Resources

Teens and adults are invited to Bundle Up with Books and participate in our winter reading program! Reading is a great way to get cozy during a Michigan winter, and Bundle Up with Books makes it even more fun.

To participate, check out books from the library to be entered into a drawing for a local gift card. Borrowers may also read e-books or audio books on Hoopla or Libby but need to notify the library staff.

A big thank-you to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring our winter reading program!

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/building-strong-adolescents-webinar-series-jan-feb-2026

Contact: Courtney Aldrich, aldric82@msu.edu, 517-993-8649

Dates: Mondays, January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 23

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. ET

Location: The link for this webinar will be sent out after registration is complete. 

This event is free for all. 

Class Information:

Building Strong Adolescents is a MSU Extension authored program for parents and guardians of adolescents ages nine to 16. The program focuses on the external and internal assets teens need to succeed.

Topics include:

• The need for teens to develop internal and external assets and strategies to promote growth
• Setting limits
• Applying consequences
• Fostering independence
• Promoting self-esteem and school success
• Encouraging positive friendships (including dating)
• Discussing substance abuse and sex with your teen
• Helping your teen prepare for the future.

By the end of the program parents and guardians will be educated on methods to surround teens with positive relationships and opportunities that are important for a successful future.

Participation Information:

This is a series class and participants must plan on attending all five weeks. 

Certificates for participation are provided upon completion of the series. In order to receive a certificate, participants must actively participate in the webinar throughout all five sessions. 

Participants have the option to attend and actively participate via computer, or an app on a tablet or smartphone. Attendees can also listen to the presentation via phone (by calling in), but active participation is difficult over the phone due to the webinar format. Those who choose to call in must contact the instructor for instructions on how to be eligible for a certificate.

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.

This story time is geared towards children 2 and 3 years old. Join Cindy Kinsey for a fun time every Tuesday at 11am to hear a story, do a craft and have a snack.  

Pre-registration is required.

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!

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

Parents, caregivers, and children are invited to join us for a fun and interactive Play & Storytime session at the library. It's a great time to introduce your child to the library.  

• Little ones can explore and enjoy our collection of toys and learning kits,                                                                         
• Miss Abra will read stories.                                                                 
• Children can participate in hands-on activities or crafts.

Play and Storytime is planned for preschoolers, but all ages are welcome.  

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/the-parent-talk-system-series-january-february-2026

Contact: For information, contact Courtney Aldrich, at aldric82@msu.edu.

The Parent Talk System.  No cost. Wednesdays, 11:30am-1pm

Dates: January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11

Class Information
This parenting workshop authored by Thomas Haller and Chick Moorman is designed to improve communication and provide practical verbal strategies for raising confident, caring, responsible children. This class is meant for caregivers of kids from toddlers to teens and will explore the following topics:

• Eliminating unwanted behavior
• Setting limits
• Teaching about consequences
• Giving effective feedback
• Promoting independence
• Developing character

Participation Information
This is a series class and participants must plan on attending all six weeks. 

Certificates for participation are provided upon completion of the series. In order to receive a certificate, participants must actively participate in the webinar throughout all six sessions. 

A student-run club to talk all things gaming! Participants are encouraged to bring their own hand held devices, however the library can provide access to tablets if needed.

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.

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.

January 8 – Snowy Owl in Oil Pastel – on black textured pastel paper– Snowy Owls are a stunning species with bright yellow eyes and soft white feathers. They are the largest owl species in North America by weight. Myleigh Rohner, Guest Instructor

January 15 – Snowflake Painting – Watercolor with a touch of acrylic

January 22 – Celebrating Michigan’s Birthday with a Clay Hand Building Project – As of January 26, 2025, Michigan is 188 Years old! It became the 26th state to join the United States in 1837. Celebrate this birthday my making your own Michigan themed clay try with some of your favorite Michigan symbols. (students will need to sign up for the Glazing class on March 5 to finish their project.)

January 29 – National Puzzle Day – Create your own 8×10 inch puzzle design using paint markers.

