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Winter Storytime With Miss Natalie

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Library at Owosso Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Storytime:

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

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. Dress for a mess!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

program flyer featuring photo of author and his book cover

Author Talk and Book Signing - Judge Steve Parks

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Adult Library at Owosso Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Performance/Presentation

Join us for an inspiring event with Owosso native and author Steve Parks, as he discusses his debut novel The Serenity Gang.

Library Branch: Owosso Public Library
Room: Adult Library
Program Type: Book Discussion, Performance/Presentation
Event Details:

Join us for an inspiring event with Owosso native and author Steve Parks, as he discusses his debut novel The Serenity Gang.

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.

Image of holiday storytime and treat decorating Dec. 6

Holiday Storytime and Treat Decorating

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Children's Room at Durand Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Storytime:

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

Enjoy the Holiday Season at Storytime & Treat Decorating!

📖 Storytime for the little ones begins at 11:00 a.m.

Library Branch: Durand Memorial Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

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

Enjoy the Holiday Season at Storytime & Treat Decorating!

📖 Storytime for the little ones begins at 11:00 a.m.

Cat Event

Cat Adoption Event

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Library at Owosso Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Children, Teens

Community Cats of Owosso will be at the Owosso children's library with cats and kittens available for adoption!

Library Branch: Owosso Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Adults, Children, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Community Cats of Owosso will be at the Owosso children's library with cats and kittens available for adoption!

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.

Image of Drop-in Holiday Crafts for all ages Dec. 8-13

Drop-in Holiday Crafts

All Day 12/8 - 12/13
Durand Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Children, Teens

🎄 Holiday Crafting at the Library! 🎄

All ages are invited to make fun crafts perfect for the holidays:

Library Branch: Durand Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults, Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

🎄 Holiday Crafting at the Library! 🎄

All ages are invited to make fun crafts perfect for the holidays:

Storytime

Winter Storytime With Miss Natalie

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Library at Owosso Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Storytime:

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

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. Dress for a mess!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Make and Take Watercolor Holiday Cards

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult Library at Owosso Public Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

visit the library to create some holiday cards using watercolor paints.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Owosso Public Library
Room: Adult Library
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

visit the library to create some holiday cards using watercolor paints.

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.

Storytime

Winter Storytime With Miss Natalie

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Library at Owosso Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Storytime:

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

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. Dress for a mess!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Image of "Play & Storytime" at Durand Memorial Library Wednesdays at 11 a.m. through Dec. 17

Play and Storytime

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Durand Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Parents, caregivers, and children are invited to join us for a fun and interactive Play & Storytime session at the library.

Library Branch: Durand Memorial Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Parents, caregivers, and children are invited to join us for a fun and interactive Play & Storytime session at the library.

program flyer

Holiday Craft for Adults - Gnome Ornaments

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Adult Library at Owosso Public Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Drop in between 10:30 and 11:30 or between 5:30 and 6:30 to create a gnome ornament.

Library Branch: Owosso Public Library
Room: Adult Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in between 10:30 and 11:30 or between 5:30 and 6:30 to create a gnome ornament.

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.

program flyer

Book Signing with Ron McClung

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Adult Library at Owosso Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Owosso author Ron McClung is a seasoned writer and editor who spent more than three decades as a Wesleyan pastor before serving in district and denominational leadership.

Library Branch: Owosso Public Library
Room: Adult Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Owosso author Ron McClung is a seasoned writer and editor who spent more than three decades as a Wesleyan pastor before serving in district and denominational leadership.

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.

Storytime

Winter Storytime With Miss Natalie

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Library at Owosso Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Storytime:

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

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. Dress for a mess!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Image of Happy Birth-TAY! December 13, 2025

Happy Birth-TAY!

All Day
Durand Memorial Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Teens

🎉 Celebrate Taylor Swift’s Birthday! 🎤✨

Library Branch: Durand Memorial Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

🎉 Celebrate Taylor Swift’s Birthday! 🎤✨

Wreaths

Wreaths

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Children's Library at Owosso Public Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Children, Teens
Make & Take Crafts:

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

Families can visit the Owosso children's library to make a variety of fun holiday/winter wreaths crafts!

Library Branch: Owosso Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Adults, Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Make & Take Crafts

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

Families can visit the Owosso children's library to make a variety of fun holiday/winter wreaths crafts!

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.

Storytime

Winter Storytime With Miss Natalie

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Library at Owosso Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Storytime:

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

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. Dress for a mess!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Book Cover The Children's Blizzard by Melanie Benjamin

SDL-YMCA Book Club - The Children's Blizzard

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Other Location at Offsite Locations
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

This month we will discuss The Children's Blizzard by Melanie Benjamin.  Meeting location is the white building just east of the YMCA.  

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite Locations
Room: Other Location
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

This month we will discuss The Children's Blizzard by Melanie Benjamin.  Meeting location is the white building just east of the YMCA.  

Storytime

Winter Storytime With Miss Natalie

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Library at Owosso Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Storytime:

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

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. Dress for a mess!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Image of "Play & Storytime" at Durand Memorial Library Wednesdays at 11 a.m. through Dec. 17

Play and Storytime

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Durand Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Parents, caregivers, and children are invited to join us for a fun and interactive Play & Storytime session at the library.

Library Branch: Durand Memorial Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Parents, caregivers, and children are invited to join us for a fun and interactive Play & Storytime session at the library.

Storytime

Winter Storytime With Miss Natalie

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Library at Owosso Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Storytime:

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

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. Dress for a mess!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Image of Holiday Movie Night December 19 at 6 p.m.

Holiday Movie Night

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Room at Durand Memorial Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Children, Teens

🎬 Holiday Family Movie Night! 🎄

Kids and families are invited to enjoy a classic holiday movie at the library:

Library Branch: Durand Memorial Library
Room: Main Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

🎬 Holiday Family Movie Night! 🎄

Kids and families are invited to enjoy a classic holiday movie at the library:

Snow Globes

Snow Globes

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Children's Library at Owosso Public Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Make & Take Crafts:

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

Visit the Owosso children's library to make a fun snow globe craft!

Library Branch: Owosso Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Make & Take Crafts

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

Visit the Owosso children's library to make a fun snow globe craft!

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.

Image of Make Your Own Cookie Jar Dec. 20 at 1 p.m.

Make Your Own Cookie Jars

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Room at Durand Memorial Library
Program Type:
Workshops/Classes
Age Group:
Children, Teens

🍪 Make Your Own Cookie Jar with Tara Hovis, MSU Extension Food Safety Educator                                              

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Durand Memorial Library
Room: Main Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Workshops/Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

🍪 Make Your Own Cookie Jar with Tara Hovis, MSU Extension Food Safety Educator                                              

Gingerbread House

'Gingerbread' House

All Day 12/22 - 12/23
Children's Library at Owosso Public Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Make & Take Crafts:

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

Come by the Owosso children's library to decorate a cardboard gingerbread house!

Library Branch: Owosso Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Make & Take Crafts

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

Come by the Owosso children's library to decorate a cardboard gingerbread house!

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.

Christmas Holiday

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Durand Memorial Library, Owosso Public Library

The Shiawassee District Library will be closed for the Christmas holiday.  Normal hours will resume Friday. 

Closing
Branches:
Durand Memorial Library, Owosso Public Library
Description:

The Shiawassee District Library will be closed for the Christmas holiday.  Normal hours will resume Friday.