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DIRECTOR'S VIEW
To celebrate March is Reading Month, I found myself reading a report that the OCLC Online Computer Library Center compiled about how Americans view their libraries. The study shows that the library continues to be used, and perceived, as an important source of books and other materials, both for information consumers and their communities. The report also highlights the belief that the library is an increasingly important community asset as a place that provides the ability to save money in tough economic times, as a place to learn and read, and as a place to support literacy in America. Millions of Americans, across all age groups, indicated that the value of the library has increased during the recent recession. The Public Libraries of Saginaw are valuable, and we're glad you know it.
Trish Burns, Director, Public Libraries of Saginaw |
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March is Reading Month | |
There are so many great reasons to take the time to read! Maybe you're looking for a way to bond with the kids over an old favorite you could read aloud. Perhaps you've always wanted to tackle one of the classics. Maybe you want to start a book discussion group among friends or co-workers. How about reading the One Book, One Community selection in preparation for the author's visit to Saginaw next month? Even if your life seems too busy, you can still find ways to fit in some quality reading time. Try an audiobook in the car or during your workout. Turn off the television and spend 30 minutes with a good book each evening. Bring a book to work and read on your lunch break. Make reading a habit in your home starting today! www.saginawlibrary.org |
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Tacey's Tiptop Juggling Workshop | |
 Saturday, March 3
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Zauel Library
Ever wanted to learn to juggle? Entertainer & juggler extraordinaire Joel Tacey will teach you! This program is open to children in 4th grade and up. Joel will also have juggling equipment available for purchase after the workshop. |
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Babies and Books: Little Mover | |
 March 6, 13, 20 & 27
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Zauel Library
Babies 10-17 months old are invited to this special storytime with a loving adult. We will sing, tickle, and read our way to fun for you and your baby! Basic baby sign language will also be introduced. Spending this special one-on-one time with your baby will not only strengthen your bond with each other, but will also stimulate and enhance your baby's language development and other senses.
Registration is required and limited to 10 families. Since this program is for just you and your baby, please make other arrangements for siblings. |
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MAGIC SHOW with Baffling Bill - TWO SHOWS! | |
 Saturday, March 10
1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Butman-Fish Library
This "Magic of Reading" show will feature grand illusions (Houdini trunk, sword box, etc.)! |
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Celebrate Your Name Day | |
Tuesday, March 13
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m
Claytor Library
Who would you be if you didn't have a name? Your name identifies you to the world. Claytor library will be participating in Celebrate Your Name Day. Children will find out what their name means, draw creative name tags and play the "Name Game." There will be a certificate for the most creative drawing. Participants will take home a stringed name bracelet. For children of all ages. Children 3 years of age or younger will need a helper. |
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Preschool Storytimes | |
Fridays ~ March 9, 16, 23 & 30 and April 13 & 20
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Butman-Fish Library
Fridays ~ March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Zauel Library
Preschool storytime features children's stories in a variety of formats, including picture books, big books, flannel board, and story apron props. The program also includes finger plays, nursery rhymes, music, and movement. |
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GRANT RESOURCE CENTER:
Introduction to Fundraising Planning Webinar | |
Wednesday, March 14
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Hoyt Library
Learn a basic planning process for diversifying your organization's support.
A successful nonprofit organization has diversified funding streams. If your organization has never developed a fundraising plan or calendar, this session is for you. It provides an overview of the process of strategically thinking through the components of a fundraising plan. You'll learn how to:
- Conduct an assets inventory
- Develop a case statement
- Identify funding partners
- Prepare a fundraising plan and calendar
To register for this seminar, call Brenda at (989) 755-0904 ext. 897 or email brodammer@saginawlibrary.org |
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Drop-in Wii Games for Teens and Tweens | |
 Wednesday, March 14
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Hoyt Library
Tweens and teens age 11-17 are welcome to drop in after school to play a variety of Wii games in the Hoyt Library auditorium. |
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Fundamentals of Starting a Business | |
Thursday, March 15
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Hoyt Library
You have a passion ... a hidden talent. Do you know what it takes to turn that skill into a successful business? This seminar is designed for individuals who are considering self-employment, or are at the beginning stages of starting a business. You will be introduced to the key characteristics of successful business ownership, and what it takes to start and run a thriving business. Plus, you will be provided with available resources to help launch new ventures in Michigan. Get focused, motivated and ready to go! Who should attend this seminar? Entrepreneurs, business owners, innovators, and 'closet' business owners. Cost: Free! Registration is encouraged, online at http://www.misbtdc.net/events.aspx, or by phone at 989-686-9597. |
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Community Literature Series | |
 Thursday, March 15
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Butman-Fish Library
Join our discussion of One Book, One Community book selection, "Skeletons at the Feast" by Chris Bohjalian. No registration required. Free. |
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Memoirs of a Goldfish | |
 Monday, March 19
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wickes Library
Celebrate the life and times of a goldfish with a story, a game, and a craft. Enjoy a fishy snack before browsing our collection of underwater tales. |
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GRANT RESOURCE CENTER:
Grant-Seeking Basics Class | |
Tuesday, March 20
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Hoyt Library
Gain an introduction to the world of foundation fundraising.
