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Drop in anytime at the Owosso Library in the children's department to make your own 3-D pumpkin garlands! Geared toward school age children but all ages are welcome with supervised help! While supplies last.

Please join us at the Byron Branch every Monday at 1pm for Children's Story Time. A snack & drink will be provided. 

Please pre-register online or by calling the branch.

Visit the Owosso children's library for stories, crafts, and other fun activities! Geared toward children under age 5, but all are welcome. Dress for mess!

Registration is recommended to receive weather related cancelation notices.  

Join us each Tuesday for a 1-mile loop around the village of Morrice. All athletic skills welcome, we all walk at our own pace, some patrons walk faster than others and that is welcome.  Meet at the Morrice Library at 11am ready to walk.  

Please no dogs.  

We will cancel walking club if there is inclement weather, notifications are sent via email or text to patrons who have registered.  

Snacks will be provided after we finish walking.

Come to the library for stories, an activity, and a snack! Storytime is geared toward children 0-4 years old, however children of all ages are welcome to attend with their caregiver!

Please pre-register.

Travel the globe without leaving the library! Now on the first Tuesday of each month, we'll explore a different country through its snacks and sweets. Come curious, leave full.

This event is appropriate for ages 12-18.

Please register online or by calling the branch.

📚✨ Join Us for Play & Storytime at the Library! ✨📚

Parents, caregivers, and children are invited to a fun and interactive Play & Storytime session at the library.  It's a perfect time to introduce your child to the library to encourage a lifelong love of books and learning.  

🧸 Explore our collection of toys and hands-on learning kits
📖 Listen to storytime with Miss Abra
🎨 Enjoy crafts and activities                                                                                                         🤝 Connect with other parents and caregivers

This program is designed with preschoolers in mind, but all ages are welcome! 

Visit the Owosso children's library for stories, crafts, and other fun activities! Geared toward children under age 5, but all are welcome. Dress for mess!

Preschool children ages 3-6 are invited to listen to stories, make crafts, do activities, and enjoy a snack.

Please register online or by calling the branch.

Children ages 5 and older are invited to paint their own ceramic turkey.

Please register online or by calling the branch.

A variety of sweet and salty snacks are specially brought in from a different country every month. Teens & tweens are invited to join the fun and experience flavors from around the world on the 1st Wednesday of each month.

Please register online, in person, or by calling the branch.

Children’s Fall 2026 After School Art Classes

https://shiawasseearts.org/youth-classes/

WEDNESDAYS 

4pm – 5:30pm (unless otherwise noted*)

Lilly Evans & Linda Ruehle, Instructors 

September 16  –  Handbuilding pumpkins in clay- Create cute, textured pumpkins in clay that will be fired and ready to glaze in October.  (requires glazing class on  October 14.)

September 23 – Monotype Print Making- with a fall flavor! Using water based inks to paint loosely and print quickly!

September 30 – Hand building in Clay Arctic Creatures- (requires glazing class on October 14, to finish) (Projects from this class will be part of a January Children’s exhibit in the gallery!) Think Polar Bears, the Arctic fox, & Walrus.’ 

October 7 – Hello Fall, Glass Fused Tiles- Design with glass pieces that will be fired in the kiln and available for pick up at the next class.  (Students in K & 1st grade should have a helper.) 

October 14 – Glazing Pottery – Put the finish on your pumpkins and your creatures from September clay classes.  A second firing will be required and can be picked up at the Oct. 21st class.  

October 21 – Magic Mosaic – Travel back in time and create art like the ancient Romans! Roman families decorated their homes, floors and walls with beautiful mosaics.  In this class we will learn about Roman mosaics and create colorful paper mosaic art pieces to take home.

October 28 – Agamograph – Create an art piece that changes right before your eyes!  Agamorgraph is a special technique that uses paper folding to reveal a different image depending on which direction you view it from!

November 4 – Pottery on the Wheel – Turning eARTh into ART! Learn the basics of throwing on the pottery wheel and make two functional dinnerware pieces.  Students need to sign up for the next glazing session November 18.

November 11 – Mixed Media Treasure Map –  Working with unusual techniques on a tea or coffee stained background to create your own Treasure map.  