February 5 – Vintage Valentine Theme Mixed Media Collage – and cards if time permits. Collage is adhering images and scrapes of paper in an overlapping manner. There can be pop-outs, stamping, dry brush techniques with a little paint and more! Myleigh Rohner, Guest Instructor

February 12 & 19 – Two Week Wendy’s Whimsical Birds of a Feather Exhibit – For Wendy’s Celebration of Youth Art Month in March! Think about the whimsical bird species that you would like to create out of Wendy’s containers and plastic ware. Must be able to attend both of these sessions to finish.

February 26 – Clay Slumped Texture Bowl – (Hand Building) Learn about adding different textures to a slab of clay to make a bowl that is uniquely yours! (Students will also need to sign-up for the Glazing class on March 5 to finish their project.)

March 5 – Glazing – Finishing the two clay projects from January 22 and February 26. Clay projects will be fired a second time and available at the next class.

March 12 & 19 – Two Week Spring Themed Glue Batik – Must be able to attend both sessions. Using glue as the resist, students will create a design then let it dry until next week for painting with fluid acrylics. When dry, the glue will be washed out.

March 26 – Glass Fused Dish – Create a spring design on a 6inch square glass tile that will be fused flat and then fired a second time, slumped in a mold (Finished dish will be 5.5 inches)

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/guiding-principles-for-highly-successful-parenting-webinar-series-january-2026

Contact: Courtney Aldrich, aldric82@msu.edu, 517-993-8649

Dates: Thursdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5

Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm ET

Location: The link for this webinar will be sent out after registration is complete. 

This event is offered at no cost. 

Class Information:
Guiding Principles for Highly Successful Parenting is a parenting series to help you explore ways that you can be highly effective in raising your kids to be successful in school and in life. This class is meant for parents of kids from toddlers to teens and will explore:

• Developing family routines
• Developing emotional control in your child
• Being a calm assertive parent
• Developing consistent rules and relationships
• Learning from mistakes and developing empathy & the ability to be thankful as a result

Participation Information:
This is a series class and participants must plan on attending all five weeks. 

Certificates for participation are provided upon completion of the series. In order to receive a certificate, participants must actively participate in the webinar throughout all five sessions. 

Participants have the option to attend and actively participate via computer, or an app on a tablet or smartphone. Attendees can also listen to the presentation via phone (by calling in), but active participation is difficult over the phone due to the webinar format. Those who choose to call in must contact the instructor for instructions on how to be eligible for a certificate.

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

Preregistration is encouraged.

Drop in the Owosso children's library to use supplies provided to make a card for someone you love!

Sensory Friendly Resources

360° Interactive Map: Explore the building virtually prior to your visit

Sensory Backpacks: Available on-site with social stories, noise-reducing earphones, PEC cards, and sensory tactiles

Also available on-site: Wheelchairs (child and adult sizes, limited quantity), wheelchair tray, compression/weighted vest, weighted blanket. 

Explore your Science Center with select exhibits altered to reduce sounds, scents, and lighting stimuli. Guests can expect a limited building capacity, pop-up activity, and map designating the sensory experiences in each exhibit.

 Sunday – 9:30 to 11:30am: February 8, March 8, April 19, May 3

Wednesday – 5:30 to 7:30pm: February 18

 Valentine's Day Crafts at the Library

All ages are invited to make cards, decorate wooden hearts and more for Valentine's Day:

Just drop in during library hours and enjoy creating and crafting at your own pace.

Teens and adults are invited to Bundle Up with Books and participate in our winter reading program! Reading is a great way to get cozy during a Michigan winter, and Bundle Up with Books makes it even more fun.

To participate, check out books from the library to be entered into a drawing for a local gift card. Borrowers may also read e-books or audio books on Hoopla or Libby but need to notify the library staff.

A big thank-you to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring our winter reading program!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/story-time-with-the-national-postal-museum-registration-141338917507

Join educators from the National Postal Museum for live, interactive story time. Designed for children ages 4-7, but all are welcome!

Mondays at 11:00 (ET) National Postal Museum educators will read stories aloud and lead related activities in a Zoom meeting for children and their caregivers. Explore a range of postal-related topics and more! Sessions will be interactive and last approximately 45-60 minutes. Caregivers are expected to be present with children for the duration of the program.

