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DIRECTOR'S REPORT
"I love books. I love that moment when you open one and sink into it so you can escape from the world, into a story that is way more interesting than yours will ever be." Elizabeth Scott
This holiday season, give the gift of a book. It makes you look smart and thoughtful and it will elevate the recipient to a level that no other gift can. There - all of your shopping for the hard-to-buy-for is suddenly finished. And if you purchase through our website, we get a small percentage. Don't you wish everything this season was that easy and stress free?
May your holiday season be calm and full of joy.
Trish Burns, Director, Public Libraries of Saginaw
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Exploring Genealogical Databases | |
 Saturday, December 1
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Hoyt Library
This program is designed to help patrons learn what information is available at several popular genealogical databases such as Ancestry Library Edition, Family Search, Seeking Michigan and others. Techniques for successful searches will also be demonstrated. |
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A Renaissance Holiday Concert | |
 Wednesday, December 5
7:00 p.m.
Hoyt Library
We'd like to welcome you to start your holiday season with us at the Hoyt Library with "A Renaissance Holiday Concert" presented by the SVSU Early Music Collegium. This free concert features festive Renaissance dances and music of the season played on recorders, lute, guitars, gamba, cornamuse, and percussion. The concert will be followed by light refreshments. All ages are welcome and there is no charge. |
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Tweens & Teens Trash to Treasure Holiday Craft Making | |
Participants in grades 5-12 will use recycled items to create their own unique holiday craft and ornament. Staff from the Mid Michigan Waste Authority will be on hand to provide materials and help you design your "trash to treasure."
Saturday, December 1 ~ 2:00 p.m. ~ Hoyt Library
Monday, December 3 ~ 4:00 p.m. ~ Wickes Library
Tuesday, December 4 ~ 4:30 p.m. ~ Claytor Library
Thursday, December 6 ~ 4:00 p.m. ~ Butman-Fish Library
Saturday, December 15 ~ 1:00 p.m. ~ Zauel Library |
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Lego Club |
Saturday, December 8 @ 2:00 p.m.
Butman-Fish Library
Register for this event by calling 799-9160 after 9:00 a.m. Children must be 7-12 to register and adult participation is encouraged.
Tuesday, December 11 @ 4:00 p.m.
Wickes Library
Kids ages 7-12 are welcome to participate at the club meetings held on the second Tuesday of each month during the school year.
Tuesday, December 18 @ 4:30 p.m.
Claytor Library
Club activities will take place the third Tuesday of each month during the school year. Children 7-12 are welcome to join the club. No registration needed, children can feel free to drop in and build with us! |
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Celebrate the Holiday at the Library! | |
Holiday Make, Take and Give
Monday, December 3 ~ 4:00 p.m.
Wickes Library
Join us and participate in Wickes Library's annual holiday craft program. Listen to holiday music as you choose from several crafts to make, take home, and give to someone special. Light refreshments will be provided. Children 7 and under need a helper.
Welcome, Christmas! Stories and Craft
Saturday, December 8 ~ 2:30 p.m.
Hoyt Library
Welcome Christmas with favorite stories and a beautiful ornament to make and take home. For children ages 6 to 10. Children under the age of 7 must have a helper.
32nd Annual Pinata Bust Celebration
Tuesday, December 11 ~ 4:30 p.m.
Claytor Library
Busting the Pinata has been a tradition at Claytor Library for over three decades. Children ages 10 and under are invited to join the celebration and learn about this ethnic tradition enjoyed by children of Hispanic descent.
Holiday Bingo!
Saturday, December 15 ~ 2:00 p.m.
Butman-Fish Library
Join us for our annual Holiday BINGO and win fun prizes! Children under 7 must have adult supervision. |
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Storytime for children 3-5 years of age featuring stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and lots of fun.
Tuesdays ~ 10:00 a.m. ~ Hoyt Library
Fridays ~ 10:30 a.m. ~ Zauel Library |
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Public Libraries of Saginaw Holiday Closings |
Sunday, December 23 ~ Monday, December 24 ~ Tuesday, December 25
Sunday, December 30 ~ Monday, December 31 ~ Tuesday, January 1, 2013 |
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Books Make Perfect Presents | |
 Every year library staff select good reads to purchase for children, teens and adults. A complete list of these titles can be picked up at any branch or you can check out the library's web page. The Public Libraries of Saginaw has teamed up with Amazon.com to give you the power to help the library. Each time you shop at this retailer through our web page, the library benefits. Please share with your friends and family that they can contribute to the library through this great shopping partnership. To buy a book online, go to: www.saginawlibrary.org/giftideas.
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Meaningful Gifts | |
To make the holiday season more meaningful for your family, spend time discussing topics like what are you most grateful for? How can we make the world a better place? What is your favorite holiday memory?
Plan a kind deed day, and see who can perform the most random acts of kindness.
Make community service and helping those less fortunate part of your family holiday activities.
Give gifts from the heart:
~ Write a personal note and leave it where a family member can find it.
~ Write a story or poem and share it with your family. Or...paint a picture.
~ Make a book of all the reasons you are grateful for a loved one in your life.
Slow down and enjoy the holidays. Make this time of wonder and reverence a time to discover the true meaning of the holidays.
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Upcoming Programs in January | |
Fun Family Film
Wednesday, January 2 ~ 2:30 p.m. ~ Hoyt Library
Life After High School: Financial Aid Workshop
Monday, January 7 ~ 6:30 p.m. ~ Hoyt Library
Saturday, January 12 ~ 10:00 a.m. ~ Hoyt Library
How to Survive Science Fair
Saturday, January 26 ~ 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m ~ Butman-Fish Library |
Join the Friends of the Public Libraries of Saginaw | |
We all know what a friend is. Friends are wonderful, supportive, helpful, and altogether indispensable! The Friends of the Public Libraries of Saginaw are a group of people who care about the library and work to support library services. They are dedicated to promoting the continued growth of our public library and its services throughout our community.
Friends of the Public Libraries of Saginaw are group of people who care about the library and work hard to support library services. They are dedicated to promoting the continued growth of our public library and its services throughout the community. Membership funds are used for services and programs that enrich and educate the community and offer a source of enjoyment for all.
Click here to learn more and become a member. |
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Patrons can checkout a movie DVD or video for free on their birthday.
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