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Hoyt Main

9:00am-8:00pm
(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-8:00pm
(989) 799-9160

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

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

Wickes

12:00pm-6:00pm
(989) 752-3821

Wickes
1713 Hess Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
United States

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

Zauel Memorial

9:00am-9:00pm
(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

Bookmobile

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(989) 280-0837

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The History of We

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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...

The Ladies Road Guide to Utter Ruin

Cover of "The Ladies Road Guide to Utter Ruin" by Alison Goodman

The Ladies Road Guide to Utter Ruin
By Alison Goodman
Adult Fiction

This story picks up right where Alison Goodman’s fantastic 2023 novel The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies left off. So, it’s best if you’ve read that one first. Twin sisters Gus and Julia Colebrook are still busy trying to better the lives of women and children living on the outskirts of English Regency so...

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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Children" group
Jan 2 2026 Fri

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan 2 2026 Fri

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Room: Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jan 3 2026 Sat

Take & Make Mini Calendar

All Day
Adults, Teens
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jan 3 2026 Sat

Take & Make Mini Calendar

All Day
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Begin the new year with a fun, personalized calendar made entirely by you! Spice up your desk space with your very own mini calendar that will set you up for organizational success in 2026.

All calendar kits will include:

This event is in the "Children" group
Jan 3 2026 Sat

Kids Create Saturday!

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan 3 2026 Sat

Kids Create Saturday!

11:00am–12:00pm
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Room: Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us for a casual craft time at Butman-Fish. Let your imagination run wild and see what you can create with miscellaneous craft items. All materials will be provided. See you there!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jan 3 2026 Sat

Winter Break Movie

1:30pm–3:30pm
Children, Everyone
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jan 3 2026 Sat

Winter Break Movie

1:30pm–3:30pm
Library Branch: Zauel Memorial
Room: Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Description:

Looking for something fun to do over Winter Break? Join us at Zauel for a free showing of the movie "Smurfs" (2025, PG, 92 min.) on Saturday, January 3 at 1:30 pm! Popcorn and drinks will be provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan 5 2026 Mon

Tech Tutoring

12:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan 5 2026 Mon

Tech Tutoring

12:00pm–3:00pm
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Description:

One of our librarians will be available for one-on-one technology help appointments. There are 6 sessions of 30 minutes available. We will call you to set up an appointment the Friday before.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jan 5 2026 Mon

STEAM Discovery Lab

4:30pm–6:00pm
Children, Teens
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jan 5 2026 Mon

STEAM Discovery Lab

4:30pm–6:00pm
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt Library Mezzanine
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Description:

Join us for hands-on fun with science, technology, engineering, art and math! This month, we will be making winter-themed optical illusions and snowman pom-pom poppers. Test out some creative challenges and build confidence along the way!

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505 Janes Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48607

(989) 755-0904

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