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(989) 755-0904

Hoyt Main
505 Janes Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48607
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Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm
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Butman-Fish

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(989) 799-9160

Butman-Fish
1716 Hancock Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
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Wickes

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(989) 752-3821

Wickes
1713 Hess Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
United States

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Zauel Memorial

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(989) 799-2771

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

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College Readiness

Saginaw Community Foundation Scholarships

The Saginaw Community Foundation has provided more than $2.3 million to area students to help with the cost of pursuing a post-secondary education. They now administer about 150 scholarships, helping to fulfill the wishes of donors who want to provide financial support to promising students in the Great Lakes Bay Region and throughout Michigan.

 

College Board

College Board is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. Register for the SAT or get ready with official practice tests and questions. There are separate pages for students, parents and educators.

 

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

U.S. Department of Education free application for Federal Student Aid.

Community Resources

Employment & Volunteer Opportunities

Apply for employment and volunteer opportunities with the Public Libraries of Saginaw.

 

Michigan Activity Pass (MAPS)

Did you know that your library card can be your best travel companion? Discover hundreds of Michigan's cultural destinations and natural attractions with your Michigan library card! You can "check out" FREE or discounted admission passes (or other exclusive offers) to hundreds of Michigan state parks, campgrounds, museums, trails, arts & cultural destinations, and more.

Saginaw Teen Reads Blog

Check out the latest teen book reviews in a blog just for you!

Saginaw Teen Reads Blog

Booklist Reader

Librarian approved book and audiobook recommendations for all ages.

Databases

21 Things 4 Students

21 Things 4 Students
Educational and online resource to help students improve their technology proficiency and meet or exceed the Michigan eighth grade technology proficiency requirements.

Biography Reference Center

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More than 450,000 biographies. Includes complete full text run of Biography Today and Biography Magazine as well as thousands of narrative biographies.

Britannica Fundamentals

Britannica Fundamentals
Pre K - 2nd grade. Activity-centered learning to explore, play, read, and build technology skills. Letters, numbers, geography, shapes and much more are included.

Britannica School

Britannica School
Suite of Britannica School resources at four levels - Learning Zone, Elementary, Middle, and High. People, countries, science, animals, current events, and biographies.

Britannica School - Elementary

Britannica School - Elementary
Grades 3-4. Find information on countries, animals, and people in articles, media, and a world atlas. Watch and learn with videos, games, and activities.

Britannica School - High

Britannica School - High
High School and adult. Primary sources for quick facts and in-depth information on history, geography, people, places, science, and much more. Biographies, world atlas, countries comparison, articles and interactive resources are available.

Britannica School - Middle

Britannica School - Middle
Grades 5-7. Homework help and discovery learning. Explore maps, photos, articles, famous people and places, compare countries, and tour the U.S.A.

College Admissions Test Preparation

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Practice tests, preparation eBooks, and tutorials for the ACT®, SAT, 12 AP subjects, PSAT/NMSQT, and TOEFL iBT® exams. Create a free account to access tools to help you do well on your college admissions tests and essay. Create a free account to access tools to help you do well on your college admissions tests and essay.

College Board

College Board
College Board is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. Register for the SAT or get ready with official practice tests and questions. There are separate pages for students, parents and educators.

Early World of Learning

Early World of Learning
Grades PreK-3. Follow Trek and Taffy the cat around the world learning about colors, numbers and other fun things. Strengthen reading foundations with stories, activities and videos. Explore the Know It encyclopedia designed especially for early readers. Includes materials for educators.

Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos

Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos
Grades PreK - 5. Bilingual resources - visual dictionary, world of animals, encyclopedia articles, and Spanish language newspapers. Eight categories to browse: arts, history and government, people, places, plants and animals, science and mathematics, sports and hobbies, and world religions. The visual dictionary includes thousands of images and more than 12,000 labels. Save, print, or email content.

Fact Monster

Fact Monster
Fact Monster contains categories in world, United States, people, science, math & money sports and more. This site has age appropriate blogs where kids can post questions. Click on the homework center link to access material by subject quickly.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
U.S. Department of Education free application for Federal Student Aid.

Gale Virtual Reference Library

General Reference Center Gold
Encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. Includes Study of Science--Earth Science, Geography and Geology c. 2017 and the Life & Career Skills Series--Employment, Personal Finance, Health & Wellnes and Social Skills.

High School Equivalency Center

High School Equivalency Center
Use tests, eBooks, and tutorials to assess and build your skill levels in reading, writing and math and prepare for the GED® Test in English and Spanish.

History Reference Center

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Documents, photos, maps, film, and video from leading history journals. Also includes biographies of historical figures. 

Khan Academy

Khan Academy
Video tutoring for math, science, economics, arts and humanities, computing, test prep and more. Login is not required. Click on "subjects" then select a topic to locate video tutorials.

