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Durand Memorial Library

(989) 288-3743
700 N. Saginaw St.
Durand, MI 48429
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Mon-Thu: 9:30am-8:00pm
Fri: 9:30am-6:00pm
Sat: 9:30am-3:00pm
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  • Image of "Divine Rivals"

    Divine Rivals

    When two young rival journalists find love through a magical connection, they must face the depths of hell, in a war among gods, to seal their fate forever.

    After centuries of sleep, the gods are warring again. But eighteen-year-old Iris Winnow just wants to hold her family together. Her mother is suffering from addiction and her brother is missing from the front lines. Her best bet is to win the columnist promotion at the Oath Gazette.

    To combat her worries, Iris writes letters to her brother and slips them beneath her wardrobe door, where they vanish—into the hands of Roman Kitt, her cold and handsome rival at the paper. When he anonymously writes Iris back, the two of them forge a connection that will follow Iris all the way to the front lines of battle: for her brother, the fate of mankind, and love.

    Shadow and Bone meets Lore in Rebecca Ross's Divine Rivals, an epic enemies-to-lovers fantasy novel filled with hope and heartbreak, and the unparalleled power of love.

  • Image of "Little Red Fox has Feelings"

    Little Red Fox Has Feelings

    It's okay to feel feelings! Feelings are how we experience life around us and inside us!

    Little Red Fox discovers feelings and what an adventure they bring! She feels ALL different kinds of feelings throughout the day. She feels happy, sad, calm, amazed, scared, safe, angry, sorry and loved!

    Studies show that approaching feelings with understanding instead of trying to change them actually helps them simmer down. Little Red Fox notices each of her feelings, what prompted them, then she gets to decide how to act on them. This creates a healthy pattern for little ones to use in their own lives.

    A great addition to any social-emotional learning (SEL) library, little ones ages 3-5 will love relating to an adorable fox who has feelings!

     

     

     

    

  • Image for "Salem's Lot"

    'Salem's Lot

    Ben Mears has returned to Jerusalem’s Lot in hopes that exploring the history of the Marsten House, an old mansion long the subject of rumor and speculation, will help him cast out his personal devils and provide inspiration for his new book.

    But when two young boys venture into the woods, and only one returns alive, Mears begins to realize that something sinister is at work.

    In fact, his hometown is under siege from forces of darkness far beyond his imagination. And only he, with a small group of allies, can hope to contain the evil that is growing within the borders of this small New England town.

    With this, his second novel, Stephen King established himself as an indisputable master of American horror, able to transform the old conceits of the genre into something fresh and all the more frightening for taking place in a familiar, idyllic locale.

  • Image for "The Black Stallion"

    The Black Stallion

    First published in 1941, Walter Farley's best-selling novel for young readers is the triumphant tale of a boy and a wild horse. From Alec Ramsay and the Black's first meeting on an ill-fated ship to their adventures on a desert island and their eventual rescue, this beloved story will hold the rapt attention of readers new and old.

     

  • Image of "Annihilation"

    Annihilation

    Area X has been cut off from the rest of the continent for decades. Nature has reclaimed the last vestiges of human civilization. The first expedition returned with reports of a pristine, Edenic landscape; the second expedition ended in mass suicide; the third expedition in a hail of gunfire as its members turned on one another. The members of the eleventh expedition returned as shadows of their former selves, and within weeks, all had died of cancer. In Annihilation, the first volume of Jeff VanderMeer's Southern Reach trilogy, we join the twelfth expedition.

    The group is made up of four women: an anthropologist; a surveyor; a psychologist, the de facto leader; and our narrator, a biologist. Their mission is to map the terrain, record all observations of their surroundings and of one another, and, above all, avoid being contaminated by Area X itself.

    They arrive expecting the unexpected, and Area X delivers—they discover a massive topographic anomaly and life forms that surpass understanding—but it's the surprises that came across the border with them and the secrets the expedition members are keeping from one another that change everything.

  • Image for "Swamplandia!"

    Swamplandia!

    Thirteen-year-old Ava Bigtree has lived her entire life at Swamplandia!, her family’s island home and gator-wrestling theme park in the Florida Everglades. But when illness fells Ava’s mother, the park’s indomitable headliner, the family is plunged into chaos; her father withdraws, her sister falls in love with a spooky character known as the Dredgeman, and her brilliant big brother, Kiwi, defects to a rival park called The World of Darkness.

    As Ava embarks on her mission to save them all, we are drawn into a lush debut that takes us to the shimmering edge of reality.

  • Image for "Red, White & Royal Blue"

    Red, White & Royal Blue

    What happens when America's First Son falls in love with the Prince of Wales?

    When his mother became President, Alex Claremont-Diaz was promptly cast as the American equivalent of a young royal. Handsome, charismatic, genius—his image is pure millennial-marketing gold for the White House. There's only one problem: Alex has a beef with the actual prince, Henry, across the pond. And when the tabloids get hold of a photo involving an Alex-Henry altercation, U.S./British relations take a turn for the worse.

