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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.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
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.
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
Children, Teens
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.
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

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Teens
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

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
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.