Bay City Public Library - Main Branch

10/23/2026

Tiny hands, BIG fun!

Join us for Toddler Time at Bay City Public Library! Our little learners will enjoy stories, songs, movement, and fun activities that encourage creativity, learning, and lots of giggles!

✨ Can’t make it on Monday? No worries! Our Monday and Wednesday Toddler Time programs will feature the same activities, so you can choose the day that works best for your family!

Bring your little ones and join us for a morning of learning, playing, and making memories together!

🗓 Nov 2, 4, 9
🕙 10:30 AM
📍 Bay City Public Library
We can’t wait to see our littlest learners!

10/23/2026

Reclaiming Your Inner Wisdom: Sacred Indigenous Teachings

Asha Frost, author of You Are the Medicine: 13 Moons of Indigenous Wisdom, Ancestral Connection, and Animal Spirit Guidance, shares sacred Indigenous teachings on reclaiming your inner wisdom.

📅 Tuesday, November 3
🕐 1:00 PM CST
💻 Online, so you can join from home

Register online: https://libraryc.org/baycitylibrary/217101
You can also scan the QR code on the image.

10/21/2026

Meet our newest 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenger, Cora! 📚

Cora has reached her first milestone by reading 100 books on her journey to 1,000! 🥳📖 We’re so excited to celebrate her progress and can’t wait to see her continue to grow as a little reader!

Want your child to join the fun? It’s never too early to start building a love of reading! Sign up for our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program at Bay City Public Library. Every book counts, and every milestone is worth celebrating! 🌟📚

For more questions, please contact our Youth Specialist at [email protected].

10/20/2026

🍂🧡 November is just around the corner, and we have a month full of activities waiting for you at Bay City Public Library! 📚🍁

From Toddler Time and Lego Club to Teen Tuesday, Book Club, Crafty Crew, and Art After Hours, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this month!

🦃 Please note that the library will be closed November 11 and November 26–28 for the holidays. Our holiday hours begin the week of November 30, with the library open Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM.

Take a look at our November calendar to see what’s coming up, mark your favorites, and plan your next visit. We can’t wait to see you at the library! 🍁📖

10/20/2026

👻 Teen Tuesday at Bay City Public Library!

Up Next: An Hour with the Weird! 🔦

On Tuesday, October 27, from 4–5 PM, The Paranormal Posse of Texas will present a live paranormal investigation! Explore real history, investigative techniques, tools, evidence, and the mysteries of the unknown. 🕵️‍♂️

📅 Tuesday, Oct 27
⏰ Time: 4–5 PM
📍 Location: Bay City Public Library
🎒 Grades: 8–12
👻 Registration is not required

For questions, please contact our program manager at [email protected].

10/20/2026

🔔 Reminder! On Thursday, October 22, beginning at 5 PM and lasting until closing, the library will offer basic check-in and check-out services only due to Sensory Hour.

Join us for Sensory Hour from 5 PM at Bay City Public Library! Enjoy a calm, supportive hour filled with sensory bins, fidgets, quiet activities, and opportunities for children to explore at their own pace. It's a comfortable environment where children can play, discover, and enjoy the library with sensory needs in mind. Registration is not required. ☁

10/20/2026

📚✨ November’s Online Author Talks are here! ✨📚

Join us this November for a new lineup of fascinating conversations with bestselling authors from the comfort of your home! From Indigenous wisdom and the science of space exploration to wealth, greed, and epic fantasy worlds, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

🗓️ Upcoming Author Talks:
📖 Nov. 3 at 1 PM – Reclaiming Your Inner Wisdom with Asha Frost
🚀 Nov. 10 at 1 PM – A City on Mars with Kelly and Zach Weinersmith
💰 Nov. 11 at 1 PM – How Money Became God with Paul Vigna
🌌 Nov. 16 at 6 PM – Epic Worlds and Celestial Prophecies with Rebecca Roanhorse

📚We have all of the featured books available in our library! Stop by Bay City Public Library to check them out.

🔗 Register and explore upcoming talks here: https://libraryc.org/baycitylibrary

We hope you’ll join us for an exciting month of learning, discovery, and great conversations! 📚

10/19/2026

Join us next week for Book Club! We will be discussing the novel The Librarians by Sherry Thomas on Monday, October 26 at 2:00 PM. 🕵 📖

📚🔎 Step into a world of secrets, mystery, and books! 🔍📚

Our October Book Club selection is The Librarians by Sherry Thomas. Join us for an afternoon of conversation as we discuss this intriguing story and share our thoughts, favorite moments, and different perspectives with fellow book lovers.

Whether you’ve been part of Book Club before or this is your first time joining us, everyone is welcome! Come ready to chat about the book, meet other readers, and enjoy some time surrounded by good books and great conversation. 📖☕

📅 Monday, October 26 at 2:00 PM
📍 Bay City Public Library
📖 Adult Program
📝 Registration is not required

Have you read The Librarians yet? Pick up a copy, start reading, and join us for the discussion! For more information, please contact [email protected].