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STEM PIPELINE - STEM STAYCATION
Spring Break 2024 (March 23 – April 7)
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Prizes are available thanks to donations from Go Great Lakes Bay, the Mt. Pleasant Convention and Visitors Bureau and other regional partners for those who post a picture on Facebook at one of the free events, passport locations or STEM activity listed on the STEM calendar. Simply tag STEM Pipeline (@stempipeline). One picture per location equals one entry and chance to win per post running March 23 through April 7.
Learn more about events: STEM STAYCATION
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Let’s talk, read and sing about CARS! How much time do you spend with your child in transport? For many of us, it’s part of our daily routine, making it a great opportunity to talk, read and sing together! As you go by the park or store, you can say things like, “That’s where we played last weekend,” or “There’s the grocery store where we buy healthy foods.”
For more ideas on how to talk, read, and sing together visit: TALKING IS TEACHING
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Kindergarten Readiness Goal:
- Copy a triangle, circle, square, and other shapes
- Identify basic emotions of others and their causes
- Match beginning sounds of some words
- Use and respond appropriately to positional words indicating location, direction, and distance (under, over, between, close, far, behind, in front, etc.)
- Explore drama through actions and language
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Cooking Matters Recipe:
HOMEMADE CORN TORTILLA CHIPS
15 Minutes 12 Servings
Together make a snack to go! Homemade tortilla chips are easy and quick to make. Ask you little one to arrange the tortilla triangles on the baking sheet. Talk about shapes: What shape was the tortilla before cutting? What shape did we cut them into?
Ingredients:
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
Non-stick cooking spray
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Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cut each corn tortilla into six triangles.
- Coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place tortilla slices on baking sheet. Lightly spray the chips with nonstick cooking spray to prevent burning.
- Bake until golden brown and crispy, about 8-10 minutes.
View the Recipe: HOMEMADE CORN TORTILLA CHIPS
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FOOD GIVEAWAY
Salvation Army Bay City
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Monday, March 4th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm,
Monday, March 25th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm
with walk-ups beginning at 6PM. You must bring ID.
Learn more: FOOD GIVEAWAY
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BEDTIME MATH
Parents know to read to their kids at night, but what about math? Our goal is simple: to make math a fun part of kids’ everyday lives, as beloved as the bedtime story.
Bedtime Math sends parents a fun, new math problem every day, on everything from electric eels to chocolate chips to flamingoes. Targeted for kids ages 3-9, it begins with a short, fun set-up story, followed by three math problems at three levels of challenge.
Learn more about this FREE app: BEDTIME MATH
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THINGS THAT GO
PBS Parents
Planes, trains, cars, trucks, and spaceships capture our imagination — helping us think about neighborhoods, communities, states, countries, and worlds beyond our own. When a child picks up a transportation toy, they have the opportunity to pretend they are anywhere they want to be. And this on-the-go play is perfect for helping children think like a scientist — discovering physical science concepts like motion and forces, gravity, and friction.
View transportation activities, crafts, games and articles: PBS PARENTS - THINGS THAT GO
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CARING FOR KIDS: MANAGING SCREEN TIME
University of Michigan Human Resources
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"Recognizing benefits and risks as well as seeking strategies for developing healthy limits can help parents and caregivers of children implement intentional practices,” says Christine Snyder, Director of Child and Family Care. “One effective approach is to start early by removing digital media from shared living and play spaces for very young children. By minimizing the presence of screens in the environment, you encourage alternative forms of play, social interaction, and exploration, which are crucial for their overall development.”
Read full article: CARING FOR KIDS: MANAGING SCREEN TIME
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KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION | |
It is that time of year! Keep an eye out for kindergarten registration at your home school. | |
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Peer 360 Recovery Alliance exists to serve the diverse recovery communities, their family, friends and allies offering a unified voice and a shared recovery vision. We are building bridges across the gaps between professional treatment services and successful lives in long-term recovery so that no more are lost to addiction.
What is peer support?
- Peer support is an informal gathering of others in recovery; it is a chance to share your experience and strength in recovery with others. It is also a chance to talk about your struggles and get support.
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CHILD CARE PROVIDER RESOURCES
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Michigan Tri-Share
The MI Tri-Share Child Care Program (Tri-Share) is an innovative approach to increasing access to high quality, affordable child care for working families, with the cost of child care shared by an employer, the employee and the State of Michigan. The pilot also seeks to increase the labor market by allowing employers to offer a child care subsidy to help retain and attract talent.
