Owosso Branch

Owosso Branch exterior

Location Details

Address:
502 W. Main St.
Owosso, MI 48867

Directions:
Google Maps

Phone:
989.725.5134

Email:
info@mysdl.org

Adult Services Librarian: Stacy McNally

 

Hours

Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

Friday & Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday: Closed

 
   

Upcoming Events

Summer Storytime with Miss Natalie

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Library Branch: Owosso Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Come to storytime for books,  crafts and other activities. Dress for mess!   This program is geared toward preschool aged children, but kids of all ages are welcome!   Please not the dates we'll be on the road at DeVries ...

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.

Summer Storytime with Miss Natalie

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Library Branch: Owosso Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Come to storytime for books,  crafts and other activities. Dress for mess!   This program is geared toward preschool aged children, but kids of all ages are welcome!   Please not the dates we'll be on the road at DeVries ...

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.

Silent Book Club

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Owosso Public Library
Room: Adult Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:
Silent Book Club - Happy Hour for introverts, but with books. SBC is about taking time out of your busy schedule to simply relax and read whatever you want while in the company of others who just want to do the same thing. Snacks will be provided. Al...

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.

Dungeons and Dragons Weekly Stand-Alone Adventure for Teens and Young Adults

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults, Teens
Library Branch: Owosso Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Welcome, adventurers, to the Sword Coast; home of Baldur's Gate, Beregost, and a whole host of monster problems. Your reasons for joining a mercenary company such as the Emerald Vanguard are your own - be it out of a sense of duty, or a desire to ear...

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.

Summer Storytime with Miss Natalie

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Library Branch: Owosso Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Come to storytime for books,  crafts and other activities. Dress for mess!   This program is geared toward preschool aged children, but kids of all ages are welcome!   Please not the dates we'll be on the road at DeVries ...

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.

More Location Information

Parking is available behind the library on the north side of the building.  Access is from Bradley Street.

The idea of a library for the people of Owosso grew out of a literary club. During the Civil War, a group of women met regularly to work for the Union cause and to help provide for the soldiers. Once the war was over, they continued to meet together as a literary club. On May 5, 1867 the Ladies’ Library Association was formally organized.   In August of 1910, the City of Owosso agreed to take over the library.  In 1911, the Carnegie Corporation was contacted regarding the funds for a new building; land was donated by the Woodard family.   Ground was broken for the building on September 2, 1913, and on October 28, 1913, the cornerstone was laid.   On July 4, 1914, a formal dedication of the new building was held.  Once the books could be moved into place, it was opened to the public.  In 1994, The Owosso Public and Durand Memorial Libraries combined to form the Shiawassee District Library.  A more detailed history may be found in 100 Years of Service: The Shiawassee District Library, 1914-2014.

The Friends of the Owosso Library support the library’s work through volunteering and fundraising. You can find more information about supporting the library and apply to become a Friend online.