November 18 – Glazing Pottery – Put the finishing touches on pottery created on November 4th.  Pottery will be fired and available at the next class.

November 25 – No class.  Happy Thanksgiving!

If you've ever written poetry, a short story, a resume, a journal entry or even a long text message, you're a writer! As a writer, you're invited to join the Community District Writer's Club.

Beginners and experienced writes meet every Thursday to write on their own or use the provided writing prompts. CDWC is facilitated by a certified writing instructor so if you want feedback, encouragement or inspiration, just ask. Everyone is welcome.

Please register online or by calling the branch.

Join us for a fun Thanksgiving adventure featuring cozy stories, a festive snack, and cuddly craft!

Each child will get to create and stuff their very own Thanksgiving fox named Acorn to take home. 🦊🍁

This event is appropriate for children ages 3 to 12.

Pre-registration required. Register online or by calling the branch.

Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and snacks!

Preregistration is encouraged.

Visit the Owosso children's library for stories, crafts, and other fun activities! Geared toward children under age 5, but all are welcome. Dress for mess!

Families can stop by the Owosso Library in the children's department for a variety of gnome activities and crafts! For all ages.

Drop in at the Owosso Library in the children's department to create your own beaded tapestries with the supplies provided. Geared toward school age children but all ages are welcome with supervised help! While supplies last.

The goal of First Baptist Baby Pantry is to prevent child abuse and neglect through the means of early childhood support to at risk families in the Shiawassee county area.

Hours of Distribution:

2nd & 4th Monday of the month.

     2nd Monday hours: 10am-2pm.

     4th Monday hours: 3pm-7pm.

Please Note: Donations are accepted on these days ONLY. (Please do not leave items outside.) You can call the office for an appointment to drop off items during hours outside of regular Baby Pantry days at (989) 723-1670.

Join just for our first Mommy & Me Story Time Yoga Class taught by yoga instructor Joy Echlin. 

Children of any age are welcome to join their mom or grown-up for a fun, welcoming class designed for all skill levels. We’ll combine the joy of story time with playful, age-friendly yoga and movement.

Whether you’re brand new to yoga or already love it, this class is all about moving, connecting, and having fun together.

Please register online or by calling the branch.

Visit the Owosso children's library for stories, crafts, and other fun activities! Geared toward children under age 5, but all are welcome. Dress for mess!

Registration is recommended to receive weather related cancelation notices.  

Join us each Tuesday for a 1-mile loop around the village of Morrice. All athletic skills welcome, we all walk at our own pace, some patrons walk faster than others and that is welcome.  Meet at the Morrice Library at 11am ready to walk.  

Please no dogs.  

We will cancel walking club if there is inclement weather, notifications are sent via email or text to patrons who have registered.  

Snacks will be provided after we finish walking.

Come to the library for stories, an activity, and a snack! Storytime is geared toward children 0-4 years old, however children of all ages are welcome to attend with their caregiver!

Please pre-register.

Toddlers are invited to join us for stories and crafts.  Snacks will be provided.  

Please register online or call the branch at 517-625-3166.  

Would you like to come to the library to play chess and meet other chess enthusiasts? Join us for our student-run chess club!

Please bring your own chess set if you have one. We will continue to meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Snacks and drinks will be provided by the library.

Register online or by calling the branch.

A variety of sweet and salty snacks are specially brought in from a different country every month.

Teens and Tweens are invited to join the fun and experience flavors from around the world on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.

Pre-registration is required.

Learn the basics of one of the fastest growing outdoor hobbies in the country. We'll talk about birds, how to bird, using e-bird to record sightings, and much more!

Topics covered include the importance of birds and birding, definition of birding, bird identification, birding equipment, books, and how to enter birds into Cornell University's e-bird system. 

This event is appropriate for adults, teens, and families. Children attending must be accompanied by an adult.

Please register online or by calling the branch.

Sessions last approximately 30-60 minutes and will feature 1-2 guest researchers. Following presentations, youth will be encouraged to ask questions to learn more through a live Q&A with scientists. Suggested audience age is 12-19 years. Viewers are encouraged to watch together with their families.

This series is open to both 4-H members and non-4-H members. The series is free of charge.

