Founded in 1974 Prior to 1971, the Saginaw Public Library delivered library service to the Frankenmuth area via its bookmobile. In the spring of 1971, the Frankenmuth Women’s Club spearheaded a campaign to form a library in the community. They were instrumental in garnering the support of the City Council and the residents of Frankenmuth. The library was operated as a department of the city of Frankenmuth.
James E. Wickson and his wife, the former Meta E. Link contributed most of the funds for the building construction through the Wickson-Link Foundation.
Wickson Memorial Library opened in 1974. The original building was 5,000 square feet and the collection contained 6,500 items.
