Ruth Brady Wickes Library
🏢 Public Libraries of Saginaw · SAGINAW, Michigan
Ruth Brady Wickes Library
Ruth Brady Wickes Library on Hess Avenue continues a South Side library tradition that reaches back to 1911, rebuilt in 1983 with a grant from the Harvey Randall Wickes Memorial Foundation.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 1713 Hess Avenue, SAGINAW, MI 48601
Phone: 9897523821
Website: saginawlibrary.org
📖 About Ruth Brady Wickes Library
<p>South Side Saginaw has had a public library presence since 1911, and the Ruth Brady Wickes Library is its modern expression. The current branch was dedicated October 2, 1983, made possible by a grant from the Harvey Randall Wickes Memorial Foundation and named in honor of Ruth Brady Wickes. It serves the South Side community as part of the Public Libraries of Saginaw system, offering borrowing, public computers, Wi-Fi, and digital resources including Libby and the statewide Michigan eLibrary. With afternoon weekday hours, the branch is especially convenient for after-school visits and mid-day errands.</p>
⭐ What makes this branch special
- South Side library tradition dating to 1911
- Current building dedicated October 2, 1983, funded by the Harvey Randall Wickes Memorial Foundation
- Named in honor of Ruth Brady Wickes
- Afternoon weekday hours (noon–6 PM Mon–Thu) make it convenient for after-school use
- Full PLS borrowing, computers, Wi-Fi, and Libby/MeL digital access
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Wickes Library named after?
The branch is named in honor of Ruth Brady Wickes. It was built in 1983 with a grant from the Harvey Randall Wickes Memorial Foundation, which supported the construction to continue the South Side library tradition that had existed since 1911.
What are the Wickes Library's current hours?
Wickes Library is open Monday through Thursday from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The branch is closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Its afternoon schedule makes it a popular spot for students heading there after school.
Can I return books to Wickes Library outside of open hours?
You can return items at any Public Libraries of Saginaw location. If you need to return materials outside Wickes' hours (Mon–Thu noon–6 PM), Hoyt Main Library at 505 Janes Avenue and Butman-Fish at 1716 Hancock Street have a broader schedule including morning hours.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.