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Hoyt Main

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(989) 755-0904

Hoyt Main
505 Janes Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48607
United States

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Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm
Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Butman-Fish

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(989) 799-9160

Butman-Fish
1716 Hancock Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
United States

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Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Wickes

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(989) 752-3821

Wickes
1713 Hess Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
United States

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Mon-Thu: 12:00pm-6:00pm
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Zauel Memorial

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(989) 799-2771

Zauel Memorial
3100 North Center Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
United States

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Wed: 12:00pm-9:00pm
Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm
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Bookmobile

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(989) 280-0837

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Local History & Genealogy

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Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Resta

Cover of "Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant" by Curtis Chin

Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant
By Curtis Chin
Adult Memoir

Curtis Chin grew up to a soundtrack of Motown in the 80s on Cass Avenue in Detroit, where his family owned a Cantonese restaurant.  Chin’s memoir details his process of trying to understand, accept, and establish his own identity by race, class, and sexuality, which he found difficult, especiall...

Say You'll Remember Me

Cover of "Say You'll Remember Me" by Abby Jimenez

Say You'll Remember Me
By Abby Jimenez
Adult Fiction

Xavier Rush and Samantha Diaz have an undeniable and unexplainable connection when they meet. Their witty banter back and forth only solidifies their instant attraction; however,  after one date, they realize it's going to be hard to navigate. Samantha is moving to California indefinitely to help her family care for her mothe...

Tree Table Book

Cover of "Tree Table Book" by Lois Lowry

Tree Table Book
By Lois Lowry
Recommended for Ages 8–12

Sophie’s best friend in the world also has the same name as her. Sophie is 11 years old and her best friend is 88. Sophie has never felt like she has fit in and she found a very unlikely friendship with her elderly neighbor.  The two Sophies love to share tea and talk about all their strong opinions.  The two find joy...

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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep 9 2025 Tue

Chair Exercise

1:30pm–2:15pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep 9 2025 Tue

Chair Exercise

1:30pm–2:15pm
Library Branch: Zauel Memorial
Room: Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Description:

This is where FUN and EXERCISE really do go together! We are super excited to offer Chair Exercise as a weekly event to have fun, socialize, and rock out to top oldies hits all while burning calories...

This event is in the "Everyone" group
Sep 9 2025 Tue

Bookmobile Stop - Robin Glen

3:00pm–4:00pm
Everyone
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Sep 9 2025 Tue

Bookmobile Stop - Robin Glen

3:00pm–4:00pm
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Description:

Join us at Robin Glen Manufactured Homes!

This event is in the "Children" group
Sep 9 2025 Tue

Bind a Family History Journal

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
Sep 9 2025 Tue

Bind a Family History Journal

5:00pm–6:00pm
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt Library Mezzanine
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

How do we record our family history? Come learn with the Local History and Genealogy Department, look at old Saginaw artifacts, and bind your own family history journal!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Sep 9 2025 Tue

Continental Knitting - Zauel

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults, Teens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Sep 9 2025 Tue

Continental Knitting - Zauel

6:30pm–8:30pm
Library Branch: Zauel Memorial
Room: Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Lessons on the continental knitting technique to be given to beginners. Experienced knitters can bring their own projects for a socializing evening. Registration is required via our website or by calling Zauel.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep 9 2025 Tue

Stranger Than Fiction Book Club

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep 9 2025 Tue

Stranger Than Fiction Book Club

7:00pm–8:30pm
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

Every month we'll read a new non-fiction book that delves into the stories, phenomena, and people that make our world so much stranger - and in some ways, more interesting - than fiction.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Sep 10 2025 Wed

Resume & Career Help

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults, Teens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Sep 10 2025 Wed

Resume & Career Help

4:00pm–5:00pm
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt CTC
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required
Description:

Stop by Hoyt Library to receive assistance with your resume, cover letter, or other career-related work. Discover tips to make yourself stand out to potential employers. Registration required.

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