Libraries must not be quiet anymore…read more I was having some work done on my home and so I decided to stop here since I wouldn't have power for a while. I stopped in, spoke to the librarian and obtained a card. I asked him how to get to a desk that was upstairs and he told me. He also told me that there is another area that I could go to if I wanted a more quit area to work from, and I told him I was ok. But boy oh boy. It was really loud. Phones ringing and people talking on the phone in there. I honestly thought that I was being punked. I will go to another location next time.

I love libraries and this one reminded me how much I miss visiting them. What is better than a…read morelibrary? A CASTLE library! Beautiful inside and out, this library makes it easy for your imagination to soar. The staff was so gracious. They are probably used to visitors being amazed by the library. Watching two extremely excited grown adults trying not to run, point and exclaim over is probably normal. (We managed to keep quiet: it's a library!) Please, PLEASE treat yourself and any children you know to this amazing place of learning and imagination!

Just reunited myself with the library today. I forgot how huge this library is. It has magazines,…read morenewspapers, dvds...Computers everywhere. There's a cute kids section too. The librarians were very helpful and nice when I had to sign up for a new library card. Forgot how much I actually enjoyed going to a library since I work in a bookstore! There's cute tables near the windows with lamps and two stories of books to browse through.

I thought this library was good but was concerned with a conversation I heard this week. This…read moreinvolved one of the library staff members who was talking with two of his friends that were visiting the library. This library isn't known for being quiet by any means so I guess that's why the staff member figured it was acceptable to have a prolonged conversation. Since I was sitting right next to his friends and there really wasn't any effort to keep the tone to a low level I heard rather surprising and disturbing news about the Bay City Michigan Library. One of the visitors was telling the staff member about the large amount of paperwork his does at his job. The library staff member said they do a lot of paperwork at the library also, his friends found this amusing and asked how paperwork can be overwhelming at a library. The staff member went on to tell his friends that the police are called in 8-9 each week to the library and this creates an enormous amount of paperwork. I'm not sure if the staff member was just trying to one up his friends but even if he exaggerated the numbers by double this was very concerning to hear. The staff member didn't go into any detail about the incidents at the library so I'm not sure what the severity of the events were. I just wanted to visitors aware that you might need to be cautious when visiting the Alice & Jack Wirt Library in Bay City, MI.

My gosh,who doesn't love the library? This is my first time coming to this library.its an awesome…read morelibrary! The kid part is awesome and my six year old was having so much fun she cried when it was time to leave. A huge assortment of books that I can not wait to make my way through.

From the owner: Bay County Library System, located in the heart of Bay City, MI, is your community hub for…read moreknowledge, innovation, and enrichment. Categorized as Libraries, we offer a vast collection of books, digital resources, and multimedia for all ages. Beyond lending materials, we host a variety of educational programs, workshops, and events geared towards fostering a love of learning and community engagement. Whether you're a casual reader, a student, or a life-long learner, Bay County Library System provides the resources and support you need to explore your interests and discover new ones. Visit us and see how we can help you achieve your informational and recreational goals.

As Alan's review mentions, adults can use their computer room for 2 hours (and I imagine, if…read morethey're not busy, they will probably allow more time if you need to) and also, free printing (current rate is 20 cents a page black and white, 40 cents for color). The first $2 of printing is free each day, and no library card or ID is required (since the room is 18+, they might check ID if you look under 18). I'll be back soon to explore the many leisure opportunities they offer, and get a card. Every single person I spoke with there was polite, welcoming, friendly, and helpful, which is often but not always my experience at other libraries. The facilities are neat, clean, and this library has so much to offer the community.

We love our local library! There are tons of free activities for my children to participate in, the…read morestaff is always friendly and happy to help, and the resources for adults are limitless. Absolutely worth the increase in taxes (or the payment if you live in an area where it's not included in your property taxes)

I love the Genesee district library. I looked all over at the big book stores to find a book by my…read morefavorite author. No one could get me a copy because of the demand. But the Genesee district library not only had a copy, but ordered it for me. It was the best Montgomery Ryan's book yet. Thank you.

This location is sort of nestled into what I like to call the 'Township Compound' between the town…read morehall and tennis courts. It's a smaller location and for many is on the way home. The only downsides were that I left my library card at home and asked if my ID would work. She then insisted on issuing me a new card instead of me just driving home to grab it. It is a smaller location, so the selection isn't totally there. I will say that I have never really had to wait in line so that's always great.

Great little branch for book borrowing. Nice outdoor play area and splash pad for extended…read morewarm-weather entertainment. There is a nice rotation of events for children. Summer reading program, author events, movie nights, and more make it feel like a comfortable community gathering place.

The facility was quite impressive. However the docent in charge of the tour was brusk and…read moreabrasive. We were a few minutes late for our appointment due to parking confusion, and everything went downhill from there. We visited in 2022 after the Midland dam collapse. The docent seemed to resent the tour when she could be working on her property. It's a shame because the property is amaing. The visit could have made a lasting positive impression.

Absolutely love this place! Reserve tic I've visited 3 times over the years and each time I…read morediscover something new from the amazing knowledgeable docents. If you enjoy architecture & design of Frank Lloyd Wright: Alden B Dow was one of his students & it shows. A cool room of the studio is the archive room which his wife organized after his death & contains pristinely maintained original blueprints & models. Mid Century modern interior design gives me butterflies! Highlights for me is everthing... especially the theater room! The outdoor landscape design is the only place you can take photos. The gift shop has lots of great treasures. Small group sizes: people per tour gives ample opportunity to feel intimate with exploring, asking questions.

I love the library. I really love reading books and I read a lot so I can barrow free books from…read morethe library. I am planning on working here for community service and extra cash during high school.

Cute little local library…read more The people that work here are nice and friendly. If you need something, they will help you locate it. It's a small library, but they have a nice fiction department and tons of DVDs and CDs. The selection of non-fiction isn't as good, but it's getting better. I used to come here a lot when I lived in the area. Now, I stop in from time to time if I'm in Clio. The staff is very helpful when it comes to looking up ancestry information online through Ancestry.com. They're open five days a week. The library could use a few updates, that's all. They have free WiFi and lots of computers for those needing access. If you have kids, they offer children's programs throughout the year, like live animals, story hour and magic shows.