Bay County Library System

I just recently moved to the Bay City area and visited the library for the first time. First impression was great! It's big, it's beautiful, and the staff is very friendly. There's a children's area, a teen area, and even a fireplace to cozy up next to and read! There's quite a few different areas to sit, HOWEVER, the day my husband and I went, almost every seating area upstairs was taken by a homeless person and their belongings. It was very apparent they weren't there to read, as most were sleeping. I understand the library is a public place, but it shouldn't be used as "housing" during operational hours. My husband and I ended up leaving, and unfortunately, we won't be back.

Love our library! Everyone is always so nice and helpful

Wonderful place to take your kiddos to read and have fun. Clean, organized and staff is friendly.

I got kicked out of the children section for playing trains even tho I was being quiet. 2 separate employees came up and interrupted me then redirected me to the teen section telling me that it is more “my style” when I wanted to play trains. Didn’t get the best experience I could’ve! I’m only 17 but I would understand if they made me leave bc I was disrespecting things but I wasn’t.

Pictures of " Battery Park " on the front lawn and across the street of Wirt Library. Well stocked Library, clean and well managed. And, a Custom Michigan sticker!