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/building-strong-adolescents-webinar-series-jan-feb-2026

Contact: Courtney Aldrich, aldric82@msu.edu, 517-993-8649

Dates: Mondays, January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 23

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. ET

Location: The link for this webinar will be sent out after registration is complete. 

This event is free for all. 

Class Information:

Building Strong Adolescents is a MSU Extension authored program for parents and guardians of adolescents ages nine to 16. The program focuses on the external and internal assets teens need to succeed.

Topics include:

• The need for teens to develop internal and external assets and strategies to promote growth
• Setting limits
• Applying consequences
• Fostering independence
• Promoting self-esteem and school success
• Encouraging positive friendships (including dating)
• Discussing substance abuse and sex with your teen
• Helping your teen prepare for the future.

By the end of the program parents and guardians will be educated on methods to surround teens with positive relationships and opportunities that are important for a successful future.

Participation Information:

This is a series class and participants must plan on attending all five weeks. 

Certificates for participation are provided upon completion of the series. In order to receive a certificate, participants must actively participate in the webinar throughout all five sessions. 

Participants have the option to attend and actively participate via computer, or an app on a tablet or smartphone. Attendees can also listen to the presentation via phone (by calling in), but active participation is difficult over the phone due to the webinar format. Those who choose to call in must contact the instructor for instructions on how to be eligible for a certificate.

 Valentine's Day Crafts at the Library

All ages are invited to make cards, decorate wooden hearts and more for Valentine's Day:

Just drop in during library hours and enjoy creating and crafting at your own pace.

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.

This story time is geared towards children 2 and 3 years old. Join Cindy Kinsey for a fun time every Tuesday at 11am to hear a story, do a craft and have a snack.  

Pre-registration is required.

Join us for Storytime and Craft for Toddlers.  Snacks will be provided.  

Register online or call the branch at 517-625-3166.  

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.

https://www.canr.msu.edu/environmental_outdoor_education/wild-spartans-series

Join 4-H staff as we meet scientists from across Michigan State University (MSU) Extension, the MSU Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, and more! Take a look into life as a fisheries and wildlife researcher and manager! Follow along as we climb through bogs, peer into bear dens, mist net songbirds, snorkel for fish, or perhaps even tag deer. Meet researchers, learn about their field work, and the education and career path they've followed to get there.

ABOUT THIS SERIES:
Sessions last approximately 30 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. ET through March. 

• Oct. 14, 2025
• Nov. 11, 2025
• Dec. 9, 2025
• Jan. 13, 2026
• Feb. 10, 2026
• March 10, 2026
• April 14, 2026 (tentative)

LOCATION:
Online Meeting will be held using the app called Zoom. Link/password for the meeting will be in the registration confirmation email. 

 Valentine's Day Crafts at the Library

All ages are invited to make cards, decorate wooden hearts and more for Valentine's Day:

Just drop in during library hours and enjoy creating and crafting at your own pace.

Parents, caregivers, and children are invited to join us for a fun and interactive Play & Storytime session at the library. It's a great time to introduce your child to the library.  

• Little ones can explore and enjoy our collection of toys and learning kits,                                                                         
• Miss Abra will read stories.                                                                 
• Children can participate in hands-on activities or crafts.

Play and Storytime is planned for preschoolers, but all ages are welcome.  

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/the-parent-talk-system-series-january-february-2026

Contact: For information, contact Courtney Aldrich, at aldric82@msu.edu.

The Parent Talk System.  No cost. Wednesdays, 11:30am-1pm

Dates: January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11

Class Information
This parenting workshop authored by Thomas Haller and Chick Moorman is designed to improve communication and provide practical verbal strategies for raising confident, caring, responsible children. This class is meant for caregivers of kids from toddlers to teens and will explore the following topics:

• Eliminating unwanted behavior
• Setting limits
• Teaching about consequences
• Giving effective feedback
• Promoting independence
• Developing character

Participation Information
This is a series class and participants must plan on attending all six weeks. 

