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Hoyt Main

9:00am-5:00pm
(989) 755-0904

Hoyt Main
505 Janes Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48607
United States

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Sun: Closed
Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm
Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Butman-Fish

9:00am-5:00pm
(989) 799-9160

Butman-Fish
1716 Hancock Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
United States

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Sun: Closed
Mon-Thu: 11:00am-7:00pm
Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Wickes

Closed
(989) 752-3821

Wickes
1713 Hess Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
United States

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Sun: Closed
Mon-Thu: 12:00pm-6:00pm
Fri-Sat: Closed

Zauel Memorial

9:00am-5:00pm
(989) 799-2771

Zauel Memorial
3100 North Center Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
United States

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Sun: Closed
Mon-Tue: 9:00am-9:00pm
Wed: 12:00pm-9:00pm
Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm
Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Bookmobile

Closed
(989) 280-0837

United States

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Sun-Sat: Closed

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Persons wishing to obtain a library card should fill out an application giving the information indicated as follows:

  • Legal Name
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  • High School or College (if attending)
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Person will need to verify his/her home address by showing some proof of ID: driver’s license, Michigan ID, postmarked piece of mail, etc.)

Minors (children under 18) must have a legal guardian present when signing up for a new card and must be able to write their name.

No person shall be deprived of library service because of the misuse of the library or its materials by any other person in his/her family.

Click here to download the Public Libraries of Saginaw Library Card Application. Remember, you must bring in your home address verification as stated above.

Circulation Policy

For specific questions about circulation policy (for obtaining library cards and checking out books and other materials), ask at any of our library branches.

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You may sign up to receive email notification. Notification will be sent for items that are available for pick up and for overdue items.

Interlibrary Loan

Materials not owned by the Public Libraries of Saginaw are borrowed from other libraries. This is generally a free service to patrons who reside in our legal service area.

Legal Service Area

The Public Libraries of Saginaw's legal service area includes: City of Saginaw, City of Zilwaukee, Buena Vista, Carrollton, James, Kochville, Saginaw Township, Tittabawasee, and Zilwaukee Township. Library cards are available for anyone who lives in our legal service area and the area served by the Valley Library Consortium. Outside that area, a card can be purchased for a $50 annual non-resident fee.

Loan Periods

Print materials, audiobooks, and most downloadables are checked out for three weeks. DVDs are loaned for one week. Most materials can be renewed twice. Renewals can be made over the phone or online through your library account.

Reserves/Holds

If the title you want is not available, you may reserve it or place it on hold even if it is owned by another library. This can be done in person, by phone or, in some cases, through the library's online catalog by following the instructions on the screen.

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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Children" group
Jun 13 2025 Fri

Parkside Picture Books

1:00pm–1:30pm
Children
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Children" group
Jun 13 2025 Fri

Parkside Picture Books

1:00pm–1:30pm
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join us at the park next to the library for an outdoor storytime!

This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun 13 2025 Fri

Friday Flicks with Riverside Film Festival

2:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun 13 2025 Fri

Friday Flicks with Riverside Film Festival

2:00pm–4:30pm
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Room: Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Description:

Do you miss the Valley Film Society? Join us for a series of independent, foreign, and art house films at the library!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jun 14 2025 Sat

Spice up Your Month with Mint

All Day
Adults, Teens
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jun 14 2025 Sat

Spice up Your Month with Mint

All Day
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt CTC
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Other
Description:

A take and make packet with recipes and a spice sample.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jun 14 2025 Sat

Needle Arts Club

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Teens
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jun 14 2025 Sat

Needle Arts Club

10:00am–12:00pm
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt Library Mezzanine
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us for an hour or 2 of needle arts at Hoyt Library. Bring a project to work on or a project that you need help with! All needlework is welcome. Second Saturday of the month, 10 am - 12 pm.

This event is in the "Children" group
Jun 14 2025 Sat

Dragon Hunt Yoga Class

10:30am–11:15am
Children
This event is in the "Children" group
Jun 14 2025 Sat

Dragon Hunt Yoga Class

10:30am–11:15am
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Room: Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Description:

Join us for a DRAGON HUNT children's yoga class. This will be a half hour filled with fun, giggles and some cool yoga activity. The class is geared towards ages 4-10. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel. 

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505 Janes Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48607

(989) 755-0904

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