Rudolph C. Zauel Memorial Library
🏢 Public Libraries of Saginaw · SAGINAW, Michigan
Rudolph C. Zauel Memorial Library
Rudolph C. Zauel Memorial Library on North Center Road opened in 1976 and doubled in size with a 1982 voter-approved addition, making it the largest and latest-hours branch of the Public Libraries of Saginaw.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 9:00 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: 3100 North Center Road, SAGINAW, MI 48603
Phone: 9897992771
Website: saginawlibrary.org
📖 About Rudolph C. Zauel Memorial Library
<p>The Rudolph C. Zauel Memorial Library opened on June 1, 1976, as an 8,285-square-foot facility on Saginaw's northwest side at 3100 North Center Road. Six years later, voters approved a levy that funded a 1982 addition doubling the building's footprint. Named in memory of Rudolph C. Zauel, the branch is part of the Public Libraries of Saginaw district and serves as the system's latest-closing location — open until 9:00 PM Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday and until 9:00 PM on Wednesday afternoons. Residents of the northwest side can borrow books, use computers and public Wi-Fi, and access digital services including Libby and the Michigan eLibrary (MeL).</p>
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Opened June 1, 1976 (original 8,285 sq ft); doubled in size with a 1982 voter-funded addition
- Named in memory of Rudolph C. Zauel
- Latest-closing PLS branch: open until 9:00 PM Mon, Tue, Thu, and Wed afternoons
- Serves the northwest Saginaw community at 3100 North Center Road
- Full PLS services including computers, Wi-Fi, Libby, and Michigan eLibrary (MeL)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Zauel Memorial Library open and how did it expand?
The branch opened June 1, 1976, in an 8,285-square-foot building on North Center Road. A 1982 voter-approved levy funded an addition that doubled its size, giving the northwest side branch significantly more space for collections and services.
What are Zauel Memorial Library's evening hours?
Zauel is open until 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, and from noon to 9:00 PM on Wednesday — the latest hours of any Public Libraries of Saginaw branch. Friday and Saturday hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; the branch is closed Sundays.
Is Zauel the right branch for northwest Saginaw residents?
Yes. Located at 3100 North Center Road (zip 48603), Zauel Memorial Library is the Public Libraries of Saginaw branch closest to northwest Saginaw neighborhoods. It offers the full PLS card, borrowing, computers, Wi-Fi, and digital access through Libby and the Michigan eLibrary.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.