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

  • Ages: Pre-K through 3rd grade
  • Games begin Saturday, January 17 and run through February 21
  • Game start times are 9, 9:45 and 10:30
  • In the gym

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

WOMEN'S DROP IN BASKETBALL

  • Thursdays in February
    • Feb 5
    • Feb 12
    • Feb 19
    • Feb 26
  • Start times:  6:30 & 7:00 p.m.
  • $3 per person
  • Drop in or bring your own team
  • Flyer for more information:  women's drop in BB 

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


SUPPER CLUB

Edenville Seventh Day Adventist Church is hosting a series of meals and demos on health

  • On the following Tuesdays:  Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 14, May 12
  • 6:oo p.m.
  • Located in the Catalyst Board Room on the 2nd floor (elevator available)
  • This event is free (no hidden fees, no membership required, all are invited)
  • Brief talk on health followed by a healthy meal
  • Questions? 989-330-7747

MOVIE NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY

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


WOMEN'S DROP IN BASKETBALL

  • Thursdays in February
    • Feb 12
    • Feb 19
    • Feb 26
  • Start times:  6:30 & 7:00 p.m.
  • $3 per person
  • Drop in or bring your own team
  • Flyer for more information:  women's drop in BB 

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

BEAVERTON YOUTH LITTLE LEAGUE BOARD MEETING

  • Tuesday, February 17
  • 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
  • Tobacco River Room upstairs (elevator available)
  • Open to the public

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

K-POP KARAOKE PARTY

  • Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan is inviting girls of all ages to join them for a fun, free party
    • Wednesday, February 18
    • 6 - 7 p.m.
    • Multi-Purpose Room
      • Outside entrance, from the west parking lot (Look for sign)
    • K-pop crafts and Photo Booth
    • Flyer with more information: Beaverton-KPOP-2-18-flyer.pdf

WOMEN'S DROP IN BASKETBALL

  • Thursdays in February
    • Feb 19
    • Feb 26
  • Start times:  6:30 & 7:00 p.m.
  • $3 per person
  • Drop in or bring your own team
  • Flyer for more information:  women's drop in BB 

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


WOMEN'S DROP IN BASKETBALL

  • Thursday, Feb 26
  • Start times:  6:30 & 7:00 p.m.
  • $3 per person
  • Drop in or bring your own team
  • Flyer for more information:  women's drop in BB 

GLADWIN COUNTY COMMUNITY BUILDERS PUBLIC FORUM

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

  • Every other Saturday:
    • February 28 (topic:  Rural Healthcare)
    • March 14 (topic:  Affordable Child Care)
    • March 28 (topic: Rural Farming Issues)
    • April 11 (topic:  Educational Issues)
    • April 25 (topic:  How AI Impacts Gladwin County)
  • 12 - 2 p.m.
  • In the Catalyst Board Room, upstairs (elevator available)
  • Presentations in 1st hour, Q&A and discussions in 2nd hour
  • Public input warmly welcomed, including suggestions for the next round of discussions
  • Flyer:  kitchenTableConversations

NRCS FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES - OUTREACH EVENT

Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc. is hosting an outreach event for Gladwin & Midland county property owners for NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service) funding opportunities.


MORNING YOGA

  • 6 week class
  • Mondays, March 9 - April 13
  • 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-March-26.pdf

SUPPER CLUB

Edenville Seventh Day Adventist Church is hosting a series of meals and demos on health

  • On the following Tuesdays:  Mar 10, Apr 14, May 12
  • 6:oo p.m.
  • Located in the Catalyst Board Room on the 2nd floor (elevator available)
  • This event is free (no hidden fees, no membership required, all are invited)
  • Brief talk on health followed by a healthy meal
  • Questions? 989-330-7747

GLADWIN COUNTY COMMUNITY BUILDERS PUBLIC FORUM

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

  • Every other Saturday:
    • March 14 (topic:  Affordable Child Care)
    • March 28 (topic: Rural Farming Issues)
    • April 11 (topic:  Educational Issues)
    • April 25 (topic:  How AI Impacts Gladwin County)
  • 12 - 2 p.m.
  • In the Catalyst Board Room, upstairs (elevator available)
  • Presentations in 1st hour, Q&A and discussions in 2nd hour
  • Public input warmly welcomed, including suggestions for the next round of discussions
  • Flyer:  kitchenTableConversations

GLADWIN COUNTY COMMUNITY BUILDERS PUBLIC FORUM

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

  • Every other Saturday:
    • March 28 (topic: Rural Farming Issues)
    • April 11 (topic:  Educational Issues)
    • April 25 (topic:  How AI Impacts Gladwin County)
  • 12 - 2 p.m.
  • In the Catalyst Board Room, upstairs (elevator available)
  • Presentations in 1st hour, Q&A and discussions in 2nd hour
  • Public input warmly welcomed, including suggestions for the next round of discussions
  • Flyer:  kitchenTableConversations

EASTER SERVICE

Hosted by the Beaverton Church of the Nazarene

  • Sunday, April 5
  • 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • In the Gym

GLADWIN COUNTY COMMUNITY BUILDERS PUBLIC FORUM

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

  • Every other Saturday:
    • April 11 (topic:  Educational Issues)
    • April 25 (topic:  How AI Impacts Gladwin County)
  • 12 - 2 p.m.
  • In the Catalyst Board Room, upstairs (elevator available)
  • Presentations in 1st hour, Q&A and discussions in 2nd hour
  • Public input warmly welcomed, including suggestions for the next round of discussions
  • Flyer:  kitchenTableConversations

SUPPER CLUB

Edenville Seventh Day Adventist Church is hosting a series of meals and demos on health

  • On the following Tuesdays:  Apr 14, May 12
  • 6:oo p.m.
  • Located in the Catalyst Board Room on the 2nd floor (elevator available)
  • This event is free (no hidden fees, no membership required, all are invited)
  • Brief talk on health followed by a healthy meal
  • Questions? 989-330-7747

SPRING ART SHOW

Gladwin Area Artist Guild Annual Spring Art Show with area schools

  • Saturday, April 25
  • 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • In the gym

GLADWIN COUNTY COMMUNITY BUILDERS PUBLIC FORUM

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

  • Saturday, April 25 (topic:  How AI Impacts Gladwin County)
  • 12 - 2 p.m.
  • In the Catalyst Board Room, upstairs (elevator available)
  • Presentations in 1st hour, Q&A and discussions in 2nd hour
  • Public input warmly welcomed, including suggestions for the next round of discussions
  • Flyer:  kitchenTableConversations

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

YOUNG 5'S PUBLIC DISPLAY OF LEARNING

Drop in to see Displays of Michigan Symbols by Beaverton School's Young 5 students

  • Thursday, May 7
  • Catalyst Board Room upstairs (elevator available)

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]

SUPPER CLUB

Edenville Seventh Day Adventist Church is hosting a series of meals and demos on health

  • On the following Tuesdays:  May 12
  • 6:oo p.m.
  • Located in the Catalyst Board Room on the 2nd floor (elevator available)
  • This event is free (no hidden fees, no membership required, all are invited)
  • Brief talk on health followed by a healthy meal
  • Questions? 989-330-7747

COMMUNITY BABY SHOWER

Mid Michigan Community Action Agency along with the Clare/Gladwin CAN Council will be hosting a community baby shower for expectant families and families with children under the age of 3

  • Friday, May 15
  • Time TBA
  • Educational Materials
  • Light meal
  • Community partner resource tables
  • Raffle prize give aways
  • Flyer with additional information:  [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
    • 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