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Bay City Library Association

Bay City Library Association (BCLA) served as the governing authority of the Library from 1912 -2012. Beginning 2013, the BCLA transitioned into an advocacy and fundraising role as the Library became a department of the City of Bay City. 

Projects

  • Sponsor programs throughout the year including Summer Reading Programs, Family Dinner Series, and Mother's Day Tea Party.
  • Supplement the City of Bay City budget for the Bay City Branch for additional needs
  • Advocate for the library and library services
  • Main focus: programs, technology, large projects

Friends of the Bay City Library

Become a member of the Friends of the Bay City Library to help support the library.

Our projects

  • Sponsor programs throughout the year including Summer Reading Programs, Family Dinner Series, and Mother's Day Tea Party.
  • Supplement the City of Bay City budget for the Bay City Branch for additional needs
  • Oversee the sale of discarded and donated library materials
  • Advocate for the library and library services
  • Main focus: programs

Friends of the Sargent Library

Become a member of the Friends of the Sargent Library to help support the library.

Our projects

  • Funded the remodel of the new Sargent Library building structure
  • Sponsor the Summer Reading Program at the Sargent Branch Library
  • Supplement the City of Bay City budget for the Sargent Branch for additional needs
  • Advocate for the library and library services

Friends of the Sargent Library Scholarship application