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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
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Butman-Fish

(989) 799-9160
1716 Hancock Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
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Wickes

(989) 752-3821
1713 Hess Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
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Zauel Memorial

(989) 799-2771
3100 North Center Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
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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.

Pressbooks Self-Publishing Platform

Design your own books, newsletters, poetry, novels, and any other written content in digital and print-ready formats using Pressbooks. Start creating by logging in with your BiblioBoard Library username and password. Don’t have an account? You’ll have an opportunity to create one on the next page. Click to get started.

Saginaw Community Writing Center

Founded in October 2015, The Saginaw Community Writing Center (SCWC) is the first on-site community writing center in the state of Michigan, staffed by trained SVSU tutors to help any member of the Saginaw community on any writing project. We can help you write a college application essay, create an effective resume and cover letter, craft a short story or poem--or help develop any other type of writing you might do.

 

On the second and fourth Tuesday of every month from 4-8 pm, the SCWC provides FREE writing workshops and one-on-one tutoring in the Butman-Fish Library, 1716 Hancock Street in Saginaw.

Saginaw Teens Read Blog

Saginaw Teens Read Blog

This blog includes recent YA book reviews and information.

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.

Creativebug

creativebug

Thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.

Discovery Education: WebMATH

Discovery Education: WebMATH
This site is composed of many math "fill-in-forms" into which you can type the math problem you're working on. Linked to these forms is a powerful set of math-solvers, that can instantly analyze your problem, and when possible, provide you with a step-by-step solution, instantly!

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 Ace

High School Ace
High School Ace is a free online learning center that features subject guides for English, foreign languages, math, science and social studies.

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.

Opposing Viewpoints in Context

Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Features contextual information and opinions on hundreds of today's hottest social issues. Continuously updated pro/con viewpoint essays, topic overviews, primary source documents, biographies, court-case overviews, periodical articles, tables/charts/graphs, and more. Contains more than 700 Greenhaven Press, Gale, Macmillan Reference USA™, Charles Scribner’s Sons® and U·X·L titles.

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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Jan 16 2021 Sat

New year, New You! Adult Winter Reading Program-Live Online Cooking Demonstration: Hearty Italian Minestrone

11:00am - 12:15pm
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Jan 16 2021 Sat

New year, New You! Adult Winter Reading Program-Live Online Cooking Demonstration: Hearty Italian Minestrone

11:00am - 12:15pm
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Description:
This healthy eating cooking demonstration will be online. Pick up a recipe at Hoyt Library and follow along. We will be making Hearty Italian Minestrone soup from Joy Bauer's Super Food! 150 Recipes for Eternal Youth cookbook. ...
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Jan 23 2021 Sat

Go Slow, Whoa! Healthy Eating with MSU Extension

10:00am - 11:00am
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Jan 23 2021 Sat

Go Slow, Whoa! Healthy Eating with MSU Extension

10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Description:
Do you have to give up your favorite foods to eat healthy? NO!  Learn three different categories of foods, which items belong in these categories and how often you can have them. 1.GO = Eat these anytime, 2. SLOW = Eat these items someti...
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Feb 3 2021 Wed

New Year, New You! Financial Wellness in Uncertain Times

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Feb 3 2021 Wed

New Year, New You! Financial Wellness in Uncertain Times

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Description:
Feeling stressed about your financial health this New Year?  This webinar will introduce you to tools you can use to take charge of your financial decisions and make the Money Moves that are best for you.  ...
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Healthy Heart Heydeys

All Day 2/8 - 2/27
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Healthy Heart Heydeys

All Day 2/8 - 2/27
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Babies, Children, Everyone, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Description:
Want to celebrate Valentine's Day in a way the whole family can get in to? Enter Heart Healthy Heydeys! In this program, posting to our Facebook page, children and their parents will learn how to attain and maintain healthy heart habits. Kids will...
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Feb 10 2021 Wed

Take & Make : Origami Heart Bookmarks

9:00am - 8:00pm
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Feb 10 2021 Wed

Take & Make : Origami Heart Bookmarks

9:00am - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:
Use origami to make a simple folded heart-shaped bookmark with decorative paper and stickers. An instruction sheet, paper, and stickers will be provided in the kit so you can make this easy Valentine's Day craft at home. ...
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