Bath Township Public Library

10/16/2026

Thinking of a trip to Schuler Books? (Of course you are!! 😀) We'd love you to mark your calendar to make your purchases between October 18th and 24th!
Mention us if you go in person or use promo code FRIENDSBATHTPL for online purchases and 20% of your proceeds will benefit the Friends!

10/15/2026

Our Friday storytime will be at Wiswasser Park this week! There is no school so kids of all ages are invited to listen to stories about fall, play at the park, and enjoy c***r and donuts provided by Bath Bath Charter Township recreation department!

10/13/2026

The Scarecrow Decorating Contest has begun! Scarecrows can be made by individuals, families, organizations, or businesses. A photo of your scarecrow, your name, and phone number must be submitted by October 16 at 5:00 p.m. via email to [email protected].

Important Dates

9/14: Start decorating your scarecrow! You can pick up a burlap sack to use as the head and a Halloween medal for your scarecrow to wear from the Bath Township Public Library! Business hours are available on their website: https://www.bathtownshippubliclibrary.org/

10/16: Last day to submit a photo of your scarecrow! Email a photo of your scarecrow, your name, and phone number to [email protected].

10/19 - 10/23: Online voting for People's Choice Award (link coming soon)

10/29: Winners announced at the Farmers Market at 5:30 p.m. (if not present, the winners will be notified by email and can pick up their prize at the Township Offices).

Award Categories

Best Traditional Scarecrow
Funniest Scarecrow
Most Creative Scarecrow
Best Group, Business, or Family Entry
People's Choice (online community voting)

10/12/2026

We got to decorate lots of amazing pumpkins today! Thank you, James from Bath Charter Township Parks and recreation and Mid Michigan Autism Association for co-sponsoring this event with us.

10/12/2026

Than you Mr. Ben for leading an amazing musical storytime this past Saturday. Our next Upstanders storytime will this Tuesday at 6:30 at Briggs Library in St. Johns. Upstanders will be back in Bath on Saturday, October 24th.

10/12/2026

The Friends of Bath Township Public Library is having a fundraiser at Schuler Books next week. If you are looking to get some books or buy some literary inspired items, you can support the Friends by mentioning this fundraiser at check out. The Friends support many library activities, such as Summer Reading, Halloween Carnival, and movie watches.

Thinking of a trip to Schuler Books? (Of course you are!! 😀) We'd love you to mark your calendar to make your purchases between October 18th and 24th!
Mention us if you go in person or use promo code FRIENDSBATHTPL for online purchases and 20% of your proceeds will benefit the Friends!