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Wirt Public Library

M-TH	10A-8P
F	9A-5P
SAT	9A-5P
SU*	1P-5P

*Sept.-May Only

Auburn Area
Branch Library

M	CLOSED
T-TH	10A-8P
F-SAT	9A-5P
SU	CLOSED

Pinconning Branch Library

M	CLOSED
T-TH	10A-8P
F-SAT	9A-5P
SU	CLOSED

Sage Branch Library

M-T	9A-5P
W-TH	12N-8P
F	9A-5P
SAT	CLOSED
SU	CLOSED

South Side Branch Library

Closed until further notice

Bookmobile
& Outreach Services

Administrative Office
500 Center Ave.
Bay City, MI 48708
PH:
989-894-2837
Fax:
989-894-2021

M-F	8A-5P

Adult Computer Classes (Nov/Dec)

@ the Wirt Public Library
$5.00 per class due at registration. Please call 989-893-9566 x 2200.

November is National American Indian Heritage Month

Native Culture Family Program
Learn about local Native American culture through story, music and displays from yesterday and today. The program is presented by students and staff from the Indian Education Program of the Bay City Public Schools.

Saturday, November 21, 2-4 pm
Wirt Public Library - Kantzler Community Room
Ages K-Adult.

*Registration required.

A Renaissance Noel
Wednesday, December 9
6:30- 7:30 pm in the
Kantzler Community Room of the
Wirt Public Library

Ask a Librarian

From simple "ready reference" questions ("Who won the World Series in 1951?"*), to more involved information needs; from requests over the phone, in person, or via our website form, all our branches provide general reference service, ranging from a very basic level at our smaller branches, with their core collection of reference books and internet access, to a much more comprehensive level at our primary reference center, the Bay City Branch, with its large reference collection, internet access, and staff of reference librarians.

Bookmobile Program

The Bookmobile stops at 11 locations throughout Bay County, bringing the library to residents who do not live near a branch.

For a complete schedule please see the Bookmobile Program details.

The Bookmobile is now in service.

Computer Lab & Classes

The Bay County Library System computer lab is currently housed at the Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library. The lab contains 20 workstations (plus an instructor's station) and is open to the general public during regular branch hours (see below) unless it is scheduled for training classes. More info - Computer Programs, Classes Available, Lab Use,

Bay County Library System Computer Lab
500 Center Ave.
Bay City, MI 48708

Hours may vary due to scheduled training, classes, etc.
Monday - Thursday	10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday - Saturday	9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday (September - May only)	1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Learn a Test

Learn A Test, from Learning Express Library, offers you online practice for a variety of tests including several Civil Service exams (including Postal Worker, Police Officer, Federal Clerical, etc.), as well as the ASVAB, GED, SAT, GRE, and others. More info

Readers Corner

(Click here for more information)

New Titles On Order: Including Books on Tape and Books on CD.

Web Resources: Here are some World Wide Web resources of interest to the avid reader.

"Books Like...": This is a series of booklists for folks who've found that they like a certain kind of book or author and are looking for other "books like this...".

NoveList: Your Guide to Fiction: This online service is a great resource for readers. It allows you to use a favorite author or title as a "template" to locate other books of interest. You can browse through theme-oriented book lists, look for outstanding titles in Best Fiction, or learn more about books and authors through Author Read-alikes, Feature Articles, Book Discussion Guides, and BookTalks. NoveList contains materials for all ages including picture books, children's "chapter books", teen titles, and books for adult readers. NoveList is updated monthly.

Downtown Bay City
Thursday, November 19
5:00 - 9:00 pm

The following Downtown Bay City businesses have graciously offered to give 12% of each purchase to the non-profit of the customer’s choice (be sure to check the box for "Bay County Library System"):

·       Americana Co. Antique Mall
·       A Piece of Ewe Yarn Shop
·       Atrium
·       A Wedding & Gift Boutique
·       Bayshire Beauty Academy
·       Come & Glow Day Spa & Specialty Boutique
·       Di's Ink, Stamp-n-Crafts
·       Espresso Express Coffee House
·       Gathered Traditions & G.T. Homestead
·       Gatsby's Steakhouse & Saloon.
·       Hoopla!
·       Kingfish Restaurant & Tiki Lounge
·       Kuhn Young Design Group
·       Little House
·       MeadowCreek Clothiers
·       Mulligan's Pub
·       My Secret Garden
·       Nielsen Gallery
·       Old City Hall
·       Paperworks
·       Planetarium Gift Shop
·       Rattlesnake Rick's Roadhouse.
·       Regina Caeli
·       Riverfront Grille at the Doubletree
·       St. Laurent Brothers
·       Simmons Jewelers
·       Stein Haus
·       The Fabric Fair
·       Timothy's Fine Tobaccos
·       Uptown Girl
·       Urban Laundry
·       Violets Blue
·       Ward Studio & Painterly Pottery
·       Wind & Willows on the River

ALSO FEATURING...

FREE horse-drawn carriage rides available with pick-up in front of the State Theatre, holiday music in the streets, and a wonderful chance to enjoy Downtown's holiday decorations!