ALL BRANCHES ARE OPEN
Book drops, limited inside service, and curbside available! Normal branch hours have resumed. GET REOPENING DETAILS HERE.
Read our COVID-19 Response plan here.
EFFECTIVE JULY 13, 2020...Governor's Executive Order 2020-147
In accordance with the new state mandate, mask are required to be worn to enter the library.
Masks are available, if needed.
Library Location, Contact, and Hours
Address:
500 Center Ave.
Bay City, MI 48708
Directions:
Google Maps
Kirsten Wellnitz
Managing Librarian
kwellnitz@baycountylibrary.org
Phone:
989-893-9566 ext. 2111
Fax:
989-893-9799
989-893-7052
Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 10AM-8PM
Friday – Saturday: 9AM-5PM
Sunday: 1PM-5PM (Sep-May only)
Drive-Up Window:
Monday – Friday: 11AM-1PM
Monday – Thursday: 4PM-7PM
Saturday – Sunday: CLOSED
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
Summer Reading Program Prize Pickup (All Branches)
BCLS Closed
Disclaimer(s)
Registration is required. Please register in person, by phone, or online.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration is required. Please register in person, by phone, or online.