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Summer Reading is FREE for ALL AGES!

  • Pick up an age-appropriate reading record at Butman-Fish, Hoyt, Wickes or Zauel between June 2 and August 2, 2025.
  • Log your time spent reading or listening to someone else read.
    HINT: If you read together as a family, you can all count that time!
  • Pick up prizes by 5 p.m. on August 2.
  • Prizes are limited and subject to availability. 

Summer Reading is for all!

Children Birth to Age 3:
Receive a Book at Reading Record Pick-Up Complete Activities and Receive Another Book!

Children entering Preschool — 6th grade:
Receive a Book at Reading Record Pick-Up
Read 10 Hours and Receive Another Book!

Teens entering 7th — 12th grades:
Receive a Book at Reading Record Pick-Up
Read 15 Hours and Receive Another Book!

Adults, 18 years and Older:
Read 20 Hours and Receive Final Prize!

Live Performers, Crafts, Animal Shows & More!

See our event calendar or the PDF below for a schedule of all the fun we have planned at the Public Libraries of Saginaw this summer.

Please note that, while some programs are suitable for all ages, others may have age limits, require registration, or are only able to accommodate a limited number of guests. As always, children under the age of seven must be accompanied by a responsible helper to use the library.

Please call ahead or visit www.saginawlibrary.org/events for the latest schedule updates.

More Information

View our 2025 Summer Reading brochure here:

 

 

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Children" group

Together We Read!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
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
This event is in the "Teens" group

Cookbook Club

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adults, Teens
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

MYCommunity Connect Assistance

10:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt Library Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Description:

McLaren Health Plan Community Engagement Specialist Jennifer Mason is here to help you connect to community resources! Stop by Hoyt Library the first Monday of each month to receive 1-on-1 assistance with:

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Bookmobile Stop - Meet Up & Eat Up

11:30am–1:00pm
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Description:

Visit the Bookmobile at Meet Up & Eat Up at Hanchett Park! We'll have yard games as well as our mobile library brimming with books for children, teens, and adults, and find your next great read!

This event is in the "Adults" group

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 Thursday before.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Monday Matinees

2:00pm–3:30pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Zauel Memorial
Room: Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Description:

Join us this summer for free family movies on Mondays at 2 p.m. at Zauel Library! This week's movie is Paddington in Peru (2024, PG, 106 minutes).