Sign up now for a tour of the Hoyt Library's Archives tomorrow, March 10.
https://www.saginawlibrary.org/event/hoyt-library-archives-tour-32395
Hoyt Local History & Genealogy
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The Local History department at the Hoyt Library brings you a sampling of their extensive photograph collection.
We want to make available to those researching Saginaw’s history, whether students, scholars, or amateur genealogists, the diverse resources in our history collections. Local History and Genealogy staff work with people in any stage of genealogical research, assist with house histories, research the history of city fathers and businesses in the community, and help people connect with the past in a
02/20/2026
We've scanned all our issues of the Saginaw Afro-Herald, a newspaper whose mission was to inform, involve, and unite the black community! https://archive.org/details//lists/1/saginaw-afro-herald
02/14/2026
Calling all True Crime fans, join us this Tuesday, February 17th for Murder Club. https://www.saginawlibrary.org/event/saginaw-murder-club-32006
02/10/2026
Join us tonight for a tour of the Hoyt Public Library's archives https://www.saginawlibrary.org/event/copy-hoyt-library-archives-tour-32268
02/02/2026
Come join us this Saturday for a presentation exploring the migration, resilience, and social impact of three generations of African American migrants. The link to sign up is in the comments.
Professor Willie McKether: The Black Migration To Saginaw | Public Libraries of Saginaw Educate, Enrich, Entertain, Encourage Reading and Lifelong Learning
Unfortunately, our elevator is undergoing some maintenance and will be out of service for the next few weeks. If you're unable to reach the second floor and need help with genealogy or archival research, please contact the Local History and Genealogy Department at 989-755-9827 and someone will come assist you.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
01/06/2026
Do you have outdated media like Negatives, CDs, VHS tapes, or Cassette tapes? Would you like to make digital copies of old photographs or scrapbooks? Stop by the Hoyt Library this Thursday for help making digital copies of your precious memories.
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Digitization Day | Public Libraries of Saginaw Educate, Enrich, Entertain, Encourage Reading and Lifelong Learning
Due to weather, the Local History and Genealogy Department will be closed today.
12/23/2025
12/17/2025
Join us this evening for Murder Club to learn about the death of Charles Smith, a death so dark the newspaper described it as “…a tale, compared to which ordinary tales of bloody murder are but cheerful Christmas stories”.
See link below to register
Saginaw Murder Club | Public Libraries of Saginaw Educate, Enrich, Entertain, Encourage Reading and Lifelong Learning
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