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A Workshop for Aspiring Authors: Overcoming Self-Doubt & Finding the Confidence to Write Your First Book

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoyt Library Auditorium at Hoyt Main
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

We are delighted to host local author Nicole Beauchamp for "A Workshop for Aspiring Authors: Overcoming Self-Doubt & Finding the Confidence to Write Your First Book." This event is designed to help participants develop the skills, confidence,

Registration Required
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt Library Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Description:

We are delighted to host local author Nicole Beauchamp for "A Workshop for Aspiring Authors: Overcoming Self-Doubt & Finding the Confidence to Write Your First Book." This event is designed to help participants develop the skills, confidence,

picture of kids excited about the Homeschool Hangout Time

Homeschool Hangout Time!

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Butman-Fish
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Hey Homeschool families, we'd love to have you join us at Butman-Fish every Tuesday at 2:00! We'll do something different every week - maybe a craft, maybe a story time, but always something fun.

Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other, Storytime
Description:

Hey Homeschool families, we'd love to have you join us at Butman-Fish every Tuesday at 2:00! We'll do something different every week - maybe a craft, maybe a story time, but always something fun.

LEGO Club at Hoyt Library, Tuesdays at 4:00 pm, Ages 7-14

Hoyt LEGO Club

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoyt Library Board Room at Hoyt Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Join us every Tuesday at 4:00 in the Hoyt Children's area to make LEGO creations. We'll pick a different type of creation every week!

Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt Library Board Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us every Tuesday at 4:00 in the Hoyt Children's area to make LEGO creations. We'll pick a different type of creation every week!

Archives

Hoyt Library Archives Tour

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hoyt Main
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Explore the Hoyt Library Archives for a behind the scenes look at how the library collects, organizes, and preserves Saginaw's past.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Registration Required
Description:

Explore the Hoyt Library Archives for a behind the scenes look at how the library collects, organizes, and preserves Saginaw's past.

Minecraft Sculptures

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Hoyt Library Mezzanine at Hoyt Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Come build block sculptures of your favorite Minecraft mob! Ages 10 - 15. Register now!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt Library Mezzanine
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Come build block sculptures of your favorite Minecraft mob! Ages 10 - 15. Register now!

Page from a book showing how to form calligraphy letters

Calligraphy- Gothic/Blackletter

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room at Butman-Fish
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Calligraphy is the art and practice of beautiful writing. Sign up to learn the basics of the Blackletter/Gothic hand. All levels welcome. Calligraphy markers will be provided, but feel free to bring your own pen/marker if you have one.  

Registration Required
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Room: Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Description:

Calligraphy is the art and practice of beautiful writing. Sign up to learn the basics of the Blackletter/Gothic hand. All levels welcome. Calligraphy markers will be provided, but feel free to bring your own pen/marker if you have one.  

Snail craft made with rhinestones, cardboard and pipe cleaners

Rhinestone Snail Take & Make

All Day
Hoyt Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Children, Teens

Stop by Hoyt Library Saturday, May 16 for a Rhinestone Snail Take & Make kit from the Reference Desk.

Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Age Group: Adults, Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Stop by Hoyt Library Saturday, May 16 for a Rhinestone Snail Take & Make kit from the Reference Desk.

Let's Draw Some Fruit & Flowers

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room at Butman-Fish
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Join us for drawing time! Learn to draw realistically by drawing fruit and flowers from observation. Pencils, paper, and fruit/flowers will be provided but feel free to bring your own.

Registration Required
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 to draw realistically by drawing fruit and flowers from observation. Pencils, paper, and fruit/flowers will be provided but feel free to bring your own.

LEGO Club at Hoyt Library, Tuesdays at 4:00 pm, Ages 7-14

Hoyt LEGO Club

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoyt Library Board Room at Hoyt Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Join us every Tuesday at 4:00 in the Hoyt Children's area to make LEGO creations. We'll pick a different type of creation every week!

Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt Library Board Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us every Tuesday at 4:00 in the Hoyt Children's area to make LEGO creations. We'll pick a different type of creation every week!

Silent Reading

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Welcome to Introvert Happy Hour. Silent Reading will be held monthly at the Red Eye Cafe on the 4th Saturday of the month, 3:30-4:45 p.m. Come read with us!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

Welcome to Introvert Happy Hour. Silent Reading will be held monthly at the Red Eye Cafe on the 4th Saturday of the month, 3:30-4:45 p.m. Come read with us!

LEGO Club at Hoyt Library, Tuesdays at 4:00 pm, Ages 7-14

Hoyt LEGO Club

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoyt Library Board Room at Hoyt Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Join us every Tuesday at 4:00 in the Hoyt Children's area to make LEGO creations. We'll pick a different type of creation every week!

Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt Library Board Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us every Tuesday at 4:00 in the Hoyt Children's area to make LEGO creations. We'll pick a different type of creation every week!

