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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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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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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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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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Zauel Closing April 13-26 for Flooring Replacement

Black and yellow caution tape surround the words "Under Construction", with a yellow hard hat hanging of the letters "u" and "n" in the word under.

Zauel is getting all new flooring throughout the building this month!

Crews will generating lots of noise and dust during the installation. For your safety, we will be closing to the public for around two weeks beginning next Monday, April 13.


Here's What You Need to Know:

Zauel will still be open Thursday, April 9; Friday, April 10 & Saturday, April 11. Click here for Za...

A Forgery of Fate

Book cover of "A Forgery of Fate" by Elizabeth Lim, featuring a female character wielding a weapon over her head

A Forgery of Fate
By Elizabeth Lim
Young Adult Fantasy

A Forgery of Fate by Elizabeth Lim introduces us to the forbidden love between Truyan (Tru), an art forger that can paint the future, and Elang, a half-dragon from a mythological underwater world. In this Beauty and the Beast retelling, inspired by East Asian folklore, Lim explores finding love in unexpected places, family bonds...

Pocket Bear

Cover of "Pocket Bear" by Katherine Applegate, showing a cat curled around a small brown teddy bear

Pocket Bear
By Katherine Applegate
Children's Fiction
Recommended for Ages 7–12

This is a fantastic tale of kindness and bravery. It combines lessons on World War I with a wonderful "Toy Story” like narrative. It also includes a fun history of teddy bears. A Pocket Bear was created to be a tiny token of comfort carried by soldiers in WW1. His eyes were sewn a bit higher, so he al...

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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Adults" group
May 8 2026 Fri

Friday Flicks with Riverside Film Festival

2:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
May 8 2026 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 "Teens" group
May 9 2026 Sat

Spice up Your Month with Berbere

All Day
Adults, Teens
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
May 9 2026 Sat

Spice up Your Month with Berbere

All Day
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Other
Description:

A take and make packet with recipes and spice sample. Berbere is a delicious Ethiopian spice blend.

This event is in the "Children" group
May 9 2026 Sat

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Children
This event is in the "Children" group
May 9 2026 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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group
May 9 2026 Sat

Needle Arts Club

11:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
This event is in the "Everyone" group
May 9 2026 Sat

Needle Arts Club

11:00am–12:00pm
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt Library Mezzanine
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us for an hour of needle arts at the Hoyt Library. Bring a project to work on or a project that you want help with! All fiber arts and decorative sewing are welcome. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
May 9 2026 Sat

Crafting with Pressed Flowers

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adults, Teens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
May 9 2026 Sat

Crafting with Pressed Flowers

2:30pm–3:30pm
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Room: Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Register to make a pressed flower craft! We'll use pressed flowers and some basic craft supplies to make pressed flower art on mason jars or wooden plaques. The perfect decoration for spring time!

Register below or call (989) 799-9160.

This event is in the "Children" group
May 11 2026 Mon

Make it Monday

All Day
Children
This event is in the "Children" group
May 11 2026 Mon

Make it Monday

All Day
Library Branch: Zauel Memorial
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

April showers bring May flowers, so be sure to stop by Zauel Library starting May 11th to grab an awesome flower-themed Take and Make craft kit! Craft kits are available on a first come, first served basis.

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Saginaw, MI 48607

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