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DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Fact - Winters in Michigan are cold, snowy, and have a high percentage of cloudy days. Experts say that some of the tricks to getting through the long days of winter are to get regular exercise, eat well, get outside if you can, maximize your exposure to daylight, and challenge your brain to learn something new. After eating a nutritious snack, if you walk to your local public library during the day for a quality program they are having on a topic that is new to you, or to check out a book on a hobby you've been meaning to try, you've covered your bases! It really is that easy to do something good for yourself, both mentally and physically, this month. Beat the winter blues with the help of your local public library this year!
Trish Burns, Director, Public Libraries of Saginaw
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At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality:
The Emancipation Proclamation | |
 Monday, February 4
6:30 p.m.
Hoyt Library
Marking the sesquicentennial of the Civil War and the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, the Public Libraries of Saginaw has chosen to focus on the theme set by the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History; "At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality: The Emancipation Proclamation." This community wide celebration will take place on Monday, February 4, at 6:30 p.m. in the Hoyt Library Auditorium, 505 Janes Avenue. The memory of the Civil War takes us back to a time in American history when civility ruptured and the nation split in two.
A panel including Leola Wilson, President, Saginaw Branch NAACP; Dr. Odail Thorns, Retired Saginaw City Director of Development and Retired General Motors Executive, and Dr. Kenneth Jolly, History Department Chairperson, Saginaw Valley State University, will lead a discussion using selections from the book entitled; "America's War: Talking About the Civil War and Emancipation on Their 150th Anniversaries."
This program is supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association. |
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African-American History Month Preschool Storytime | |
Friday, February 1
10:30 a.m.
Butman-Fish Library
Join Ms. Maureen for a special storytime in celebration of African-American History Month! |
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African-American READ-IN Chain | |
Sunday, February 3
4:00 p.m.
Mt. Olive Institutional Baptist Church
1114 N. 6th Street
All across America, individuals and families will celebrate African-American heritage and culture by reading works by African-American authors during the AFRICAN-AMERICAN READ-IN CHAIN. |
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African-American Folktales in Story and Puppet Show | |
This program features some of the rich variety of African-American folktales. The stories will be presented through picture books and a puppet show featuring library puppeteers Rhonda Butler and Linda Bryant for children ages 4 through 8 and their grown-ups.Children under 7 must have adult supervision.
Monday, February 11 @ 4:00 p.m. ~ Wickes Library
Tuesday, February 12 @ 4:30 p.m. ~ Claytor Library
Saturday, February 16 @ 2:00 p.m. ~ Hoyt Library
Friday, February 22 @ 10:30 a.m. ~ Zauel Library
Saturday, February 23 @ 2:00 p.m. ~ Butman-Fish Library |
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Adinkra Printing | |
 Monday, February 25
4:00 p.m.
Wickes Library
Discover Adinkra cloth, a printed or stamped traditional cloth made in Ghana for special occasions. Learn about the cloth's history, how it is made, and the meaning of some of the symbols used. Then, try your hand at making a strip of Adinkra cloth to represent yourself. A small snack will be provided. |
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African-American Inventors Scavenger Hunt | |
 Tuesday, February 26
4:30 p.m.
Claytor Library
In honor of African-American History Month, Claytor Library will be posting clues about African-American inventors around the library. Children are free to explore the library and seek out facts about famous inventors. Prizes will be awarded. Ages 7-12 are welcome to attend the program! |
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Lego Club | |
Tuesday, February 12 @ 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.
Saturday, February 16 @ 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, February 19 @ 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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Duplo Club | |
Saturday, February 23 @ 11:00 a.m.
Zauel Library
Duplo Club is for young builders ages 3-6 years with a loving adult. Use you imagination to build anything you want using duplo blocks.
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Cookies, Frosting and Sprinkles Be Mine! | |
 Wednesday, February 6
6:30 p.m.
Zauel Library
Anesha Stanley from Sweet Creations will lead a class on decorating Valentine cookies. All of the supplies will be provided - cookies, frosting and sprinkles! A variety of decorating tips and tricks will be shared. Even better -- you get to take your cookies home. Class size is limited to ten participants, so make sure you register early. Simply visit the Zauel Adult Reference desk or call us at 799-2771. |
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Valentines for You - Preschool Storytime | |
Friday, February 8
10:30 a.m.
