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Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library

28 Reviews

#10 of 39 things to do in Bay City

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500 Center Ave, Bay City, MI 48708-5942

+1 989-893-9566

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“Iconic building for book lovers”

In a city best known for its glorious late 19th century buildings it is easy to neglect some iconic... read more

Reviewed January 22, 2018

Jo G

Bay City, Michigan

“Gorgeous Building”

We had a meeting for work at this library and it was my first time inside. Wow! What a gem of a... read more

Reviewed September 17, 2017

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500 Center Ave, Bay City, MI 48708-5942

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Jo G

Bay City, Michigan

7822

Reviewed January 22, 2018

Iconic building for book lovers

In a city best known for its glorious late 19th century buildings it is easy to neglect some iconic 20th century ones. The city library and it's garden us an architectural gem. As well as a glorious book collection. A joy to visit.

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ABSPORTSFAN

MICHIGAN

14844

Reviewed September 17, 2017

Gorgeous Building

We had a meeting for work at this library and it was my first time inside. Wow! What a gem of a library for Bay City. The library is well staffed and has a warm and inviting atmosphere! The staff was very helpful with our...More

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Stitcherjer

Bay City, Michigan

33449

Reviewed July 5, 2017

Pleasant Gem of a Library

This library is a comfort to visit. The garden area is open and the kalideoscope has flowers planted in it again after being left empty for years. A nice addition in the entryway is to see how the solar grid is performing. That is way...More

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MaryKF

Bay City, Michigan

8744

Reviewed May 23, 2017

My home away from home

I am a genealogist who does lookups for people who live away from Bay City. This library has a whole room for genealogists!! Very nice to have all the materials in one area with microfilm readers and computer terminals. I also love the new book...More

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nancyj02015

Bay City, Michigan

123

Reviewed May 10, 2017

An atmosphere of grace and comfort~

I return home every year to Bay City and the Alice and Jack Wirt Library is one of my favorite places to head. With the spacious computer section on 2nd floor readily available, the display of all the current books on the first floor, and...More

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deborah m

Essexville, Michigan

2211

Reviewed April 30, 2017

Not only a library

This library has books galore! 2 stories worth of books, periodicals,movies and soundtracks to rent or borrow It also has community meeting rooms and numerous computers for public use. It has a summer reading program for adults and children. It also hosts child story/activity hours....More

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207alba9

Michigan

6619

Reviewed March 31, 2017

Love Wirt

It's a great place to sit and read for a while. The librarians are friendly and helpful. Nice sculptures and gardens outside. Nice meeting rooms with different activities. Their online systems allows you to put books on hold and you get a recorded message that...More

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LKB310

Bay City, Michigan

10410

Reviewed March 28, 2017

Love this library!

Beautiful, clean, great programs for children. I was opposed to building a new library in this town, but I love it!

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grandpahaight

Bay City, Michigan

122

Reviewed December 12, 2016

A great place to take the kids

The staff is very helpful. The grandchildren really like the place there are so many things for them to check out..

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Cynthia C

Bay City

11824

Reviewed July 14, 2016 via mobile

Tour and use of computers

I am totally surprised!! Very well layed out. Nice gardens. Cool children's section. The computers for printing and use are great. Come check it out 😊

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