Bayliss Public Library
🏢 Superior District Library · Sault Ste Marie, Michigan
Bayliss Public Library
Bayliss Public Library anchors the city that French colonists settled in 1668 — the oldest community in Michigan. Serving Sault Ste Marie from its home at 541 Library Drive, Bayliss stays open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and safeguards the Steere Room, a local history and genealogy collection covering Chippewa County and the Upper Peninsula.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–5:30pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–5:30pm |
| Thursday | 9am–8pm |
| Friday | 9am–5:30pm |
| Saturday | 9am–3pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 541 Library Drive, Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783
Phone: (906) 632-9331
Website: baylisslibrary.org
Plus Code: 86RQFMW2+4X (Sault Ste Marie, MI)
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📖 About Bayliss Public Library
Bayliss Public Library is the public library of Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, the county seat of Chippewa County in the eastern Upper Peninsula and the second-largest city in the U.P. It operates as part of the Superior District Library, giving cardholders borrowing access across the network and through MeLCat, Michigan's statewide interlibrary catalog. The library's Steere Room preserves Michigan-related books, documents, and photographs essential for Upper Peninsula genealogy and local history research. Beyond the stacks, Bayliss provides a Community Room for public events, public computer terminals, free Wi-Fi, and access to the Michigan Activity Pass — a statewide program letting cardholders enjoy free or discounted visits to museums, state parks, and cultural sites across Michigan. Digital resources include Libby for eBooks and audiobooks, hoopla for streaming, and the full suite of Michigan eLibrary (MeL) research databases.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Anchor library of Sault Ste Marie, Michigan's oldest city (French colonial settlement, 1668) and the county seat of Chippewa County
- Steere Room — dedicated local history and genealogy collection covering Chippewa County, the eastern U.P. and Michigan history
- Michigan Activity Pass: check out a pass to enjoy free or discounted admission at museums, state parks and cultural destinations statewide
- Open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays for after-work and after-school visits
- Community Room available for public programs and meetings, plus 11+ public computers and free Wi-Fi
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Bayliss cardholders stream, download and research free through Michigan's statewide and network collections:
📚 Services
- Steere Room local history and genealogy collection (Michigan books, documents and photographs)
- Michigan Activity Pass — free/discounted admission at museums and state parks
- Public computer terminals with internet access, printing and free Wi-Fi
- Community Room for public programs and meetings
- MeLCat interlibrary borrowing from 440+ Michigan libraries
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
🎸 Programs
- Youth storytimes and children's programming
- Summer Reading Program
- Adult programming and book discussions
- National Library Service for the Blind & Print Disabled (NLS) access
- Community events in the library's Community Room
📍 Nearby Libraries in the Eastern Upper Peninsula
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Steere Room at Bayliss Public Library?
The Steere Room is Bayliss Public Library's dedicated local history and genealogy collection, holding Michigan-related books, historical documents and photographs. It is the primary resource in the eastern Upper Peninsula for researching Chippewa County families, Sault Ste Marie history and the broader U.P. region.
What is the Michigan Activity Pass and how do I get one at Bayliss?
The Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) is a statewide library program offering Bayliss cardholders free or discounted admission at hundreds of Michigan museums, state parks, recreation areas and cultural institutions. Just ask at the Bayliss circulation desk — no additional fee is required beyond your library card.
Is Bayliss Public Library open late any evenings during the week?
Yes. The library is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and stays open until 8 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the library is closed on Sundays.
Can I use Bayliss's catalog to borrow books from other Michigan libraries?
Yes. Through MeLCat — Michigan's statewide interlibrary catalog — Bayliss cardholders can request items from more than 440 participating Michigan libraries. Items are delivered to Bayliss for convenient pickup.
🎨 This library lends museum passes. See how library museum passes work and find other libraries that lend passes museum passes by state.
📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.
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