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The Bay County Library System
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Adult Services
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| Ask a Librarian |
| From simple "ready reference" questions ("Who won the World Series in 1951?"*), to more involved information needs; from requests over the phone, in person, or via our website form, all our branches provide general reference service, ranging from a very basic level at our smaller branches, with their core collection of reference books and internet access, to a much more comprehensive level at our primary reference center, the Bay City Branch, with its large reference collection, internet access, and staff of reference librarians. |
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| The Bookmobile makes stops at over 40 locations throughout Bay County, bringing the library to residents who do not live near a branch. For a complete schedule please see the Bookmobile Program details.
The Bookmobile is currently not in service.
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| Computer Lab & Classes |
The Bay County Library System computer lab is currently housed at the Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library. The lab contains 20 workstations (plus an instructor's station) and is open to the general public during regular branch hours (see below) unless it is scheduled for training classes. More info - Computer Programs, Classes Available, Lab Use,
Bay County Library System Computer Lab
500 Center Ave.
Bay City, MI 48708
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Hours may vary due to scheduled training classes, etc.
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Monday - Thursday
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10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Friday - Saturday
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9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Sunday
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Closed
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| Learn a Test |
| LearnATest, from Learning Express Library, offers you online practice for a variety of tests including several Civil Service exams (including Postal Worker, Police Officer, Federal Clerical, etc.), as well as the ASVAB, GED, SAT, GRE, and others. More info |
| Outreach Services |
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The Bay County Library System Outreach Services are temporarily discontinued.
Runners For Readers:
Our Outreach Services Department provides library materials to homebound individuals through the Runners For Readers program. Volunteers deliver library materials to the eligible patron's home. Eligible patrons may be:
- Disabled
- Infirm
- Chronically ill
- Temporarily ill or injured, without a convenient means of receiving library materials.
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Web Resources: Here are some World Wide Web resources of interest to the avid reader.
"From the Stacks": Every couple of weeks, the Bay City Times publishes "Words From the Stacks"; articles written by library staff members about the different categories of books (and non-books) in the library's collections.
"Books Like...": This is a series of booklists for folks who've found that they like a certain kind of book or author and are looking for other "books like this...".
NoveList: Your Guide to Fiction: This online service is a great resource for readers. It allows you to use a favorite author or title as a "template" to locate other books of interest. You can browse through theme-oriented book lists, look for outstanding titles in Best Fiction, or learn more about books and authors through Author Read-alikes, Feature Articles, Book Discussion Guides, and BookTalks. NoveList contains materials for all ages including picture books, children's "chapter books", teen titles, and books for adult readers. NoveList is updated monthly.
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Online Catalog
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Calendar of Events
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Search by:
LIBRARY BRANCH - color coded
PROGRAMS - Adult, Teen, Children
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