Bay County Library System, serving an area of 110,000 residents, has a collection of 300,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 24,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 7,200 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 72 employees, of whom 12 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises5 branch libraries, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $460,000. Patrons make 360,000 visits annually, and check out materials 750,000 times. Thirty-seven percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
307 Lafayette Avenue, Bay City Michigan 48708
Telephone
989-894-2837
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Alma) Alma Public Library
(Bad Axe) Bad Axe Public Library
(Bay City) Bay County Library System
(Bridgeport) Bridgeport Public Library
(Chesaning) Chesaning Public Library
(Clare) Garfield Memorial Library
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06/08 Coming to The Bay City area
National Cherry Festival Traverse City MI June29-July6 The Grand Traverse region, known for its world-record tart cherry harvest, bursts with visitors eager to savor the flavor of cherries tucked into everything imaginable.
Annual Manchester Chicken Broil Manchester MI July18 Adelicious chicken dinner complete with half chicken, roll with butter, fresh made cole slaw with secret local recipe, radishes, chips and beverage. Entertainment and camaraderie are provided for your enjoyment along with an antique car show.
Paw Paw Wine and Harvest Festival Paw Paw MI August6-8 Choose from a hole in one contest, 5k walk/run, the Grape Escape Motorcycle Ride witht he Blue Knights of Southwest Michigan, Coca-Cola Grape Stomping competition, bicycle tour or now the new Grape Escape Golf Tournament.
Harvest Moon Celebration Farmington MI September27-29 Find yourself in our small town celebrating Michigan's most glorious season during the Harvest Moon Celebration.
St Helen Bluegill Festival St Helen MI January1 Crafter demonstrations, live music and entertainment, vendors, kids games, a medallion hunt, and great food. Sunday wraps up with the Grand Parade and Awards Ceremony.
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