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Bookmobile Stop - Elmwood Manor

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us at Elmwood Manor!

Explore our mobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next great read! Don’t forget to bring an ID with your current address to sign up for a library card. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Description:

Join us at Elmwood Manor!

Explore our mobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next great read! Don’t forget to bring an ID with your current address to sign up for a library card. 

First Grade Reading Celebrations

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room at Butman-Fish
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Room: Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room

Bookmobile Stop - Saginaw Valley Manufactured Homes

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile

Join us at Saginaw Valley Manufactured Homes!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Description:

Join us at Saginaw Valley Manufactured Homes!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

LECTURE: The History of Islam in Michigan: Imam Musab Abdalla

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hoyt Library Auditorium at Hoyt Main
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Join us for a lively discussion of the history of the Islamic religion in Michigan, with Imam Musab Abdalla of the Saginaw Islamic Center.  This event is free and open to the public.  Space is limited, so register now!

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

Join us for a lively discussion of the history of the Islamic religion in Michigan, with Imam Musab Abdalla of the Saginaw Islamic Center.  This event is free and open to the public.  Space is limited, so register now!

This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Miss Beth's Boombox

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room at Zauel Memorial
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children

Join us for a new, interactive, storytime on Thursdays starting in November! Wear comfy clothes and get ready to move and groove with Miss Beth as we sing, dance, jump, crawl, stretch, and wiggle during Miss Beth's Boombox!

Library Branch: Zauel Memorial
Room: Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join us for a new, interactive, storytime on Thursdays starting in November! Wear comfy clothes and get ready to move and groove with Miss Beth as we sing, dance, jump, crawl, stretch, and wiggle during Miss Beth's Boombox!

First Grade Reading Celebrations

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room at Butman-Fish
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Room: Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bookmobile Stop - Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Centre

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Centre!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Description:

Join us at Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Centre!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Great Books Book Club

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Hoyt Library Mezzanine at Hoyt Main
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Our book for May is Light in August by William Faulkner, set in the early 20th century American South, which tells the story of Joe Christmas, who eventually becomes a fugitive in the small town of Jefferson, Mississippi.

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

Our book for May is Light in August by William Faulkner, set in the early 20th century American South, which tells the story of Joe Christmas, who eventually becomes a fugitive in the small town of Jefferson, Mississippi.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Ask the Tech!

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Zauel Quiet Study Room at Zauel Memorial
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Everyone

Do you have questions about your PC, tablet, or phone? Want to learn how to browse the web safely without getting scammed or a virus? Would you like to embrace certain elements of technology, but you're unsure where to start?

Registration Required
Library Branch: Zauel Memorial
Room: Zauel Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Description:

Do you have questions about your PC, tablet, or phone? Want to learn how to browse the web safely without getting scammed or a virus? Would you like to embrace certain elements of technology, but you're unsure where to start?

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Storytime

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room at Butman-Fish
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Drop-in storytime fun! We can't wait to have you join us for stories, music, crafts, games, and more!

Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Room: Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Drop-in storytime fun! We can't wait to have you join us for stories, music, crafts, games, and more!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friday Flicks with Riverside Film Festival

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room at Butman-Fish
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Do you miss the Valley Film Society? Join us for a series of independent, foreign, and art house films at the library!

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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Origami Earring Take & Makes!

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

Stop by Hoyt Library on Saturday, May 10 to pick up an Origami Earring Take & Make kit from the Reference Desk. Each kit includes everything needed to make your own pair of Origami Earrings!

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

Stop by Hoyt Library on Saturday, May 10 to pick up an Origami Earring Take & Make kit from the Reference Desk. Each kit includes everything needed to make your own pair of Origami Earrings!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Spice up Your Month with Herbs de Provence

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

A take and make packet with recipes and a spice sample.

