www.baycountylibrary.org News and Events January/February 2018 A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR All BCLS Branches are closed on Monday, January 1. How many times have you seen the beginning of a new year and thought that it was time to make a change? This year will be different, you say to yourself I m going to (exercise)(diet) (learn a language)(travel). Sometimes it is hard to know where to start when you want to make a change and that can be daunting. Fear not your library has the answers. From our program offerings to our materials in many formats, you can find the information you want in the format that works best for you. We have print and e-books for reading learners, DVD s for visual learners, and a host of programs to attend if you are a social learner. Use your library to be successful at making a change this year plan your work and work your plan! You can do it! Trish Burns Director Winter Reading Program January 2 - February 24, 2018 Adult Program Read or listen to 5 books, return your reading log and have your name entered in a drawing for a chance to win a Kindle Fire HD 10 tablet. Teen Program (Grades 6-12) Complete a Bingo sheet by reading 3 books and then filling in 3 squares in a row diagonally, vertically or horizontally. Grand Prize Kindle Fire HD 10 tablet. Diabetes and prediabetes affect almost half of all Americans, yet most people don t realize it. Join Linda Paeglis of the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA to learn more about these conditions and how they can impact your health. Take a short questionnaire to find out if you might be at risk. Receive important information about lifestyle changes you can make to reduce your risk and improve your health! Children's Program (Grades 6 & Under) Winter is a great time to read! Earn badges for reading and completing activities. Enter for a chance to win a $25.00 Meijer gift card when you complete your log. Stop by your branch to sign up beginning January 2! Logs are due by closing on February 24. Prize winners will be contacted after the program ends. YMCA & BCLS partner to promote diabetes awareness Wirt Library Community Room Wednesday, January 10 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, January 16 6-7 p.m.

AUBURN 662-2381 ext. 205 Green=Registration required =May register via our online Events Calendar (*)=Adult/Teen program *Needle Crafter s Club All hand-sewing crafters welcome. Wed, Jan 3 & 17, 6-7:30 pm Wed, Feb 7 & 21, 6-7:30 pm *Decoupage Plate Thu, Jan 18, 6-7:30 pm *Valentine s Day Painterly Pottery Thu, Feb 1, 6-7:30 pm opens Jan 2 *Team Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge Sat, Feb 3, 2-4:30 pm opens Jan 2 *Shabby Chic Rose Votive Candle Thu, Feb 8, 6-7:30 pm opens Jan 9 PINCONNING 879-3283 ext. 202 On the first and third Tuesday of every month from 4-8 pm, the Bay Community Writing Center (BCWC) provides 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. There is no need to register for the workshops in advance just stop by! Writing Workshops, 6-7:30 pm Jan 2: WRITING CENTER IS CLOSED Feb 6: Writing Scholarship Essays Mar 6: Writing the SAT Essay Apr 3: Writing Short Stories Creative Writing Studio, 6-7:30 pm Jan 16, Feb 20, Mar 20, Apr 17 Get inspired to write poems, fiction, or nonfiction through creative prompts, followed by time to write and receive feedback from other group members. For more information, visit the website at baycommunitywc.weebly.com, email bcwc@svsu.edu, or call (989) 964-2829. A d u lt s opens one month before event *Craft Catch-Up Tue, Jan 9, 6-7 pm Sat, Feb 17, 2-3:30 pm *Hello Winter Craft Tue, Jan 16, 6-7 pm *Chinese