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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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Winter Storytime With Miss Natalie

10:30am–11:15am
Owosso Public Library
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. 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.

Author Talk and Book Signing - Judge Steve Parks

11:00am–2:00pm
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.

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.

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.

Cat Adoption Event

1:00pm–4:00pm
Owosso Public Library
Adults, Children, Teens
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.

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:

Winter Storytime With Miss Natalie

10:30am–11:15am
Owosso Public Library
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. 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

2:00pm–4:00pm
Owosso Public Library
Adults, Teens
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.

Winter Storytime With Miss Natalie

10:30am–11:15am
Owosso Public Library
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. 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.

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 Craft for Adults - Gnome Ornaments

10:30am–11:30am
Owosso Public Library
Adults
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.

Book Signing with Ron McClung

4:00pm–6:00pm
Owosso Public Library
Adults
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.

Winter Storytime With Miss Natalie

10:30am–11:15am
Owosso Public Library
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. 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.

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! 🎤✨

Wreaths

10:00am–3:00pm
Owosso Public Library
Adults, Children, Teens
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.

Winter Storytime With Miss Natalie

10:30am–11:15am
Owosso Public Library
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. 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.

SDL-YMCA Book Club - The Children's Blizzard

10:00am–11:00am
Offsite Locations
Adults
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.  

Winter Storytime With Miss Natalie

10:30am–11:15am
Owosso Public Library
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. 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.

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.

Winter Storytime With Miss Natalie

10:30am–11:15am
Owosso Public Library
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. 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.

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:

Snow Globes

10:00am–3:00pm
Owosso Public Library
Children
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.

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                                              

'Gingerbread' House

All Day 12/22–12/23
Owosso Public Library
Children, Teens
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
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.