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DIRECTOR'S VIEW
Over the course of the past month, I have attended a number of annual meetings and fundraisers - seems like May is a busy month for those. At every event I've attended, I've been asked about e-books and traditional books and what my thoughts were about them. Inevitably, the person asking me the question has a great passion for one or the other and tries to get me to agree that one is better. Other people then chime in, with the discussion sometimes becoming so heated that I excuse myself and let them finish their arguments among themselves. I overheard one combatant claim that traditional books are better because "if I throw a book at you, I can still read it again - if I throw my Kindle at you, it will probably break".......can't argue with that logic! It is arguments like these that make me smile with the knowledge that libraries, regardless of whether we are electronic or hard copy, will remain an important, passionate part of an informed and educated community.
Trish Burns, Director, Public Libraries of Saginaw |
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Start here to begin your 2012 Summer Reading adventure. The library offers great prizes for early readers, school age children, teens, adults, and families-just for getting involved. Our free programs include fun reading activities, crafts, music, magic shows, cooking demonstrations, and more. Sign-up and celebrate reading with us!
Children, teens and adults may sign up at any one of our libraries or online from June 4 through July 14, 2012. You will receive a reading record to log your time spent reading, listening to audio books or listening to someone read. You may report how much you have read anytime the library is open or you may log your time online. Last day to report and receive prizes is July 21, 2012.
You may sign up at any one of our libraries or online from June 4 to July 14.
ONLINE REGISTRATION:
To sign-up online, go to: www.saginawlibrary.org
or you may click to the direct link below:
Click "Child" to register or login if you are a child entering 6th grade or under in the fall.
Click "Teen" to register or login if you are a teen entering grades 7-12 in the fall.
Click "Adult" to register or login if you are an adult 18 years of age or older.
Thanks to our Sponsors!
WNEM TV5 - FOX 66 - MIX 106.3FM - KISS 107.1FM
Charter Media - Dornbos Printing Impressions
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Summer Reading KICK-OFF Program | Join Martina Hahn in an incredible speed painting event. This program will captivate the audience with a story, and then you will experience the art of speed painting. Martina will create a 5' x 5' painting of a character in the story, but will do it in less than ten minutes! This program is designed to help children understand the importance of art and literature in our lives.
Monday, June 11 @ 2:30 p.m.
Hoyt Library - 505 Janes
Monday, June 11 @ 7:00 p.m.
Butman-Fish Library - 1716 Hancock
Tuesday, June 12 @ 4:00 p.m.
Wickes Library - 1713 Hess
Tuesday, June 12 @ 7:00 p.m.
Zauel Library - 3100 N. Center
Tuesday, June 19 @ 1:30 p.m.
Claytor Library - 1410 N. 12th
To watch Martina create her paintings, click here. |
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Jazz on Jefferson |
 Wednesday, June 6
4:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Enjoy a wonderful evening of music, art and food on Saginaw's Historic South Jefferson Avenue. Stop by the Hoyt Library to hear the SASSE saxophone band on the Jefferson Avenue porch, and visit the hospitality tent for a cold beverage and live music by The Saginaw Jazz Quartet. |
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"My Favorite Dreams are Books"
Pajama Party! with Rick Kelley |
Here's a chance to do things you're never able to do at the library - Wear your favorite pajamas and fuzzy slippers... Sing, dance, percussion jam, hula hoop, limbo, and have a BLAST at the library! It's one big summer slumber party... except you can't stay overnight!
Monday, June 18 @ 2:30 p.m.
Hoyt Library
Thursday, June 28 @ 3:00 p.m.
Zauel Library |
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Butterfly Dreams & Musical Things
with The Storytellers | |
 Come out and enjoy some humorous, mildly scary tales and music from around the world with The Storytellers. There will be music featured from the Caribbean, Western Africa, North America, Australia, Brazil and other countries using musical instruments like steel drums, didgeridoo, balafone, cuica, m'bira and berimbau.
Monday, June 18 @ 7:00 p.m.
Butman-Fish Library |
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Altered Book Art with Miz Rosie | |
Change old discarded books into works of art. Transform a hard cover book using paint, mixed media, ephemera, yarn, buttons, maps and collage or anything you can think of to use in expressing yourself through this innovative art form. Discover your creative side in this unique artistic form of self expression. Art skills are neither needed nor required.
Tuesday, June 19 @ 3:00 p.m.