    Heads of family, state, and other handlers devise a plan for damage control: staging a truce between the two rivals. What at first begins as a fake, Instragramable friendship grows deeper, and more dangerous, than either Alex or Henry could have imagined. Soon Alex finds himself hurtling into a secret romance with a surprisingly unstuffy Henry that could derail the campaign and upend two nations and begs the question: Can love save the world after all? Where do we find the courage, and the power, to be the people we are meant to be? And how can we learn to let our true colors shine through? Casey McQuiston's Red, White & Royal Blue proves: true love isn't always diplomatic.

  • Image of "Nightfall Travelers"

    Nightfall Travelers: Leave Only Footprints Vol. 1

    Two girls explore their haunted hometown in this beautifully illustrated manga.

    High schooler Ninamori Akane is assigned by the newspaper club to report on local places that are rumored to be haunted. She asks the new transfer student, Amemura Fujino, to join her, and together they discover the simple truths behind the spooky stories. Their friendship grows as they explore their town of labyrinthine paths and endless stairways.

  • Image for "The Wolf, the Duck and the Mouse"

    The Wolf, the Duck and the Mouse

    This is a story about a duck and mouse who get swallowed by a wolf, and then decide to live in his belly. Early one morning a mouse met a wolf and was quickly gobbled up. When a woeful mouse is swallowed by a wolf, he quickly learns he is not alone: a duck has already set up digs, and, boy, has that duck got it figured out! Turns out it's pretty nice in there, with delicious food and elegant table settings, courtesy of the wolf's unchecked gluttony. And there's something even better: no more fear of being eaten by a wolf! In fact, life is pretty good, until a hunter shows up. . . . With a nod to traditional fables and a wink to the reader, the award-winning Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen offer a tale of cooperation and creative cuisine that is sure to go down easy.

  • Image of "Ancient Night"

    Ancient Night

    At the start of things, the elders say,

    the universe was hushed and still.

    The moon alone shone bright and round

    in the star-speckled dark of the sky.



    David Álvarez is one of the most extraordinary artists working today. His black-and-white illustrations have gained fame in his home country of Mexico and around the world.

    Here, in Ancient Night (Noche Antigua), David displays his immense talent with full-color illustrations for the first time.

    Ancient Night is a twist on two Nahuatl traditions: the rabbit which the Feathered Serpent placed on the moon, and Yaushu, the Lord Opossum who ruled the earth before humans came, and who stole fire from the gods to create the sun.

    Award-winning author David Bowles has written a poetic text - and carefully researched backmatter - to accompany David's lush illustrations and story. The book will be published simultaneously in English and Spanish editions, giving young readers everywhere the chance to savor this ancient tale in its most beautiful format possible.

  • Image of "Spirit Riding Free:  Abigail's Diary"

    Spirit Riding Free: Abigail's Diary

    Explore the world of DreamWorks Animation's Spirit Riding Free with this new series, written in diary format, featuring the innermost thoughts of Abigail Stone as she adventures with her best friends, Lucky and Pru!

    Dear Diary,
    Can you believe Lucky, Pru, and I finally made it to our first Frontier Fillies Jamboree? It's going to be three whole days of riding, bonding, and tons of Fillies traditions! There are badges we can earn, but there's one prize I'm most excited for...the Hungerford Heart. At the end of the Jamboree, everyone votes to give the trophy to the herd of Fillies who best uphold Frontier Fillies values. I KNOW my herd deserves it, but I don't know if we stand a chance. My annoying little brother, Snips, has shown up, and he's about to ruin EVERYTHING!
    Wish us luck! Abigail
     

  • Image of "Together We Grow"

    Together We Grow

    Lightning gash!
    Windy lash!

    A storm drives all the farm animals indoors except for a lonely fox family. The barn isn’t their home. But where will they go for safety?

    This stunning picture books explores themes of acceptance and belonging:
    Large or small,
    Short and tall,
    There is room,
    There is room,
    There is room
    For us all.

  • Image of "Pumpkinheads"

    Pumpkinheads

    In Pumpkinheads, beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author Rainbow Rowell and Eisner Award–winning artist Faith Erin Hicks have teamed up to create this tender and hilarious story about two irresistible teens discovering what it means to leave behind a place—and a person—with no regrets.

    Deja and Josiah are seasonal best friends.

    Every autumn, all through high school, they’ve worked together at the best pumpkin patch in the whole wide world. (Not many people know that the best pumpkin patch in the whole wide world is in Omaha, Nebraska, but it definitely is.) They say good-bye every Halloween, and they’re reunited every September 1.

    But this Halloween is different—Josiah and Deja are finally seniors, and this is their last season at the pumpkin patch. Their last shift together. Their last good-bye.

    Josiah’s ready to spend the whole night feeling melancholy about it. Deja isn’t ready to let him. She’s got a plan: What if—instead of moping and the usual slinging lima beans down at the Succotash Hut—they went out with a bang? They could see all the sights! Taste all the snacks! And Josiah could finally talk to that cute girl he’s been mooning over for three years . . .

    What if their last shift was an adventure?

  • Image of Pumpkins

    Pumpkins

    Did you know pumpkins have been around for 11,000 years? Or that the biggest pumpkin on record weighed over 1,300 pounds? Learn all about pumpkins—where they come from, how to grow them, and more—in this informative book that's guaranteed to squash the competition. Recipes, fun facts, and resources round out the text.

