Library Programs February 2012
Manga Mania Drawing Class
Join members of Saginaw Valley State University’s Comics Club and learn how to draw manga style. Manga is the Japanese word for comics. Many of today’s popular graphic novels are drawn using manga techniques - including large eyes, exaggerated expressions and action-oriented characters. This class is geared toward tweens and teens who would like to learn manga basics. Stroke-by-stroke explanations of how to draw manga characters will be given; along with tips on how to bring your artwork to life. If time permits, basic techniques for drawing backgrounds will also be covered. All supplies are included. Class is limited to 15 participants. Registration is required.
Saturday, February 25
2:00 p.m.
Zauel Library
African Dinner Mats
In honor of Black History Month, Claytor Library will be making African dinner mats. Children can share these traditional mats with family and friends. Everyone is welcome to attend, just bring your ideas and creativity! Children 3-5 will need a helper.
Tuesday, February 28
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Claytor Library
Leap into Wii
Celebrate Leap Year’s extra day with fun Wii games. This electronic gaming program is for children ages 7 to 10.
Wednesday, February 29
4:00 p.m.
Hoyt Library
Preschool Storytime
Friday, February 3 & 10
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Butman-Fish Library
Six week drop-in storytime series includes books, music with movement and activities for preschoolers.
Fridays – February 3, 10, 17 & 24
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Zauel Library
For ages 3-5 years featuring stories, fingerplays, songs and fun for everyone! No registration required. Free.
Tuesdays – February 14, 21 & 28
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Hoyt Library
Preschool storytime features children’s stories in a variety of formats, including picture books, big books, flannel board and apron prop stories. The program also includes fingerplays, music, and movement activities. Storytime is for children ages 3 to 5 and their adults.
V.I.T.A. (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)
The VITA program, organized by the United Way, offers free tax assistance at several locations in Saginaw to those who cannot pay for tax preparation. Trained volunteers will prepare simple tax forms for low-income individuals, elderly, handicapped and non-English speaking residents.
Please have the following items on hand when you arrive:
- Photo ID
- Social Security card and S.S. cards for all dependents or ITIN
- Birth dates for all dependents
- W2s for wages
- Statement from DHS
- Consumers Energy bill
- Property tax bill or proof of rent paid
- Landlord’s name and address
- 1099s for interest or other payments received
- 1099R pension income if retired
- SSA 1099 for Social Security income
- Last year’s tax return
- Total amount paid to daycare
- Daycare provider’s tax identification number
- Bank routing and account numbers for direct deposit
- Divorce/alimony documents
The Public Libraries of Saginaw is proud to offer our facilities for this important program at the following locations, dates and times:
Butman Fish Library
January 30 – April 11
Mondays and Tuesdays – 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Wednesdays – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Hoyt Library
February 3 – April 13
Fridays – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
NO APPOINTMENTS. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.
Calling all Book Clubs!
In an effort to promote books and programs that might appeal to readers, we welcome You to register your book club with the library so you can receive important news like the One Book, One Community selection, visits by authors, and book lists. If you’d like to be included, please register using the form available on our web page, www.saginawlibrary.org under the Books and Readers Tab. If you have questions or would like further information, please email kwhite@saginawlibrary.org