Wickes Library
For children ages 10-14 |
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Dream, Big Bear...Read! Comedy Show | |
 Join the Acting Up Theatre Company for an interactive, exciting performance. The play revolves around a young bear spending his first night camping alone in the dark of night. His heart is racing, his paws are sweaty and he has no idea what those skittering sounds are, what is causing the snapping of twigs, or where the croaking in the swamp is coming from. What will he do? Prepare yourself for up to the minute topical pop culture references, comedy, song, and a lesson about choosing books carefully.
Thursday, June 21 @ 3:00 p.m.
Zauel Library
Monday, June 25 @ 2:30 p.m.
Hoyt Library |
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"Nate the Great" Magic Show |
Join Nate for a Family Fun Magic Show.
Monday, June 25 @ 7:00 p.m.
Butman-Fish Library |
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Teelightful Tees with Karen Czarnik |
Bring 2-3 old t-shirts to the library and transform them into something new. A cape, mask, belt, and bracelet are just a few of the creations teens will design. Any color, shape, condition or size of your t-shirt will do.
Tuesday, June 26 @ 1:30 p.m.
Claytor Library
Just for Teens |
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Dream Catchers Craft |
Native Americans of the Ojibway tribe revered dreams and believed that they could protect young children from bad dreams by hanging woven webs or nets above the children's beds. Children 5 - 12 are invited to learn more about this custom and create their own dream catcher. Children under 7 need a helper.
Tuesday, June 26 @ 4:00 p.m.
Wickes Library |
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Fundamentals of Starting a Business |
 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. The cost is Free! Registration is encouraged, online at http://www.misbtdc.net/events.aspx, or by phone at 989-686-9597.
Wednesday, June 13
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hoyt Library |
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Community Literature Series |
Discussion of "Swallows of Kabul" by Yasmina Khadra.
Thursday, June 21
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Butman-Fish Library |
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Lego Club |
 This event is for children ages 7-12, registration is required (registration begins Tuesday, May 29) and adult participation is encouraged.
Saturday, June 30
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Butman-Fish Library |
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Preschool Storytimes |
Drop-in Storytime includes books brought to life by Ms. Maureen, music and movement for Preschoolers!
Fridays @ 10:30 a.m.
June 8, 15, 22, 29, July 6 & 13
Butman-Fish Library |
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Claytor Library Summer Hours |
June 11 - August 30
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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Park & Read Passes Now Available! | |
 Spend a lazy day with a good book in the great outdoors compliments of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Library of Michigan.
Back for a fourth summer, the DNR and the Library of Michigan are offering their Park & Read program at more than 400 participating libraries across the state.
While checking out a book, Park & Read allows library cardholders to "check-out" a one-day pass that waives the Recreation Passport entry fee into any Michigan state park or recreation area. This $10 savings also provides a one-time, free access to more than 500 events taking place in state parks throughout the summer, and to make the day even more relaxing, some of the state parks are offering the loan of a hammock.
Come in to your local branch of the Public Libraries of Saginaw to check out your free pass and a couple of good books!
Supplies are limited to one pass per family per summer - be the first to get this great value! |
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Kelly Ferchau Retires After 35 Years! | |
Kelly (Swartz) Ferchau started working for the Public Libraries of Saginaw in September 1977 as a Library Page in the Hoyt Children's Department. She quickly transitioned to Hoyt Circulation, became a secretary in Reference, worked as the Purchasing Manager, and for the last 15 years has been a valuable asset in our Local History and Genealogy Department. She regularly collaborates with staff from the Castle Museum and local historians. Kelly's love is her family, husband Jack, daughters Chelsea and Jessica, and granddaughter Emma. Her passions are the Detroit Tigers, genealogy and Michigan history, and gardening. When she retires, Kelly is looking forward to spending more time with Emma, raising chickens, and working in her flower and vegetable gardens. Kelly's bubbly personality, her knowledge of local history and of the library in general will be greatly missed. Her last day with the library will be June 28th. Best of Luck Kelly! |
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Staff will be Reaching out at these Events: | |
Jazz on Jefferson
Wednesday, June 6 @ Hoyt Library
D.E. A. R. at the Zoo
Wednesday, June 13 @ Children's Zoo at Celebration Square
1st Annual Business Expo
Thursday, June 21 @ Saginaw Economic Development Corporation |
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