Learn More: MICHIGAN TRI-SHARE
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Child Care Workforce Support Stipends
The Bay Area Community Foundation is funding a onboarding stipend for child care providers hired on or after 9/14/21 (scholarship to support the provider's costs to hire new staff)
Learn More: CHILD CARE WORKFORCE SUPPORT STIPENDS
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Caring for MI Future
This is a statewide effort to help child care entrepreneurs open 1,000 new or expanded child care programs by the end of 2024. This initiative, led by the Michigan Departments of Education and Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (MDE & LARA) is focusing on what entrepreneurs need most to open and expand child care businesses—help finding and renovating space, startup funding, help recruiting staff, and support creating a business plan.
Learn More: CARING FOR MI FUTURE
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FREE Online Parenting Classes
Extension Extras Parenting Hour
Tuesdays at 8 - 9:30 PM
March 5 - Reducing Challenging Behaviors in Toddlers
March 12 - Talking With Kids About Race
March 19 - Screen Time for Young Children
March 26 - Supporting Children Through Grief and Loss
Guiding Principles for Highly Successful Parenting Webinar Series - March-April 2024
Mondays, March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 2024
Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm ET
Learn More & Register: MSU EXTENSION PARENT CLASSES
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NEMSCA - ARENAC COUNTY
Rental Counseling
Financial Literacy Class
Homebuyer Education
Call 989-358-4653 or email gagnona@nemcsca.org for dates.
Learn More: NEMSCA
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MCLAREN BAY REGION - BAY COUNTY
Visit the website to learn more about these upcoming classes:
- Virtual Breastfeeding Class – Free of Charge
- Virtual Childbirth Crash Course – Free of Charge
- Breastfeeding Class : Health Pavilion
Learn More & Register: MCLAREN BAY REGION
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Visit Great Lakes Bay Parents' KIDS DAILY CALENDAR for a full listing of story times, family/ kid events, and new places to discover in the Great Lakes Bay Region. | |
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Investing in the Power of Families Grant Creates Community Collaboration
The Historical Museum of Bay County, located in Bay City, has reason to celebrate. A national organization, Parent as Teachers, has awarded a $10,000 grant to fund two programs, Power of Families and Preschool Tuesdays, and also the installation of the PBS Raising Readers Room on the second floor of the Museum. These preschool programs were developed through a partnership with Bay-Arenac Great Start, Starting Strong, Delta Kids, Michigan Learning Channel, and the Bay County Library System (BCLS). These resources will be free to families with young children.
Continue reading: BLOG ARTICLE
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SPRING GUIDE - EASTER EGG HUNTS | | |
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WHERE: Home Depot, Bay City
DATE: March 2 at 9 AM - 12 PM
Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops.
Learn More: WOOD WORKSHOP
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March 2 - Spring Bay City Maker’s Market | | |
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WHERE: The Historical Museum of Bay County, Bay City
DATE: March 2 at 10 AM - 4 PM
Join us for the fusion of history and creativity at the Historical Museum of Bay County for the Spring Bay City Maker’s Market! Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of our local community as we bring together 50 talented local makers and artists for a unique shopping experience.
Explore the museum’s exhibits, with a special spotlight on ‘Old Bay City: Downtown Winding Shopping,’ showcasing the businesses that shaped Downtown Bay City between the 1880s and 1910s. It’s a journey through time that adds a touch of nostalgia to your shopping adventure.
But that’s not all – keep your eyes peeled for a special guest who might just be hopping around from 11 AM – 2 PM.
Register: BAY CITY MAKER'S MARKET
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March 2 - March Mammal Mysteries | | |
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WHERE: Bay City State Park, Bay City
DATE: March 2 at 12 - 3 PM
Help our staff investigate the mammal mystery of Tobico Marsh. Guests will be introduced to mammal tracking basics at the welcome station and be given a kit to investigate different stops in the Visitor Center. Examine different crime scenes and examine clues to figure out who visited the different spots..
Register: MARCH MAMMAL MYSTERIES
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March 4 - Storytime At Populace | | |
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WHERE: Populace Coffee, Bay City
DATE: March 4 at 9 AM
Families with young children. Bring the littles downtown to story time with the Wirt Library! Enjoy your favorite coffee house drink and treat at Populace Coffee while we talk, read, sing and play together!
No registration needed.
Learn More: STORYTIME AT POPULACE
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March 4 - Busy Book Cafe (age 0-3) | | |
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WHERE: Sage Branch Library, Bay City
DATE: March 4 at 11 AM
For children ages 0-3 years old + Adult.
We begin at 11 am. Craft supplies and directions will be available for parents to build a page for a baby busy book. Toys will be out for children to play while adults craft and visit.
Registration is required. Call 989-892-8555 opt 4 if you need assistance with registration. We look forward to seeing you!