LearningExpress Library

LearningExpress Library
Test Prep/Jobs/Careers. Seven interactive learning centers of academic and licensing/certification practice tests, elementary level testing for math and reading, and skills building tools. Click "More" for centers links. Learning centers: High School Equivalency, College Preparation, College, Career, Adult Learning, School, and Recursos para Hispanohablantes.

MasterFile Complete

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Broad collection of popular full-text magazines and reference books. Contains Consumer Reports. Covers subjects including: business, health, education, fitness, sports and leisure, personal finance, general science, multicultural issues, DIY, and fashion. Also includes photos, maps, and flags.

NoveList K-8 Plus

NoveList K-8 Plus
Find just the right book by subject, age, awards won, Lexile Reading levels, State standards; even books made into movies, and much more. Read reviews and learn about the author.

NoveList Plus

NoveList Plus

Contains information on over 260,000 fiction and readable nonfiction titles. Features lists of award-winning books, book discussion guides, Read-a-Like recommendations, and complete series information. Also includes reader ratings and reviews. Create your own reading wish list.

Points of View Reference Center

Points of View Reference Center
Presents multiple sides of over 400 issues. Helps students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking skills.

Quiz Hub

QuizHub
Educational Quiz Games: Be Curious, Read for Pleasure, Learn for Fun!

Saginaw Community Foundation Scholarships

Saginaw Community Foundation Scholarships
The Saginaw Community Foundation has provided more than $2.3 million to area students to help with the cost of pursuing a post-secondary education. They now administer about 150 scholarships, helping to fulfill the wishes of donors who want to provide financial support to promising students in the Great Lakes Bay Region and throughout Michigan.

School Center

School Center
Grades 4 through 12 skills improvement in math, writing and grammar, reading comprehension, social studies, and vocabulary and spelling through tests, eBooks, and tutorials. U.S. Constitution study and review.

World Book Kids

World Book Kids
Grades PreK - 5 Contains nine content categories: Pictures and Videos, World of Animals, Activities, Maps and More, Games, Important People, Compare Places, Science Projects, and Dictionary. Also includes support and educator sections.

Upcoming Events

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This event is in the "Teens" group.
May 24 2025 Sat

Silent Book Club

3:30pm - 4:45pm
Adults, Teens
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May 24 2025 Sat

Silent Book Club

3:30pm - 4:45pm
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

Welcome to Introvert Happy Hour. The Silent Book Club will be meeting at the Red Eye Cafe on the 4th Saturday of the month, 3:30-4:45 p.m. No required reading, optional book discussion. Come read with us!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
May 27 2025 Tue

Chair Exercise

1:30pm - 2:15pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May 27 2025 Tue

Chair Exercise

1:30pm - 2:15pm
Library Branch: Zauel Memorial
Room: Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Description:

This is where FUN and EXERCISE really do go together! We are super excited to offer Chair Exercise as a weekly event to have fun, socialize, and rock out to top oldies hits all while burning calories...

This event is in the "Adults" group.
May 27 2025 Tue

Butman-Fish Book Club

5:30pm - 6:45pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May 27 2025 Tue

Butman-Fish Book Club

5:30pm - 6:45pm
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Room: Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

Each month the Butman-Fish Book Club will read a new(er) fiction book that focuses on life, love, and the difficult human experience. We will be reading these upcoming novels:

This event is in the "Adults" group.
May 28 2025 Wed

Tech Tutoring

11:00am - 2:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May 28 2025 Wed

Tech Tutoring

11:00am - 2:00pm
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 Friday before.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
May 28 2025 Wed

Bookmobile Stop - Lakeview Estates

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May 28 2025 Wed

Bookmobile Stop - Lakeview Estates

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Description:

Join us at Lakeview Estates!

Explore our mobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next great read! Don’t forget to bring an ID with your current address to sign up for a library card. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
May 28 2025 Wed

Bookmobile Stop - Lawndale Estates

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May 28 2025 Wed

Bookmobile Stop - Lawndale Estates

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Description:

Join us at Lawndale Estates!

Explore our mobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next great read! Don’t forget to bring an ID with your current address to sign up for a library card. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May 28 2025 Wed

Resume Assistance

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults, Teens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May 28 2025 Wed

Resume Assistance

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt CTC
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Description:

Stop by Hoyt Library to receive assistance with your resume! Learn some basic skills and how to make your resume stand out to potential employers. Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
May 29 2025 Thu

Mythology Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May 29 2025 Thu

Mythology Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt Library Mezzanine
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Description:

Our book for May is The Witch of Colchis by Rosie Hewlett.  The Witch of Colchis retells the story of Medea, the woman who took a terrible revenge on her unfaithful husband by killing their children.  This novel is

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