- Are you a representative of a nonprofit organization?
- Are you new to fundraising?
- Do you want to learn how the funding research process works, and what tools and resources are available?
Learn how to become a better grantseeker! In this class we will cover: what you need to have in place before you seek a grant, the world of grantmakers, the grantseeking process, and available tools and resources. There will be some time allowed at the end of class for you to utilize the Foundation Directory Online Database.
To register for this seminar, call Brenda at (989) 755-0904 ext. 897 or email brodammer@saginawlibrary.org |
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Movie: "The Way Back" | |
 Thursday, March 22
6:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Hoyt Library
A 2010 drama film about a group of prisoners who escape from a Siberian gulag during World War II. Starring Ed Harris, Colin Farrell, Saoirse Ronan, and Jim Sturgess, the film was inspired by "The Long Walk," a 1955 book by Slawomir Rawicz, a Polish POW in the Soviet gulag. This film was featured in the 2011 Riverside Saginaw Film Festival. |
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Everything You Wanted to Know About the Census But were Afraid to Ask | |
Saturday, March 24
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Hoyt Library
With the 1940 census release on the horizon, our Local History and Genealogy staff will guide patrons through the federal census from 1790 to 1930. Patrons can also learn what's to come in the 1940 census. Join us for a fun 2-hour workshop that is great for beginners or experienced researchers. Seating is limited to 12. Please call the Local History and Genealogy department at 755-9827 to register. |
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PUBLIC LIBRARIES OF SAGINAW AWARDED GRANT FROM PNC FOUNDATION | |
On January 23, 2012, Tim Salisbury, Regional President, PNC Financial Services announced the awarding of $33,639.00 to the Public Libraries of Saginaw. PNC provided the funding in support of Grow Up Great, its bilingual program in early childhood education. The purpose of the grant is to teach area children and their families best practices in various areas of finance management.
The instruction for the program will be based on the lessons included in the "For Me, For You, For Later: First steps to Spending, Sharing and Saving," multi-media bilingual financial education activity kit that Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street, created for PNC.
"The impact this program will have on families is tremendous. The grant will allow us to expand present programs to include another component to give families with children from birth-five, the basic skills necessary to succeed in life. Books and resources purchased for use in this program will assist with helping participants become more comfortable with the idea of financial planning and setting goals"
The following are some of the FREE events that will showcase our PNC partnership:
Preschool Storytimes (Ages 3-5)
Tuesday, March 6 - 10:00 a.m. - Hoyt Library
Friday, March 16 - 10:30 a.m. - Butman-Fish Library
Friday, March 23 - 10:30 a.m. - Zauel Library
Family Financial Fair (All Ages)
Saturday, April 28 - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Hoyt Library
Activities and fun for the entire family to enjoy.
The grant period extends through 2013, and will also include: special presentations for Head Start parents and students, storytime presentations by library staff, and a special workshop for Childcare Providers. For information, please telephone Ms. Farrell-Butler at 989-755-0904, Ext. 814. |
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In The Archives | |
Stop by the Local History & Genealogy Collection, located on the 2nd floor of the Hoyt Library, to view another "Made in Saginaw" collection. For the month of March, items from the Kretschmer Grocery Store and Wheat Germ Corporation will be on display. The Kretschmer Grocery store was located on South Jefferson Avenue in the mid-1900s, and the Wheat Germ Corporation operated in Carrollton from 1936-1964. The collection includes photographs, postcards, wheat germ jar prototypes, cookbooks and other memorabilia. |
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One Book, One Community
"Skeletons at the Feast" by Chris Bohjalian | |
One Book, One Community is a community-wide event. The Public Libraries of Saginaw selects and promotes one incredibly thought provoking book for the community to read. This year's selection is "Skeletons at the Feast" by Chris Bohjalian. The library is encouraging our community to read and discuss this book.
