Tai Chi Cancelled Today
Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances, Tai Chi at the Sage Branch Library is cancelled for today, July 15, 2025. The class will continue Thursday as planned. Thank you!
Library Location, Contact, and Hours
Address:
100 E. Midland St.
Bay City, MI 48706
Directions:
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Amy Churchill
Managing Librarian
achurchill@baycountylibrary.org
Phone:
989-892-8555 ext. 307
Fax:
989-892-1516
Additional Contacts
Children's Department
Dani DiAmico
989-892-8555 ext. 309
Teen/Adult Departments
Emily Marsh
989-892-8555 ext. 315
Hours:
Monday – Tuesday: 9AM-5PM
Wednesday – Thursday: 12PM-8PM
Friday: 9AM-5PM
Saturday – Sunday: CLOSED
The Sage Branch Library is located on the west side of Bay City, Michigan. This historic building and its staff provides full library service, including programs, WiFi, and computers with high-speed access to the Internet. It houses a varied collection of books, CDs, magazines, audio books, DVDs, and videos for people of all ages, as well as puppets and toys for children. A community room is available for meetings of groups and organizations.
Historical Sage Public Library
The Sage Public Library, now known as the Sage Branch of the Bay County Library System, was dedicated to the people of West Bay City, Michigan, in January, 1884. It was a gift from Henry W. Sage of Ithaca, New York, who owned and operated one of the world’s largest sawmills on the west side of the Saginaw River in Bay City.
The library originally occupied the second floor, with a reading room that was used by the Young Men’s Debate Society. The first floor was used for school classes and the Superintendent of Schools had an office on the third floor. Historic features include a grand stairway from the lobby to the third floor and a large fireplace in the front reading room on the second floor. The fireplace has a massive wood mantle with a firebox opening surrounded by hand painted ceramic tiles depicting figures from literary works and fairy tales. A portrait of Henry Sage hangs over the fireplace.
The building’s architecture has been described as a combination of French Chateau, Ruskin Gothic, and Victorian Gothic in style, with a gabled roof and dormers, and a bay window. A niche in the front houses a statue, the Lady of Learning, an imported terra cotta figure representing literature and science. Also highlighting the front yard is a cast iron fountain with a statue depicting Leda and the Swan, characters of Greek mythology. The building is on both the State and National Registers of historic sites.
Upcoming Events
Tai Chi for Better Sleep is led by a certified instructor. Each session will consist of one hour of Tai Chi followed by a 30-minute lesson on sleep.
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.
Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up - Sage
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 be held every Monday and Wednesday from 12-12:45, through August 6.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration is required. Please register in person, by phone, or online.
Drop in! Children ages 12 and under with their families!
Join us at the Sage Branch Library on Wednesday, July 16 @ 12:30 pm for Rock Painting!
Join us to talk about your favorite books while sipping on some bubble tea.
Disclaimer(s)
Please alert staff to any food allergies.
Registration is required. Please register in person, by phone, or online.
Join us at Sage Library on Wednesday, July 16 for Pups & Pages!
Children ages 4-12 will read to a a certified therapy dog beginning at 5:30 pm.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration is required. Please register in person, by phone, or online.
Tai Chi for Better Sleep is led by a certified instructor. Each session will consist of one hour of Tai Chi followed by a 30-minute lesson on sleep.
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.
Join us at each branch to learn how to make your own crayons in fun shapes! This program is for ages 5-12.
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.
Join us Sage Library for Little Wigglers on Friday, July 18 @ 10:30 am!
For children that are walking ages 5 and under + Adult
Move and dance our wiggles out at a fun musical program.
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.