Butman-Fish Branch Library
🏢 Public Libraries of Saginaw · SAGINAW, Michigan
Butman-Fish Branch Library
Butman-Fish Branch Library on Hancock Street carries on a West Side Saginaw tradition that dates to 1916, when William S. Fish funded the original building as a memorial to his wife Mary and her father Myron Butman.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 1716 Hancock Street, SAGINAW, MI 48602
Phone: 9897999160
Website: saginawlibrary.org
📖 About Butman-Fish Branch Library
<p>The Butman-Fish Branch Library has served the West Side of Saginaw since 1916, when philanthropist William S. Fish commissioned the original building as a living memorial to his wife Mary and her father Myron Butman. The branch grew alongside its neighborhood over the following decades until January 1979, when it relocated to its current purpose-built home at 1716 Hancock Street at a cost of $660,000. Part of the Public Libraries of Saginaw system since the 1926 merger that unified the city's libraries, Butman-Fish provides the full suite of PLS services — borrowing, computers, public Wi-Fi, printing, and digital access through Libby and the Michigan eLibrary — to the communities of West Saginaw.</p>
⭐ What makes this branch special
- West Side branch with roots to the original 1916 Butman-Fish Memorial Library
- Current building opened January 1979 ($660,000 purpose-built facility)
- Named for Mary Butman and her father Myron Butman, funded by William S. Fish
- Full PLS services: borrowing, computers, Wi-Fi, printing, and Libby/MeL access
- Open Monday–Thursday 9 AM–8 PM; Friday–Saturday 9 AM–5 PM
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who were Butman and Fish, and why is the branch named after them?
The branch was originally funded in 1916 by William S. Fish as a memorial to his wife Mary Fish and her father Myron Butman — hence "Butman-Fish." It is one of the oldest library traditions on the West Side of Saginaw.
When did Butman-Fish move to its current Hancock Street location?
The branch relocated to 1716 Hancock Street in January 1979. The purpose-built facility cost $660,000 and has served the West Side community from that address ever since.
Is Butman-Fish open on weekends?
Yes — Butman-Fish is open Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The branch is closed on Sundays. Monday through Thursday hours are 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Friday is 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.