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Drop-In Maker Cart

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 6:00pm
Children's Library at Owosso Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Use the Maker Cart in the Owosso Children's library to get creative and enjoy some crafts and STEM activities!

Library Branch: Owosso Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Event Details:

Use the Maker Cart in the Owosso Children's library to get creative and enjoy some crafts and STEM activities!

New Year's Holiday Closing

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Durand Memorial Library, Owosso Public Library

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

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. 

Program flyer

Drop-In Maker Cart

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 6:00pm
Children's Library at Owosso Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Use the Maker Cart in the Owosso Children's library to get creative and enjoy some crafts and STEM activities!

Library Branch: Owosso Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Event Details:

Use the Maker Cart in the Owosso Children's library to get creative and enjoy some crafts and STEM activities!

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Fun Day at the Library

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Durand Memorial Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Children, Teens
Event Details:

Kids and families are invited to play games on the Switch, make crafts, enjoy sensory activities and more.  

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

Kids and families are invited to play games on the Switch, make crafts, enjoy sensory activities and more.  

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Winter Reading Program for Adults and Teens

All Day 1/6 - 3/19
Durand Memorial Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Whether it's snowy or sunny, winter in Michigan is always a good time to read.  Check out books or audio books to enter a chance to win a gift certificate to a local business....

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

Whether it's snowy or sunny, winter in Michigan is always a good time to read.  Check out books or audio books to enter a chance to win a gift certificate to a local business.

Social Services Assistance January 6 at Durand Memorial Library

Social Services Assistance

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Reading Room at Durand Memorial Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Robin can help individuals navigate social services with this free, confidential service.  Please call to set up an appointment time:  989-288-3743.

Library Branch: Durand Memorial Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Robin can help individuals navigate social services with this free, confidential service.  Please call to set up an appointment time:  989-288-3743.

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Winter Storytime

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Event Details:

Children are invited to enjoy storytime fun with Miss Jordyn.  

Library Branch: Durand Memorial Library
Room: Children's Room
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.

Event Details:

Children are invited to enjoy storytime fun with Miss Jordyn.  

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Friends of the Library Meeting

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Reading Room at Durand Memorial Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Join us to learn what the Friends of the Library are planning for the library and what you can do to help.   

Library Branch: Durand Memorial Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us to learn what the Friends of the Library are planning for the library and what you can do to help. 

 

 

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Winter Storytime

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Event Details:

Children are invited to enjoy storytime fun with Miss Jordyn.  

Library Branch: Durand Memorial Library
Room: Children's Room
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.

Event Details:

Children are invited to enjoy storytime fun with Miss Jordyn.  

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Snowy Movie Night

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Room at Durand Memorial Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a Friday night movie for kids and families.  Due to licensing restrictions, we aren't able to publicize the title of the movie but just call us for the title.

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

Join us for a Friday night movie for kids and families.  Due to licensing restrictions, we aren't able to publicize the title of the movie but just call us for the title.

Social Services Assistance January 18 at Durand Memorial Library

Social Services Assistance

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Reading Room at Durand Memorial Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Robin can help individuals navigate social services with this free, confidential service.  Please call to set up an appointment time:  989-288-3743.

Library Branch: Durand Memorial Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Robin can help individuals navigate social services with this free, confidential service.  Please call to set up an appointment time:  989-288-3743.

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DeClutter with Heather

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Room at Durand Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

If one of your New Year's resolutions is to clean out your stuff, be sure to attend this helpful program.  Heather will have tips on organizing what you want to keep.  Sh...

Library Branch: Durand Memorial Library
Room: Main Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

If one of your New Year's resolutions is to clean out your stuff, be sure to attend this helpful program.  Heather will have tips on organizing what you want to keep.

Social Services Assistance January 20 at Durand Memorial Library

Social Services Assistance

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Reading Room at Durand Memorial Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Robin can help individuals navigate social services with this free, confidential service.  Please call to set up an appointment time:  989-288-3743.

Library Branch: Durand Memorial Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Robin can help individuals navigate social services with this free, confidential service.  Please call to set up an appointment time:  989-288-3743.

