan 15 WIRT , option #5 Crafternoon (Ages 12 & Under) Wed, Jan 2, 1-4 pm Drop in to make a variety of amazing crafts. Wonder Wednesdays (Ages 5-12) Wed, Jan 9-Feb 27, 4-5 pm Imagine, create & explore with STEAM activities. Little Makers (Ages 2-5) Fri, Jan 11, 10:30-11:15 am open Fri, Feb 8, 10:30-11:15 am opens Jan 11 Join us for a story, activities, craft & snack Just for Fun (Grades 1-3) Snow Slime: Thu, Jan 17, 4-5 pm open Find-It-Bottle: Thu, Feb 21, 4-5 pm opens Jan 24 Play the Library (Ages 4 & Under) Fri, Jan 18 & Feb 22,10-11 am Little ones can play, discover & meet new friends. Chinese New Year Celebration (Grades K-6) Tue, Feb 5, 4-5 pm opens Jan 8 Crafts, activities & snacks. Chocolate Olympics 2019 (Grades 3-6) Thu, Feb 14, 4-5 pm opens Jan 17 Join us for an hour of chocolate fun. Paint a Star Box (Ages 12 & Under) Wed, Jan 2, 4:30 pm & 6 pm open Paint a ceramic star box. Tail Waggin Tutors (Ages 4-12) Thu, Jan 10, 4:30-5:30 pm open Wed, Feb 6, 4:30-5:30 pm opens Jan 9 Read to a certified therapy dog. Fantastic Frames (Ages 5-12) Thu, Jan 17, 4:30-5:30 pm open Decorate a frame. Mad Scientists (Ages 8-12) Crazy Colors: Wed, Jan 23, 4:30-5:30 pm open Get crazy with color science experiments. Electrical Etching: Wed, Feb 20, 4:30-5:30 pm opens Jan 23 Use salt and electricity to etch metal. Baby Music (Ages 0-23 Mo.+ Adult) Fri, Jan 25, 10-10:30 am open Fri, Feb 15, 10-10:30 am opens Jan 18 Sing, dance and play. Friday Fun (Ages Adult) Feed the Birds: Fri, Jan 25, 11 am-12 pm open Bird activities and make a bird feeder. Calm Down Jars: Fri, Feb 15, 11 am-12 pm opens Jan 18 Calming activities and craft. Family Fun Lab: Not a Box (All Ages) Thu, Jan 31, 4:30-6 pm opens Jan 3 What will your family create with a box? Dinner and a Movie (Family/All Ages) Thu, Feb 21, 5:30-7:15 pm opens Jan 24 Watch The House with a Clock in its Walls (PG) and eat pizza from Eudici s. Button Bonanza (Ages 5-12) Wed, Feb 27, 4:30-5:30 pm opens Jan 17 Create a work of art on canvas with buttons. PINCONNING , option #3 Toddler Times (4 & under) + Adult Numbers: Thu, Jan 3, 10-10:30 am Nursery Rhymes: Thu, Feb 7, 10-10:30 am Join us for themed activities and crafts! Tales to Tails (Ages 12 & under) Sat, Jan 5, 11 am-12:30 pm open Register to read to Kramer the therapy dog. Minecraft Club (Ages 8-14) Thu, Jan 17, 3:30-4:30 pm open Thu, Feb 21, 3:30-4:30 pm opens Jan 22 Meet other players, share tips, show new people how to Minecraft. Bring a device or register to use a library computer. Tween Time: Acrylic Cups (Ages 8-14) Sat, Jan 26, 2-3:30 pm open Use an ipad and Cricut to stylize your name on an acrylic cup! Snowflake T-shirts (Ages 5-12) Wed, Jan 30, 3:30-4:30 pm open Sign up to paint your very own snowflake t-shirt! Valentine Bingo (Ages 5-12) Fri, Feb 1, 3:30-4:30 pm opens Jan 2 Sign up to play bingo and win some sweet treats! Snowman on Canvas (Ages 5-12) Wed, Feb 6, 3:30-4:30 pm opens Jan 8 Sign up to paint a snowman on canvas! Valentine s Day Party (All Ages) Thu, Feb 14, 3-4:30 pm Mini Winter Terrariums (Ages 5-12) Wed, Feb 20, 3:30-4:30 pm opens Jan 22 Make a mini winter themed terrarium!

