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Hoyt Main

(989) 755-0904
505 Janes Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48607
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Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm
Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Butman-Fish

(989) 799-9160
1716 Hancock Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
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Mon-Thu: 11:00am-7:00pm
Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Wickes

(989) 752-3821
1713 Hess Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
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Mon-Thu: 12:00pm-6:00pm

Zauel Memorial

(989) 799-2771
3100 North Center Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
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Mon, Tue, Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm
Wed: 12:00pm-9:00pm
Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm
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The Nineties

Cover of The Nineties by Chuck Klosterman

In The Nineties, Gen X author Chuck Klosterman takes a whirlwind tour through a decade that birthed a lot of the trends that shape our modern world. 

The Nineties seemed to play by the same rules that made the rest of the late 20th Century work, but there was a shift happening in the way we interacted with technology and with each other. Those of us who lived through the decade p...

What's next for the Public Libraries of Saginaw?

Adult Programming Survey QR Code

This June, we're asking what kinds of programming for adults you would like to see offered at the Public Libraries of Saginaw. Take the brief online survey here, scan the QR code for the link, or stop in to any of our branches to participate. 

Thank you for your input!

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You've Reached Sam

Cover of the young adult novel "You've Reached Sam" by Dustin Thao, showing two young adults holding hands and looking at their phones, with a blossoming cherry tree in the background

You’ve Reached Sam by Dustin Thao

Having spent 15 weeks on the New York Times young adult bestseller list, You’ve Reached Sam starts out as a feel-good story about two teens, Sam and Julie, who are very much in love and have their future planned out together.  The fact that the story doesn’t end there is what sets this young a...

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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul 19 2022 Tue

Pages of History

12:00pm - 1:00pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul 19 2022 Tue

Pages of History

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Description:
Discussion of the book The Witch of Delray: Rose Veres & Detroit's Infamous 1930s Murder Mystery by Karen Dybis. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul 19 2022 Tue

Adult Coloring Club

1:00pm - 2:30pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul 19 2022 Tue

Adult Coloring Club

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Room: Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:
Join us on the third Tuesday of every month for a relaxing afternoon of coloring. All supplies provided. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul 19 2022 Tue

Build-A-Boat Workshop

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Registration
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul 19 2022 Tue

Build-A-Boat Workshop

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt Library Mezzanine
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Description:
Come build with us in partnership with our local Home Depot to create a wooden sailboat in our children's workshop event! Each kit will include a certificate of completion, apron, and pin in addition to all the build materials and tool requirements. ...
Jul 19 2022 Tue

Joel Tacy Duct Tape Workshop for Teens

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Jul 19 2022 Tue

Joel Tacy Duct Tape Workshop for Teens

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Zauel Memorial
Room: Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room
Description:
  Joel's new "maker-space" workshop is the easy way to create wearable & shareable Duct Tape crafts! We provide hundreds of rolls of Duct Tape in 50+ colors & prints, custom templates, scissors,&n...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul 20 2022 Wed

Take & Make: Plastic Bag Plant Pots

All Day
Registration
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul 20 2022 Wed

Take & Make: Plastic Bag Plant Pots

All Day
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:
Turn plastic bags into treasure! To reduce the risk of them ending up in our precious waterways, we will be repurposing plastic grocery bags into yarn for plant pots. This is a simple beginner crochet project.  ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul 20 2022 Wed

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

9:00am - 10:00am
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul 20 2022 Wed

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

9:00am - 10:00am
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt Library Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Description:
MSU Extension is bringing us tai chi twice a week all summer long! Gain benefits like increased strength, balance and posture and reduced stress with these gentle movements. This program is targeted to help older adults and older adults with disabili...
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