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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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Mon-Tue: 9:00am-9:00pm
Wed: 12:00pm-9:00pm
Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm
Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

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(989) 280-0837

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Bear

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Bear
By Julia Phillips
Adult Fiction

I found the book Bear by Julia Phillips in a charming bookstore in Pike Place Market in Seattle. I was drawn to the simple title and its mesmerizing watercolor cover. And I’m so glad I picked it up. Bear brings us a story of two sisters living in the Pacific Northwest whose predictable lives become flipped upside down when an unusual black bear a...

The History of We

Cover of "The History of We" showing a child, painted by author/illustrator Nikkolas Smith, standing behind green leaves

The History of We 
Words and paintings by Nikkolas Smith
Children’s Non-fiction

The History of We is a wonderful new children’s non-fiction book that reads like a story, because it is a story, our story of humanity, the story of we. Beginning with our origins in ancient Africa, Nikkolas Smith’s absolutely stunning paintings and simple, yet profound verse take the reader on...

Dan in Green Gables

Cover of "Dan in Green Gables" by Rey Terciero & Claudia Aguirre

Dan in Green Gables
By Rey Terciero & Claudia Aguirre
Young Adult Graphic Novel

Dan in Green Gables is a colorful reimagining of Anne of Green Gables, the classic novel that has inspired beloved books, movies, and TV shows. Anne’s charming and eccentric spirit is channeled through Dan, a queer 14-year-old Dolly Parton diehard whose mom left him with his grandparents in rural Ten...

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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Children" group
Jan 14 2026 Wed

Butman-Fish STEM Night

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan 14 2026 Wed

Butman-Fish STEM Night

6:00pm–7:00pm
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Room: Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Description:

Have fun learning science! Join us in the Butman-Fish meeting room to experiment with different types of paper airplanes! Which style do you think will fly the farthest? Let's find out!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jan 14 2026 Wed

Intro to Tarot Cards

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Teens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jan 14 2026 Wed

Intro to Tarot Cards

6:00pm–7:30pm
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt Library Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Description:

Join us with Psychic Sara Boyd for a fun and enlightening class exploring the history and symbolism behind the Tarot. Learn about the Tarot's origins and the meanings behind the cards.

This event is in the "Teens" group
Jan 14 2026 Wed

Zauel Teen Night: Candy Olympics!

6:30pm–8:30pm
Teens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jan 14 2026 Wed

Zauel Teen Night: Candy Olympics!

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

Get ready for the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics by competing in three separate Olympic-style events featuring candy!  There will be a prize for the winner of each event.  Everyone will get some candy to take home.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan 15 2026 Thu

Miss Beth's Boombox

10:30am–11:15am
Babies, Children
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan 15 2026 Thu

Miss Beth's Boombox

10:30am–11:15am
Library Branch: Zauel Memorial
Room: Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join us Thursday mornings at 10:30 am for our music and movement storytime! Wear comfy clothes and get ready to move and groove with Miss Beth as we sing, dance, jump, crawl, stretch, and wiggle during Miss Beth's Boombox storytime!

This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan 15 2026 Thu

Memoir Reading & Writing Club

2:30pm–3:45pm
Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan 15 2026 Thu

Memoir Reading & Writing Club

2:30pm–3:45pm
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt Library Mezzanine
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Description:

Have you ever wanted to write a memoir?  Do you enjoy reading memoirs?

This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan 15 2026 Thu

Yoga at Butman-Fish

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan 15 2026 Thu

Yoga at Butman-Fish

5:30pm–6:30pm
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Room: Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Description:

Build strength and flexibility along with a calmer mind in this gentle yoga class for beginners. Learn to focus your breathing, alignment, and balance while learning the foundations of basic yoga. Please bring your own mat.

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