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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
This event is in the "Teens" group

Lego time at Hoyt library!

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Teens
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us this summer every Monday at 4:00 AND Wednesday at 1:00 in the Hoyt children's area to make Lego creations. Then display your creation for everyone to see!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mini Canvas Art!

4:30pm–5:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt Library Mezzanine
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Tiny art can tell a big story. Express your creativity with a mini canvas painting! We'll provide the canvas, paint, and brushes - you provide the art!

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

Miss Beth's Boombox

10:30am–11:00am
Babies, Children
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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tai Chi for Better Sleep

11:30am–1:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Room: Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Description:

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention combines slow movement, deep breathing, and focused intention to help people improve strength, balance and posture while helping prevent falls.

This event is in the "Everyone" group
Library Branch: Zauel Memorial
Room: Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Description:

Alex Thomas and Friends' Interactive Puppet Show will be at Zauel Library on Thursday, July 31 at 3:00 pm!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Ask the Tech!

3:30pm–4:30pm
Everyone
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?