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Winter Craft Day

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Room at Durand Memorial 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.

Event Details:

All ages are invited to drop in to make some fun winter themed crafts.  

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

Make & Take Crafts

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

Event Details:

All ages are invited to drop in to make some fun winter themed crafts.  

Program flyer

YMCA SDL Book Club

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Other Location at Offsite Locations
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This month we are discussing Julie and Julia by Julie Powell and My Life in France by Julia Child.

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

This month we are discussing Julie and Julia by Julie Powell and My Life in France by Julia Child.

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Winter Storytime

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Event Details:

Children are invited to enjoy storytime fun with Miss Jordyn.  

Library Branch: Durand Memorial Library
Room: Children's Room
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.

Event Details:

Children are invited to enjoy storytime fun with Miss Jordyn.  

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Owosso Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:

The public is welcome to attend the Shiawassee District Library Board meeting.  The library will provide assistance, such as a signer or reader, to individuals with disabil...

Library Branch: Owosso Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

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

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Sensory Saturday

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Children's Room at Durand Memorial Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
Messy Play:

Hands-on, messy sensory play for kids of all ages.

Event Details:

Kids are invited to enjoy sensory play.  Be sure to dress for a mess.

Library Branch: Durand Memorial Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other

Messy Play

Hands-on, messy sensory play for kids of all ages.

Event Details:

Kids are invited to enjoy sensory play.  Be sure to dress for a mess.

Image of Book Discussion: "Madam Secretary" at Durand Memorial Library Monday, January 27 at 6 pm

Book Discussion: "Madam Secretary"

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Reading Room at Durand Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Book lovers are welcome to join us for a discussion of the fictionalized story of Frances Perkins.  She was appointed by President Franklin Roosevelt as the Secretary of Labor...

Library Branch: Durand Memorial Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Book lovers are welcome to join us for a discussion of the fictionalized story of Frances Perkins.  She was appointed by President Franklin Roosevelt as the Secretary of Labor, the first woman to serve as a member of a president's cabinet.

movie still photo of Meryl Streep as Julia Child cooking

Midweek Morning Movie - Julie & Julia

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:45pm
Meeting Room at Owosso Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This month we feature a page-to-screen biopic based on Julia Child's My Life in France and Julie Powell's Julie and Julia.  Julie Powell, a young blogger, is determi...

Library Branch: Owosso Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

This month we feature a page-to-screen biopic based on Julia Child's My Life in France and Julie Powell's Julie and Julia.  Julie Powell, a young blogger, is determined to emulate Julia Child's cooking techniques.

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.

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Winter Storytime

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Event Details:

Children are invited to enjoy storytime fun with Miss Jordyn.  

Library Branch: Durand Memorial Library
Room: Children's Room
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.

Event Details:

Children are invited to enjoy storytime fun with Miss Jordyn.  

words "winter craft" on snowy background with row of books and red cardinal on a branch

Winter Craft - Cardinals

Friday, January 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult Library at Owosso Public Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Cardinals are sometimes seen as spiritual messengers, bringing messages from the beyond and igniting hope in moments of need, visiting people during both difficult times ...

Required
Library Branch: Owosso Public Library
Room: Adult Library
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Cardinals are sometimes seen as spiritual messengers, bringing messages from the beyond and igniting hope in moments of need, visiting people during both difficult times and in times of celebration.

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 "Cupid's Office Escape Room"

Cupid's Office Escape Room

All Day 2/1 - 2/15
Reading Room at Durand Memorial Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens and tweens are invited to solve the puzzles in Cupid's Office.  Younger children can also participate with an adult's help.  

Library Branch: Durand Memorial Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Teens and tweens are invited to solve the puzzles in Cupid's Office.  Younger children can also participate with an adult's help.  

Presidents' Day Closing

All Day
Durand Memorial Library, Owosso Public Library

The Shiawassee District Library will be closed for President's Day.  Normal hours will resume Feb. 18. 

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

The Shiawassee District Library will be closed for President's Day.  Normal hours will resume Feb. 18.