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

A take and make packet with recipes and a spice sample.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Needle Arts Club

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoyt Library Mezzanine at Hoyt Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Join us for an hour or 2 of needle arts at Hoyt Library. Bring a project to work on or a project that you need help with! All needlework is welcome. Second Saturday of the month, 10 am - 12 pm.

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

Join us for an hour or 2 of needle arts at Hoyt Library. Bring a project to work on or a project that you need help with! All needlework is welcome. Second Saturday of the month, 10 am - 12 pm.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book to Movie Club

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room at Butman-Fish
Program Type:
Book Club, Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Is the book always better than the movie? Join us as we try to settle this argument! Simply read the book before the meeting. As a group, we will watch the movie together and have a short discussion after the viewing.

Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Room: Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Movie
Description:

Is the book always better than the movie? Join us as we try to settle this argument! Simply read the book before the meeting. As a group, we will watch the movie together and have a short discussion after the viewing.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room at Zauel Memorial
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

We are inviting children and their families to our storytime for 30 minutes of read-aloud stories, songs, fingerplays and fun. A theme-related craft project is included for fun and fine motor skills practice.

Library Branch: Zauel Memorial
Room: Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

We are inviting children and their families to our storytime for 30 minutes of read-aloud stories, songs, fingerplays and fun. A theme-related craft project is included for fun and fine motor skills practice.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Series Starters

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Jump into a new series, or just dip your toe in, as we read the first book a new series every month. Will you continue this month's series? Only you can choose!

Meets at Creation Coffee: 2575 Tittabawassee Rd

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

Jump into a new series, or just dip your toe in, as we read the first book a new series every month. Will you continue this month's series? Only you can choose!

Meets at Creation Coffee: 2575 Tittabawassee Rd

This event is in the "Children" group.

Together We Read!

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hoyt Main
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

We'd love to have you join us in the Hoyt Children's area for a fun time of stories, jumpy songs, a craft, and a snack! See you there!

Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

We'd love to have you join us in the Hoyt Children's area for a fun time of stories, jumpy songs, a craft, and a snack! See you there!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cookbook Club

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room at Butman-Fish
Program Type:
Book Club, Other
Age Group:
Adults

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!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Room: Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
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!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Make it Monday

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

Stop by Zauel and pick up a fun Take & Make Craft Kit! We will be continuing this popular children's activity on a monthly basis, so look for a new kit every month. Get them while you can because when they're gone, they're gone!

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

Stop by Zauel and pick up a fun Take & Make Craft Kit! We will be continuing this popular children's activity on a monthly basis, so look for a new kit every month. Get them while you can because when they're gone, they're gone!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Tutoring

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Butman-Fish
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

"One of our librarians will be available for one-on-one technology help appointments. There are 6 sessions of 30 minutes available. We will call you to set up an appointment the Friday before.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Description:

"One of our librarians will be available for one-on-one technology help appointments. There are 6 sessions of 30 minutes available. We will call you to set up an appointment the Friday before.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Books Beyond Binaries - Book Club

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hoyt Library Mezzanine at Hoyt Main
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Books Beyond Binaries is a queer book club exploring LGBTQIA+ themes in adult and young adult fiction. Whether you're well-versed in queer fiction or just starting your journey, we're open to all who are interested.

Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt Library Mezzanine
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

Books Beyond Binaries is a queer book club exploring LGBTQIA+ themes in adult and young adult fiction. Whether you're well-versed in queer fiction or just starting your journey, we're open to all who are interested.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Hoyt Lego Club

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoyt Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Join us every Monday 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
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Kids Zone Game and Puzzle Night - Outdoor Games

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Zauel Story Room at Zauel Memorial
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

Join us for our last Kids Zone Game and Puzzle Night of the school year! Weather permitting, we will set up some fun outdoor games for you to play, so invite your friends!

Library Branch: Zauel Memorial
Room: Zauel Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Description:

Join us for our last Kids Zone Game and Puzzle Night of the school year! Weather permitting, we will set up some fun outdoor games for you to play, so invite your friends!