COMMUNITY  INFO

A Great Community
Established in 1837, Ira Township has been a strong, growing community since its birth. 

Ira Township has a population of approximately 4,970 people, per the 2020 Census, in an area covering over 20 square miles. Two towns are included in the Township, Anchorville and Fair Haven. The area called Anchorville is so named because in the 1850's and 1860's large sailing ships used to anchor here to wait out big storms on Lakes Erie and Huron. 

Our Township is the location that surrounds Anchor Bay, which is part of Lake St. Clair. The Lake connects two of the Great Lakes, Huron and Erie. In the summer the Bay is a major attraction for boating, jet skiing, swimming and fishing. It is very common to see swans, ducks, geese and various types of wildlife living in their natural habitat. During the winter months the Bay freezes solid, making it an excellent area for ice skating, snowmobiling and, of course, ice fishing.

Not only does Ira have the beautiful water but we have farmlands and open country, too!

The Heritage of Ira - A Sesquicentennial History published in 1990
The Heritage of Ira - A Sesquicentennial History published in 1990
Provides a written history of our beautiful Anchor Bay area. 
Copies of the book are available at our Ira Township Library. Copies are also available for sale at the Township offices for $40 each.
Images of America - IRA TOWNSHIP
Images of America - IRA TOWNSHIP
Copies are also available for sale at the Township offices for $20 each.
Stop in and get a copy today!

Community Photos

A tower with two red lights on top of it.
Ira Township Library.
A flock of seagulls are flying over a body of water.
A large statue stands in front of Ira Township Library.
A children 's library with a table and chairs
A basketball court in a park with trees in the background
A sign that says fair haven on it
A lake with boats in it and trees in the background
A sign that says fair haven on it
A lake with a house in the background and two trees in the foreground
A sign that says watertown park on it
A wooden planter filled with flowers and a tree in a park.
A garden with purple flowers and a tree in the background
A concrete path leading to a body of water with trees in the background.
A wooden table with a train set on it
A library filled with lots of books and chairs
Two chairs are sitting in front of a bookshelf in a library.
A table with a puzzle on top of it
A house with a large statue in front of it
Two chairs are sitting in front of a bookshelf in a library.
A large white building with a sign that says ' the theatre ' on it
Two chairs in front of a fireplace in a library
A small white building with brown shutters on the windows
A library with yellow walls and a blue rug
A garden with purple flowers and a tree in the background
A red and blue playground set in a park
A playground with a red and blue slide and stairs.
A playground with red and blue slides and stairs
A volleyball court in a grassy field with trees in the background
A playground with swings and a slide in the background
There are three trees in the middle of a grassy field.
An aerial view of a forest with trees that are changing colors
A large white building is behind a lush green field
A playground with swings and a slide in a park.
An aerial view of a lake surrounded by trees
A parking lot with cars parked in front of a forest
An aerial view of a residential area with a lake in the background
An aerial view of a residential area with a lake in the background
An aerial view of a park with trees that are changing colors
An aerial view of a forest with trees that are changing colors
An aerial view of a building in the middle of a forest
A car is parked in front of a sunset sky
A playground with a red slide and a blue slide in a park.
A water tower in the middle of a park with trees in the background
A colorful playground with a red slide and stairs
A playground with a red slide in the middle of a grassy field.
A water tower in a park with a basketball court in the background
An aerial view of a colorful playground with a slide and a bridge.
A sign that says anchor bay lions club on it
A red bench in front of a monument with an american flag in the background
A path in a park with trees and a pavilion in the background
A white water tower that says ira township on it
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Students in our Township are served by three school districts and private schools:

Private Schools
Immaculate Conception Catholic School
(Pre-K - 8)
7043 Church Rd
Fair Haven, MI 48023 
586-725-0078 

Country Meadows Montessori
8622 Dixie Hwy
Fair Haven, MI 48023
586-725-2042
Local Cuisine 
Zef's Lighthouse Tavern

Zef's Lighthouse Tavern

8851 Dixie Hwy. Ira Twp. MI 48023 (586) 725-0356
Bobby Macs Bayside Tavern & Grill

Bobby Macs Bayside Tavern

8287 Dixie Hwy, Ira Township, 48023 (586) 725-5602
The Raft

The Raft

7707 Dyke Rd. Fair Haven, MI 48023 (586) 725-9100
Island Grill Club House

Island Grill Club House

8709 Dixie Hwy. Fair Haven, MI 48023 (586) 725-3011
Off The Hook Sports Grill

Off The Hook Sports Grill

8094 Dixie Hwy, Ira Township, MI 48023 (586) 725-5774
Buck's Diner

Buck's Diner

8927 Dixie Hwy, Fair Haven, MI 48023 (586) 725-1000
M29 Diner

M29 Diner

9816 Dixie Hwy, Ira Twp, MI 48023 (586) 684-3412

Veterans Affairs

200 Grand River Avenue #104

Port Huron, MI 48060

(810) 989-6945

www.sccvet.us



Senior Services

600 Grand River Ave.
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 987-8811

Local Veterinarians 

Anchor Bay Veterinary Hospital
36755 Green St, New Baltimore
(586) 725-7700

35770 Green St, New Baltimore
(586) 725-7500
Community Bus Information
2021 Lapeer Ave, Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 987-7373
Services by Community
(866) 962-5515
 