Monthly Sessions will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

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📚✨ Join Us for Play & Storytime at the Library! ✨📚

Parents, caregivers, and children are invited to a fun and interactive Play & Storytime session at the library.  It's a perfect time to introduce your child to the library to encourage a lifelong love of books and learning.  

🧸 Explore our collection of toys and hands-on learning kits
📖 Listen to storytime with Miss Abra
🎨 Enjoy crafts and activities                                                                                                         🤝 Connect with other parents and caregivers

This program is designed with preschoolers in mind, but all ages are welcome! 

Visit the Owosso children's library for stories, crafts, and other fun activities! Geared toward children under age 5, but all are welcome. Dress for mess!

Preschool children ages 3-6 are invited to listen to stories, make crafts, do activities, and enjoy a snack.

Please register online or by calling the branch.

Join us for the most chaotic, creative, and totally slay activities around! Games, laughs, surprises, food ---you don't wanna miss it!

Wednesdays: Bring your vibe, bring your friends!

Pre-registration is required. Be there or be meh!

A variety of sweet and salty snacks are specially brought in from a different country every month. Teens & tweens are invited to join the fun and experience flavors from around the world on the 1st Wednesday of each month.

Please register online, in person, or by calling the branch.

Children’s Fall 2026 After School Art Classes

https://shiawasseearts.org/youth-classes/

WEDNESDAYS 

4pm – 5:30pm (unless otherwise noted*)

Lilly Evans & Linda Ruehle, Instructors 

September 16  –  Handbuilding pumpkins in clay- Create cute, textured pumpkins in clay that will be fired and ready to glaze in October.  (requires glazing class on  October 14.)

September 23 – Monotype Print Making- with a fall flavor! Using water based inks to paint loosely and print quickly!

September 30 – Hand building in Clay Arctic Creatures- (requires glazing class on October 14, to finish) (Projects from this class will be part of a January Children’s exhibit in the gallery!) Think Polar Bears, the Arctic fox, & Walrus.’ 

October 7 – Hello Fall, Glass Fused Tiles- Design with glass pieces that will be fired in the kiln and available for pick up at the next class.  (Students in K & 1st grade should have a helper.) 

October 14 – Glazing Pottery – Put the finish on your pumpkins and your creatures from September clay classes.  A second firing will be required and can be picked up at the Oct. 21st class.  

October 21 – Magic Mosaic – Travel back in time and create art like the ancient Romans! Roman families decorated their homes, floors and walls with beautiful mosaics.  In this class we will learn about Roman mosaics and create colorful paper mosaic art pieces to take home.

October 28 – Agamograph – Create an art piece that changes right before your eyes!  Agamorgraph is a special technique that uses paper folding to reveal a different image depending on which direction you view it from!

November 4 – Pottery on the Wheel – Turning eARTh into ART! Learn the basics of throwing on the pottery wheel and make two functional dinnerware pieces.  Students need to sign up for the next glazing session November 18.

November 11 – Mixed Media Treasure Map –  Working with unusual techniques on a tea or coffee stained background to create your own Treasure map.  

November 18 – Glazing Pottery – Put the finishing touches on pottery created on November 4th.  Pottery will be fired and available at the next class.

November 25 – No class.  Happy Thanksgiving!

Drop in and play some GIANT versions of favorite games!

Come to the library for stories, an activity, and a snack! Storytime is geared toward children 0-4 years old, however children of all ages are welcome to attend with their caregiver!

Please pre-register.

All ages are invited to come and join us for a fun evening of Jazzercise taught by Jazzercise instructor Stephanie Peck. We will dance, move, and have a wonderful time. 

Please register online or by calling the branch.

Paws, Claws, and Commitment: The Realities of Animal Care - Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. EST

• Before you bring home a furry (or feathered!) friend, make sure you understand what it really takes to be a responsible pet guardian. This Adulting 101 session explores the true costs, long-term responsibilities, and lifestyle considerations of caring for animals—from vet bills and training to choosing the right pet for your space and schedule. Learn how to make informed, compassionate decisions that honor both you and your future pet.
• https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/adulting-101-2026

Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and snacks!

Preregistration is encouraged.

