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Hoyt Main

9:00am-5:00pm
(989) 755-0904

Hoyt Main
505 Janes Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48607
United States

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

Butman-Fish

9:00am-5:00pm
(989) 799-9160

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

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

Wickes

Closed
(989) 752-3821

Wickes
1713 Hess Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
United States

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Sun: Closed
Mon-Thu: 12:00pm-6:00pm
Fri-Sat: Closed

Zauel Memorial

9:00am-5:00pm
(989) 799-2771

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

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

Bookmobile

Closed
(989) 280-0837

United States

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Sun-Sat: Closed

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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 "Children" group
Oct 4 2025 Sat

Together We Read!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct 4 2025 Sat

Together We Read!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

We'd love to have you join us in the Hoyt Children's area for a fun time of stories, jumpy songs, a craft, and a snack! See you there!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct 6 2025 Mon

Hoyt Lego Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Teens
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct 6 2025 Mon

Hoyt Lego Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us every Monday at 4:00 in the Hoyt children's area to make lego creations. We'll pick a different type of creation every week!

This event is in the "Everyone" group
Oct 7 2025 Tue

Bookmobile Stop - Friendship Senior Center

9:30am–10:30am
Everyone
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Oct 7 2025 Tue

Bookmobile Stop - Friendship Senior Center

9:30am–10:30am
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Description:

Join us at the Friendship Senior Center!

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct 7 2025 Tue

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies, Children
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct 7 2025 Tue

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Library Branch: Zauel Memorial
Room: Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join us every Tuesday for stories, songs, finger plays, learning activities, crafts and more! Activities are aimed at toddlers aged 18 months - 3 years old, but this storytime is open to all ages.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct 7 2025 Tue

Bookmobile Stop - Traditions of Saginaw Main Campus

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct 7 2025 Tue

Bookmobile Stop - Traditions of Saginaw Main Campus

12:00pm–1:00pm
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Description:

Join us at Traditions of Saginaw - West Campus!

This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct 7 2025 Tue

Chair Exercise

1:30pm–2:15pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct 7 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...

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Saginaw, MI 48607

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