Library Location, Contact, and Hours
Address:
500 Center Ave.
Bay City, MI 48708
Directions:
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Kirsten Wellnitz
Managing Librarian
kwellnitz@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
In Legendary Lit, we will meet every six weeks on a Saturday morning to discuss some of the best of the fantasy genre.
June Meeting
The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin
Saturday, June 14 at 10:30 AM
Wirt Summer ART Series - SUMMER BUCKET LIST
Join us for our Summer Art Series in the Kantzler Community Room.
This program is for ages 7-12. Registration is required.
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.
Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Wirt
Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up!
Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free children's book!
Lunches are provided in partnership with Bay City Public Schools.
We make every effort to order enough lunches for our expected attendance numbers, but lunches are first-come, first-serve.
We look forward to seeing everyone!
This program will take place every Tuesday & Thursday from 12-12:45pm, through August 7.
Please note: lunch will not be served on the following dates:
Family Storytime - Wirt
This storytime will take place outdoors, weather permitting, following Meet Up, Eat Up, & Read Up. If lunch is canceled for any reason, storytime will also be canceled.
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.
Preschool Storytime - Wirt
Preschool Storytime
Join us with your preschooler for stories, rhymes, music, movement, and early literacy fun!
Best for ages 2-5 with a participating caregiver.
Registration for all BCLS Spring storytimes begins on Friday, May 16, 2025. Summer storytimes will run for an eight-week session, through the week of June 16-August 8.
Disclaimer(s)
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
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.
Registration is required. Please register in person, by phone, or online.