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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: Closed
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: 9:00am-8:00pm
Fri: Closed
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: Closed
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
  • Primary Address
  • City, State, Zip
  • County, Township
  • Telephone Number
  • Driver’s License Number, Michigan ID, or Passport number
  • High School or College (if attending)
  • Legal Guardian's Name (if under 18)
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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.

One Library Card

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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Children" group
Jul 5 2025 Sat

Together We Read!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul 5 2025 Sat

Together We Read!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

We'd love to have you join us in the Hoyt Children's area for a fun time of stories, jumpy songs, a craft, and a snack! See you there!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul 5 2025 Sat

Cookbook Club

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adults, Teens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul 5 2025 Sat

Cookbook Club

3:00pm–4:30pm
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Room: Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Book Club, Other
Registration Required
Description:

Pick a recipe from this month's cookbook, test it out, and bring enough to share when we meet! Please include any food allergies when you register. Books are available to place on hold or 24/7 via Hoopla!

This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 7 2025 Mon

MYCommunity Connect Assistance

10:00am–1:00pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 7 2025 Mon

MYCommunity Connect Assistance

10:00am–1:00pm
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt Library Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Description:

McLaren Health Plan Community Engagement Specialist Jennifer Mason is here to help you connect to community resources! Stop by Hoyt Library the first Monday of each month to receive 1-on-1 assistance with:

This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jul 7 2025 Mon

Bookmobile Stop - Meet Up & Eat Up

11:30am–1:00pm
Everyone
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jul 7 2025 Mon

Bookmobile Stop - Meet Up & Eat Up

11:30am–1:00pm
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Description:

Visit the Bookmobile at Meet Up & Eat Up at Hanchett Park! We'll have yard games as well as our mobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next great read!

This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 7 2025 Mon

Tech Tutoring

12:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 7 2025 Mon

Tech Tutoring

12:00pm–3:00pm
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Description:

"One of our librarians will be available for one-on-one technology help appointments. There are 6 sessions of 30 minutes available. We will call you to set up an appointment the Thursday before.

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Hoyt Main Library
505 Janes Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48607

(989) 755-0904

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