Ira Township Library

Ira Township Library

7013 Meldrum Rd.
Fair Haven, MI 48023
(586) 725-9081


New Branch Hours

effective February 5, 2024


Monday, Wednesday and Friday

9:00 a.m.  -  5:00 p.m.


Tuesday and Thursday

12:00 p.m.  -  8:00 p.m.


Saturday

9:00 a.m.  -  5:00 p.m.


Closed on Sunday







Ira Township Library
Library History
The Ira Township Library celebrated its grand opening on April 15, 1965. The storefront library was originally located on M-29 at the site of the former Kandler's Market.  In 1981, the library moved into the old township hall at Meldrum and Short Cut Roads.
We are more than books!
Many of you may not have time to read. The Ira Township Library also offers a variety of theatrical and educational videos, music CD's, audio-books, digital audio, e-books and DVDs, As well as free internet access.

    Our staff is waiting to help 
                                - just ask!

Requests From Home
If you have internet access and an Ira Township Library card, you can request ANY circulating item in the St. Clair County Library system from home. 


St Clair County Library System
All requested Items will be delivered to the Ira branch and the staff will phone you to pick it up.

Stop in and start your next literary adventure today.

Important Dates

The Library will be closed on the following dates in 2025:


  • January 1st - New Year's Day
  • January 20th - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • February 17th - President's Day
  • May 26th - Memorial Day
  • June 19th - Juneteenth Day
  • July 4th - Independence Day                 
  • September 1nd - Labor Day
  • November 11th - Veterans' Day
  • November 27th - Thanksgiving
  • November 28th - Day After Thanksgiving
  • December 24th - Christmas Eve Day
  • December 25th - Christmas Day
  • December 31st - New Year's Eve Day
  • January 1, 2025 - New Year's Day


Programs

Popcorn Wednesdays


We have Story Time, Thursday from 10:30 am till 11:15 am.  We also have many other Programs to register  for.


Please stop in for more information or check out website page under "Events Ira Twp."  We hope to see you!

Lapsit Time
Small Wonders Preschool Story Time

Book Sale Going

Friends of the Library Book Sale - see attached Notice for more information.




St Clair County Library Programs List 

Shows you ALL of the upcoming 

SCCLS events

Children's Programs & Events 

Teen Programs & Events



NOTARY PUBLIC SERVICES

The St. Clair County Library System now offers Notary Public services at all branches, aligning with its mission to serve the community's evolving needs.  Please call ahead to make an appointment to ensure you have all the requirements needed to have your items notarized.





Family Story Time

Virtual on Facebook


Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 12:00 noon

 Stories and music 

for children ages 0-5 years old 


Join us on our Facebook Page for this event



Don't Stop Reading


Ira Library offers adventures of all types. Stop in today and begin a new adventure. Any of our fabulous staff can help you locate a specific adventure of if you're out for an unexpected new adventure you can ask anyone for a recommendation



Friends of the Library          

                             

Keep an eye out for future meeting dates and consider joining Friend of the Library.



                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         


Wi-Fi Hotspots


Hotspots are available to check out from the Ira library and all other branches. See availability and place a hold through the catalog.


  • Hotspots check out for 14 days. They will be deactivated once overdue.
  • Borrowers must be 18 or over to check out a hotspot and are responsible for Internet use of minors.
  • Hotspots will be limited to one per address.
  • Overdue fees are $1.00 per day.
  • They must be returned to a circulation desk. Returning to a drop box will result in a $5.00 fee.
  • Hotspot service is reliant on T-Mobile cell towers, which may not cover all areas of St. Clair County.
  • Hotspots should remain in a temperature-controlled environment. Please do not leave in your car.

Borrowers must pay replacement costs if the device or cord is lost or damaged. New Paragraph



Area Churches

Immaculate Conception 

Catholic  Church


9764 Dixie Hwy

Fair Haven, MI 48023

586-725-3051


6745 Palms Road
Fair Haven, MI 48023
586-765-8161
 
7989 Shea Road
Fair Haven, MI 48023
586-725-4414