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Mythology Book Club

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hoyt Library Mezzanine at Hoyt Main
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Join us for a lively discussion about ancient mythology!  Our book for May is Babylonia by Costanza Casati, a tale of Semiramis, the legendary queen of Babylon, the city famous for lust and excess.  Semiramis rises from humble o

Registration Required
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt Library Mezzanine
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for a lively discussion about ancient mythology!  Our book for May is Babylonia by Costanza Casati, a tale of Semiramis, the legendary queen of Babylon, the city famous for lust and excess.  Semiramis rises from humble o

Beaded Pride Pin Take & Make

All Day
Hoyt Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Children, Teens

Stop by Hoyt Library on Monday, June 1 to pick up a Beaded Pride Pin Take & Make from the Reference Desk. Each kit includes everything needed to make your own Pride Pin using seed beads and safety pins. Available while supplies last.

Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Age Group: Adults, Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Stop by Hoyt Library on Monday, June 1 to pick up a Beaded Pride Pin Take & Make from the Reference Desk. Each kit includes everything needed to make your own Pride Pin using seed beads and safety pins. Available while supplies last.

Beaded Pride Pins

All Day
Hoyt Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Children, Teens

Stop by Hoyt Library on Monday, June 1 to pick up a Beaded Pride Pin Take & Make kit from the Reference Desk. Each kit incudes everything needed to make your own Pride Pin using seed beads and safety pins.

Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Age Group: Adults, Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Stop by Hoyt Library on Monday, June 1 to pick up a Beaded Pride Pin Take & Make kit from the Reference Desk. Each kit incudes everything needed to make your own Pride Pin using seed beads and safety pins.

LEGO Club at Hoyt Library, Tuesdays at 4:00 pm, Ages 7-14

Hoyt LEGO Club

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoyt Library Board Room at Hoyt Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Join us every Tuesday at 4:00 in the Hoyt Children's area to make LEGO creations. We'll pick a different type of creation every week!

Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt Library Board Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us every Tuesday at 4:00 in the Hoyt Children's area to make LEGO creations. We'll pick a different type of creation every week!

LEGO Club at Hoyt Library, Tuesdays at 4:00 pm, Ages 7-14

Hoyt LEGO Club

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoyt Library Board Room at Hoyt Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Join us every Tuesday at 4:00 in the Hoyt Children's area to make LEGO creations. We'll pick a different type of creation every week!

Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt Library Board Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us every Tuesday at 4:00 in the Hoyt Children's area to make LEGO creations. We'll pick a different type of creation every week!

Archives

Hoyt Library Archives Tour

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hoyt Main
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Explore the Hoyt Library Archives for a behind the scenes look at how the library collects, organizes, and preserves Saginaw's past.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Registration Required
Description:

Explore the Hoyt Library Archives for a behind the scenes look at how the library collects, organizes, and preserves Saginaw's past.

Continental Knitting - Zauel

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room at Zauel Memorial
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Zauel Memorial
Room: Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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.

Spice up Your Month with Advieh

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

A take and make packet with recipes and a spice sample. Advieh is a Persian spice blend that contains dried rose petals.

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

A take and make packet with recipes and a spice sample. Advieh is a Persian spice blend that contains dried rose petals.

Cookbook Club

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room at Butman-Fish
Program Type:
Book Club, Other
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Pick a recipe from this month's cookbook, test it out, and bring enough to share when we meet! Please include any food allergies when you register. Books are available to place on hold or 24/7 via Hoopla/Libby!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Room: Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Book Club, Other
Registration Required
Description:

Pick a recipe from this month's cookbook, test it out, and bring enough to share when we meet! Please include any food allergies when you register. Books are available to place on hold or 24/7 via Hoopla/Libby!

Let's Draw Some Fruit & Flowers

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room at Butman-Fish
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Join us for drawing time! Learn to draw from observation working from a still life of fruit and flowers. Pencils, paper, and fruit/flowers will be provided but feel free to bring your own.

Registration Required
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 to draw from observation working from a still life of fruit and flowers. Pencils, paper, and fruit/flowers will be provided but feel free to bring your own.

LEGO Club at Hoyt Library, Tuesdays at 4:00 pm, Ages 7-14

Hoyt LEGO Club

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoyt Library Board Room at Hoyt Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Join us every Tuesday at 4:00 in the Hoyt Children's area to make LEGO creations. We'll pick a different type of creation every week!

Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt Library Board Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us every Tuesday at 4:00 in the Hoyt Children's area to make LEGO creations. We'll pick a different type of creation every week!

LEGO Club at Hoyt Library, Tuesdays at 4:00 pm, Ages 7-14

Hoyt LEGO Club

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoyt Library Board Room at Hoyt Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Join us every Tuesday at 4:00 in the Hoyt Children's area to make LEGO creations. We'll pick a different type of creation every week!

Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt Library Board Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us every Tuesday at 4:00 in the Hoyt Children's area to make LEGO creations. We'll pick a different type of creation every week!

Mythology Book Club

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hoyt Library Mezzanine at Hoyt Main
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Join us for a lively discussion of a book about Greek Mythology!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt Library Mezzanine
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for a lively discussion of a book about Greek Mythology!