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Author Talk and Book Signing - Judge Steve Parks

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Adult Library at Owosso Public Library
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.

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

Enjoy the Holiday Season at Storytime & Treat Decorating!

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

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Book Signing with Ron McClung

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Adult Library at Owosso Public Library
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.

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Holiday Storytime and Treat Decorating

11:00am–2:00pm
Durand Memorial Library
Children
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.

Drop-in Holiday Crafts

All Day 12/8–12/13
Durand Memorial Library
Adults, Children, Teens
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:

Play and Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Durand Memorial Library
Children
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.

Happy Birth-TAY!

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

🎉 Celebrate Taylor Swift’s Birthday! 🎤✨

Play and Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Durand Memorial Library
Children
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.

Holiday Movie Night

6:00pm–7:30pm
Durand Memorial Library
Children, Teens
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:

Make Your Own Cookie Jars

1:00pm–2:00pm
Durand Memorial Library
Children, Teens
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                                              

Christmas Holiday

All Day 12/24–12/25
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. 

Family Game Days

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

🎲 Family Game Days

Bring the whole family to enjoy:

Family Game Days

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

🎲 Family Game Days

Bring the whole family to enjoy:

New Year's Holiday Closing

All Day 12/31–1/1
Closing
Branches:
Durand Memorial Library, Owosso Public Library
Description:

The Shiawassee District Library will be closed for the New Year's holiday.  Normal hours will resume Jan. 2. 

Family Game Days

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

🎲 Family Game Days

Bring the whole family to enjoy:

Family Game Days

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

🎲 Family Game Days

Bring the whole family to enjoy:

Bundle Up with Books Winter Reading Program for Adults and Teens

All Day 1/5–3/19
Durand Memorial Library
Adults, Teens
Library Branch: Durand Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Teens and adults are invited to Bundle Up with Books and participate in our winter reading program! Reading is a great way to get cozy during a Michigan winter, and Bundle Up with Boo

Play and Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Durand Memorial Library
Children
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!

📚Children are invited for play, stories, activities, and more. 

Play will start the hour, followed by stories will Miss Jordyn.  After storytime, children can make a quick and easy craft.

Play and Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Durand Memorial Library
Children
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!

📚Children are invited for play, stories, activities, and more. 

Play will start the hour, followed by stories will Miss Jordyn.  After storytime, children can make a quick and easy craft.

Play and Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Durand Memorial Library
Children
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!

📚Children are invited for play, stories, activities, and more. 

Play will start the hour, followed by stories will Miss Jordyn.  After storytime, children can make a quick and easy craft.

Play and Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Durand Memorial Library
Children
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!

📚Children are invited for play, stories, activities, and more. 

Play will start the hour, followed by stories will Miss Jordyn.  After storytime, children can make a quick and easy craft.

Library Board Meeting

6:00pm–7:30pm
Durand Memorial Library
Library Branch: Durand Memorial Library
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The public is welcome to attend the Shiawassee District Library Board meeting. 

Play and Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Durand Memorial Library
Children
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!

📚Children are invited for play, stories, activities, and more. 

Play will start the hour, followed by stories will Miss Jordyn.  After storytime, children can make a quick and easy craft.

Play and Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Durand Memorial Library
Children
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!

📚Children are invited for play, stories, activities, and more. 

Play will start the hour, followed by stories will Miss Jordyn.  After storytime, children can make a quick and easy craft.

Play and Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Durand Memorial Library
Children
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!

📚Children are invited for play, stories, activities, and more. 

Play will start the hour, followed by stories will Miss Jordyn.  After storytime, children can make a quick and easy craft.

Play and Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Durand Memorial Library
Children
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!

📚Children are invited for play, stories, activities, and more. 

Play will start the hour, followed by stories will Miss Jordyn.  After storytime, children can make a quick and easy craft.

Play and Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Durand Memorial Library
Children
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!

📚Children are invited for play, stories, activities, and more. 

Play will start the hour, followed by stories will Miss Jordyn.  After storytime, children can make a quick and easy craft.