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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

Our 2025 Summer Reading Brochure is Coming Soon!

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Game Night at Oracle Brewing

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Description:

Take game night to the next level! Join us at Oracle Brewing for a casual evening of board games, good company, and great drinks. Each month we'll have a different featured game. Never played before? No problem!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Tissue Paper Flowers

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults, Children, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt Library Mezzanine
Age Group: Adults, Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Come make colorful tissue paper flowers at the Hoyt Library! All ages 7+. Monday, April 21st from 3pm - 4:30pm in the Hoyt Mezzanine!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Hoyt Lego Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Teens
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us every Monday at 4:00 in the Hoyt children's area to make lego creations. We'll pick a different type of creation every week!

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

Toddler Storytime

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 every Tuesday for stories, songs, finger plays, learning activities, crafts and more! Activities are aimed at toddlers aged 18 months - 3 years old, but this storytime is open to all ages.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Euchre Card Night

5:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults, Teens
Library Branch: Zauel Memorial
Room: Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Other
Description:

Calling all Euchre fans to join us for a night of cards and friendly competition.
Snacks and water will be provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

An Evening with the Walloon Writers Review

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Teens
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt Library Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Performance
Description:

"Walloon Writers Review collects and shares stories, poetry, creative writing, and nature photography that capture the unique experience of Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula." -