Puss in Boots and Other Cat Tails
Toddlers and young children will love the excitement of a theatrical production designed just for them when the SVSU Theatre Department brings “Puss in Boots and Other Cat Tails” to Hoyt Library. The production is designed for children ages 1 through 5. Child care groups are welcome, but are asked to register by calling 755-9826.
“Puss in Boots” presents stories from around the world about the most famous cats in history. The title story is the famous tale of a wily cat who transforms her master from a pauper to a prince. Other tales include Wild Cat from West Africa; Mao, a Chinese cat who saves his master from the evil Shao Ling; and Gatito, a Mexican cat who gets into a heap of trouble.
This is the purr-fect occasion to celebrate March is Reading Month with young children!
Hoyt Library
Friday, March 26
10:00 a.m.
Your Story and Mine: Beginning Genealogy Workshop
Online Genealogy Tools -- And More!
Saturday, February 27
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Hoyt Library ~ 505 Janes Avenue
Register by calling 755-9827.
Genealogy can be a fascinating hobby or a lifelong passion. This beginning workshop will help you identify the techniques and tools that make your research successful. If you are interested in your family history, and want to pass it on to future generations, this is the place to start. The workshop will be taught by John Sheridan, Head of the Local History and Genealogy Collection. It will give an overview of what you need to know to begin researching your family as well as how to organize your information. It will also include some tips on interesting ways to involve other family members by using oral histories, photographs and even tombstone rubbings.
The workshop is free, but registration is required. Call 755-9827 to reserve your space today.
Community Resource Series
Investing in Your Success with the Saginaw Economic Development Corporation
Learn about the services of the Saginaw Economic Development Corporation. It is a non-profit organization that focuses on serving the small business needs of the City of Saginaw. The SEDC business loan program is designed to provide needed funds when bank financing is not available or to fill the gap between bank loans and additional needs. This program is focused on development in Saginaw, and provides lending resources for citizens who found difficulty in securing business development funds through conventional means.
Butman-Fish Library
Thursday, March 25
7:00 p.m.
Legal Seminars
Applying for Social Security Disability
Speaker: Attorney Donald Popielarz
Butman-Fish Library
Monday, March 29
7:00 p.m.
Landlord Rights & Tenant Rights
Speakers: Attorney John Humphreys and Legal Services Housing Paralegal Deborah Pratt
Butman-Fish Library
Tuesday, March 30
7:00 p.m.
The seminars are co-sponsored by Legal Services of Eastern Michigan and the Saginaw County Bar Association.
Storytime
Preschool Storytime at Butman-Fish Library
Preschool storytime featuring stories, songs and more.
Butman-Fish Library ~ 1716 Hancock
Tuesdays @ 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime at Hoyt Library
Preschool storytime features children's stories in a variety of formats, including picture books, big books, flannel board, and story apron props. The program also includes finger plays, music and movement activities.
Hoyt Library ~ 505 Janes Avenue
Tuesdays @ 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime at Zauel Library
Storytime for children 3-5 years of age featuring lots of songs, finger plays and many stories each week.
Zauel Library ~ 3100 N. Center
Fridays @ 10:30 a.m.
Mother Goose Times
Children, ages 18 – 24 months, and a parent or other loving adults are invited to this four-week series featuring simple songs, nursery rhymes, movement activities, stories and lots of fun. It’s a great way to strengthen the bond between you and your baby with an enjoyable half-hour of fun and learning. Registration required, call 799-2771.
Zauel Library
Thursdays,
April 8, 15, 22 & 29
10:30 a.m.
Childcare Providers Workshop ~
Dare to Discipline
Anyone working with young children, including parents, childcare providers, and other professionals is invited to the Childcare Providers Workshop. The workshop will include positive discipline techniques that can help encourage good behavior in children. Children’s librarians will also share the best of new books, ideas, activities and resources that will enhance story hours and after school programs. The workshop meets CDA certification and renewal requirements.
Saturday, March 27
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Registration is limited – Call 755-9826
Super Saturday for Families featuring the
Rock-n-Roll Reading Program
Saturday, February 27 @ 2:00 p.m.
Butman-Fish Library
Programs for Children and Tweens in March
Tween Games & Pizza
Saturday, March 13 @ 2:00 p.m.
Butman-Fish
Make a St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Wreath
Tuesday, March 16 @ 4:30 p.m.
Claytor Library
Silly Shell Creatures
Monday, March 15 @ 4:00 p.m.
Wickes Library
Super Saturday for Families
Saturday, March 27 @ 2:00 p.m.
Butman-Fish Library
Meet our secret celebrity VIP!
Wednesday Afternoon Movie
Wednesday, March 31 @ 3:30 p.m.
Zauel Library
Your Story and Mine: Beginning Genealogy Workshops
Online Genealogy Tools -- And More!
Saturday, February 27
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Hoyt Library ~ 505 Janes Avenue
Register for either or both sessions by calling 755-9827.
Genealogy can be a fascinating hobby or a lifelong passion. These beginning workshops will help you identify the techniques and tools that make your research successful. If you are interested in your family history, and want to pass it on to future generations, this is the place to start. The workshops will be taught by John Sheridan, Head of the Local History and Genealogy Collection. They will give an overview of what you need to know to begin researching your family as well as how to organize your information. They will include some tips on interesting ways to involve other family members by using oral histories, photographs and even tombstone rubbings.
The workshop is free, but registration is required. Call 755-9827 to reserve your space today.
Community Resource Series
Investing in Your Success with the Saginaw Economic Development Corporation
Learn about the services of the Saginaw Economic Development Corporation. It is a non-profit organization that focuses on serving the small business needs of the City of Saginaw. The SEDC business loan program is designed to provide needed funds when bank financing is not available or to fill the gap between bank loans and additional needs. This program is focused on development in Saginaw, and provides lending resources for citizens who found difficulty in securing business development funds through conventional means.
Butman-Fish Library
Thursday, March 25
7:00 p.m.
Legal Seminars
Applying for Social Security Disability
Speaker: Attorney Donald Popielarz
Butman-Fish Library
Monday, March 29
7:00 p.m.
Landlord Rights & Tenant Rights
Speakers: Attorney John Humphreys and Legal Services Housing Paralegal Deborah Pratt
Butman-Fish Library
Tuesday, March 30
7:00 p.m.
The seminars are co-sponsored by Legal Services of Eastern Michigan and the Saginaw County Bar Association.
Community Literature Series
The March book selection is "Firefly Lane" by Kristin Hannah. Anyone interested in reading and discussing books is welcome. Copies of the book are available by calling 799-9160.
Thursday, March 18
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Butman-Fish Library ~ 1716 Hancock
MI-SBTDC Entrepreneurial Series Guide to Starting a Business
Those who are interested in starting their own business or learning more about community resources for small businesses are invited to attend. Registration is encouraged. Telephone the MI-SBTDC Region 5 office at 989-686-9597or visit www.misbtdc.org/region5 and click on training.
Thursday, March 18
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Hoyt Library ~ 505 Janes Avenue
Events and Programs at the Library 