Activities

Activities

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

 

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

ADULT COED VOLLEYBALL

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

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

2025 BLOOD DRIVES

  • Even numbered months
  • Remaining Blood Drive dates for 2025:  Oct 21, Dec 23
  • 1:00 - 5:30 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.

SCARECROW TAKE & MAKE CONTEST

  • Runs September 2 - 30
  • Pick up your scarecrow in September to decorate (limited scarecrows available)
  • Return decorated scarecrow to Library by September 30
  • Photos of decorated scarecrows will be on library Facebook page for voting
  • Voting on library Facebook page
  • See Flyer for details:  Scarecrow-Contest-2025.jpg.pdf
  • Library website:  http://gcdl.org

MORNING YOGA

  • 6 week class
  • Mondays, September 8 - October 13
  • 10 - 11 a.m.
  • Save $ by pre-paying at first class
  • Only $40 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-for-Every-Body-Fall-2025

HALLOWEEN COSTUME EXCHANGE

Bring your old Halloween costumes (all sizes) to exchange for one that is new-to-you


ADOPT-A-GHOST

Check out a book-Get a tiny ghost friend to take home


WOMEN'S DROP IN BASKETBALL

  • Thursday, October 2, 16, 30 (may be continued, based on participation)
  • Start times:  6:30 & 7:00 p.m.
  • Flyer for more information:  Womens-Drop-in-BB.pdf

ADULT COED VOLLEYBALL

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

"WALK, BIKE, AND ROLL" SIGN MAKING

Make signs for the national "Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day" to be distributed by Cheer


BAC BOOK CLUB

Book selection:  "From Here to the Great Unknown" by Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough

  • Thursday, October 9
  • 7:00 p.m.
  • 2nd floor Cedar River Room (elevator available)
  • Flyer with book details:  BAC-Book-Club-Oct.pdf
  • Copies of this month’s selection are available for checkout in the Beaverton Library

BAC 10TH ANNIVERSARY PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Free Community Pancake Breakfast open to all.

  • Saturday, October 11
  • 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • Food and fun for the whole family
  • Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the opening of the BAC
  • Thanking the community for its continued support
  • Introducing the BAC to those who haven't yet seen what the BAC is all about
  • Flyer:  Chris-Cakes-presents.pdf

STACKS & STORIES

During the BAC Free 10th Anniversary Pancake Breakfast, the Library will host kid's activities in the gym


POP UP CRAFT AT THE LIBRARY

Fall Scene Painting Project


BEAVERTON ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (BAA) BUSINESS MEETING

  • Wednesday, October 15
  • 3 - 5 p.m.
  • Cedar River Room upstairs
  • Elevator available

CLARE GLADWIN RESD COMMUNITY CAFE

JOIN US for a meaningful gathering to share our voices, connect and explore how we can strengthen both our community and our parenting journey

  • Friday, October 17
  • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Catalyst Board Room upstairs (elevator available)
  • Free and open to all families and community partners

HALLOWEEN COSTUME EXCHANGE SHOPPING DAY

Use your ticket(s) to shop if you brought in any old Halloween costumes to exchange earlier in the month


OCTOBER 2025 BLOOD DRIVE

  • Tuesday, October 21
  • 1:00 - 5:30 p.m.
  • Catalyst Board Room or Gym
  • 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

APPLE TASTE TEST TUESDAY

Sample apples to find your favorite


MEET THE BOTS AT THE LIBRARY

Demonstration by the Beaverton Robotics Team and more


WOMEN'S EXPO & FALL MARKETPLACE

Hosted by the Gladwin County Chamber of Commerce and the Beaverton Activity Center

  • Friday and Saturday, October 24 & 25
    • Friday 1 - 6 p.m.
    • Saturday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Marketplace held in the gym
  • Informational programs throughout the building
  • Blood Drive hosted by Versiti Blood Centers

Vendor applications available by emailing Carrie at:  executivedirector@gladwincountychamber.org


TEEN & ADULT CRAFT

Marbleized pumpkins

  • Monday, October 27
  • 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
  • In the library
  • All supplies provided
  • Flyer with more info:
  • Library website:  http://gcdl.org

HALLOWEEN DANCE

Beaverton Youth Cheer is hosting a fundraiser "Halloween Dance"

  • Saturday, November 1
  • 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
  • In the gym
  • Flyer:  COMING SOON

GRIEF AND LOSS EDUCATION COURSE

6 week class beginning November 5, 2025

  • Wednesdays
  • November 5 - December 17 (no class on November 26)
  • 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
  • Cedar River Room
  • Flyer coming soon

GLADWIN CO. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (GCCF) MEETING

  • Wednesday, November 5 at 7:00-8:30 a.m.
  • And Wednesday, November 12 at 8:00-9:30 a.m.
  • Catalyst Board Room on 2nd floor
  • Elevator available
  • Public welcome

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

Hosted by the Beaverton Church of the Nazarene

  • Sunday, December 14
  • 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • Gym

DECEMBER 2025 BLOOD DRIVE

  • Tuesday, December 23
  • 1:00 - 5:30 p.m.
  • Catalyst Board Room or Gym
  • 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