Calligraphy Art Sat, Jan 27, 2-3:30 pm *Painterly Pottery Tue, Feb 6, 6-7 pm *Monochrome Canvas Art Tue, Feb 20, 6-7 pm SAGE 892-8555 ext. 202 Adult Coloring Club Thu, Jan 4 & Feb 1, 6-7:30 pm *The Art of Chocolate Thu, Jan 11, 6 pm Presented by Artisanne Chocolatier Learn about the history & production of chocolate from bean to bar. Everyone creates 4 fancy, colorful bon bons to take home. Glass Etching Thu, Feb 22, 6:30-7:30 pm WIRT 893-9566 ext. 2200 Craft a Button Tree Wed, Jan 3, 6-7:30 pm Painterly Pottery Thu, Feb 8, 6-7:30 pm opens Jan 8 Business Start-Up Seminar Wed, Feb 14, 1-4 pm Register at www.sbdcmichigan.org or call 686-9597 Genealogy Classes Wirt Computer Lab Sponsored by BCLS and the Bay County Genealogical Society Registration required at the Reference Dept., 893-9566 ext. 2200 Discover Your Roots: Family History Research for Beginners Sat, Jan 27, 9:30-11:30 am Learn 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 Library Edition and Heritage Quest Sat, Feb 3, 9:30-11:30 am Learn how to use Ancestry Library Edition and Heritage Quest databases to further your family research. Learn how to print and save documents electronically. Book Discussion Groups Registration required at your branch. Sage Mon, Jan 8 & Feb 12, 2-3:30 pm Auburn Thu, Jan 25 & Feb 22, 6-7:30 pm Pinconning Tue, Jan 23 & Feb 27, 6-7:30 pm Wirt Thu, Jan 4 & Feb 1, 6 pm Thu, Jan 25 & Feb 22, 2 pm Prom Donation Drive Computer Classes Wirt Computer Lab: Wednesdays, 5:45-7:45 pm Jan 10 Jan 17 Jan 24 Feb 7 & 14 Feb 21 Computer Basics Tablet Basics**Bring Tablet (Kantzler Community Room) How to Clean Up your PC Intro to Microsoft Office 2016 Excel* Tablet Basics**Bring Tablet (Kantzler Community Room) A non-refundable $5 fee due at registration (in person only). *Should know how to use a mouse and type **Should have Internet experience and an email account Computer Solutions Wirt: Thu, Jan 18, 6-7:30 pm Auburn: Thu, Feb 15, 6-7:30 pm Throughout 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. Casual Q & A with BCLS Technology Supervisor, Walt Peglow. Bring your questions, laptops, tablets, etc. Located in the community room.

C h i l d r e n & Family Valentines for Seniors Create a special Valentine s Day card for a senior citizen in Bay County. Drop in at your branch anytime January 7-13 to get creative! All ages welcome. All materials provided. Painterly Pottery: Pottery to Go (Ages 12 & Under) Paint a ceramic plaque. An experienced studio artist from Painterly Pottery will lead the program and bring a wide variety of glazes to decorate with. Pottery will go back to the studio for firing and can be picked up at your library when ready. Pinconning: Sat, Jan 13, 11:30 am &1:30 pm opens Dec 16 Auburn: Sat, Jan 20, 11 am & 1 pm opens Dec 23 Sage: Wed, Jan 31, 4:30 pm & 6 pm opens Jan 3 Wirt: Sat, Feb 3 at 10 am, 12 pm & 2 pm opens Jan 6 Silly Sports Party (All Ages) Drop in and work out the winter blahs with our fun fitness challenges. Go for the gold with some family-friendly games! Wirt: Tue, Jan 30, 4-5:30 pm Pinconning: Sat, Feb 3, 11 am-12:30 pm Auburn: Sat, Feb 10, 1-2:30 pm Sage: Wed, Feb 28, 4:30-6 pm Lego Club (Grades K-6) Make your own unique Lego creations! We supply the Legos and you supply the imagination. Pinconning: Thu, Jan 18,1-2:30 pm opens Dec 21 Auburn: Tue, Jan 23, 4-5:30 pm opens Dec 23 Sage: Thu, Jan 25, 4:30-6 pm opens Dec 28 Wirt: Fri, Feb 16, 10-11:30 am opens Jan 19 Winter Story Time Jan 8 - Feb 22 Call, visit, or register online We offer story times for a variety of age groups filled with stories, music, activities and more! Complete schedule available at www.baycountylibrary.org.

