Activities

Activities

NIGHT TIME PICKLEBALL

  • Wednesdays
  • 7 - 9 p.m.
  • November 5 - April 29
  • $3 per person
  • Silver Sneakers eligible (sign up for Silver Sneakers membership in Fitness Center)
  • Flyer:  Night-Time-Pickleball.pdf

MORNING YOGA

  • 6 week class
  • Mondays, January 5 - February 9
  • 10 - 11 a.m.
  • Save $ by pre-paying at first class
  • Only $45 for 6 classes
  • Or $10 per class
  • Multi-Purpose Room
  • Outside entrance from the west parking lot off Tonkin Street
  • Join Diana in Yoga classes, beneficial in relieving stress & anxiety.  It can build flexibility, strength and is a relaxation technique
  • Flyer:  Yoga-Jan-2026.pdf

CO-ED YOUTH BASKETBALL


DIAMOND PAINTING

Try diamond painting by making a heart bookmark

  • Tuesday, January 20
  • 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
  • In the library
  • Registration required, spots are limited
  • Stop in during library hours or call 989-435-3981 to register
  • Flyer with more information:  Diamond-Painting-Bookmark.pdf
  • Library website:  http://gcdl.org

TASTE TEST TUESDAY-POP TARTS

Sample a variety of Pop Tarts to find your favorite


BEAVERTON YOUTH LITTLE LEAGUE BOARD MEETING

  • Tuesday, January 20
  • 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
  • Tobacco River Room upstairs (elevator available)
  • Open to the public

JUNK JOURNALING

Create your own junk journal

  • Wednesday, January 21
  • 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
  • In the Tittabawassee Room upstairs (elevator available)
  • For Tweens - Adults
  • Supplies provided
  • Flyer with more information:  Junk-Journalling-4.pdf
  • Library website:  http://gcdl.org

FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOP


WINTER FESTIVAL

Drop-in Family Event with Food, Fun and Games!


TEEN & ADULT CRAFT

Heart garland for Valentine’s Day

  • Monday, January 26
  • 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
  • In the Tittabawassee and Tobacco River rooms upstairs (elevator available)
  • Registration required
    • Stop in during library hours
    • Call 989-435-3981
  • Flyer with more info:  January-Beaverton-Teen-Adult-Craft-2.pdf
  • Library website:  http://gcdl.org

SKEELS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL BASKETBALL GAME

  • Tuesday, January 27 at 6:00 p.m.
  • $4 per person admission
  • In the gym

REP. BILL SCHUETTE "ASK BILL G"

  • Thursday, January 29
  • 3 - 4 p.m.
  • 2nd floor Cedar River Room (elevator available)
  • While Representative Schuette is at work representing the people of the 95th District in Lansing, his Legislative Director David Chhum, will be available to answer questions and provide assistance with state agencies for 95th District residents.
  • Schedule a 1 on 1 appointment by emailing David Chhum at dchhum@house.mi.gov
  • Will accommodate as many walk-in appointments as possible

GILMORE GIRL EVENT

  • Thursday, January 29
  • 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
  • In the library
  • Crafts, games, snacks, watch an episode and prize for best character costume
  • Flyer with more information:  Gilmore-Girl-Event.pdf
  • Library website:  http://gcdl.org

ICE MASQUERADE DANCE

Hosted by Beaverton Youth Cheer

  • Saturday, January 31, 2026
  • 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
  • Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
  • Admission $8
  • Questions or to pre-order tickets:  989-491-2353
  • In the gym
  • Flyer with more information: Ice-Masquerade-Dance.pdf

BLIND DATE WITH A BOOK

Take a chance reading a library recommended book and rate your 'Date with a Book'

  • Month of February
  • Participate during the month and have a chance to win a prize at the end of February
  • Flyer with more information:  Blind-date.pdf
  • Library website:  http://gcdl.org

BIRD FEEDER MAKE & TAKE

Make a Cookie Cutter Bird Feeder


JUNK JOURNALING

Create your own junk journal

  • Wednesday, February 4 and Wednesday, February 18
  • 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
  • In the Tittabawassee Room upstairs (elevator available)
  • For Tweens - Adults
  • Supplies provided
  • Flyer with more information:  Junk-Journaling-Feb.pdf
  • Library website:  http://gcdl.org

SKEELS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL BASKETBALL GAME

  • Friday, February 6 at 6:30 p.m.
  • $4 per person admission
  • In the gym

WILD CRAFTING - WHITE PINE SODA

In partnership with the Gladwin Conservation District, learn about the white pine and make "white pine soda"

  • Monday, February 9
  • 5 - 6 p.m.
  • In the library
  • Free program - registration required
  • Register at library or call 989-435-3981
  • Flyer with more information:  White-pine-soda.pdf
  • Library website:  http://gcdl.org

JEOPBIRDY BIRD TRIVIA

In partnership with Gladwin Conservation District, learn about the Backyard Bird Count and play trivia with prizes