Register: BUSY BOOK CAFE
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March 5, 12, 19 & 26 - Preschool Tuesdays: Family Playtime @ the Museum | | |
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WHERE: Bay County Historical Society, Bay City
DATE: March 5 & 19 at 10 AM - 7 PM
March 12 & 26 at 10 AM - 4 PM
Preschoolers + adult are invited to stop by the Museum any time from 10 AM – 7 PM to complete the PRESCHOOL MUSEUM CHALLENGE – TRANSPORTATION.
Together you can explore the galleries for clues to complete the challenge, discover Delta College’s PBS Raising Readers Room with books supplied by the Bay County Library System, and play at the activity table. Stop by the Museum Store for a to-go activity and a coupon for a treat from McDonalds.
Thank you to the Peter’s Family McDonalds, the Parents As Teachers National Center, Bay-Arenac Great Start, Delta College Public Media, and Bay County Library System for making this program possible!
Register: PRESCHOOL TUESDAYS
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March 5 - Story & Activity (age 3-12) | | |
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WHERE: Sage Branch Library, Bay City
DATE: March 5 at 1:30 PM
Children ages 3-12 are invited to join us at Sage Branch Library for Story and Activity on Tuesday, March 5 at 1:30 pm. Get ready to make a picture pillow! We look forward to seeing you!
Call us at 989-892-8555 opt 4 if assistance is needed for registration.
Program date and time is accommodating our homeschool families.
Register: STORY & ACTIVITY
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March 6 & 20 - Great Start Family Network | | |
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WHERE: Standish Community Center, Standish
DATE: First & Third Wednesday 1 at 4:30 PM
Learn More: Email Amy at trogana@baisd.net
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March 7, 14, 21 & 28 - Great Lakes Bay Mom Cafe & Playgroup | | |
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WHERE: Bay City Town Center, Bay City
DATE: Thursdays at 10 AM
Learn More: Email Amy at trogana@baisd.net
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March 8 & 22 - Playdate (ages 0-4) | | |
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WHERE: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library, Bay City
DATE: March 8 & 22 at 10 AM
Little ones can play, discover & meet new friends. Ages 4 & under. Participating caregiver required. No registration required.
Drop in for fun play time at Wirt Library Children’s Room.
Learn More: PLAYDATE
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March 12 - Bake (Age 2-5) | | |
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WHERE: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library, Bay City
DATE: March 12 at 10:30 AM
Ages 2-5 with caregiver. Join us at the library for a cooking literacy program inspired by The Little Bitty Bakeshop with your little person utilizing our mobile kitchen. We will be making Crumble Jumble Cake!
Registration is required.
Learn More & RSVP: BAKE
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March 12, 19, 21 - 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Celebration (age 0-5) | |
Join us at each branch to celebrate the relaunch of our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program! Sign up for the new program while enjoying stories, early literacy activities, and cake! For children who have not yet started kindergarten. | |
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Auburn Branch Library
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
4:30pm - 5:30pm - REGISTER
Pinconning Branch Library
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
10:30am – 11:30am - REGISTER
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Thursday, March 21, 2024
10:30am – 11:30am - REGISTER
Sage Branch Library
Friday, March 22, 2024
10:30am – 11:30am - REGISTER
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March 15 - No School Days at the Museum | | |
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WHERE: The Historical Museum of Bay County, Bay City
DATE: March 15 at 10 AM - 4 PM
Learn More: NO SCHOOL DAY
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March 15 - Nature Explorers
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WHERE: Bay City State Parks, Bay City
DATE: March 15 at 1:30 PM
Learn More: Email Amy at trogana@baisd.net
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March 16 - Pups & Pages (age 4-12) | | |
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WHERE: Alice & Jack Wirt Library, Bay City
DATE: March 16 at 2 PM
Join us in-person at Wirt Library and read to a certified therapy dog. Ages 4-12 read to a certified therapy dog in a one-on-one timed session based upon registration and arrival at the library starting at 2:00 pm. The dogs love to be read to and they look forward to seeing you soon!
We request an adult supervise or be present in the library.
Register: PUPS & PAGES
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March 17 - Shamrock'n Family Event | | |
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WHERE: Historic Masonic Temple, Bay City
DATE: March 17 at 2 - PM
Join us for this wonderful event and share it with others – we’d like to welcome a large crowd, so we can help make you smile!!
