Activities

Activities

SUMMER READING PROGRAM


FAMILY FORT NIGHT

Make a fort together with your family for reading in tents!


WALKING BOOK CLUB

  • Tuesday, July 7 (meeting weekly if participation continues)
  • 9:00 a.m. (weather permitting)
  • Meet at the library
  • Flyer with more information:  Roaming-Reads.pdf
  • Library website:  http://gcdl.org

VOLLEYBALL SKILLS FOR GIRLS

  • Middle School ages (6th to 8th grade)
  •  Wednesdays
    • July 8
    • July 15
  • 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  • Drop In (no registration required)
  • In the gym
  • $3 per girl per day
  • Flyer:  Volleyball-2026.pdf

JULY BAC BOOK CLUB

Book selection:  "My Friends” by Fredrik Bachman

  • Thursday, July 9
  • 7:00 p.m.
  • 2nd floor Cedar River Room (elevator available)
  • Flyer with book details: book-club-0726
  • Copies of this month’s selection are available for checkout in the Beaverton Library

TECH FOR BEGINNERS & SENIORS

Want to feel more comfortable with your phone, tablet or computer? Learn technology with confidence!

  • Six week program
  • Fridays
    • July 10
    • July 17
    • July 24
    • July 31
    • August 7
    • August 14
  • 10 a.m. - noon
  • Upstairs in the Catalyst Board Room (elevator available)
  • $5 per week or $20 for all 6 sessions
  • Register by calling BAC office at 989-435-4104 (you can leave a message at any time) or stop in at the office 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday - Friday
  • Program Flyer:  Tech-for-beginners-seniors.pdf
  • Flyer with more Information: Tech-program-info.pdf

OPEN GYM

  • Saturdays, July 11, 18 & 25
  • Drop-In, all ages welcome
  • 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
  • $3 per person
  • Flyer:  Open-Gym-Saturdays.pdf

SUMMER READING PROGRAM: CREATURE CONNECTIONS LIVE ANIMAL INTERACTIVE EVENT

Explore the fascination world of animals with this live interactive event, made possible by a generous donation from the Kiwanis Club of Gladwin

  • Monday, July 13
  • 6 - 7 p.m.
  • Gym
  • Drop-in, No Registration Required
  • This event made possible by a generous donation from the Kiwanis Club of Gladwin.
  • Flyer:  Creature-2.
  • Library website:  http://gcdl.org

WALKING BOOK CLUB

  • Tuesday, July 14 (meeting weekly if participation continues)
  • 9:00 a.m. (weather permitting)
  • Meet at the library
  • Flyer with more information:  Roaming-Reads.pdf
  • Library website:  http://gcdl.org

THE SPOONMAN

Performing for the Library's Summer Reading Program

  • Tuesday, July 14
  • 1 - 4 p.m.
  • In the Gym
  • All are welcome
  • Flyer with more information:  Spoon-Man.pdf

VOLLEYBALL SKILLS FOR GIRLS

  • Middle School ages (6th to 8th grade)
  •  Wednesday, July 15
  • 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  • Drop In (no registration required)
  • In the gym
  • $3 per girl per day
  • Flyer:  Volleyball-2026.pdf

TECH FOR BEGINNERS & SENIORS

Want to feel more comfortable with your phone, tablet or computer? Learn technology with confidence!

  • Fridays
    • July 17
    • July 24
    • July 31
    • August 7
    • August 14
  • 10 a.m. - noon
  • Upstairs in the Catalyst Board Room (elevator available)
  • $5 per week
  • Register by calling BAC office at 989-435-4104 (you can leave a message at any time) or stop in at the office 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday - Friday
  • Program Flyer:  Tech-for-beginners-seniors.pdf
  • Flyer with more Information: Tech-program-info.pdf

OPEN GYM

  • Saturdays, July 18 & 25
  • Drop-In, all ages welcome
  • 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
  • $3 per person
  • Flyer:  Open-Gym-Saturdays.pdf

WALKING BOOK CLUB

  • Tuesday, July 21 (meeting weekly if participation continues)
  • 9:00 a.m. (weather permitting)
  • Meet at the library
  • Flyer with more information:  Roaming-Reads.pdf
  • Library website:  http://gcdl.org

CHALK-OLATE

Create a sidewalk chalk masterpiece


TASTE TEST TUESDAY - CHOCOLATE

Sample a variety of Chocolates to find your favorite


MOVIE NIGHT

"Jurassic Park" - An Adventure 65 Million Years in the Making!


TECH FOR BEGINNERS & SENIORS

Want to feel more comfortable with your phone, tablet or computer? Learn technology with confidence!

