Public Libraries of Saginaw

10/15/2026

Thank you librarian Josh for showing us how to take a computer apart! We had so much fun at the Butman-Fish STEM night, and we learned a lot too!

10/14/2026

You can also enjoy a spooky story stroll right outside the entrance to Butman-Fish Library. Hope to see you!

10/13/2026

Read your original poem at Hoyt's 2nd Annual Poetry Slam this Saturday, October 17 at 3pm, and compete for a $50 Visa gift card! Please register for free, and find rules and details at https://www.saginawlibrary.org/event/hoyt-2nd-annual-poetry-slam-37035. Members of the public are welcome to come to enjoy the recitations! Additional prizes have been generously donated by the Friends of Roethke Foundation.

10/13/2026

🚐 Bookmobile Update

Unfortunately, due to staff sickness, today’s Bookmobile stops have been canceled. We don’t want to risk spreading this nasty bug to our wonderful community!

We apologize for the short notice and any inconvenience this may cause. We’ll be reaching out to reschedule and appreciate your understanding. ❤️

Thank you for your patience, and we hope to see you soon! 📚

10/12/2026

Hope you can join us for Crafty Kids Hour!!!

10/12/2026

Librarian Josh is coming to show us what the inside of some electronics looks like, AND he's going to let us help take them apart! Come join the fun!

10/11/2026

Here’s where you can find the Bookmobile this week! We’ve got our regular stops, plus some fun community events lined up.📚🚐

We’ll be out visiting our usual neighborhoods Tuesday through Thursday, and you can also catch us at Mobile Mondays, the Westdale Parent/Teacher event, and Jack O Dash at Price Nature Center! 🍂

Come say hello, browse some books, and see what your library has to offer. We can’t wait to see you out there!

10/10/2026

SECOND UPDATE: Power has been restored, along with telephone and Internet service at all of our branches!

UPDATE: due to a power outage at Hoyt, phones and Internet have been down at all of our libraries this afternoon. Power has been restored, but we are still waiting for phones and internet to come online. Thank you for your patience.

The power is out at Hoyt — Saturday, October 10. Unfortunately, this affects the telephone and Internet service at all of our branches. Butman-Fish and Zauel currently have power, but no phones or Internet.

10/10/2026

10/10/2026

And that's a wrap on Banned Books Week 2026! Thanks for following along as we counted down the Top 11 Most Challenged Books of 2025. Remember to read freely, think critically, and celebrate the freedom to explore every story. 📚
For more information about Banned Books Week: https://bannedbooksweek.org/

1. Sold by Patricia McCormick.
Through a 13-year-old girl's story of exploitation, survivial, and resilience, this novel sheds light on the realities of human trafficking and the strength of the human spirit.
Reserve your copy: https://plos-vlc.na5.iiivega.com/search/card?id=b351579a-5e56-53f4-a985-1ccabc6db6d5&entityType=FormatGroup