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Mobituaries

Cover of the book Mobituaries by Mo Rocca.

Mobituaries: Great Lives Worth Reliving by Mo Rocca

If you are looking for a wonderful, light-hearted work of non fiction to ring in the new year, then Mobituaries by Mo Rocca should be at the top of the list. The author defines a mobituary as “an appreciation for someone who didn’t get the love she or he deserved the first time around.” Throughout the book, Mr. Rocca reminds the...

Malamander

Cover of the book Malamander by Thomas Taylor.

Malamander by Thomas Taylor

Recommended for ages 8 to 12 years.

The coast of Erie-On-Sea is said to be home to a supernatural creature seen only on a winter night. Herbert Lemon, resident Lost-and-Founder for the Grand Nautilus Hotel, has heard the legend, but who really believes such things? A girl named Violet comes scrambling through his window one evening begging to be h...

Child of the Dream

Book Cover of Child of the Dream by Sharon Robinson

Child of the Dream: A Memoir of 1963 by Sharon Robinson

Recommended for ages 8 to 12 years.

This book follows the year Sharon Robinson, daughter of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, turned 13 years old.  The year is 1963 and also a very important year in the history of America.  Sharon Robinson’s journey is documented in a fascinating and telling memoir. The bo...

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Black History Month Virtual Reality for Tweens & Teens

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Room: Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Description:
As part of Black History Month, teens and tweens will take a Virtual Reality "trip" to the Lowndes Interpretative Center in Alabama and learn more about the Civil Rights Movement. A documentary film about this period in history will also be shown.​ ...

Free Children's Matinee - Abominable

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Wickes
Room: Wickes Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movie
Description:
Children of all ages are invited to Wickes Library for the showing of the movie Abominable. Rated PG. 1 hr, 37 minutes. Snacks will be provided. ...

VITA - Free Tax Preparation by United Way of Saginaw County

9:00am - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Room: Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Description:
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, run through United Way of Saginaw County, provides FREE income tax preparation to taxpayers who generally earn less than $55,000 a year. IRS-certified volunteers provide quality tax preparation and ...

Hoyt Library Chess Club

3:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt Library Mezzanine
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Description:
Drop in Chess Club.  All ages and skill levels are welcome.  Children under 10 need to bring a helper. ...

VITA- Volunteer Income Tax Preparation

3:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt Library Auditorium
Program Type: Other
Description:
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, run through United Way of Saginaw County, provides FREE income tax preparation to taxpayers who generally earn less than $55,000 a year. IRS-certified volunteers provide quality tax preparation and ...

Advantage Academy Tutoring

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Other, Workshop
Description:
Butman-Fish Library provides free tutoring for Kindergarten through 12th Grades. Children under seven years need an adult helper. Whether you need help with homework, a project, or are just working on skills; come join us at Butman-Fish. We want you ...