Certificates for participation are provided upon completion of the series. In order to receive a certificate, participants must actively participate in the webinar throughout all six sessions. 

Join Alyson & Danielle 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!

 Valentine's Day Crafts at the Library

All ages are invited to make cards, decorate wooden hearts and more for Valentine's Day:

Just drop in during library hours and enjoy creating and crafting at your own pace.

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.

January 8 – Snowy Owl in Oil Pastel – on black textured pastel paper– Snowy Owls are a stunning species with bright yellow eyes and soft white feathers. They are the largest owl species in North America by weight. Myleigh Rohner, Guest Instructor

January 15 – Snowflake Painting – Watercolor with a touch of acrylic

January 22 – Celebrating Michigan’s Birthday with a Clay Hand Building Project – As of January 26, 2025, Michigan is 188 Years old! It became the 26th state to join the United States in 1837. Celebrate this birthday my making your own Michigan themed clay try with some of your favorite Michigan symbols. (students will need to sign up for the Glazing class on March 5 to finish their project.)

January 29 – National Puzzle Day – Create your own 8×10 inch puzzle design using paint markers.

February 5 – Vintage Valentine Theme Mixed Media Collage – and cards if time permits. Collage is adhering images and scrapes of paper in an overlapping manner. There can be pop-outs, stamping, dry brush techniques with a little paint and more! Myleigh Rohner, Guest Instructor

February 12 & 19 – Two Week Wendy’s Whimsical Birds of a Feather Exhibit – For Wendy’s Celebration of Youth Art Month in March! Think about the whimsical bird species that you would like to create out of Wendy’s containers and plastic ware. Must be able to attend both of these sessions to finish.

February 26 – Clay Slumped Texture Bowl – (Hand Building) Learn about adding different textures to a slab of clay to make a bowl that is uniquely yours! (Students will also need to sign-up for the Glazing class on March 5 to finish their project.)

March 5 – Glazing – Finishing the two clay projects from January 22 and February 26. Clay projects will be fired a second time and available at the next class.

March 12 & 19 – Two Week Spring Themed Glue Batik – Must be able to attend both sessions. Using glue as the resist, students will create a design then let it dry until next week for painting with fluid acrylics. When dry, the glue will be washed out.

March 26 – Glass Fused Dish – Create a spring design on a 6inch square glass tile that will be fused flat and then fired a second time, slumped in a mold (Finished dish will be 5.5 inches)

February 12, 2026 from 5-7 p.m.
at Sloan Museum of Discovery!

Celebrate the seasons with your senses! Early On of Genesee County and the Sloan Musuem of Discovery have partnered again to offer free family fun to the community. Our monthly events will include at least 2 hands-on activities relating to the seasons, exploration of Hagerman Street Gallery and the Discovery Hall’s Water Table, book giveaways, and dinner. These events are kindly recommended for families with children aged 0-5 years-old. Older siblings are welcome to attend.

for more information: Please contact Lacey Kragenbrink, Early Childhood Coordinator, at LKragenbrink@SloanLongway.org. We hope to see you at these monthly events through June 2026!

 Valentine's Day Crafts at the Library

All ages are invited to make cards, decorate wooden hearts and more for Valentine's Day:

Just drop in during library hours and enjoy creating and crafting at your own pace.

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

Preregistration is encouraged.

 Valentine's Day Crafts at the Library

All ages are invited to make cards, decorate wooden hearts and more for Valentine's Day:

Just drop in during library hours and enjoy creating and crafting at your own pace.

Teens and adults are invited to Bundle Up with Books and participate in our winter reading program! Reading is a great way to get cozy during a Michigan winter, and Bundle Up with Books makes it even more fun.

To participate, check out books from the library to be entered into a drawing for a local gift card. Borrowers may also read e-books or audio books on Hoopla or Libby but need to notify the library staff.

A big thank-you to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring our winter reading program!

Join us as we Taste The World!

A variety of sweet and salty snacks are specially brought in from a different country every month. Kids are invited to join the fun and experience flavors from around the world on the third Monday of every month. Fun facts will also be shared.

This event is for ages 6 and up. Please pre-register.