BOOK TALKS
Online Book Talk - April 1 - 30
Claytor Library - Wednesday, April 18 @ 12 noon
Butman-Fish Library - Thursday, April 19 @ 2:00 p.m.
Guest Appearance by Chris Bohjalian
Thursday, April 19 @ 7:00 p.m.
Temple Theatre
In the chaotic months before the final collapse of the Third Reich, the Germans living in the eastern part of Hitler's empire fled their homes to escape the onslaught of the Soviet Army. In Skeletons at the Feast, Bohjalian draws on an unpublished World War II diary to re-create the fitful westward flight of a Prussian aristocrat, her children, and a Scottish POW in the waning months of the war. As this unlikely group desperately flees the advancing Russian troops, they befriend an even more unlikely protector: a young Jew who somehow had escaped from an Auschwitz-bound train. Bohjalian counterpoints this tense trek with a parallel narrative about hundreds of Jewish women struggling to survive a pitiless forced march from a death camp. The strength of the human spirit despite adversity is what Chris Bohjalian brings vividly and powerfully to life in Skeletons at the Feast. |
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Helpful Online Tools for Readers | |
What Should I Read Next www.whatshouldireadnext.com
Enter a book you like and the site will analyze a database of real readers' favorite books (more than 80,000 different titles so far, and more than a million reader recommendations) to provide book recommendations and suggestions for what to read next.
Goodreads www.goodreads.com
This is a social network made up of readers. Use the site to see what your friends are reading, review and keep track of the books you've read, and make lists of books you want to read next.
Whichbook www.whichbook.net
Similar to "What Should I Read Next," Whichbook enables millions of combinations of factors and then suggests books which most closely match your needs.
LibraryThing www.librarything.com
LibraryThing helps you create a library-quality catalog of books: books you own, books you've read, books you'd like to read, books you've lent out ... whatever grouping you'd like.
Shelfari www.shelfari.com
Shelfari is a community-powered encyclopedia for book lovers. You can create a virtual bookshelf, discover new books, connect with friends and learn more about your favorite books - all for free. |
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5 Tips for Reading with Kids | |
Research shows that children who read books for just 20 minutes a day perform better in school. Here are some great ways to get your child reading.
- Set aside a reading time each day. Right before bed or right after homework might work well for your family.
- Pick a reading place. It is important that everyone is comfortable so they can enjoy the story. Try reading in the living room (make sure the TV is off!) or at the dinner table.Read together.
- One person can read the book while others listen, or family members can take turns. Having older siblings read aloud to younger siblings will help them build confidence.
- Fill your home with reading materials. Place books, magazines, newspapers, cookbooks, and more throughout the house so your child is surrounded by things to read.
- Get caught reading yourself. When your child sees you read, she will be inspired toread too.
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VITA: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance | |
The VITA program, organized by the United Way, offers free tax assistance at several locations in Saginaw to those who cannot pay for tax preparation.
Trained volunteers will prepare simple tax forms for low-income individuals, elderly, handicapped and non-English speaking residents.
Please have the following items on hand when you arrive:
Photo ID ~ Social Security card and S.S. cards for all dependents or ITIN ~ Birth dates for all dependents ~ W2s for wages ~ Statement from DHS ~ Consumers Energy bill ~ Property tax bill or proof of rent paid ~ Landlord's name and address ~ 1099s for interest or other payments received ~ 1099R pension income if retired ~ SSA 1099 for Social Security income ~ Last year's tax return ~ Total amount paid to daycare ~ Daycare provider's tax identification number ~ Bank routing and account numbers for direct deposit ~ Divorce/alimony documents
The Public Libraries of Saginaw is proud to offer our facilities for this important program at the following locations, dates and times:
Butman-Fish Library
January 30 - April 11
Mondays and Tuesdays ~ 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesdays ~ 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Hoyt Library
February 3 - April 13
Fridays ~ 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
NO APPOINTMENTS. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. |
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