Exterior shot of the Alice & Jack Wirt Library

Library Location, Contact, and Hours

Address:
500 Center Ave.
Bay City, MI 48708

Directions:
Google Maps

Kirsten Wellnitz headshot

Kirsten Wellnitz
Managing Librarian
kwellnitz@baycountylibrary.org

Phone:
989-893-9566 ext. 2111

Fax:
989-893-9799
989-893-7052

Additional Contacts

Children's
Cora Schaeff
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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knitting Solutions

10:00am - 12:00pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Event Details:
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. ...
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Playdate @ Wirt

10:00am - 11:00am
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Other

Play Date

Little ones can play, discover & meet new friends.  Ages 4 & under. Participating caregiver required. No registration required.

Event Details:
Drop in for play time fun. ...

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.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Bubbleman - Bubble Happenings @ Wirt

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Performance, STEAM
Event Details:
Come and make gigantic colorful bubbles and have fun with the Bubbleman. This program will take place outdoors on the library's lawn as part of our Summer Lawn Series. Please bring lawn chairs or a blanket. In case of inclement weather, we wi...

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.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

LEGO Brick Build @ Wirt

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Family, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other, STEAM
Event Details:
Family program.  LEGO brick build in our Children's Department Program room.  Use our bricks to construct your own design. Drop in program, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Fireworks Craft @ Wirt

10:00am - 8:00pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Reading Garden
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Pyrotechnicians ages 6-12 years can design a tabletop "firework" to display in the library!  Designers may pick up a "firework" craft kit starting Monday, June 12th.  Participants will receive a kit from Wirt Library that includes foam p...

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is required.  Please register in person, by phone, or online.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Wirt

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Wirt Lawn
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Music, Performance, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn and take part in other fun activities like stories, performers, touch-a-trucks, free books, and more! See our online calendar for specific ...