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/building-strong-adolescents-webinar-series-jan-feb-2026

Contact: Courtney Aldrich, aldric82@msu.edu, 517-993-8649

Dates: Mondays, January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 23

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. ET

Location: The link for this webinar will be sent out after registration is complete. 

This event is free for all. 

Class Information:

Building Strong Adolescents is a MSU Extension authored program for parents and guardians of adolescents ages nine to 16. The program focuses on the external and internal assets teens need to succeed.

Topics include:

• The need for teens to develop internal and external assets and strategies to promote growth
• Setting limits
• Applying consequences
• Fostering independence
• Promoting self-esteem and school success
• Encouraging positive friendships (including dating)
• Discussing substance abuse and sex with your teen
• Helping your teen prepare for the future.

By the end of the program parents and guardians will be educated on methods to surround teens with positive relationships and opportunities that are important for a successful future.

Participation Information:

This is a series class and participants must plan on attending all five weeks. 

Certificates for participation are provided upon completion of the series. In order to receive a certificate, participants must actively participate in the webinar throughout all five sessions. 

Participants have the option to attend and actively participate via computer, or an app on a tablet or smartphone. Attendees can also listen to the presentation via phone (by calling in), but active participation is difficult over the phone due to the webinar format. Those who choose to call in must contact the instructor for instructions on how to be eligible for a certificate.

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.

This story time is geared towards children 2 and 3 years old. Join Cindy Kinsey for a fun time every Tuesday at 11am to hear a story, do a craft and have a snack.  

Pre-registration is required.

Join our monthly reading club for ages 7–12 who love to read! We meet on the third Tuesday of each month to explore a new book, talk about favorite characters, and enjoy fun activities inspired by the books. Come discover your next great read!

Please pre-register.

Parents, caregivers, and children are invited to join us for a fun and interactive Play & Storytime session at the library. It's a great time to introduce your child to the library.  

• Little ones can explore and enjoy our collection of toys and learning kits,                                                                         
• Miss Abra will read stories.                                                                 
• Children can participate in hands-on activities or crafts.

Play and Storytime is planned for preschoolers, but all ages are welcome.  

A student-run club to talk all things gaming! Participants are encouraged to bring their own hand held devices, however the library can provide access to tablets if needed.

Join Alyson & Danielle 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!

Super Strong Spider Web STEM Challenge - This program takes place at the Perry Branch and is geared towards 8 years old and older.  Spiders spin silk strong enough to create nests, cocoons and trap prey.  Can you build a structure using only yarn that can withstand heavy weights?  

Please register online or by calling the branch.

Refreshments will be served.  

Sensory Friendly Resources

360° Interactive Map: Explore the building virtually prior to your visit

Sensory Backpacks: Available on-site with social stories, noise-reducing earphones, PEC cards, and sensory tactiles

Also available on-site: Wheelchairs (child and adult sizes, limited quantity), wheelchair tray, compression/weighted vest, weighted blanket. 

Explore your Science Center with select exhibits altered to reduce sounds, scents, and lighting stimuli. Guests can expect a limited building capacity, pop-up activity, and map designating the sensory experiences in each exhibit.

 Sunday – 9:30 to 11:30am: February 8, March 8, April 19, May 3

Wednesday – 5:30 to 7:30pm: February 18

Disclaimer(s)

January 8 – Snowy Owl in Oil Pastel – on black textured pastel paper– Snowy Owls are a stunning species with bright yellow eyes and soft white feathers. They are the largest owl species in North America by weight. Myleigh Rohner, Guest Instructor

January 15 – Snowflake Painting – Watercolor with a touch of acrylic

January 22 – Celebrating Michigan’s Birthday with a Clay Hand Building Project – As of January 26, 2025, Michigan is 188 Years old! It became the 26th state to join the United States in 1837. Celebrate this birthday my making your own Michigan themed clay try with some of your favorite Michigan symbols. (students will need to sign up for the Glazing class on March 5 to finish their project.)

January 29 – National Puzzle Day – Create your own 8×10 inch puzzle design using paint markers.