MOVIE NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY

Movie "The Big Year" - A comedy to celebrate a big year of bird watching


BAC BOOK CLUB

Book selection:  "Everything I learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant" by Curtis Chin

  • Thursday, February 12
  • 7:00 p.m.
  • 2nd floor Cedar River Room (elevator available)
  • Flyer with book details:  Feb-BAC-Book-Club.pdf
  • Copies of this month’s selection are available for checkout in the Beaverton Library

SKEELS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL BASKETBALL GAME

  • Friday, February 13 at 6:00 p.m.
  • $4 per person admission
  • In the gym

FEBRUARY 2026 BLOOD DRIVE

  • Tuesday, February 17
  • 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.
  • Catalyst Board Room
  • Questions and/or appointments may be made by contacting:  www.versiti.org/MI or call 866-642-5663.
  • Appointments will be honored
  • Walk-ins are welcome
  • Flyer:  Feb-2026-Blood-Drive.pdf

JUNK JOURNALING

Create your own junk journal

  • Wednesday, February 18
  • 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
  • In the Tittabawassee Room upstairs (elevator available)
  • For Tweens - Adults
  • Supplies provided
  • Flyer with more information:  Junk-Journaling-Feb.pdf
  • Library website:  http://gcdl.org

SKEELS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL BASKETBALL GAME

  • Friday, February 20 at 6:00 p.m.
  • $4 per person admission
  • In the gym

TEEN & ADULT CRAFT

Embroider the cuff of a beanie

  • Monday, February 23
  • 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
  • All supplies provided
  • Registration required
    • Stop in during library hours
    • Call 989-435-3981
  • In the library
  • Flyer with more info:  Feb-teen-Adult-craft.pdf
  • Library website:  http://gcdl.org

SKEELS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL BASKETBALL GAME

  • Tuesday, February 24 at  5:00 p.m.
  • $4 per person admission
  • In the gym

TASTE TEST TUESDAY-RANCH DRESSINGS

Sample a variety of ranch dressings in the library to find your favorite


GLADWIN COUNTY COMMUNITY BUILDERS PUBLIC FORUM

Public Forum on Kitchen Table Issues, hosted by the Gladwin County Community Builders

  • Every other Saturday:  February 28, March 14, March 28, April 11 and April 25
  • In the Catalyst Board Room, upstairs (elevator available)

GLADWIN COUNTY COMMUNITY BUILDERS PUBLIC FORUM

Public Forum on Kitchen Table Issues, hosted by the Gladwin County Community Builders

  • Every other Saturday:  March 14, March 28, April 11 and April 25
  • In the Catalyst Board Room, upstairs (elevator available)

GLADWIN COUNTY COMMUNITY BUILDERS PUBLIC FORUM

Public Forum on Kitchen Table Issues, hosted by the Gladwin County Community Builders

  • Every other Saturday:  March 28, April 11 and April 25
  • In the Catalyst Board Room, upstairs (elevator available)

GLADWIN COUNTY COMMUNITY BUILDERS PUBLIC FORUM

Public Forum on Kitchen Table Issues, hosted by the Gladwin County Community Builders

  • Every other Saturday:  April 11 and April 25
  • In the Catalyst Board Room, upstairs (elevator available)

GLADWIN COUNTY COMMUNITY BUILDERS PUBLIC FORUM

Public Forum on Kitchen Table Issues, hosted by the Gladwin County Community Builders

  • April 25
  • In the Catalyst Board Room, upstairs (elevator available)

APRIL 2026 BLOOD DRIVE

  • Tuesday, April 28
  • 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.
  • Catalyst Board Room
  • Questions and/or appointments may be made by contacting:  www.versiti.org/MI or call 866-642-5663.
  • Appointments will be honored
  • Walk-ins are welcome

DADDY/DAUGHTER MOTHER/SON DANCE

Presented by Beaverton Youth Cheer

  • Saturday, May 9
  • 6 – 8 p.m. (doors open at 5:30)
  • Tickets available at the door (cash or credit)
  • Flyer with Ticket info:  [coming soon]

JUNE 2026 BLOOD DRIVE

  • Tuesday, June 23
  • 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.
  • Catalyst Board Room
  • Questions and/or appointments may be made by contacting:  www.versiti.org/MI or call 866-642-5663.
  • Appointments will be honored
  • Walk-ins are welcome.

AUGUST 2026 BLOOD DRIVE

  • Tuesday, August 18
  • 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.
  • Catalyst Board Room
  • Questions and/or appointments may be made by contacting:  www.versiti.org/MI or call 866-642-5663.
  • Appointments will be honored
  • Walk-ins are welcome.

OCTOBER 2026 BLOOD DRIVE

  • Tuesday, October 20
  • 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.
  • Catalyst Board Room
  • Questions and/or appointments may be made by contacting:  www.versiti.org/MI or call 866-642-5663.
  • Appointments will be honored
  • Walk-ins are welcome.

