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
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 summer storytimes begins on May 17, 2024.
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.
Baby Storytime
Nurture a love of books in your baby! Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories, followed by a chance for play!
Best for children under the age of 2 with a participating caregiver.
Registration for all BCLS summer storytimes begins on May 17, 2024.
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.
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention helps people with or without arthritis to improve balance, both mentally and physically, which helps significantly reduce the rate of falls experienced by older adults.
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 at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free book!
Disclaimer(s)
Registration is required. Please register in person, by phone, or online.
Children ages 12 and under with their families!
Join us at the Sage Branch Library on Wednesday, July 17 @ 12:30 pm for Rock Painting!
Disclaimer(s)
Please register each person individually, including adults.
Registration is required. Please register in person, by phone, or online.
Open to chess players of all ages. Come for an opportunity to connect with other chess players in our community room over the board.
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 at Sage Library on Wed, July 17 for Pups & Pages for ages 4-12! 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.
Children ages 6-12 are invited to join us at Sage Branch Library for Marble Paint on Thursday, July 18 at 4:30 pm.
Learn to marble paint a canvas passport bag and travel journal.
We look forward to seeing you!
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.