Library Location, Contact, and Hours
Address:
500 Center Ave.
Bay City, MI 48708
Directions:
Google Maps
Amy Churchill
Managing Librarian
achurchill@baycountylibrary.org
Phone:
989-893-9566 ext. 2111
Fax:
989-893-9799
989-893-7052
Additional Contacts
Children's
Madison Roberts
989-893-9566 ext. 2127
Teen/Fiction
Linda Smith
989-893-9566 ext. 2124
Reference/Local History
Mark Grotelueschen
989-893-9566 ext. 2212
Hours:
Monday – Thursday:
10AM-8PM
Friday – Saturday:
9AM-5PM
Sunday (Sep-May only):
1PM-5PM
Drive-Up Window:
Monday – Thursday:
10AM-8PM
Friday – Saturday:
9AM-5PM
Sunday (Sep-May only):
1PM-5PM
The Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library functions as the main or central library for the Bay County Library System. It is located on the east side of Bay City, Michigan, in the downtown area. In addition to housing the largest collection of materials in the system, it includes a business resource center and core reference collection, a local history and genealogy room, a computer lab, an outdoor reading garden, several study rooms, and a large community meeting room. The administrative offices are located on the second floor.
Additional Parking
The Bay City Downtown Management Board has graciously opened up several parking spaces for public use in the lot on the corner of Center and Adams. When using this lot, please park only in the spaces along Center Avenue that are clearly marked Visitor Parking. There is a 3 hour time limit.
Upcoming Events
Play Date
Little ones can play, discover & meet new friends. Ages 4 & under. Participating caregiver required. No registration required.
Little ones can play, discover & meet new friends. Drop in for playtime fun in the Wirt Children's program room.
No registration required.
Disclaimer(s)
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Evening Sessions: Northern Renaissance: A Renaissance Christmas
The Evening Sessions is a monthly adult program series featuring a fun and engaging mix of presentations, lectures, workshops, demonstrations, author visits, and performances on topics covering the arts, culture, history, science, and more!
Disclaimer(s)
Registration is required. Please register in person, by phone, or online.
Drop in to knit and crochet with others. Expert knitters on site to help those who need assistance. Supplies not provided, please bring your own project to work on.
Reindeer @ Your Library - Wirt
See live reindeer outside the library, enjoy a storywalk, crafts, and other family fun for all ages!
No registration required. Camera use is encouraged!
Cribbage Night
Stop in and play. If you don't know how, we have people willing to teach.
Ages 0-5 with an adult.
Join us for a story, music, and dancing! Both kids and their caregivers will enjoy shaking their sillies out in this movement-based program.
Disclaimer(s)
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.