Bay City’s parade began in 1955 and has grown to an event that has become a celebration for the Irish and Irish at heart. The first St. Patrick’s Day Parade was on March 17, 1955 at 5:30 p.m. The parade started at Center Avenue and Monroe Street and disbanded at City Hall on Washington Avenue. Mr. Jim Noonan was the Parade Marshal and 10,000 people attended the parade. Sheila Tennant was the St. Patrick’s Day Queen riding the St. Patrick’s Day float that featured a “harp” theme
Register: SHAMROCK'N FAMILY EVENT
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March 17 - St. Patrick’s Day Parade | | |
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WHERE: Downtown, Bay City
DATE: March 17 at 2 - 4 PM
Join the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Association and the Friends of the Historic Masonic Temple at the ShamRock’N Family Fun Event. This is a great way for us to engage with our community and share in the celebrations of St. Patrick’s day together while providing a safe space for kids to have fun and be entertained.
Register: ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
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March 19 - Power of Families: Family Playtime (ages 0-5 + adult) | | |
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WHERE: The Historical Museum of Bay County, Bay City
DATE: March 19 at 5 - 6 PM
Calling all PRESCHOOLERS AND THEIR ADULTS!! Visit the Museum for a special evening just for you. Enjoy a snack while learning about the many PBS resources available to families. Complete the Preschool Museum Challenge, create with Starting Strong and Bay-Arenac Great Start, and explore PBS Kids with Delta Kids in the PBS Raising Readers Room.
Sponsored by Bay-Arenac Great Start, Delta Kids, Parents As Teachers National Center, and Bay County Library System.
Registration is required: Call 989-893-5733 or RSVP ONLINE
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March 20 - Pups & Pages (age 4-12) | | |
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WHERE: Sage Branch Library, Bay City
DATE: March 20 at 5:30 PM
Read to a a certified therapy dog beginning at 5:30 pm. Bring a book from home or come a few minutes early to look at books as readers are assigned to a dog as they arrive and check in at the Sage children’s desk. Registration is required. Call 989-892-8555 ext 4 if you need assistance with registration. We look forward to seeing you!
Learn More & RSVP: PUPS & PAGES
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March 23 - Wish Family Movie | | |
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WHERE: Alice & Jack Wirt Library, Bay City
DATE: March 23 at 1:30 PM
Join us for a viewing of Wish on the big screen at the Wirt Library. Movie snacks provided. No registration is required.
Learn more: WISH FAMILY MOVIE
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March 26 - Make and Take Party (age 2-12) | | |
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WHERE: Auburn Branch Library, Auburn
DATE: March 26 at 5:30 PM
Choose from our awesome selection of crafts to design, decorate, and take home!
Register: MAKE & TAKE PARTY
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March 29 - Science Club Junior (age 2-5) | | |
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WHERE: Auburn Branch Library, Auburn
DATE: March 29 at 10:30 AM
Do you have the fastest marble? Learn about energy and motion as we build our own marble race tracks
Register: SCIENCE CLUB JUNIOR
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March 29 - Yoga Storytime (age 2-5) | | |
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WHERE: Alice & Jack Wirt Library, Bay City
DATE: March 29 at 10:30 AM
Join us at the Wirt library in the Kantzler Community Room for yoga story time with your little! We will introduce both mindfulness and movement during our time together. Please bring a mat or towel and dress comfortably.
Register: YOGA STORYTIME
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March 29 - Young Scientist (age 2-5) | | |
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WHERE: Sage Branch Library, Bay City
DATE: March 29 at 10:30 AM
We will have an hour of fun starting at 10:30 am! Get read to be learn about the solar eclipse occurring on April 8th! We will read a story about the solar eclipse with STEAM stations, play, and craft! Receive a pair of eclipse glasses to take home.
Register: YOUNG SCIENTIST
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WHERE: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library, Bay City
DATE: March 30 at 10:30 AM
Have you got what it takes to be a Pokémon Master? Join us to celebrate Pokemon! Families are invited to drop-in to the Kantzler Community Room at the Alice and Jack Wirt branch to visit stations with activities, crafts, snacks and more. No registration required.
Learn more: POKEMON PARTY
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March 30 - Pups & Pages (age 4 – 12) | | |
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WHERE: Pinconning Branch Library, Bay City
DATE: March 30 at 1:30 PM
Join us at the Pinconning library for Pups & Pages for ages 4-12! Read to a a certified therapy dog beginning at 1:30 pm. Bring a book from home or come a few minutes early to look at books as readers are assigned to a dog as they arrive and check in at the Pinconning Public Service Desk. We look forward to seeing you!
Learn More & RSVP: PUPS & PAGES
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Visit Great Lakes Bay Parents' KIDS DAILY CALENDAR for a full listing of story times, family/ kid events, and new places to discover in the Great Lakes Bay Region. | | | | |
