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Tech Tutoring

12:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
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 Saturday before.

Bracelets!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Zauel Memorial
Room: Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

There's no such thing as too many bracelets!!! We will have fun as we connect through creativity. Simple beaded bracelets make great gifts or stocking stuffers. There's definitely something about wearing homemade things!

Calligraphy- Italic Hand

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults, Teens
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 Italic hand. All levels welcome - a quote project will be available.

Pages of History

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

A discussion of the book Killer Women of Michigan by Tobin Buhk with Hoyt Library Local History and Genealogy Library Assistant Leo LeFevre.

Chair Exercise

1:30pm–2:15pm
Adults
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...

Demystifying Disability Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults, Teens
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt Library Mezzanine
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

Hoyt Library is excited to host the Demystifying Disability Book Club, led by our friends at the Disability Network of Mid-Michigan!

Butman-Fish Book Club

5:30pm–6:45pm
Adults
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Room: Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

Each month the Butman-Fish Book Club will read a new(er) fiction book that focuses on life, love, and the difficult human experience. We will be reading these upcoming novels:

Bookmobile Stop - Traditions of Saginaw West Campus

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Description:

Join us at Traditions of Saginaw West Campus!

Memoir Reading & Writing Club

2:30pm–3:45pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt Library Mezzanine
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Description:

Have you ever wanted to write a memoir?  Do you enjoy reading memoirs?

Mystery Book Club at Oracle Brewing Co.

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

The books in this club are sure to brew mystery! Drop by Oracle Brewing Co. for a tasty beverage and a book discussion full of thrills and puzzles. For November, we are reading The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James.

Movie Night at Zauel: Here (2024, PG-13)

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults, Teens
Library Branch: Zauel Memorial
Room: Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Movie
Description:

Reuniting the director, writer and stars of Forrest Gump, Here is an original film about multiple families and a special place they inhabit.

Series Starters

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Room: Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room
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!

Bookmobile Stop - Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Centre

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Description:

Join us at Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Centre!

Mythology Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Teens
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 November is Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes.  Stone Blind tells the story of Medusa.  When the sea god Poseidon assaults Medusa in Athena’s templ

Friday Flicks with Riverside Film Festival

2:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
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!

Silent Book Club

3:30pm–4:45pm
Adults, Teens
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

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

Holiday Decoration Swap

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt Library Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Description:

Switch up your holiday decorating by swapping with someone else! 

Chair Exercise

1:30pm–2:15pm
Adults
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...

Bookmobile Stop - Wellspring Independent Living

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Description:

Join us at Wellspring Assisted Living!

Holiday Puzzle Wreath

5:30pm–8:30pm
Adults, Teens
Library Branch: Zauel Memorial
Room: Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Please come and join us as we use old puzzles to make beautiful Holiday Puzzle Wreaths. 

Bookmobile Stop - Eleanor Frank Senior Center

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Description:

Join us at Eleanor Frank Senior Center!

Bookmobile Stop - Lakeview Estates

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Description:

Join us at Lakeview Estates!

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. 

Bookmobile Stop - Lawndale Estates

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Description:

Join us at Lawndale Estates!

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. 

Book Club Soirée

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

PFLAG Great Lakes Bay in partneship with the Public Libraries of Saginaw present Book Club Soirées, a monthly time of conversation and book discussion.