T e e n s (Grades 6-12) Event in green=registration required =Online registration available =Adult/Teen program * AUBURN Call 662-2381 ext. 205 or stop by the Information Desk.

Wed, Jan 16 Puffy Paint Patterned Bracelet Craft 3-4:30 pm *Thu, Jan 24 Weaved Basket Craft 6-7:30 pm *Thu, Feb 7 Valentine s Day Glass Etching Craft 6-7:30 pm Wed, Feb 13 Cupcake Decorating 4-5 pm

Thu, Jan 24 Snow String Art 4 pm Thu, Feb 7 Homemade Soy Candles 4 pm Thu, Feb 21 Colorful Hand-Dotted Glasses 4 pm PINCONNING Call 879-3283 ext. 202 or stop by the Public Service Desk.

2-3:30 pm Tue, Feb 19 Clipboard Frame 6-7 pm SAGE Call 892-8555 ext. 205 or visit the Fiction Desk. *Fri, Jan 4 Escape Room: Sage s Secrets All day (See more info in adult section).

.. 3rd Saturdays Book Club @ City Market Meets third Saturday of every month at 10 am at City Market. For more information, contact Dawn Stewart at 893-9566 ext. 2.

5 T e e n s (Grades 6-12) Event in green=registration required =Online registration available =Adult/Teen program * AUBURN Call ext. 205 or stop by the Information Desk. *Wed, Jan 2, 16, Auburn Needle Crafters Club 6-7:30 pm Feb 6, 20 All hand-sewing crafters welcome. Wed, Jan 16 Puffy Paint Patterned Bracelet Craft 3-4:30 pm *Thu, Jan 24 Weaved Basket Craft 6-7:30 pm *Thu, Feb 7 Valentine s Day Glass Etching Craft 6-7:30 pm Wed, Feb 13 Cupcake Decorating 4-5 pm *Thu, Feb 14 Floral Painting w/palette Knife 6-7:30 pm Sat, Feb 16 Team Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge 2-4 pm WIRT Call ext or visit the Fiction Desk. Thu, Jan 24 Snow String Art 4 pm Thu, Feb 7 Homemade Soy Candles 4 pm Thu, Feb 21 Colorful Hand-Dotted Glasses 4 pm PINCONNING Call ext. 202 or stop by the Public Service Desk. Tue, Jan 15 Tuesdays Craft Catch-Up 6-7 pm Sat, Jan 19 Saturdays Craft Catch-Up 2-3:30 pm Tue, Jan 29 Winter Sampler Art 6-7 pm Tue, Feb 5 Framed Pom Pom Heart 6-7 pm Sat, Feb 9 Metal Rose Craft 2-3:30 pm Tue, Feb 19 Clipboard Frame 6-7 pm SAGE Call ext. 205 or visit the Fiction Desk. *Fri, Jan 4 Escape Room: Sage s Secrets All day (See more info in adult section). Registration required in person or by phone Wed, Jan 9 Slime Workshop 6-7:30 pm Tue, Jan 22 Washi Tape Suncatcher Craft 2:30-4 pm Wed, Feb 20 Perler Bead Bowl 6-7:30 pm Partnerships & Community... 3rd Saturdays Book City Market Meets third Saturday of every month at 10 am at City Market. For more information, contact Dawn Stewart at ext. 2. Jan 19 Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate Feb 16 Comfort Food by Kate Jacobs Mar 16 Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler Comedy Night With Rob Little The State Theatre: Sat, Jan 19, 7 pm $27. Proceeds benefit What s Next? Bay City Tickets are on sale at The State Theatre box office, (989) , or statetheatrebaycity.com. Prom Donation Drive During the month of February, All BCLS branches will accept donations of new and gently used, clean prom dresses, shoes, and accessories for Becca s Closet Bay City Chapter. Learn more about this charity at Drop in on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month from 4-8 pm for FREE writing workshops and oneon-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.

, Auburn, MI 48611 Ph: (989) 662-2381 Sun-Mon: Closed Tue-Thu: 10 am-8 pm Fri-Sat: 9 am-5 pm Pinconning Branch Library 218 Kaiser St.

6 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 500 Center Avenue Bay City, MI baycountylibrary.org

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LibraryJan/Feb 2015 www.baycountylibrary.org /baycountylibrary /bclsteen /bclschildren Tidings from the desk of the Director Public libraries are an American invention. The first public library was created