Zauel Library
Preschool storytime celebrating Valentine's Day, for children 3-5 years of age, featuring stories, songs, fingerplays and fun for the holiday.
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TWEEN Anti-Valentine's Day Party | |
 Saturday, February 9
2:00 p.m.
Butman-Fish Library
Kids ages 10-12 are invited to attend our annual "Anti-Valentine's Day" party. Crafts, snacks, music and of course, chocolate!
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Civil War Mysteries | |
 Saturday, February 9
2:00 p.m.
Hoyt Library
When Michigan author Doug Allyn was asked to write a mystery set in the Civil War, his research led him to a book lost for more than a century that revealed truths about his own family more startling than fiction. His story "The Scent of Lilacs," won the Edgar Allan Poe Award as the best of the year. But it was only the beginning of the mysteries he uncovered. In "Civil War Mysteries," Doug Allyn talks about the creation of that story, and the terrible impact the War had on both sides of his own family.
Click here to read the short story, "Scent of Lilacs" by Doug Allyn |
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Learn to Knit a Scarf | |
Thursday, February 21
4:00 p.m.
Butman-Fish Library
Teens will learn basic knitting skills in order to make a scarf. Knitting needles and yarn will be supplied, so sign-up is required. |
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Venture Start - Fundamentals of Starting a Business | |
Thursday, February 21
6:00 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 free, three-hour 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. 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, February 21
2:00 p.m.
Butman-Fish Library
February's discussion is on the book "Plainsong" by Kent Haruf.
"Plainsong," according to Kent Haruf's epigraph, is "any simple and unadorned melody or air." It's a perfect description of this lovely, rough-edged book, set on the very edge of the Colorado plains. Tom Guthrie is a high school teacher whose wife can't--or won't--get out of bed; the McPherons are two bachelor brothers who know little about the world beyond their farm gate; Victoria Roubideaux is a pregnant 17-year-old with no place to turn. Their lives parallel each other in much the same way any small-town lives would--until Maggie Jones, another teacher, makes them intersect. Even as she tries to draw Guthrie out of his black cloud, she sends Victoria to live with the two elderly McPheron brothers, who know far more about cattle than about teenage girls. |
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Storytime for children 3-5 years of age featuring stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and lots of fun.
Fridays ~ 10:30 a.m. ~ Butman-Fish Library
February 1, 8 & 15
Fridays ~ 10:30 a.m. ~ Zauel Library
February 1, 8, 15 & 22 |
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Tuesday March 5, 12, 19 & 26
10:00 a.m.
Zauel Library
This is a special storytime for babies, birth-17 months old, and a loving adult. Join us as we sing, bounce, and read our way to fun for you and your baby! 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. Basic baby sign language will also be introduced.
- Registration is required and limited to 10 families.
- Since this is a program for just you and your baby, please make other arrangements for siblings if at all possible.
- Please bring a blanket for baby on the floor, especially those that are not yet walking.
Please call Zauel Library at 799-2771 to register. |
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V.I.T.A. (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
February 4 - April 10
Mondays and Tuesdays - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesdays - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Hoyt Library
February 8 - April 12
Fridays - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
NO APPOINTMENTS. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. |
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Monotheistic Perspectives on Peace...
Lessons from Judaism, Christianity, and Islam | |
 Thursday, March 14
6:00 p.m.
Hoyt Library
The monotheistic traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam encourage us to live in peace, but the message often goes unheeded, sometimes by adherents of those same traditions. What is peace and how do we acquire it? What different perspectives might we gain from the monotheistic traditions? Professor David Nichols has assembled a panel to share and discuss perspectives and teachings on peace. Dr. Nichols will serve as discussion moderator with question and answer period to follow the discussion. Frumeth Hirsh Polasky, Dr. Sarosh Anwar, and Professor Paul Teed will offer perspectives on peace as it relates to the lessons of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. To register, call 755-0904 ext. 844 or email dsanchez@saginawlibrary.org. |
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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