Location Details
Upcoming Events
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.