  • Fridays
    • July 24
    • July 31
    • August 7
    • August 14
  • 10 a.m. - noon
  • Upstairs in the Catalyst Board Room (elevator available)
  • $5 per week
  • Register by calling BAC office at 989-435-4104 (you can leave a message at any time) or stop in at the office 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday - Friday
  • Program Flyer:  Tech-for-beginners-seniors.pdf
  • Flyer with more Information: Tech-program-info.pdf

OPEN GYM


MEET THE MAKER - PUPPET EDITION

Tonya Huber, Puppet Maker, demonstrates making puppets by hand and performing


BASKETBALL CAMP

Basic skills basketball camp for elementary age children, hosted by Beaverton Baptist Church

  • Sunday, July 26 - Wednesday, July 29
  • 6 - 8 p.m.
  • In the Gym
  • Pre-registration required
  • Flyer with registration info:  [COMING SOON]

TEEN & ADULT CRAFT

Make a little plant from beads

  • Monday, July 27
  • 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
  • All supplies provided
  • Free
  • Registration required during library hours or call 989-435-3981
  • In the library
  • Flyer with more info:  Teen-Adult-Craft-727.pdf
  • Library website:  http://gcdl.org

GROW AND GRILLS

A series of informative & delicious events Hosted by MyMichigan Health’s Community Education Department in partnership with Gladwin Conservation District

  • Wednesdays
    • July 29 - Trail Safety, Stocking Your First Aid Kit & Healthy Hydration
    • August 26 - Healthy Substitutions & Regenerative Agriculture
    • September 23 - Using Your Harvest and Winding Down Your Garden
  • 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • Ross Lake Room
  • Free, family friendly event
  • Registration required
  • July 29 Flyer with more details & registration info:  Grow-Grill-July

TECH FOR BEGINNERS & SENIORS

Want to feel more comfortable with your phone, tablet or computer? Learn technology with confidence!

  • Fridays
    • July 31
    • August 7
    • August 14
  • 10 a.m. - noon
  • Upstairs in the Catalyst Board Room (elevator available)
  • $5 per week
  • Register by calling BAC office at 989-435-4104 (you can leave a message at any time) or stop in at the office 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday - Friday
  • Program Flyer:  Tech-for-beginners-seniors.pdf
  • Flyer with more Information: Tech-program-info.pdf

PICNIC AT THE PARK

Celebrate the end of Summer Reading at Beaverton's Splash Pad!

Get an invitation by completing your summer reading log


TECH FOR BEGINNERS & SENIORS

Want to feel more comfortable with your phone, tablet or computer? Learn technology with confidence!

  • Fridays
    • August 7
    • August 14
  • 10 a.m. - noon
  • Upstairs in the Catalyst Board Room (elevator available)
  • $5 per week
  • Register by calling BAC office at 989-435-4104 (you can leave a message at any time) or stop in at the office 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday - Friday
  • Program Flyer:  Tech-for-beginners-seniors.pdf
  • Flyer with more Information: Tech-program-info.pdf

TECH FOR BEGINNERS & SENIORS

Want to feel more comfortable with your phone, tablet or computer? Learn technology with confidence!

  • Friday, August 14
  • 10 a.m. - noon
  • Upstairs in the Catalyst Board Room (elevator available)
  • $5 per week
  • Register by calling BAC office at 989-435-4104 (you can leave a message at any time) or stop in at the office 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday - Friday
  • Program Flyer:  Tech-for-beginners-seniors.pdf
  • Flyer with more Information: Tech-program-info.pdf

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

GROW AND GRILLS

Second in a series of informative & delicious events Hosted by MyMichigan Health’s Community Education Department in partnership with Gladwin Conservation District

  • Wednesdays
    • August 26 - Healthy Substitutions & Regenerative Agriculture
    • September 23 - Using Your Harvest and Winding Down Your Garden
  • 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • Ross Lake Room
  • Free, family friendly event
  • Registration required
  • August Flyer with more details & registration info:  Grow-Grill-August.pdf

GROW AND GRILLS

Last of a series of informative & delicious events Hosted by MyMichigan Health’s Community Education Department in partnership with Gladwin Conservation District

  • Wednesday, September 23 - Using Your Harvest and Winding Down Your Garden
  • 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • Ross Lake Room
  • Free, family friendly event
  • Registration required
  • September Flyer with more details & registration info:  Grow-Grill-Sept.pdf

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.

GRIEF AND LOSS EDUCATION COURSE

Hospice of Gladwin Area is hosting a 6 week class beginning December 16, 2026

  • Wednesdays
  • December 16, 2026 - January 20, 2027
  • 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
  • Tittabawassee River Room
  • To register, call 989-426-4464 or email hospiceofgladwin@gmail.com
  • Flyer with more information:  [COMING SOON]

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.

 

WALKING BOOK CLUB


JUNK JOURNALING

Create your own Junk Journal

  • 1st and 3rd Wednesdays
  • 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
  • In the Tittabawassee Room upstairs (elevator available)
  • For Tweens - Adults
  • Supplies provided
  • Flyer with more information: Junk-Journaling-2.pdf
  • Library website:  http://gcdl.org

CARDS & COFFEE

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


ADULT DROP-IN BASKETBALL


ADULT COED VOLLEYBALL

  • Mondays and Thursdays
  • Thursdays will be discontinued in July and most of August 2026, restarting August 27
  • 6 – 10 p.m. in the gym
  • Drop-In, No Organized League
  • All Skill Levels Welcome
  • $3 Per Person

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

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
  • Library website:  http://GCDL.org

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

TEAL = Mid Michigan Community Action Preschool