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Hoyt Main

9:00am-5:00pm
(989) 755-0904

Hoyt Main
505 Janes Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48607
United States

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

Butman-Fish

9:00am-5:00pm
(989) 799-9160

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

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

Wickes

Closed
(989) 752-3821

Wickes
1713 Hess Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
United States

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Sun: Closed
Mon-Thu: 12:00pm-6:00pm
Fri-Sat: Closed

Zauel Memorial

9:00am-5:00pm
(989) 799-2771

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

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Sun: Closed
Mon-Tue: 9:00am-9:00pm
Wed: 12:00pm-9:00pm
Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm
Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Bookmobile

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(989) 280-0837

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The Ladies Road Guide to Utter Ruin

Cover of "The Ladies Road Guide to Utter Ruin" by Alison Goodman

The Ladies Road Guide to Utter Ruin
By Alison Goodman
Adult Fiction

This story picks up right where Alison Goodman’s fantastic 2023 novel The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies left off. So, it’s best if you’ve read that one first. Twin sisters Gus and Julia Colebrook are still busy trying to better the lives of women and children living on the outskirts of English Regency so...

Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Resta

Cover of "Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant" by Curtis Chin

Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant
By Curtis Chin
Adult Memoir

Curtis Chin grew up to a soundtrack of Motown in the 80s on Cass Avenue in Detroit, where his family owned a Cantonese restaurant.  Chin’s memoir details his process of trying to understand, accept, and establish his own identity by race, class, and sexuality, which he found difficult, especiall...

Say You'll Remember Me

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Say You'll Remember Me
By Abby Jimenez
Adult Fiction

Xavier Rush and Samantha Diaz have an undeniable and unexplainable connection when they meet. Their witty banter back and forth only solidifies their instant attraction; however,  after one date, they realize it's going to be hard to navigate. Samantha is moving to California indefinitely to help her family care for her mothe...

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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Children" group
Nov 15 2025 Sat

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Children
This event is in the "Children" group
Nov 15 2025 Sat

Family Storytime

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

We are inviting children and their families to our storytime for 30 minutes of read-aloud stories, songs, fingerplays and fun. A theme-related craft project is included for fun and fine motor skills practice.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Nov 15 2025 Sat

Cookbook Club

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adults, Teens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Nov 15 2025 Sat

Cookbook Club

3:00pm–4:30pm
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
Nov 17 2025 Mon

Tech Tutoring

12:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Nov 17 2025 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Nov 17 2025 Mon

Bracelets!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Nov 17 2025 Mon

Bracelets!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Library Branch: Zauel Memorial
Room: Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

There's no such thing as too many bracelets!!! We will have fun as we connect through creativity. Simple beaded bracelets make great gifts or stocking stuffers. There's definitely something about wearing homemade things!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Nov 17 2025 Mon

Calligraphy- Italic Hand

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults, Teens
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Nov 17 2025 Mon

Calligraphy- Italic Hand

5:00pm–6:00pm
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Room: Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Description:

Calligraphy is the art and practice of beautiful writing. Sign up to learn the basics of the Italic hand. All levels welcome - a quote project will be available.

This event is in the "Children" group
Nov 17 2025 Mon

Fun with Origami

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
This event is in the "Children" group
Nov 17 2025 Mon

Fun with Origami

6:30pm–7:30pm
Library Branch: Zauel Memorial
Room: Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us for a fun evening of folding paper with origami expert Mark DeWolf-Ott at Zauel Library on November 17 from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm! Beginners and pros alike will enjoy Mark's projects and ideas.

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Saginaw, MI 48607

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