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

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

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

MARCH BAC BOOK CLUB

Book selection:  "Take My Hand" by Dolen Perkins-Valdez

  • Thursday, March 12
  • 7:00 p.m.
  • 2nd floor Cedar River Room (elevator available)
  • Flyer with book details:  [coming soon]
  • Copies of this month’s selection are available for checkout in the Beaverton Library

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

TASTE TEST TUESDAY - PEEPS

Sample a variety of Peeps to find your favorite


TEEN & ADULT CRAFT

Make a bouquet from a discarded book


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