Visit the Owosso children's library for stories, crafts, and other fun activities! Geared toward children under age 5, but all are welcome. Dress for mess!

Drop in at the Owosso Library in the children's department to decorate your own magnet to hang on a fridge! Geared toward school age children but all ages are welcome with supervised help! While supplies last. 

Monday, November 16, 2026 from 10:30 - Noon

SRESD Early Childhood Center, 114 West North St., Owosso

Free with RSVP at bit.ly/4itgaAZ

Relax around a table with other parents and caregivers with coffee, tea and light refreshments. 

Supervised care for children is available.

Monday, November 16, 2026 from 10:30 - Noon

SRESD Early Childhood Center, 114 West North St., Owosso

Free with RSVP at bit.ly/4itgaAZ

Relax around a table with other parents and caregivers with coffee, tea and light refreshments. 

Supervised care for children is available.

Please join us at the Byron Branch every Monday at 1pm for Children's Story Time. A snack & drink will be provided. 

Please pre-register online or by calling the branch.

Teens are invited to gather at the library every third Monday, from 3:30pm - 4:30pm. A different adventure will be waiting each month — crafts, creative projects, games, food, and more. You never know what we'll be doing, but you know it'll be fun!  

Please register online or by calling the branch.

National Homemade Bread Day is celebrated Tuesday, November 17.  A variety of bread will be available to taste and to vote for your favorite one.  This program will be held at the Perry Branch during business hours 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. or until the bread is gone.  

You may register online or by calling the branch at 517-625-3166.

Visit the Owosso children's library for stories, crafts, and other fun activities! Geared toward children under age 5, but all are welcome. Dress for mess!

Registration is recommended to receive weather related cancelation notices.  

Join us each Tuesday for a 1-mile loop around the village of Morrice. All athletic skills welcome, we all walk at our own pace, some patrons walk faster than others and that is welcome.  Meet at the Morrice Library at 11am ready to walk.  

Please no dogs.  

We will cancel walking club if there is inclement weather, notifications are sent via email or text to patrons who have registered.  

Snacks will be provided after we finish walking.

Come to the library for stories, an activity, and a snack! Storytime is geared toward children 0-4 years old, however children of all ages are welcome to attend with their caregiver!

Please pre-register.

Tweens  can visit the Owosso children's library each month on the third Tuesday to participate in activities based on favorite book series!

Kids and teens are invited to come and have fun at the library while they paint a wooded fall leaf. 

Please register online or by calling the branch.

Visit the Owosso children's library for stories, crafts, and other fun activities! Geared toward children under age 5, but all are welcome. Dress for mess!

Preschool children ages 3-6 are invited to listen to stories, make crafts, do activities, and enjoy a snack.

Please register online or by calling the branch.

Join us for the most chaotic, creative, and totally slay activities around! Games, laughs, surprises, food ---you don't wanna miss it!

Wednesdays: Bring your vibe, bring your friends!

Pre-registration is required. Be there or be meh!

Children’s Fall 2026 After School Art Classes

https://shiawasseearts.org/youth-classes/

WEDNESDAYS 

4pm – 5:30pm (unless otherwise noted*)

Lilly Evans & Linda Ruehle, Instructors 

September 16  –  Handbuilding pumpkins in clay- Create cute, textured pumpkins in clay that will be fired and ready to glaze in October.  (requires glazing class on  October 14.)

September 23 – Monotype Print Making- with a fall flavor! Using water based inks to paint loosely and print quickly!

September 30 – Hand building in Clay Arctic Creatures- (requires glazing class on October 14, to finish) (Projects from this class will be part of a January Children’s exhibit in the gallery!) Think Polar Bears, the Arctic fox, & Walrus.’ 

October 7 – Hello Fall, Glass Fused Tiles- Design with glass pieces that will be fired in the kiln and available for pick up at the next class.  (Students in K & 1st grade should have a helper.) 

October 14 – Glazing Pottery – Put the finish on your pumpkins and your creatures from September clay classes.  A second firing will be required and can be picked up at the Oct. 21st class.  

October 21 – Magic Mosaic – Travel back in time and create art like the ancient Romans! Roman families decorated their homes, floors and walls with beautiful mosaics.  In this class we will learn about Roman mosaics and create colorful paper mosaic art pieces to take home.