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    The Five-Star Weekend

    Hollis Shaw's life seems picture-perfect. She's the creator of the popular food blog Hungry with Hollis and is married to Matthew, a dreamy heart surgeon. But after she and Matthew get into a heated argument one snowy morning, he leaves for the airport and is killed in a car accident. The cracks in Hollis's perfect life--her strained marriage and her complicated relationship with her daughter, Caroline--grow deeper.

    So when Hollis hears about something called a "Five-Star Weekend"--one woman organizes a trip for her best friend from each phase of her life: her teenage years, her twenties, her thirties, and midlife--she decides to host her own Five-Star Weekend on Nantucket. But the weekend doesn't turn out to be a joyful Hallmark movie.

    The husband of Hollis's childhood friend Tatum arranges for Hollis's first love, Jack Finigan, to spend time with them, stirring up old feelings. Meanwhile, Tatum is forced to play nice with abrasive and elitist Dru-Ann, Hollis's best friend from UNC Chapel Hill. Dru-Ann's career as a prominent Chicago sports agent is on the line after her comments about a client's mental health issues are misconstrued online. Brooke, Hollis's friend from their thirties, has just discovered that her husband is having an inappropriate relationship with a woman at work. Again! And then there's Gigi, a stranger to everyone (including Hollis) who reached out to Hollis through her blog. Gigi embodies an unusual grace and, as it happens, has many secrets.

    The Five-Star Weekend is a surprising and captivating story about friendship, love, and self-discovery set on Nantucket. It will be a weekend like no other.

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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Durand Memorial Library" group.
Sep 26 2023 Tue

Fall Into Winter Sign Craft for Teens and Adults

2:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
This event is in the "Durand Memorial Library" group.
Sep 26 2023 Tue

Fall Into Winter Sign Craft for Teens and Adults

2:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Durand Memorial Library
Room: Main Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Crafts

Make & Take Crafts

Come for a fun time making a craft to take home with you.

Event Details:
Adults and teens can drop in to make and take home a two sided sign for fall and winter decorating.  ...
This event is in the "Owosso Public Library" group.
Sep 27 2023 Wed

Fall Storytime with Miss Natalie

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
This event is in the "Owosso Public Library" group.
Sep 27 2023 Wed

Fall Storytime with Miss Natalie

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Library Branch: Owosso Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime

Come for stories, music, crafts and more!  Aimed toward preschool aged children, but children of all ages are welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Owosso Public Library" group.
Sep 27 2023 Wed

Library Board Meeting

6:00pm - 7:00pm
This event is in the "Owosso Public Library" group.
Sep 27 2023 Wed

Library Board Meeting

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Owosso Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Event Details:
The public is welcome to attend the Shiawassee District Library Board meeting.  The library will provide assistance, such as a signer or reader, to individuals with disabilities upon 14 days notice.  Call 989-725-5134 or write Director, ...
This event is in the "Owosso Public Library" group.
Sep 29 2023 Fri

Fall Storytime with Miss Natalie

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
This event is in the "Owosso Public Library" group.
Sep 29 2023 Fri

Fall Storytime with Miss Natalie

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Library Branch: Owosso Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime

Come for stories, music, crafts and more!  Aimed toward preschool aged children, but children of all ages are welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Offsite Locations" group.
Sep 30 2023 Sat

Downtown Owosso Farmer's Market Fun

9:00am - 1:00pm
This event is in the "Offsite Locations" group.
Sep 30 2023 Sat

Downtown Owosso Farmer's Market Fun

9:00am - 1:00pm
Library Branch: Offsite Locations
Room: Owosso Farmers Market
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Bring the kids and visit the library booth by the fountain for a fun activity and to get the latest news and information about what's happening in your library!  Library staff will be on hand to answer questions and share information about libra...
This event is in the "Owosso Public Library" group.
Oct 3 2023 Tue

Fall Storytime with Miss Natalie

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
This event is in the "Owosso Public Library" group.
Oct 3 2023 Tue

Fall Storytime with Miss Natalie

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Library Branch: Owosso Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime

Come for stories, music, crafts and more!  Aimed toward preschool aged children, but children of all ages are welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Owosso Public Library" group.
Oct 4 2023 Wed

Fall Storytime with Miss Natalie

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
This event is in the "Owosso Public Library" group.
Oct 4 2023 Wed

Fall Storytime with Miss Natalie

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Library Branch: Owosso Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime

Come for stories, music, crafts and more!  Aimed toward preschool aged children, but children of all ages are welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Durand Memorial Library" group.
Oct 4 2023 Wed

Fall Storytime with Miss Jordyn

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
This event is in the "Durand Memorial Library" group.
Oct 4 2023 Wed

Fall Storytime with Miss Jordyn

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Durand Memorial Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime

Come for stories, music, crafts and more!  Aimed toward preschool aged children, but children of all ages are welcome.

Event Details:
We will have a different theme each week for storytime fun.    ...
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Phone: 989-725-5134
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