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Hoyt Main

(989) 755-0904
505 Janes Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48607
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Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm
Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Butman-Fish

(989) 799-9160
1716 Hancock Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
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Mon-Thu: 11:00am-7:00pm
Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Wickes

(989) 752-3821
1713 Hess Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
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Mon-Thu: 12:00pm-6:00pm

Zauel Memorial

(989) 799-2771
3100 North Center Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
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Mon, Tue, Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm
Wed: 12:00pm-9:00pm
Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm
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The Nineties

Cover of The Nineties by Chuck Klosterman

In The Nineties, Gen X author Chuck Klosterman takes a whirlwind tour through a decade that birthed a lot of the trends that shape our modern world. 

The Nineties seemed to play by the same rules that made the rest of the late 20th Century work, but there was a shift happening in the way we interacted with technology and with each other. Those of us who lived through the decade p...

What's next for the Public Libraries of Saginaw?

Adult Programming Survey QR Code

This June, we're asking what kinds of programming for adults you would like to see offered at the Public Libraries of Saginaw. Take the brief online survey here, scan the QR code for the link, or stop in to any of our branches to participate. 

Thank you for your input!

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You've Reached Sam

Cover of the young adult novel "You've Reached Sam" by Dustin Thao, showing two young adults holding hands and looking at their phones, with a blossoming cherry tree in the background

You’ve Reached Sam by Dustin Thao

Having spent 15 weeks on the New York Times young adult bestseller list, You’ve Reached Sam starts out as a feel-good story about two teens, Sam and Julie, who are very much in love and have their future planned out together.  The fact that the story doesn’t end there is what sets this young a...

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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jul 11 2022 Mon

It's Scheer Genius in 20,000 Laughs Under the Sea

6:00pm - 6:45pm
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jul 11 2022 Mon

It's Scheer Genius in 20,000 Laughs Under the Sea

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Room: Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Description:
A comedy Magic Show for kids with over the top fun, 20,000 laughs, and a few wet and wild tricks incorporating mysteries of the Seas. It's 45-minute giggle fest. This live show combines learning with incredible fun, spectacular sets, backdrops, on...
This event is in the "Babies" group.
Jul 12 2022 Tue

Tales for Twos at Zauel

10:30am - 11:30am
This event is in the "Babies" group.
Jul 12 2022 Tue

Tales for Twos at Zauel

10:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Zauel Memorial
Room: Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies
Description:
Tales for Twos story time at Zauel ...
Jul 12 2022 Tue

Embroiderers' Guild of America: Stitch in Public

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Jul 12 2022 Tue

Embroiderers' Guild of America: Stitch in Public

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Zauel Memorial
Room: Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room
Description:
The Embroiderers' Guild of America presents: Stitch in Public. The primary focus of Stitching-In-Public is to share our passion for needle arts with the public by demonstrating our talents. Many chapters host their own Stitch-In-Public days throughou...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jul 12 2022 Tue

Summer Family Cinema: Sing

5:30pm - 7:30pm
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jul 12 2022 Tue

Summer Family Cinema: Sing

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt Library Mezzanine
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Description:
A koala impresario stages a gala singing competition in order to save his theater, and the contest attracts the attention of such musically inclined animals as a harried pig mom, a teenage gorilla, a shy elephant and a punk porcupine. Starring Matthe...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul 12 2022 Tue

Saginaw Murder Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul 12 2022 Tue

Saginaw Murder Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt Library Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Description:
Saginaw Murder Club is for all the lovers of true crime and murder most foul. We will explore the worst that Saginaw has to offer in the comfort of Hoyt Library. If you are interested in the forgotten murders of Saginaw’s past please join us. This mo...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jul 12 2022 Tue

Continental Knitting - Zauel

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Registration
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jul 12 2022 Tue

Continental Knitting - Zauel

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Library Branch: Zauel Memorial
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Description:
Lessons on the continental knitting technique to be given to beginners. Experienced knitters can bring their own projects for a socializing evening. Registration is required via our website or by calling Zauel. ...
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