October 28 – Agamograph – Create an art piece that changes right before your eyes!  Agamorgraph is a special technique that uses paper folding to reveal a different image depending on which direction you view it from!

November 4 – Pottery on the Wheel – Turning eARTh into ART! Learn the basics of throwing on the pottery wheel and make two functional dinnerware pieces.  Students need to sign up for the next glazing session November 18.

November 11 – Mixed Media Treasure Map –  Working with unusual techniques on a tea or coffee stained background to create your own Treasure map.  

November 18 – Glazing Pottery – Put the finishing touches on pottery created on November 4th.  Pottery will be fired and available at the next class.

November 25 – No class.  Happy Thanksgiving!

Join your Science Center in the First Impression Room for storytime sessions! STEM Storytime takes place the last Thursday of each month. Visitors will listen to themed books, explore a special sensory bin, and play with friends! STEM Storytime begins at 10:30 a.m. and is designed for children 2 to 4 years old.

Upcoming STEM Storytime sessions are:

May 28 - Animals and Habitats

June 25 - Plants and Gardening

July 30 - Colors, Shapes, and Sizes

August 27 - Bodies and Senses

September 24 - Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall!

October 29 - Engineering and Technology

November 19 - Rocks and Fossils

December 31 - STEM Careers

Looking for a reason to get out of the house and connect with other moms? Join us for a casual, welcoming, and kid-friendly gathering at the library, perfect for moms with young children. Kids can play independently or with each other while moms enjoy conversation, coloring, or a simple activity together. Take a break and enjoy a supportive space to connect and unwind.

Moms meet on the fourth Thursday of each month. If a holiday falls on that date, the gathering will be held the Thursday before.

Pre-registration is encouraged.

Come join us at the library & make a beautiful Thanksgiving bracelet.

Please register online or by calling the branch.

Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and snacks!

Preregistration is encouraged.

Visit the Owosso children's library for stories, crafts, and other fun activities! Geared toward children under age 5, but all are welcome. Dress for mess!

Stop by the Owosso Library in the children's department to make a lantern using jars and tissue paper!

Drop in at the Owosso Library in the children's department to paint a cute wooden opossum to take home! Geared toward school age children but all ages are welcome with supervised help! While supplies last.

Please join us at the Byron Branch every Monday at 1pm for Children's Story Time. A snack & drink will be provided. 

Please pre-register online or by calling the branch.

The goal of First Baptist Baby Pantry is to prevent child abuse and neglect through the means of early childhood support to at risk families in the Shiawassee county area.

Hours of Distribution:

2nd & 4th Monday of the month.

     2nd Monday hours: 10am-2pm.

     4th Monday hours: 3pm-7pm.

Please Note: Donations are accepted on these days ONLY. (Please do not leave items outside.) You can call the office for an appointment to drop off items during hours outside of regular Baby Pantry days at (989) 723-1670.

Registration is recommended to receive weather related cancelation notices.  

Join us each Tuesday for a 1-mile loop around the village of Morrice. All athletic skills welcome, we all walk at our own pace, some patrons walk faster than others and that is welcome.  Meet at the Morrice Library at 11am ready to walk.  

Please no dogs.  

We will cancel walking club if there is inclement weather, notifications are sent via email or text to patrons who have registered.  

Snacks will be provided after we finish walking.

Come to the library for stories, an activity, and a snack! Storytime is geared toward children 0-4 years old, however children of all ages are welcome to attend with their caregiver!

Please pre-register.

Toddlers are invited to join us for stories and crafts.  Snacks will be provided.  

Please register online or call the branch at 517-625-3166.  

Kids are invited to come to the library to create a cute fall leaf wreath with Ms. Aubrey.

Please register online or by calling the branch.

Preschool children ages 3-6 are invited to listen to stories, make crafts, do activities, and enjoy a snack.

Please register online or by calling the branch.

Drop by the Owosso Library in the children's department to paint your own mini bag to take home! Geared toward school age children but all ages are welcome with supervised help! While supplies last.

Please join us at the Byron Branch every Monday at 1pm for Children's Story Time. A snack & drink will be provided. 

Please pre-register online or by calling the branch.