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Homeschool Hangout Time!

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.

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

Hoyt LEGO Club

Tuesday, January 6, 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!

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

Mindfulness Series: Sleep Basics

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room at Butman-Fish
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Our friends from MSU Extension are bringing a variety of Mindfulness for Better Living workshops to Butman-Fish Library! These workshops help people learn ways to use mindfulness to manage everyday stress.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Room: Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Description:

Our friends from MSU Extension are bringing a variety of Mindfulness for Better Living workshops to Butman-Fish Library! These workshops help people learn ways to use mindfulness to manage everyday stress.

This event is in the "Children" group

Bookmobile Stop - Henry Doerr Early Childhood Center

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

Join us at the Henry Doerr Early Childhood Center - Playgroup!

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

Join us at the Henry Doerr Early Childhood Center - Playgroup!

This event is in the "Children" group

Bookmobile Stop - Boys & Girls Clubs of the Great Lakes Bay Region

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

Join us at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Great Lakes Bay Region!

We'll be doing a story time, coloring and maybe a craft! 

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

Join us at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Great Lakes Bay Region!

We'll be doing a story time, coloring and maybe a craft! 

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

Resume & Career Help

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Butman-Fish
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Receive assistance with your resume, cover letter, or other career-related work at Butman-Fish Library. Discover tips to make yourself stand out to potential employers! Register below or call (989) 799-9160.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Description:

Receive assistance with your resume, cover letter, or other career-related work at Butman-Fish Library. Discover tips to make yourself stand out to potential employers! Register below or call (989) 799-9160.

This event is in the "Children" group

Crafty Kids Hour

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room at Zauel Memorial
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm for Crafty Kids Hour! We'll put out a variety of supplies so you can let your creativity flow. On September 3 we will be making back-to-school crafts!

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

Join us on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm for Crafty Kids Hour! We'll put out a variety of supplies so you can let your creativity flow. On September 3 we will be making back-to-school crafts!

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

Hoyt Library Archives Tour

Wednesday, January 7, 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.

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

Miss Beth's Boombox

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room at Zauel Memorial
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children

Join us Thursday mornings at 10:30 am for our music and movement storytime! 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 storytime!

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

Join us Thursday mornings at 10:30 am for our music and movement storytime! 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 storytime!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Ask the Tech!

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Dr. Kurumety Meeting 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: Dr. Kurumety Meeting 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Happy Little Paintalong

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room at Butman-Fish
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

As that famous painter on PBS said: "There are no mistakes, just happy accidents." Join us to flex your creative muscles using pre-drawn or blank canvases to create a work of art!

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

As that famous painter on PBS said: "There are no mistakes, just happy accidents." Join us to flex your creative muscles using pre-drawn or blank canvases to create a work of art!

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Storytime

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room at Butman-Fish
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Room: Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
This event is in the "Adults" group

Friday Flicks with Riverside Film Festival

Friday, January 9, 2026 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Spice up Your Month with Paprika

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

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

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

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

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Needle Arts Club

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoyt Library Mezzanine at Hoyt Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us for needle arts at the Hoyt Library. Bring a project to work on or a project that you want help with! All fiber arts and decorative sewing are welcome. 

Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt Library Mezzanine
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us for needle arts at the Hoyt Library. Bring a project to work on or a project that you want help with! All fiber arts and decorative sewing are welcome. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Family Storytime

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room at Zauel Memorial
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us on Saturday mornings at 10:30 am for our Family Storytime, featuring awesome stories, songs, crafts, learning activities, and more! Books will be aimed at children 3-5 years old, with activities and crafts for all ages.

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

Join us on Saturday mornings at 10:30 am for our Family Storytime, featuring awesome stories, songs, crafts, learning activities, and more! Books will be aimed at children 3-5 years old, with activities and crafts for all ages.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Dr. Slime show

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room at Zauel Memorial
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Everyone

Dr. Slime is coming to Zauel Library!!!! Join us on Saturday, January 10 at 2:00 pm for a super fun science show as Dr. Slime makes science magical! This program is for all ages. Children under 7 need an adult helper.

Library Branch: Zauel Memorial
Room: Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Description:

Dr. Slime is coming to Zauel Library!!!! Join us on Saturday, January 10 at 2:00 pm for a super fun science show as Dr. Slime makes science magical! This program is for all ages. Children under 7 need an adult helper.

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

Cookbook Club

Saturday, January 10, 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!

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!

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

Take & Make: Peaceful Pinwheels

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

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.

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

Acrylic Painting, Simply

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 1:15pm - 3:30pm
Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room at Zauel Memorial
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Registration Required
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

Bookmobile Stop - Mobile Mondays at The Neighb

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone

The Neighb is hosting Mobile Mondays! 

Offsite Event
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

Let's Draw Some Fruit

Monday, January 12, 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 the basics of drawing from observation or just pop in for open draw time.  Sketching pencils and paper 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 the basics of drawing from observation or just pop in for open draw time.  Sketching pencils and paper will be provided but feel free to bring your own.

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

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room at Zauel Memorial
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children

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.

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

Chair Exercise

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room at Zauel Memorial
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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...

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...