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
Family Storytime - Wirt
Family Storytime
Stories, rhymes, music, and movement to encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading.
Best for children ages 6 and under with a participating caregiver.
Registration for all BCLS Winter storytimes begins on Friday, December 5, 2025. Fall storytimes will run for a seven-week session, through the week of January 5-February 20, 2026.
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.
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 Winter storytimes begins on Friday, December 5, 2025. Fall storytimes will run for a seven-week session, through the week of January 5-February 20, 2026.
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.
*Please register using the name of the teen that will be participating.
Join us to create your own Galaxy Painting Bookmark. All supplies provided!
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.
Participant must be in grades sixth through twelfth (6-12) to register for this program
Registration is required. Please register in person, by phone, or online.
Evening Sessions: Hall of Fame DNA: The Legacy of Norman "Turkey" Stearnes
Evening Sessions
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!
According to updated MLB statistics and five Hall of Fame inductions, Turkey Stearnes is one of the all-time greats, yet many people have never heard his name.
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.
Registration is required. Please register in person, by phone, or online.
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.
A book club for Fantasy Readers. Join us every six weeks to discuss a different book from the Fantasy section.
Current Title: Uprooted by Naomi Novik