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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-Tue: 9:00am-8:00pm
Wed-Thu: Closed
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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Sun: Closed
Mon-Tue: 9:00am-8:00pm
Wed-Thu: Closed
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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Sun: Closed
Mon-Tue: 12:00pm-6:00pm
Wed-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-Thu: Closed
Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Bookmobile

Closed
(989) 280-0837

United States

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Bear

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Bear
By Julia Phillips
Adult Fiction

I found the book Bear by Julia Phillips in a charming bookstore in Pike Place Market in Seattle. I was drawn to the simple title and its mesmerizing watercolor cover. And I’m so glad I picked it up. Bear brings us a story of two sisters living in the Pacific Northwest whose predictable lives become flipped upside down when an unusual black bear a...

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...

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Upcoming Events

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Jan 12 2026 Mon

Take & Make: Peaceful Pinwheels

All Day
Adults, Children, Teens
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jan 12 2026 Mon

Take & Make: Peaceful Pinwheels

All Day
Library Branch: Wickes
Age Group: Adults, Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr with a peaceful pinwheel Take & Make kit. Most materials will be included to create your pinwheel, however you will need crayons, colored pencils, or markers to decorate.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan 12 2026 Mon

Acrylic Painting, Simply

1:15pm–3:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan 12 2026 Mon

Acrylic Painting, Simply

1:15pm–3:30pm
Library Branch: Zauel Memorial
Room: Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Simply we will pick up a paintbrush and work some magic with acrylic paint on canvas and create a beautiful wintery scene. The instructor will walk through the scene step by step.

This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jan 12 2026 Mon

Bookmobile Stop - Mobile Mondays at The Neighb

5:00pm–7:00pm
Everyone
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jan 12 2026 Mon

Bookmobile Stop - Mobile Mondays at The Neighb

5:00pm–7:00pm
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Description:

The Neighb is hosting Mobile Mondays! 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jan 12 2026 Mon

Let's Draw Some Fruit

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults, Teens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Jan 12 2026 Mon

Let's Draw Some Fruit

5:30pm–6:30pm
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Room: Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for drawing time! Learn the basics of drawing from observation or just pop in for open draw time. Sketching pencils, paper, and fruit will be provided but feel free to bring your own.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan 13 2026 Tue

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Babies, Children
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan 13 2026 Tue

Toddler Storytime

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

Join us on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 am for stories, songs, finger plays, learning activities, crafts and more at Toddler Storytime! Activities are aimed at toddlers aged 18 months - 3 years old, but this storytime is open to all ages.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan 13 2026 Tue

Chair Exercise

1:30pm–2:15pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan 13 2026 Tue

Chair Exercise

1:30pm–2:15pm
Library Branch: Zauel Memorial
Room: Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Description:

This is where FUN and EXERCISE really do go together! We are super excited to offer Chair Exercise as a weekly event to have fun, socialize, and rock out to top oldies hits all while burning calories...

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505 Janes Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48607

(989) 755-0904

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