February 5 – Vintage Valentine Theme Mixed Media Collage – and cards if time permits. Collage is adhering images and scrapes of paper in an overlapping manner. There can be pop-outs, stamping, dry brush techniques with a little paint and more! Myleigh Rohner, Guest Instructor

February 12 & 19 – Two Week Wendy’s Whimsical Birds of a Feather Exhibit – For Wendy’s Celebration of Youth Art Month in March! Think about the whimsical bird species that you would like to create out of Wendy’s containers and plastic ware. Must be able to attend both of these sessions to finish.

February 26 – Clay Slumped Texture Bowl – (Hand Building) Learn about adding different textures to a slab of clay to make a bowl that is uniquely yours! (Students will also need to sign-up for the Glazing class on March 5 to finish their project.)

March 5 – Glazing – Finishing the two clay projects from January 22 and February 26. Clay projects will be fired a second time and available at the next class.

March 12 & 19 – Two Week Spring Themed Glue Batik – Must be able to attend both sessions. Using glue as the resist, students will create a design then let it dry until next week for painting with fluid acrylics. When dry, the glue will be washed out.

March 26 – Glass Fused Dish – Create a spring design on a 6inch square glass tile that will be fused flat and then fired a second time, slumped in a mold (Finished dish will be 5.5 inches)

Informed Renter-Thursday, February 19 at 5 p.m. EST (This will not be recorded)

• This workshop covers the entire rental journey, giving you a clear understanding of your rights and responsibilities as a tenant, so you can feel confident and informed in your rental experience.
• https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/adulting-101-2026
• Are you ready to leave for college or be out on your own? Are you prepared to do adult tasks and have skills to be successful? Michigan State University Extension's Adulting 101 programs help teenagers and young adults demystify the obscure reality of being an “adult” through engaging educational sessions. Each FREE session is packed full of important life skills and tools necessary to live independently!
  
  Cost: FREE

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

Preregistration is encouraged.

Drop by the Owosso children's library for different candy themed activities for kids of all ages to do!

Teens and adults are invited to Bundle Up with Books and participate in our winter reading program! Reading is a great way to get cozy during a Michigan winter, and Bundle Up with Books makes it even more fun.

To participate, check out books from the library to be entered into a drawing for a local gift card. Borrowers may also read e-books or audio books on Hoopla or Libby but need to notify the library staff.

A big thank-you to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring our winter reading program!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/story-time-with-the-national-postal-museum-registration-141338917507

Join educators from the National Postal Museum for live, interactive story time. Designed for children ages 4-7, but all are welcome!

Mondays at 11:00 (ET) National Postal Museum educators will read stories aloud and lead related activities in a Zoom meeting for children and their caregivers. Explore a range of postal-related topics and more! Sessions will be interactive and last approximately 45-60 minutes. Caregivers are expected to be present with children for the duration of the program.

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/building-strong-adolescents-webinar-series-jan-feb-2026

Contact: Courtney Aldrich, aldric82@msu.edu, 517-993-8649

Dates: Mondays, January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 23

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. ET

Location: The link for this webinar will be sent out after registration is complete. 

This event is free for all. 

Class Information:

Building Strong Adolescents is a MSU Extension authored program for parents and guardians of adolescents ages nine to 16. The program focuses on the external and internal assets teens need to succeed.

Topics include:

• The need for teens to develop internal and external assets and strategies to promote growth
• Setting limits
• Applying consequences
• Fostering independence
• Promoting self-esteem and school success
• Encouraging positive friendships (including dating)
• Discussing substance abuse and sex with your teen
• Helping your teen prepare for the future.

By the end of the program parents and guardians will be educated on methods to surround teens with positive relationships and opportunities that are important for a successful future.

Participation Information:

This is a series class and participants must plan on attending all five weeks. 

Certificates for participation are provided upon completion of the series. In order to receive a certificate, participants must actively participate in the webinar throughout all five sessions. 

Participants have the option to attend and actively participate via computer, or an app on a tablet or smartphone. Attendees can also listen to the presentation via phone (by calling in), but active participation is difficult over the phone due to the webinar format. Those who choose to call in must contact the instructor for instructions on how to be eligible for a certificate.

