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Hidden Valley Road

Cover of the book "Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family" by Robert Kolker

Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family

 

Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family, written by Robert Kolker, delves into the world of mental illness, specifically schizophrenia and our country’s attempt to understand and treat people suffering from it. Wh...

Hitting a Straight Lick with a Crooked Stick

Cover of the book "Hitting a Straight Line with a Crooked Stick" by Zora Neale Hurston

Hitting a Straight Lick with a Crooked Stick: Stories from the Harlem Renaissance by Zora Neale Hurston

 

This collection of short fiction by the author of Their Eyes Were Watching God includes several of her “lost” works that are back in print for the first time since they were published in the early 20th Century. Hurston is best known today for her fict...

Green on Green

cover of the children's picture book "green on green" by Dianne White with illustrations by Felicita Sala

Green on Green by Dianne White with illustrations by Felicita Sala

Recommended for ages 4-8 years

Author Dianne White has created another absolute winner in this new picture book. Gorgeous illustrations of seasonal changes are highlighted with color, along with flowing and rhyming simple text, capture the reader from beginning to end. I encourage readers ...

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Color & Chill

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Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Description:
Adults: Pick up a shamrock coloring sheet curbside at Hoyt Library and take it home to color. ...

Miss Beth's Krazy Krafts on Facebook

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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Join Miss Beth on the Public Libraries of Saginaw's Facebook Page doing striking and fun crafts related to the week's story time theme for kids ages 3-6! ...

Take & Make Crafts!

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Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Age Group: Children
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Stop by Hoyt Library and pick up a fun craft kit to take home and enjoy. Supplies are limited. ...

Listen & Move Storytime

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Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
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Listen a little and move a little with this fun storytime.  Join Miss Michelle every other Saturday on the Public Libraries of Saginaw's Facebook page. This program is designed for preschool age children but all ages are welcome to participate! ...

Miss Maureen's Preschool Story Time on Facebook

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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Storytime
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Online story time presented by Miss Maureen. We can't wait to have you join us for a wonderful story reaching into your home or classroom wherever that may be! Visit the Public Libraries of Saginaw's Facebook page for new story time postings every Tu...

Mother Goose Rock and Rhyme Puppet Shows on Facebook

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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Children, Everyone
Program Type: Performance, Storytime
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Puppets take traditional fairy tales and bring them to life, define, them, or just make them funny in a performance format. Visit the Public Libraries of Saginaw Facebook page for new puppet shows posted on Thursdays! ...