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Hoyt Main

9:00am-8:00pm
(989) 755-0904

Hoyt Main
505 Janes Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48607
United States

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Sun: Closed
Mon-Tue: 9:00am-8:00pm
Wed-Thu: Closed
Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Butman-Fish

9:00am-8:00pm
(989) 799-9160

Butman-Fish
1716 Hancock Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
United States

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Mon-Tue: 9:00am-8:00pm
Wed-Thu: Closed
Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Wickes

12:00pm-6:00pm
(989) 752-3821

Wickes
1713 Hess Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
United States

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Mon-Tue: 12:00pm-6:00pm
Wed-Sat: Closed

Zauel Memorial

9:00am-9:00pm
(989) 799-2771

Zauel Memorial
3100 North Center Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
United States

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Mon-Tue: 9:00am-9:00pm
Wed-Thu: Closed
Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Bookmobile

Closed
(989) 280-0837

United States

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Bear

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Bear
By Julia Phillips
Adult Fiction

I found the book Bear by Julia Phillips in a charming bookstore in Pike Place Market in Seattle. I was drawn to the simple title and its mesmerizing watercolor cover. And I’m so glad I picked it up. Bear brings us a story of two sisters living in the Pacific Northwest whose predictable lives become flipped upside down when an unusual black bear a...

The History of We

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The History of We 
Words and paintings by Nikkolas Smith
Children’s Non-fiction

The History of We is a wonderful new children’s non-fiction book that reads like a story, because it is a story, our story of humanity, the story of we. Beginning with our origins in ancient Africa, Nikkolas Smith’s absolutely stunning paintings and simple, yet profound verse take the reader on...

Dan in Green Gables

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Dan in Green Gables
By Rey Terciero & Claudia Aguirre
Young Adult Graphic Novel

Dan in Green Gables is a colorful reimagining of Anne of Green Gables, the classic novel that has inspired beloved books, movies, and TV shows. Anne’s charming and eccentric spirit is channeled through Dan, a queer 14-year-old Dolly Parton diehard whose mom left him with his grandparents in rural Ten...

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Upcoming Events

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Jan 24 2026 Sat

Celestial Wand Take & Make

All Day
Adults, Children, Teens
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Jan 24 2026 Sat

Celestial Wand Take & Make

All Day
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Age Group: Adults, Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Stop by Hoyt Library on Saturday, January 24 to pick up a Celestial Wand Take & Make kit from the Reference Desk. Each kit includes everything needed to make your own wand using paper drinking straws, pipe cleaners, beads and ribbon.

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Jan 24 2026 Sat

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Children
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan 24 2026 Sat

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Library Branch: Zauel Memorial
Room: Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join us on Saturday mornings at 10:30 am for our Family Storytime, featuring awesome stories, songs, crafts, learning activities, and more! Books will be aimed at children 3-5 years old, with activities and crafts for all ages.

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Jan 24 2026 Sat

Cross Stitch Fun

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Teens
Registration Required
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Jan 24 2026 Sat

Cross Stitch Fun

11:00am–12:00pm
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt Library Mezzanine
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Come and stitch a woodland fox pattern. Beginners welcome!

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Jan 24 2026 Sat

Silent Book Club

3:30pm–4:45pm
Adults, Teens
Offsite Event
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Jan 24 2026 Sat

Silent Book Club

3:30pm–4:45pm
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
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This event is in the "Teens" group
Jan 24 2026 Sat

Silent Book Club

3:30pm–4:45pm
Adults, Teens
Offsite Event
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This event is in the "Teens" group
Jan 24 2026 Sat

Silent Book Club

3:30pm–4:45pm
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!

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Jan 26 2026 Mon

Tech Tutoring

12:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan 26 2026 Mon

Tech Tutoring

12:00pm–3:00pm
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.

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Saginaw, MI 48607

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