Activities

Activities

BAC “FESTIVAL OF TREES” REGISTRATION IS OPEN

BAC is welcoming participation in it’s planned November event:  a festive display, competition & silent auction of decorated trees.

  • Entering a tree for the event is open to:
    • Organizations & Agencies
    • Businesses
    • Schools & Churches
    • Families & Friends
    • Individuals
  • Deadline to register as a participant is October 21
  • Flyer with participation details: BAC-Festival-of-Trees-FACT-SHEET.pdf
  • Link to Registration Form: BAC Festival of Trees 

SEPTEMBER IS LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH


HALLOWEEN COSTUME EXCHANGE

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

  • Costume Collection:  September 21 - October 8 in the library
  • Costume Shopping Day:  Friday, October 9
  • In the library
  • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Flyer for more information:  Halloween-Costume-Exchange.pdf
  • Library website:  https://gcdl.org

ADULT BOARD GAME NIGHT

Adults only, no experience needed


TEEN & ADULT CRAFT

Make a tree of life sun catcher with your choice of beads

  • Monday, September 28
  • 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
  • All supplies provided
  • Free
  • Registration required. Stop in during library hours or call 989-435-3981
  • In the library
  • Flyer with more info: September-Teen-Adult-Craft
  • Library website:  http://gcdl.org

ADOPT-A-GHOST

During the month of October, check out a book from the library and receive a tiny ghost friend to take home.


VIKING WARRIOR SOCIETIES PRESENTATION

Active, unique presentations about the Vikings, "Viking Warrior Society"

  • Thursday, October 8
  • 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
    • Earlier, different presentation held in the Gladwin library at 1:30 - 3:00 p.m., "Combat of the Vikings"
  • Perfect for all ages
  • Flyer with more information:  Vikings-Swordsmanship-Museum
  • Library website:  http://gcdl.org

BAC BOOK CLUB

Book selection:  "Twice” by Mitch Albom

  • Thursday, October 8
  • 7:00 p.m.
  • Everyone welcome!
  • 2nd floor Cedar River Room (elevator available)
  • Flyer with more information:  BAC-Book-Club-Oct
  • Copies of this month’s selection are available for checkout in the Beaverton Library

HALLOWEEN COSTUME EXCHANGE SHOPPING DAY

If you brought in any old Halloween costumes to exchange for one that is new-to-you, this is your shopping day with your ticket(s)


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

SOO LOCKS PRESENTATION

The library is hosting a presentation about the Soo Locks by Michelle Briggs, who works at the Soo Locks

  • Thursday, November 19
  • 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
  • Tittabawassee Room on second floor
  • Elevator available

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.

 

ROAMING READS

Walking Book Club - Download an audio book and join the walking club

  • 4th Tuesday of each month
  • 9:00 a.m. (weather permitting)
  • Meet at the library
  • Flyer with more information:  Roaming-Reads.pdf
  • Library website:  http://gcdl.org

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
  • 6 – 10 p.m. in the gym
  • Drop-In, No Organized League
  • All Skill Levels Welcome
  • $3 Per Person

BLOOD DRIVES

  • Even numbered months
  • 2026 dates:
    • April 28
    • June 23
    • Aug 18
    • Oct 20
    • Dec 22
  • See Upcoming Events list 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


CRAZY HEART QUILTERS

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

EUCHRE CLUB

  • Tuesdays and Fridays
  • 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