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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-Wed: 9:00am-8:00pm
Thu-Fri: Closed
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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Thu-Fri: Closed
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-Wed: 12:00pm-6:00pm
Thu-Sat: Closed

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-Fri: Closed
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 "Babies" group
Dec 19 2025 Fri

Baby Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Babies
This event is in the "Babies" group
Dec 19 2025 Fri

Baby Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Room: Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Share time with your little one while engaging in songs, rhymes and stories that help build a love of books and reading. Appropriate for ages birth to 23 months and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Children" group
Dec 19 2025 Fri

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec 19 2025 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
Dec 19 2025 Fri

Friday Flicks with Riverside Film Festival

2:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec 19 2025 Fri

Friday Flicks with Riverside Film Festival

2:00pm–4:30pm
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Room: Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Description:

Do you miss the Valley Film Society? Join us for a series of independent, foreign, and art house films at the library!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Dec 20 2025 Sat

Solstice Crown Take & Make

9:00am–5:00pm
Adults, Children, Teens
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Dec 20 2025 Sat

Solstice Crown Take & Make

9:00am–5:00pm
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Age Group: Adults, Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Solstice Crown Take & Make craft kits will be available at Hoyt library at the Reference Desk at 9am (while supplies last).

This event is in the "Children" group
Dec 20 2025 Sat

Kids Ornament Making

10:00am–11:00am
Children
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec 20 2025 Sat

Kids Ornament Making

10:00am–11:00am
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Room: Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Kids, come make a special Christmas ornament to take home and hang on your tree! All materials will be provided.

This event is in the "Children" group
Dec 20 2025 Sat

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Children
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec 20 2025 Sat

Family Storytime

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

Join us on Saturday mornings at 10:30 am for our Family Storytime, featuring awesome stories, songs, crafts, learning activities, and more! Books will be aimed at children 3-5 years old, with activities and crafts for all ages.

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Saginaw, MI 48607

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