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DIRECTOR'S VIEW
"We live in a society bloated with data, but starved for wisdom." This quote can be attributed to Elizabeth Lindsey, filmmaker and anthropologist. There is so much information flying around us right now that it can be hard to step back and make sense of any of it. The amount of information that we have at our fingertips through various mobile devices is staggering, and sometimes, overwhelming. While the library struggles to keep up with technology and provide our patrons with the newest formats, it is comforting to know that we also still provide the human touch so lacking in many of our other daily transactions. We provide a connection - to your child, to the past, to the community, and to the future.
Trish Burns, Director |
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 Friends Annual Meeting
"Historic Signs of Saginaw"
Featuring TOM MUDD
Thursday, May 12
7:00 p.m.
Butman-Fish Library
1716 Hancock
The guest speaker will be local historian, Tom Mudd, who will talk about the restoration of Saginaw's historic neon signs. A member of Saginaw's Historic District Commission, he has served as the founder and president of the Historic Preservation Society. He also serves as the umpire of the Old Golds Vintage Baseball Team and president of the Saginaw County Hall of Fame.
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 Spring Book Sale with the Zauel Friends
Friends Members Only
(Memberships can be purchased at the door.)
Wednesday, May 25 · 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sale Open to the Public
Thursday, May 26 · 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday, May 27 · 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 28 · 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
($3.00 bag day- bags will be provided)
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World of Music Tour
Preschool - Kindergarten students will enjoy this amazing performance starring: GUY LOUIS
Tuesday, May 10
10:00 a.m.
Hoyt Library ~ 505 Janes
For 25 years, a multicultural musical adventure has made him special. Outstanding musician Guy Louis has mesmerized audiences from toddlers to grandparents, and everyone in between, with his engaging musical programs. Journey from continent to continent during this outstanding and captivating performance.
This event is free but registration is limited. Call 755-9826 to pre-register your group.
Sponsored by the Public Libraries of Saginaw and
the Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative.
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 Mother's Day Craft and Card
Wednesday, May 4
3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hoyt Library ~ 505 Janes
Students ages 8 through 12 will make a special Mother's Day corsage and card to give to Mom on her special day. |
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 Make-and-Take Mother's Day Corsage
Saturday, May 7
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Butman-Fish Library ~ 1716 Hancock
EMAGEZ's Sharon Pack will be the special guest on this Super Saturday as she teaches children to make corsages for Mother's Day. Children 6 and under need an adult helper. |
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 Mother Goose Times
Wednesdays @ 10:00 a.m.
May 11, 18, 25 and June 1
Butman-Fish Library ~ 1716 Hancock
Children, ages 18 - 24 months, and a parent or other loving adult are invited to this four-week series featuring simple songs, nursery rhymes, movement activities, stories, and lots of fun. Register for all 4 sessions by calling 799-9160. |
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 Rubber Ducky, You're the One!
Monday, May 16
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wickes Library ~ 1713 Hess
On Sesame Street, Ernie's rubber duck was cute, yellow and chubby. Children ages 5-12 are invited to listen to some ducky stories while you customize your own rubber duck to be awfully fond of at this free program. A small snack will be provided. No registration required. |
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 "Despicable Me" Movie Showing
Tuesday, May 19
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Claytor Library ~ 1410 N. 12th
Hello Kids! Come get Despicable with Claytor Library. We will be doing a special Movies at the Library Series. For the month of May, we will be showing "Despicable Me." Children of all ages are welcome to attend this showing of the movie. A light snack will be provided. |
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 Preschool Storytime
Fridays @ 10:30 a.m.
May 6, 13, 20 & 27
Zauel Library ~ 3100 N. Center
Storytime for children 3-5 years of age featuring stories, songs, fingerplays and fun. No registration required. Free. |
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Ask About SCOUT!
The Public Libraries of Saginaw now offers the convenience of self-check out for most library materials. Visit the Hoyt or Butman-Fish branches and learn more about SCOUT! |
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 COMMUNITY RESOURCE SERIES:
Identity Theft Prevention
Thursday, May 12
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Butman-Fish Library ~ 1716 Hancock
Recent studies show that about 1 out of every 25 adults are victims of identity theft, a crime that could take months, even years to recover from. Knowledge is the number one tool we all have to protect ourselves from being victims. PNC Bank representatives will be speaking about the things that every person needs to know about how you can protect yourself, and what to do if you become a victim of Identity Theft.
They will cover the following topics:
· Common identity crimes
· Guard your social security number
· Signs of identity theft
· Protect all your personal information
· Know your credit report
· First steps if you think you are a victim
· Restoring your credit
· What to do with your mail
Please attend this free presentation and learn how to protect yourself.
A question and answer period will follow the presentation. |
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 Community Literature Series
Thursday, May 19
2:00 p.m.
Butman-Fish Library ~ 1716 Hancock
We will discuss the book "Disgrace" by J.M. Coetzee. Anyone interested in reading and discussing books is welcome. Copies of the book are available by calling 799-9160. |
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Film Festival Favorites: MAO'S LAST DANCER
Wednesday, May 25
6:30 p.m. - 8:40 p.m.
Hoyt Library ~ 505 Janes
Mao's Last Dancer is a drama based on the autobiography by Li Cunxin. At the age of 11, Li was plucked from a poor Chinese village by Madame Mao's cultural delegates and taken to Beijing to study ballet. In 1979, during a cultural exchange to Texas, he fell in love with an American woman. Two years later, he managed to defect and went on to perform as a principal dancer for the Houston Ballet and as a principal artist with the Australian Ballet.
This film was an audience favorite at the 2010 Riverside Saginaw Film Festival. Don't miss it! |
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MI-SBTDC Entrepreneurial Series:
Fundamentals of Starting a Business
A Free Business Start-Up Seminar
Thursday, May 19
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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 Coming Soon!
The library will implement a new computer time management system beginning mid-May at the Hoyt Library and throughout the spring and early summer at the rest of the branches. This means that patrons wishing to use the library computers will be required to log in using a valid library card. If you are a library computer user, please make sure that your library card is current and all fines are paid so you can continue to use library computers without interruption. Guest cards will be available only to our out of town visitors. |
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Hoyt Library and Castle Museum Receive Grant
The National Endowment for the Humanities has awarded the Public Libraries of Saginaw and the Historical Society of Saginaw County (Castle Museum) with a preservation grant of $6,000.00 to contract with a professional paper conservator to provide an assessment of the preservation, treatment, and stabilization needs of 30 rare photographs by the Goodridge Brothers held by our institutions.
The Goodridge Brother's success as an enduring African-American enterprise in the post-Civil War era and early 20th century is notable in itself, but the body of their work, including a wide range of photographs of businesses and civic events in Saginaw, makes this a collection enormously important to the history of our city. |
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