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.

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!

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)

Excellent library with friendly, helpful staff…read more Although it seems small compared to some libraries that I have visited, the selection is very good. If the book you want isn't there, you can always look in the database online and request it; they email you when it arrives! It is easy to spend hours in here as there are comfy chairs and huge windows that open up to (what I assume is) Whiting Forest in the back. During autumn, it is very picturesque. For a chat you can go to the cafeteria-looking area but if you need silence there is thankfully a quiet room. And of course thank glob for free wifi. Checking out is very fast since all you have to do is put the books on the pad and scan your library card. You can even save paper and stay organized by having the receipt emailed to you. No more losing receipts and forgetting due dates! If you can't figure it out, the staff will be happy to help you without making you feel like a doofus. You can also put a hold on a book from another cooperating library in the area, which they will send here for a small fee of $0.25. The only thing I can complain about is their slim graphic novel section and the prices of renting DVDs. Older movies are $1.25 each and you can keep them for a week, but newer movies are $2.50 and you can only have them for four days. Although the selection was good you may be better off at Family Video, honestly. However, if I do find a library with a lot of graphic novels and free DVD rental, it is unexpected and a really nice surprise.

An amazing library with a superior staff. Youth area is a particularly stellar area. Reference…read moredesk is superb. Cities ten times our size would be proud to call this library their own. I will put the staff here up against any library staff anywhere for knowledge, work ethic, helpfulness, and effectiveness.

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.

Fireplace room, comfy big reading chairs, used book room ;bag of used books for a $1.00, current…read moreDVD rentals, modern Computers, inviting children's section with American girls Dolls, bean bag chairs, super friendly staff.... A rainy day, or ANY DAY, no calorie treat! Best Library Ever!!

Very, very nice people at this library and the sweetest funniest cat named Booker! We had to stop…read morein to print something out and get it in the mail, worked beautifully!

Great library. Very friendly and helpful. Very useful to the public. My son goes there frequently.read more

The Flint Public Library is one of my favorite gems in the Flint community. Everyone should stop…read moreby, visit and pick up a free library card too! Even if you aren't local, it's a cozy and modern place with comfortable seating, several private rooms and an uplifting environment. I love studying here and like to switch up the room or seating area I choose to study at just for a change of pace. They have private rooms and comfortable seating both on the main floor and upstairs level as well as handicap accessible bathrooms and water dispensers on both the floors too. They also have a few outdoor seating spots for outdoor studying too. The few times I interacted with the staff have always been positive experiences, as they are friendly and quick to greet. I really appreciate how this library has a children's learning center too, that you can see on your right hand side as soon as you pass the main entrance. Side note, I have had no issues with the WiFi not working either--important! So if you're looking for a cozy place to study, or have a meeting, or just relax that has plenty of sunlight and open window access, then definitely visit the Flint Public Library!