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
  • Final deadline to register as a participant is November 11, but hurry! There are few slots left
  • Flyer with participation details: BAC-Festival-of-Trees-FACT-SHEET.pdf
  • Link to Registration Form: BAC Festival of Trees 

DISGUISE A TURKEY

Pick up a turkey template from the library or from the library’s Facebook page & decorate it for display in the library & entry in a raffle


NATURE CRAFTS

Gather, create and celebrate the cozy season with festive fall crafts

  • 3 sessions
    • Tuesday, November 10
    • Thursday, November 19
    • Tuesday, December 8
  • 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
  • In the library
  • Flyer with more information:  Crafting-with-Nature
  • Library website:  http://gcdl.org

NOVEMBER BAC BOOK CLUB

Book selection:  "The Hidden Life of Cecily Larson” by Ellen Baker

  • Thursday, November 12
  • 7:00 p.m.
  • Everyone welcome!
  • 2nd floor Cedar River Room (elevator available)
  • Flyer with more information:  BAC-Book-Club-Nov
  • Copies of this month’s selection are available for checkout in the Beaverton Library

BUILDING BUDDIES

Get Creative with a variety of building materials provided by the library


SOO LOCKS PRESENTATION

The library is hosting a presentation about the Soo Locks by Michelle Briggs, Chief Park Ranger, who will share exclusive stories & photos


FESTIVAL OF TREES

Kick off the Christmas season with this free community event! View 30 beautiful donated Christmas trees, vote for your favorites & bid in a silent auction to purchase one for yourself. Fun for the whole family!

  • Saturday, November 21
  • 4 - 7 p.m.
  • Visit Santa & Mrs. Claus
  • Hand deliver your letter to Santa
  • Meet Miss Gladwin County & 2027 candidates
  • Seasonal snacks & beverages available

TEEN & ADULT CRAFT

Bedazzled Snowflakes!

  • Monday, November 23
  • 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
  • Free, all supplies provided
  • Registration required
    • Stop in during library hours
    • Call 989-435-3981
  • In the Library
  • Flyer with more info:  Craft-Night-TeenAdult
  • Library website:  http://gcdl.org

TASTE TEST TUESDAY-POPCORN SEASONINGS

Blind taste test and rank a variety of popcorn seasonings to determine which you like best, and stay to watch a Charlie Brown Holiday Classic Thanksgiving movie at 3:45 - 4:15

  • Tuesday, November 24
  • 3 - 4 PM
  • In the library
  • Drop-in
  • No registration required
  • Flyer:  Taste Test Tuesday
  • Library website:  gcdl.org

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS SERVICE

Beaverton Church of the Nazarene is hosting a Community Christmas Program

  • Sunday, December 13
  • 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • Gym

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:  Understanding-Grief.pdf

DECEMBER 2026 BLOOD DRIVE

  • Tuesday, December 22
  • 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.
  • Catalyst Board Room on 2nd floor (elevator available)
  • 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.

 

NIGHT COURT PICKLEBALL

  • Wednesdays
  • 6:30 p.m.
  • In the gym
  • $3 per person
  • All are welcome
  • Flyer:  Night-Pickleball

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

  • Tuesdays
  • 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
  • In the gym
  • $3 per person

ADULT COED VOLLEYBALL

  • Mondays and Thursdays
  • 6:30 –  9:00 p.m. in the gym
  • Drop-In, No Organized League
  • In the gym
  • 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 on 2nd floor
  • 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

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

EUCHRE CLUB

  • Tuesdays and Fridays
  • 12:00 p.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Ross Lake Room on 2nd floor (elevator available)

MAHJONG

  • Wednesdays
  • 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Ross Lake Room on 2nd 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