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DIRECTOR'S VIEW
What better habit can you model for your child than reading? Nothing. Period. Letting your child see you read for work, for school, and especially for pleasure is a gift that is simple, inexpensive and incredibly powerful. I am grateful that my son at nine years old still wants to read with me at night before he goes to sleep and I will take advantage of that for as long as he will let me - he could be seventeen and I'll still read to him. March is Reading Month and it is a good time to redouble your efforts to read - to yourself, to your child, to your grandchildren. Nothing but good comes of it.
Trish Burns, Director |
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March is Reading Month
In 1977, realizing that strong reading skills were vital to success in school and later life, the National Education Association came up with the idea to create a day to celebrate reading. They selected March 2, the date of Dr. Seuss's birthday, to hold the largest celebration of reading ever seen in America. Since that time, the celebration has grown to encompass the entire month of March, with more than 50 national nonprofit and association partners, including schools, libraries, hospitals, bookstores and churches participating.
The Public Libraries of Saginaw is proud to recognize March as Reading Month. We invite you to take time this month to visit the library - either to attend one of our many free public programs or to check out books, magazines, or other library materials. If you are looking for book ideas, visit our webpage www.saginawlibrary.org and click on Books and Readers under What's Popular. Our staff has plenty of great suggestions for you!
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 Before You Seek a Grant: A Checklist for New Nonprofits Webinar
Wednesday, March 9
3:00 p.m.
Hoyt Library
Learn the characteristics of established nonprofits and assess whether yours is ready for foundation fundraising. This course is designed for community groups without nonprofit status or new nonprofits with very little experience in grantseeking. We focus specifically on foundation fundraising.
The course will address such questions as:
- What groundwork do I have to have in place before approaching foundations for funding?
- What are the steps to obtaining incorporation and nonprofit status and where can I get some help to do so?
- What are the characteristics of successful nonprofits?
This free session will provide you with a step-by-step checklist approach to help you determine your own readiness for foundation fundraising. Please call 755-0904 ext. 897 to register.
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Mardi-Gras Party
Tuesday, March 8
4:30 p.m.
Claytor Library
Celebrate Mardi-Gras by making masks, collecting beads, and learning a little about New Orleans and its culture. For children of all ages.
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Club Tween Game Night
Thursday, March 10
6:30 p.m.
Butman-Fish Library
"Tweeners" are invited to drop in and play the Wii and board games. Snacks will be provided.
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LEGO Club Registration Opens
Monday, March 14
9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Butman-Fish Library
Registration begins for the LEGO Club session on Saturday, April 9. |
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Teen Movie: Iron Man 2
Tuesday, March 15
4:00 p.m.
Hoyt Library
Exciting movie starring Robert Downey, Jr., Scarlett Johansson, and Mickey Rourke. |
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 Movin' in March
Monday, March 21
4:00 p.m.
Wickes Library
Chidren ages 5 and up are invited to get a taste of the exciting Zumba fitness routine from Kristin Charboneau.
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 Cupcake Decorating for Teens
Tuesday, March 22
6:30 p.m.
Hoyt Library
The baking pros of the Patisserie will show teens several decorating techniques - then they get to decorate their own cupcakes to take home. All supplies are provided. |
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 Super Saturday
Saturday, March 26
2:00 p.m.
Butman-Fish Library
Celebrate "National Craft Month" with a make-and-take craft at this fun, family event. |
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 Preschool Storytimes
Tuesdays @ 10:00 a.m.
Hoyt Library
March 1 - April 5
Fridays @ 10:30 a.m.
Butman-Fish Library
March 4 - April 8
Fridays @ 10:30 a.m.
Zauel Library |
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 Paracord Survival Bracelet
Saturday, March 26
1:00 p.m.
Zauel Library
Tweens and teens are invited to learn how to make a paracord survival bracelet. Parachute cord (also paracord) is a lightweight rope originally used in the suspension lines of US parachutes during World War II. Once in the field, paratroopers found this cord useful for many other tasks. This versatile cord was even used by astronauts during STS-82, the second Space Shuttle mission to repair the Hubble Space Telescope. In addition to purely utility functions, paracord can be used to fashion knotted or braided bracelets, lanyards, belts, and other decorative items. |
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Community Literature Series
Thursday, March 17
2:00 p.m.
Butman-Fish Library
The book discussed will be Crazy Love by Leslie Morgan Steiner. Anyone interested in reading and discussing books is welcome. Copies of the book are available by calling 799-9160. |
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Book Discussion on World Religions
Mondays ~ February 28 - May 2
(Ten-Week Book Discussion Group)
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hoyt Library Auditorium
Dr. David Nichols professor of philosophy at Saginaw Valley State University and Michigan State University will lead this 10 week book discussion on "God is Not One" by Stephen Prothero. The book examines religious traditions on the basis of their core differences. The author argues that each religion attempts to solve a unique human problem, and therefore arrives at an equally unique solution. Chapters cover Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, African religion and Atheism. Participants will be asked to read one chapter per week to prepare for weekly discussion. Local religious leaders will be included, when available, in the weekly discussion.
Registration is encouraged.
"God is Not One" is available for check out from the Public
Libraries of Saginaw and is available for purchase at area book stores. |
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MI-SBTDC Entrepreneurial Series:
Fundamentals of Starting a Business
A Free Business Start-Up Seminar
Thursday, March 17 - 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Hoyt Library ~ 505 Janes
Those who are interested in starting their own business or learning more about community resources for small businesses are invited to attend this free seminar presented by the Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center. Topics include:
· what it takes to start a business
· where to go for information and assistance
· business plans, licenses and permits
· funding your business and the myth of "free money"
Registration is encouraged. Telephone the MI-SBTDC Region 5 office at 989-686-9597 or visit www.misbtdc.org/region5 and click on training. |
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Classic Sports Favorites
If you love sports, here are some of the greatest sports books of all time from a list prepared by SportSpectator.com.
Baseball Classics The Boys of Summer by Roger Kahn
Ball Four by Jim Bouton
Bang the Drum Slowly by Mark Harris
The Natural by Bernard Malamud
Shoeless Joe by W.P.Kinsella
Baseball's Great Experiment: Jackie Robinson and his Legacy by Jules Tygiel
Basketball Classics
A Season on the Brink by John Feinstein
Loose Balls by Terry Pluto
Heaven is a Playground by Rick Telander
The Breaks of the Game by David Halberstam
The City Game by Pete Axthelm
In These Girls, Hope is a Muscle by Madeleine Blais
Boxing Classics
The Sweet Silence by A.J. Liebling
Fat City by Leonard Gardner
The Professional by W.C. Heinz
The Fight by Norman Mailer
Muhammad Ali: His Life and Times by Thomas Hauser
Football Classics
Friday Night Lights by H.G. Bissinger
Paper Lion by George Plimpton
Instant Replay by Jerry Kramer
When Pride Still Mattered by Vince Lombardi
Out of Their League by David Meggyesy
Hockey
The Game by Ken Dryden
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