New Year Holiday Hours
BCLS closes at 5:00 PM on Tue, Dec 31, 2024 and will be closed Wed, Jan 1, 2025. Access online services anytime via the app or baycountylibrary.org.
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
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
Ages 5-12. Make your own sculpture or pottery using air-dry clay.
Registration is 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.
New Year's Eve Glow Party @ WIRT
Families with young children. Join us for glow in the dark dancing, games and more! Wear white or neon if you want your clothes to glow under the blacklights.
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.
The Bay County Library System will be closing at 5 p.m. for the New Year holiday.
The Bay County Library System will be closed Jan 1, 2025 for the New Year holiday.
Online services available on the app and at www.baycountylibrary.org
Ages 0-5 with an adult. Join us for a story, music, and dancing! Both kids and their caregivers will enjoy shaking their sillies out in this movement-based 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.
Monthly book club led by Kirsten. Please call 989-893-9566 ext 2111 or email kwellnitz@baycountylibrary.org for more information.