Thomas Township Library
🏢 Public Libraries of Saginaw · SAGINAW, Michigan
Thomas Township Library
Thomas Township Library on Shields Drive has served the township community since it first opened its doors in May 1989, growing from its original footprint into a 14,750-square-foot facility with over 55,000 items.
🕑 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 – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 8207 Shields Drive, SAGINAW, MI 48609
Phone: 9897813770
Website: saginawlibrary.org
📖 About Thomas Township Library
<p>Thomas Township Library is an independently governed public library serving Thomas Township in Saginaw County, Michigan. It first opened in May 1989 and has expanded twice since then, reaching its current size of 14,750 square feet. Overseen by its own Board of Trustees and funded by the township, the library operates separately from the Public Libraries of Saginaw system and issues its own library card. The collection holds over 55,000 books, audiobooks, and music CDs, complemented by digital resources, public computers, Wi-Fi, printing, and the Michigan Activity Pass program. The library is also building a Library of Things collection and provides genealogy database access through Ancestry.</p>
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Opened May 1989; expanded twice to reach 14,750 square feet
- Independently governed by its own Board of Trustees, serving Thomas Township
- Collection of over 55,000 books, audiobooks, and music CDs
- Michigan Activity Pass — free admission to state parks and cultural sites
- Genealogy databases including Ancestry, plus computers, Wi-Fi, and print/copy/scan/fax
📱 Free with a Public Libraries of Saginaw Card
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thomas Township Library part of Public Libraries of Saginaw?
No. Thomas Township Library is an independently chartered public library governed by its own Board of Trustees and funded by Thomas Township. It issues its own library card and operates separately from the Public Libraries of Saginaw system, though both serve the greater Saginaw County community.
What is the Michigan Activity Pass and can I get one here?
The Michigan Activity Pass is a statewide program that gives library cardholders free or discounted admission to Michigan state parks, recreation areas, and cultural sites. Thomas Township Library participates in the program — bring your library card to check out a pass.
How large is the Thomas Township Library building?
The library has grown to 14,750 square feet through two building additions since it first opened in May 1989. The collection now contains over 55,000 items, and the facility includes public computers, Wi-Fi, a meeting room, and print/copy/scan/fax services.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.