PINCONNING 879-3283, option #3 AUBURN 662-2381, option #4 Make a Winter Birdfeeder (All Ages) Tue, Jan 2, 1-2 pm open This craft is for the birds! Create your own bird feeder to help keep birds fed all winter long.. Science Club Jr. (Ages 2-5 + Adult) Fri, Jan 5, 10:30-11:15 am open Fri, Feb 2, 10:30-11:15 am opens Jan 2 Explore the world around us with fun STEM activities for little ones. DIY: String Art (Ages 8-12) Tue, Jan 9, 4-5 pm open Decorate your space with a canvas string art masterpiece! Make and Take Party! (Grades K-6) Tue, Jan 16, 4-5 pm open Choose from our awesome selection of crafts to design, decorate, and take home! A is for Art (Ages 2-5 + Adult) Fri, Jan 19, 10:30-11:15 am opens Great art activities for preschoolers to create and play! Pajama Stories (Family) Tue, Jan 30, 6:30-7 pm opens Jan 2 Tue, Feb 20, 6:30-7 pm opens Jan 21 Come in your PJs for this fun evening full of books, songs and movement! Be a Chef! (Grades K-4) Tue, Feb 6, 4-5 pm opens Jan 9 Learn to make tasty treats and snacks, then sample your creations! Please alert library staff to any food allergies. Heart Frame Art (All Ages) Tue, Feb 13, 6:30-7:30 pm opens Jan 16 Decorate a heart frame - perfect for a Valentine s gift! DIY: Washi Tape Coasters (Ages 8-12) Tue, Feb 27, 4-5 pm opens Jan 16 Decorate a colorful coaster with washi tape! WIRT 893-9566, option #5 Code Club (Grades 2-6) Thu, Jan 4, 6:15-7:15 pm open Begin coding using games and other activities in a fun, positive group. Preschool Fun (Ages 2-5) Frosty Fun: Fri, Jan 5, 10:30-11:30 am open Valentine Fun: Fri, Feb 9, 10:30-11:30 am opens Jan 12 Join us for a story, activities, craft & snack. Tail Waggin Tutors (Ages 4+) Sat, Jan 6, 2:30-3:30 pm. Registration open Sat, Feb 6, 2:30-3:30 pm. Registration opens Jan 20 Practice your reading with a therapy dog. Movie & Craft: Emoji Movie (PG) Sat, Jan 13, 2-4 pm open Join us for the movie, an Emoji craft & a snack. Caution! We re Mad About Science (Grades 3-6) Tue, Jan 16, 4-5 pm open How well do you really know candy? Candy science activities. Just for Fun Club (Grades 1-3) Tue, Feb 6, 4-5 pm opens Jan 9 Enjoy stories, activities, snacks, and a craft. Chocolate Olympics (Grades 3-6) Tue, Feb 13, 4-5 pm opens Jan 17 Snowman Luminary Craft (Ages 5-12) Wed, Jan 3, 3:30-4:30 pm open Toddler Time (Ages 4 & under + Adult) ABC Time: Thu, Jan 4, 10-10:30 am Let s Count: Thu, Feb 1, 10-10:30 am Join us for stories and themed activities and crafts! Minecraft Club (Ages 8-14) Thu, Jan 11, 3:30-4:30 pm open Thu, Feb 15, 3:30-4:30 pm opens Jan 18 Meet other players, share tips, and show new people how to Minecraft. Bring your own device or register to use a library computer. 3D Printer Club (Grades 4-12) Tue, Jan 23, 3:30-4:30 pm open Sandpaper Art T-Shirts (Ages 5-12) Wed, Jan 24, 3:30-4:30 pm open We provide the T-shirts; you create a cool design. Mad Scientists! (Grades 2-6) Frozen Fun: Thu, Feb 8, 3:45-4:45 pm opens Jan 11 Valentine Bingo (Grades Pre K-6) Wed, Feb 14, 3:30-4:30 pm opens Jan 17 Sign up to play bingo and win some sweet prizes! Snow Painting (Ages 5-12) Wed, Feb 21, 3:30-4:30 pm opens Jan 24 Sign up to paint with snow! Giant Games (Ages 8-12) Sat, Feb 24, 11 am-12 pm opens Jan 27 Hungry for a live version of your favorite board games? SAGE 892-8555, option #5 Mad Scientists (Ages 8-12) Slime Attack: Wed, Jan 10, 4:30-5:30 pm open Experiment with different types of slime. Shifty Sediments: Thu, Feb 8, 4:30-5:30 pm opens Jan 10 Watch your experiment shift & move. Baby Music Time (Ages 0-23 Months + Adult) Fri, Jan 12, 10-10:30 am open Fri, Feb 2, 10-10:30 am opens Jan 5 Sing, dance, and play. Friday Fun (Ages 2-5 + Adult) Llama Llama Pajama Party: Fri, Jan 12, 11 am-12 pm open Wear your pajamas. We ll bring the Llamas. Monsters Love Colors: Fri, Feb 2, 11 am-12 pm opens Jan 5 Colorful craft and activities! Yeti Clay Creatures (Ages 5-12) Thu, Jan 18, 4:30-5:30 pm open What will your yeti look like? Family Fun Lab (Family/All Ages) Cupcake Construction: Wed, Jan 24, 6-7:30 pm open Build and balance tasty towers. Family Fort Night: Wed, Feb 21, 6-7:30 pm opens Jan 24 Build blanket forts around the library, read a story and have a snack. Please bring blankets/sheets. Chinese New Year Party (All Ages/Family) Thu, Feb 15, 4:30-6 pm Celebrate with crafts and activities. Movie: Lego Ninjago (PG) (All Ages/Family) Fri, Feb 16, 10:30 am-12:15 pm Snack provided. Lucky Lanterns (Ages 5-12) Thu, Feb 22, 4:30-5:30 pm opens Jan 18 Decorate your own paper lantern.

