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Hoyt Main

(989) 755-0904
505 Janes Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48607
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Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm
Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Butman-Fish

(989) 799-9160
1716 Hancock Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
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Mon-Thu: 11:00am-7:00pm
Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Wickes

(989) 752-3821
1713 Hess Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
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Mon-Thu: 12:00pm-6:00pm

Zauel Memorial

(989) 799-2771
3100 North Center Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
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Mon, Tue, Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm
Wed: 12:00pm-9:00pm
Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm
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Friends of the Library

Who are the friends?

We all know what a friend is. Friends are wonderful, supportive, helpful, and altogether indispensable! The Friends of the Public Libraries of Saginaw are a group of people who care about the library and work to support library services. They are dedicated to promoting the continued growth of our public library and its services throughout our community. Membership funds are used for services and programs that enrich and educate the community and offer a source of enjoyment for all.

What do friends do?

Members in the FRIENDS of the Public Libraries of Saginaw help to...

  • Fund specific requests not covered in the library's budget
  • Give significant support to the library's Summer Reading Program, which impacts babies, children, teens, and adults
  • Sponsor special library programs, book sales, and activities throughout the year
  • Aid in the development of library services for all residents

What are the benefits of being a friend?

  • Newsletter notification of special library events
  • Branch chapters' activities and assistance with special branch projects
  • Meeting others in the community with the same passion for books and the library system
  • Invitation to Book Sale Previews
  • Knowing that your support makes a difference in your community!

Types of Membership include:

  • $15 Individual
  • $25 Family
  • $10 Senior Citizen (60)
  • $25 Organization
  • $50 Sustaining
  • $100 Contributor
  • $250 Patron
  • $500 Sponsor

For more information:

Please contact the Public Libraries of Saginaw business office at (989) 755-9833. Contributions to the FRIENDS are tax deductible as the law allows. The annual FRIENDS membership year is July 1 through June 30. Click here to download a Friends of the Public Libraries of Saginaw Membership Form. You can turn in your application to any branch library or mail it to:

FRIENDS

505 Janes Ave.

Saginaw, MI 48607

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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Babies" group.
May 24 2022 Tue

Tales for Twos at Zauel

10:30am - 11:30am
This event is in the "Babies" group.
May 24 2022 Tue

Tales for Twos at Zauel

10:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Zauel Memorial
Room: Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies
Description:
Tales for Twos story time at Zauel ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May 24 2022 Tue

Zauel Family Puzzle Night

6:00pm - 8:30pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May 24 2022 Tue

Zauel Family Puzzle Night

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Library Branch: Zauel Memorial
Room: Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:
Join us for family puzzle night at Zauel! ...
May 25 2022 Wed

Community Mahjongg Group

12:30pm - 2:30pm
May 25 2022 Wed

Community Mahjongg Group

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Library Branch: Zauel Memorial
Room: Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room
Description
Community Mahjongg Group ...
May 25 2022 Wed

Saginaw County Farm Bureau

6:30pm - 8:30pm
May 25 2022 Wed

Saginaw County Farm Bureau

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Library Branch: Zauel Memorial
Room: Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room
Description
Meeting...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May 26 2022 Thu

An Evening with the Saginaw Bay Walleye Club

5:00pm - 6:30pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May 26 2022 Thu

An Evening with the Saginaw Bay Walleye Club

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Room: Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Children, Everyone, Teens
Program Type: Other
Description:
Join us at Butman-Fish Library Thursday, May 26 from 5-6:30 p.m. for an evening with the Saginaw Bay Walleye Club! At this interactive event, experienced anglers will be on hand to "tackle" how to use rods/reels, baits, jigs/rigs/lures, and how to...
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505 Janes Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48607

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