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.

This story time is geared towards children 2 and 3 years old. Join Cindy Kinsey for a fun time every Tuesday at 11am to hear a story, do a craft and have a snack.  

Pre-registration is required.

Join us for Storytime and Craft for Toddlers.  Snacks will be provided.  

Register online or call the branch at 517-625-3166.  

Join your Science Center in the First Impression Room for storytime sessions throughout 2025! 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:

January 29 - Winter Wonder

February 26 - Outer Space

March 26 - All About Pets

April 30 - Go Go Transportation

May 28 - Animals and Habitats

June 25 - Plants and Gardening

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.

January 8 – Snowy Owl in Oil Pastel – on black textured pastel paper– Snowy Owls are a stunning species with bright yellow eyes and soft white feathers. They are the largest owl species in North America by weight. Myleigh Rohner, Guest Instructor

January 15 – Snowflake Painting – Watercolor with a touch of acrylic

January 22 – Celebrating Michigan’s Birthday with a Clay Hand Building Project – As of January 26, 2025, Michigan is 188 Years old! It became the 26th state to join the United States in 1837. Celebrate this birthday my making your own Michigan themed clay try with some of your favorite Michigan symbols. (students will need to sign up for the Glazing class on March 5 to finish their project.)

January 29 – National Puzzle Day – Create your own 8×10 inch puzzle design using paint markers.

February 5 – Vintage Valentine Theme Mixed Media Collage – and cards if time permits. Collage is adhering images and scrapes of paper in an overlapping manner. There can be pop-outs, stamping, dry brush techniques with a little paint and more! Myleigh Rohner, Guest Instructor

February 12 & 19 – Two Week Wendy’s Whimsical Birds of a Feather Exhibit – For Wendy’s Celebration of Youth Art Month in March! Think about the whimsical bird species that you would like to create out of Wendy’s containers and plastic ware. Must be able to attend both of these sessions to finish.

February 26 – Clay Slumped Texture Bowl – (Hand Building) Learn about adding different textures to a slab of clay to make a bowl that is uniquely yours! (Students will also need to sign-up for the Glazing class on March 5 to finish their project.)

March 5 – Glazing – Finishing the two clay projects from January 22 and February 26. Clay projects will be fired a second time and available at the next class.

March 12 & 19 – Two Week Spring Themed Glue Batik – Must be able to attend both sessions. Using glue as the resist, students will create a design then let it dry until next week for painting with fluid acrylics. When dry, the glue will be washed out.

March 26 – Glass Fused Dish – Create a spring design on a 6inch square glass tile that will be fused flat and then fired a second time, slumped in a mold (Finished dish will be 5.5 inches)

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

Preregistration is encouraged.

Bring the family to enjoy a movie, snacks, and crafts at the library.  
📅 February 27
⏰ 6:00 p.m
🛌 Sleeping bags, stuffies and pajamas are welcome!

Join us February 28 & March 1, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for LEGO^®Palooza 2026, a two-day fundraising extravaganza for the whole family! Event registration includes over 20 special LEGO^® themed activities plus general Science Center admission.  All proceeds support and sustain Impression 5 Science Center’s non-profit mission, facility, and educational programming.

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Member Pricing

Kids 2 & Up: $12

Adults: $6

Toddlers 1 & Under: Free   

Not-Yet Member Pricing

Kids 2 & Up: $20

Adults: $15

Toddlers 1 & Under: Free

*Normal Museums for All admission applies during LEGO^®Palooza.

Over three Saturdays every February and March, the City of East Lansing celebrates diversity by hosting a Children's Cultural Concert Series. It features live musical entertainment for children of all ages. Additional details about the types of concerts held will be provided below when available.

• Who: 
  • Feb. 14: GLA Ballet Folklorico
  • Feb. 28: The Nokomis Cultural Heritage Center
  • March 7: Habibi Dancers
• When: 11 a.m. Saturdays Feb. 14, Feb. 28 and March 7, with story time beginning at 10:45 a.m.
• Where: East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road
• Cost: It's free!