Public Libraries Of Saginaw, serving an area of 138,000 residents, has a collection of 440,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 13,200 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 7,800 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 69 employees, of whom 15 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 5 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $540,000. Patrons make 250,000 visits annually, and check out materials 750,000 times. Thirty-one percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
505 Janes Avenue, Saginaw Michigan 48607
Telephone
989-755-9833
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Alma) Alma Public Library
(Bad Axe) Bad Axe Public Library
(Bay City) Bay County Library System
(Bridgeport) Bridgeport Public Library
(Chesaning) Chesaning Public Library
(Corunna) Corunna Public Library
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06/09 Coming to The Saginaw area
National Cherry Festival Traverse City MI June29-July6 The Grand Traverse region, known for its world-record tart cherry harvest, bursts with visitors eager to savor the flavor of cherries tucked into everything imaginable.
Annual Manchester Chicken Broil Manchester MI July18 Adelicious chicken dinner complete with half chicken, roll with butter, fresh made cole slaw with secret local recipe, radishes, chips and beverage. Entertainment and camaraderie are provided for your enjoyment along with an antique car show.
Paw Paw Wine and Harvest Festival Paw Paw MI August6-8 Choose from a hole in one contest, 5k walk/run, the Grape Escape Motorcycle Ride witht he Blue Knights of Southwest Michigan, Coca-Cola Grape Stomping competition, bicycle tour or now the new Grape Escape Golf Tournament.
Coldwater Applefest Coldwater MI September15 Over 150 vendors presenting a wonderful array of arts and crafts, downtown businesses offering specials, restaurants and food vendors offering food to please every tastebud,
children's activities, and of course APPLES galore.
Harvest Moon Celebration Farmington MI September27-29 Find yourself in our small town celebrating Michigan's most glorious season during the Harvest Moon Celebration.
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