DECEMBER 2026 BLOOD DRIVE

  • Tuesday, December 22
  • 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.
  • Catalyst Board Room
  • Questions and/or appointments may be made by contacting:  www.versiti.org/MI or call 866-642-5663.
  • Appointments will be honored
  • Walk-ins are welcome.

 

CARDS & COFFEE

Come to the library to play cards, have coffee and hang out with friends


ADULT DROP-IN BASKETBALL


NIGHT TIME PICKLEBALL

  • Wednesdays
  • 7 - 9 p.m.
  • November 5 - April 29
  • $3 per person
  • Silver Sneakers eligible (Sign up for Silver Sneakers membership in Fitness Center)
  • Flyer:  Night-Time-Pickleball.pdf 

ADULT COED VOLLEYBALL

  • Mondays
  • 6 – 9 p.m. in the gym
  • Drop-In, No Organized League
  • All Skill Levels Welcome
  • $3 Per Person
  • Flyer:  Coed-Volleyball.pdf

BLOOD DRIVES

  • Even numbered months
  • Remaining Blood Drive date for 2025: 
    • Dec 23
  • Blood Drive dates for 2026: 
    • Feb. 17
    • April 28
    • June 23
    • Aug 18
    • Oct 20
    • Dec 22
  • See Upcoming Events or calendar for times
  • Catalyst Board Room
  • Questions and/or appointments may be made by contacting:  www.versiti.org/MI or call 866-642-5663.
  • Appointments will be honored
  • Walk-ins are welcome.

EUCHRE CARD CLUB #2

Drop in and play

  • Fridays
  • Ross Lake Room upstairs (elevator available)
  • 12 - 4 p.m.

MEN'S BIBLE STUDY

  • Every Thursday
  • 10:00 - Noon
  • Tobacco River Room upstairs (elevator available)

LIBRARY LEGO CLUB


BEE BUZZ STAMPER CARD MAKING

  • First Monday of each month
  • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • Free
  • All supplies provided
  • Ross Lake Room upstairs
  • Elevator available

FINISH IT

Meet up with other friends to work on your current project


SILENT BOOK CLUB

Just want to read & maybe meet other book lovers?


PLAY-DOH CLUB


SUPER HERO CLUB


AFTER SCHOOL CLUB/AFTERNOON KIDS CLUB

  • Wednesdays in the library
  • Immediately after school until 4:00 p.m. during school year; 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. during summer
  • K through 6th Graders
  • Programs rotating weekly
  • See Flyer for more information:  After-School-Club.pdf
  • See calendar for weekly schedule of activities
  • Library website: http://GCDL.org

KICKBOXING CLASS

  • Fridays
  • 6:00 -8:00 p.m.
  • 14 years old and up
  • Registration required
  • Contact Coach Greenwood for information or to register: 989-225-6575
  • Multi-Purpose Room
    • Outside entrance
    • Northwest corner of the BAC
    • From west parking lot off Tonkin Street
  • Flyer:  One-Lion-Kickboxing-flier.pdf

WOMEN'S LOSS OF SPOUSE SUPPORT GROUP

  • Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month
  • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • Cedar River Room upstairs
  • Elevator available

PICKLEBALL

  • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday
  • 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • 3 Indoor Courts
  • All Skill Levels Welcome
  • Equipment & Instruction Available For Beginners
  • $3 per person per play
  • Annual & 6 Month Memberships Are Available
  • Silver Sneakers eligible

WALKING IN THE GYM

  • Walk, jog or run!
  • Mon & Fri:  7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Tue, Wed & Thur: 7 - 9 a.m & 12 - 3 p.m.
  • Schedule may change due to events
  • Free for B-fit members
  • $1 per visit for non-members

BAC BOOK CLUB

  • Monthly on 2nd Thursday
  • 7 p.m.
  • Cedar River Room
  • Book selection for each month will be on the calendar entry for that date.
  • Copies of the selection for each month are available to check out at the Beaverton Library.

LIBRARY STORY TIME


LIBRARY DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

  • 1st and 3rd Saturday each month
  • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • See calendar for dates
  • link: https://gcdl.org/

CRAZY HEART QUILTERS

  • Mondays
  • 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Quilting and conversation
  • Tittabawassee River Room on 2nd floor (elevator available)

EUCHRE CLUB

  • Tuesdays
  • 12:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Ross Lake Room on second floor (elevator available)

MAHJONG

  • Wednesdays
  • 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Ross Lake Room on second floor (elevator available)
  • Instructions provided

For detailed information about each activity, click on the calendar icon at the top of the page, then click on that activity.

Activity Color Codes:

RED = BAC Sponsored Activities

DARK RED = Beaverton Schools Sponsored Activities

PURPLE = Library Sponsored Activities held at the BAC

GREEN = Activities held at the BAC, sponsored by others

BLUE = Community Activities held elsewhere