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 3, Needle Crafter s Club 6-7:30 pm Jan 17 All hand-sewing crafters welcome. Wed, Jan 10 Faux Felted Bracelets 3-4:30 pm *Thu, Jan 18 Decoupage Plate 6-7:30 pm *Thu, Feb 1 Valentine s Day Painterly Pottery 6-7:30 pm opens Jan 2 *Sat, Feb 3 Team Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge 2-4:30 pm opens Jan 2 *Wed, Feb 7, Feb 21 Needle Crafter s Club All hand-sewing crafters welcome. 6-7:30 pm *Thu, Feb 8 Shabby Chic Rose Votive Candle 6-7:30 pm opens Jan 9 Wed, Feb 14 Valentine s Day Paper Rose 3-4:30 pm opens Jan 16 WIRT Call 893-9566 ext. 2122 or visit the Fiction Desk. opens 1 month before each event Thu, Jan 18 Pretzel Creations 4 pm Thu, Feb 8 Painterly Pottery 4 pm Thu, Feb 22 Canvas Sharpie Art 4 pm PINCONNING Call 879-3283 ext. 202 or stop by the Public Service Desk. opens 1 month before each event Tue, Jan 9 Craft Catch-Up 6-7 pm Tue, Jan 16 Hello Winter Craft 6-7 pm Tue, Jan 23 3D Printer Club (Grades 4-12) 3:30-4:30 pm Sat, Jan 27 Chinese Calligraphy Art 2-3:30 pm Tue, Feb 6 Painterly Pottery 6-7 pm Sat, Feb 17 Craft Catch-Up 2-3:30 pm Tue, Feb 20 Monochrome Canvas Art 6-7 pm SAGE Call 892-8555 ext. 205 or visit the Fiction Desk. opens 1 month before each event *Thu, Jan 11 The Art of Chocolate 6 pm Presented by Artisanne Chocolatier Learn about the history & production of chocolate from bean to bar. Everyone creates 4 fancy, colorful bon bons to take home. Wed, Jan 17 Paint an Arrow 5:30-7 pm Wed, Feb 7 Painterly Pottery 6 pm Wed, Feb 14 Anti-Valentine s Day Party 5:30-7 pm Practice SAT Testing at Auburn In partnership with Sylvan Learning Center of Midland, Auburn Area Branch Library will proctor a practice SAT test on Sat, Jan 13, 9:30 am-12:30 pm in the library s community room. Registration is required at either 662-2381 ext. 205 or via the online calendar at www.baycountylibrary.org. A follow-up parent meeting is scheduled for Wed, Jan 17, 6:30-7:30 pm. Parents will receive test results and hear tips on how to help their child practice for the real SAT test. a-la-carte is the Bay City area s non-profit arts and culture collaborative. Connect with us at www.whatsnextbaycity.org Comedy Night With Rob Little Annual Fundraiser Saturday, January 20, 7:00 pm at the State Theatre, Bay City $27 reserved seating. Now on sale at www.statetheatrebaycity.com or (989) 892-2660 Watch Rob in action and you ll agree he is one of the very best stand-up comedians in the country. A sketch comedy player on the Fox Sports Net Show, "The Best Damn Sports Show Period", and "Last Call with Carson Daly," Little uses his training from the world famous Second City Comedy Club to create routines that are inventive, funny, spontaneous, and completely unique. All proceeds benefit a-la-carte.

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