Summer Reading Progam is coming
BCLS Kicks-off with family events
June 5, 2015
By: Mary Ruthko
Children's Theme
Adult and Teen Themes
Last year, nearly 10,000 people ages birth through adult joined Summer Reading Program at the Bay County Library System (BCLS). This fantastic, summer-long event features prize drawings, FREE performances, workshops, crafts and movies, contests, and more! This year, the superhero themed program runs from June 15 through August 15. Participants are not required to hold a BCLS library card! Reading logs will be available at any branch and the bookmobile beginning June 15.
While supplies last, everyone who signs up for Summer Reading Program receives a newly designed, reusable book bag courtesy of the Friends of the Bay County Libraries. Teens and adults who complete their log will be entered in a drawing for an iPad mini. Teens and children who complete their logs will receive a free book in addition to prizes. Grades K-6 are encouraged to participate in the annual Design-A-Bookmark contest. Winners in each of four age categories will have their bookmark professionally printed and distributed at BCLS branches. Entry forms, which are due by August 15, are available on the
BCLS website or at any branch library.
To gear up for the summer excitement, patrons of all ages are invited to attend one of these FREE kick-off events sponsored by a generous donation by Dow Corning:
Baffling Bill Magic Show
Tuesday, June 16, 2:00 pm
Auburn Area Branch Library, 231 Midland Rd., Auburn
Registration is required in person,
online, or at 989-662-2381 option #4.
Baffling Bill with Kym: Illusion Show
Wednesday, June 17, 6:30 pm
Held at the Boys & Girls Club, 201 N. St., Pinconning
No registration required.
Gratitude Steel Band Concert & Lawn Party
Wednesday, June 17, 2:00-3:30 pm
Sage Branch Library, 100 Midland St., Bay City
Held outside - drop in. Enjoy games, face painting, snacks, and FREE Child I.D. Cards provided by the Bay City Police Department.
Rick Kelley Family Concert
Friday, June 19, 2:00 pm
Wirt Public Library, 500 Center Ave., Bay City
Registration is required in person,
online, or at 989-893-9566 option #5.
Held outside on the lawn--don't forget your lawn chairs.
See a full Summer Reading Program event schedule along with more program details at
www.baycountylibrary.org!