Magic and More will celebrate books with magic, comedy and juggling at the Sage Branch Library.

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A Musician, a Magician and an Educators' Workshop at Your Library

September 26, 2010
By: Julie McCallum,
Senior Staff

October is an exciting month children, families and early childhood educators at the Bay County Library System!

Ben Spitzer: Magic and More will celebrate books with magic, comedy and juggling at the Sage Branch Library (100 E. Midland St., Bay City) on Wednesday, October 6 at 6:30 pm. Be sure to register in advance so you don't miss all the fun! Visit or call the Sage Children's Department at 892-8555 option #5.

Also in October, children's recording artist and educator, The Merry Music Maker, will perform an all ages concert and present a workshop for early childhood educators.

The Merry Music Maker: Musical Adventure Concert is a hand clappin,' toe tappin' good time! Her up-beat music, creative movement, silly characters, funny puppets, and use of sign language will have your child begging for more.

Register now for one of these performances:

Wirt Public Library (500 Center Ave., Bay City, 893-9566 option #5) on Saturday, October 2 at 2:00 pm; Auburn Area Branch Library (235 W. Midland Rd., Auburn, 662-2381 option #4) on Tuesday, October 12 at 6:30 pm and Pinconning Branch Library (879-3283 option #3) on Wednesday, Oct 13 at 6:00 pm.

Early childhood educators are invited to attend Time for Sign With Little Hands: An Interactive Workshop for Early Childhood Educators at the Wirt Public Library on Saturday, October 2 from 10:00 to 11:30 am. The Merry Music Maker (Paula Doak) will teach participants how to incorporate sign language into story time, circle time and music activities! Registration is required at the Wirt Children's Services Department. Visit or call 893-9566 option #5.

All of these events are free of charge. Please visit us on the web at www.baycountylibrary.org for more information.