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The Shiawassee Prevention Network's Youth Engagement group is partnering with Jennifer's Place to host a prevention focused Halloween party for high school aged kids on November 1^st from 5 PM to 7 PM! 

This is a free event and there will be food, prizes, and activities. There will be a costume contest with several different categories, an "Escape the Vape" escape room, and more! We are requesting that those wishing to attend complete the registration so that we can have an estimate on how much food and other items we will need.  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScC73Rv_78RZFZziyqZge0d3yzhpSwg78WOckMf0k5PWKnZSw/viewform

Come in and work with Perler Beads and use your imagination to make toys, designs or characters.

Ages 6 and up. Pre-registration is required.

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 story time and craft for toddlers.  Snacks will be provided.  

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

Dates: Tuesdays, October 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25

Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm 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. 

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.

• Little ones can explore and enjoy our collection of toys and learning kits,                                                                         
• Students from Durand High School’s Child Development class will read books.                                                                 
• After storytime, children can participate in a hands-on activity or craft.

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

Join us for stories, crafts, and snacks.

Pre-registration is required. 

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.

Kids are invited to make and take home a suncatcher to hang up in a window.  This is a program for children 5 years old and older. All supplies are provided.  

Enjoy a snack while working on your project.  

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

Call (989) 723-8354 or visit us in person to register!

November 20 – Gobble ’til You Wobble, Turkey Caricature – Have fun creating your own feathered friend with a hilarious twist! Turn your humble turkey into a larger than life BIG personality with silly expressions. Learn simple techniques to exaggerate features and infuse your drawing with humor. Kathryn Gehrs-Pahl, Guest Artist/Instructor

December 4 – Gingerbread House Creations – Design your holiday table decoration building little graham cracker houses, using royal frosting as your glue and a plethora of candy decorations to embellish your house!

*December 6 *Special Saturday Class 10-11:30am*- Gingerbread House Creations – Design your holiday table decoration building little graham cracker houses, using royal frosting as your glue and a plethora of candy decorations to embellish your house!

*December 6 *Special Saturday Class 1-2:30pm*- Gingerbread House Creations – Design your holiday table decoration building little graham cracker houses, using royal frosting as your glue and a plethora of candy decorations to embellish your house!

December 11 – Snowman Watercolor Painting – Create winter watercolor wonderland that you’ll want to frame! Julie Penfold, Guest Artist/Instructor

December 18 – Wooden Block Decorations – Paint your favorite themes on a wooden block…reindeer, Santa, the Grinch, a snowman, gingerbread house or person, etc. You have six sides to complete your cube!

Complete an escape room by solving a series of clues that will lead you to answer the question: whose tracks are these?

Pre-registration is required.

Join Joel Fritsma, Chief Meteorologist from Michigan Storm Chasers, for an informative look at Michigan’s ever-changing weather. From lake-effect snow to sudden spring storms, hear true stories of live storm chasing! Whether you're a weather enthusiast or just curious about the next big storm, this event is sure to entertain and educate.

This event is geared towards the whole family. Please pre-register online or by calling the branch at 989-743-4800.

Follow Michigan Storm Chasers on Facebook, for up-to-date weather forecasts and storm livestreaming.

This event is free for all. Thursdays, 7:30-9pm

Dates: October 30, November 6, 13, 20

Class Information

Parenting stress? New baby in the house? Trouble with tantrums? Learn how to help your young child manage their strong emotions! Building Early Emotional Skills or BEES is a four-week class for parents and other primary caregivers of children 0-3 that teaches about how young children develop social emotional skills and helps give parents skills to deal with the stress of caring for children and help their children develop strong social emotional skills. BEES will help you learn about:

• Your child’s temperament and stress
• Your triggers and how to manage them
• Being reflective about feelings and emotion coaching
• Reducing biting, conflict and frustration and handling tantrums
• Building a solid foundation for tomorrow

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

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/building-early-emotional-skills-for-parents-webinar-series-octnov-2025

In this story, Earth wants to know more about what there is to see in the universe, so a new Space Telescope called EYES is launched that can see even farther!

After the story, we’ll show you how to make handheld space viewers to help you focus on looking at the night sky.

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

Preregistration is encouraged.

In this story, Earth wants to know more about what there is to see in the universe, so a new Space Telescope called EYES is launched that can see even farther!

After the story, we’ll show you how to make handheld space viewers to help you focus on looking at the night sky.

Kids of all ages can stop by the Owosso children's library and enjoy all kinds of fun pumpkin activities and crafts!

Accidental Astronauts | Follow the adventures of Sy, Annie, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space! Explore the Earth, Sun and Moon system with a wise-cracking starship computer. Follow an asteroid as it crashes into the Moon and bounce along the lunar surface. Get up close and personal with a solar storm, and gain a new appreciation of our home planet.

Recommended for ages 3-8 years old.

During sensory-friendly shows, we turn the lights up and turn the sound down to provide a safe, welcoming environment for our friends with special needs. Sensory-friendly shows will now feature open captioning for the hearing-impaired community. Be yourself and find the best spot in the house to enjoy the show! Doors open at 10:30 a.m.

Sensory Friendly Hours

 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: September 14, October 12, November 9, December 7, January 4

Wednesday – 5:30 to 7:30pm: September 24, October 29, November 19, December 17, January 21

Ages: Children and adults of all ages welcome with their families

Capacity: Up to 250 people in building

Admission: Regular admission prices apply. Free for members. 

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.

Dates: Tuesdays, October 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25

Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm 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. 

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://events.anr.msu.edu/registerGroup.cfm?eventID=DDDB947AEF18CE6EFCD7C9C26AF046B4EE7045F71F318C0FE9E5DF4BA4016A31&regisProcessID=2178093C4D6F277462F2985C48172ACBA53F35EAB7761B84C38C3664FF5DDB75

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. 

Parents, caregivers, and children are invited to join us for a fun and interactive Play & Storytime session at the library.

• Little ones can explore and enjoy our collection of toys and learning kits,                                                                         
• Students from Durand High School’s Child Development class will read books.                                                                 
• After storytime, children can participate in a hands-on activity or craft.

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

Join us for stories, crafts, and snacks.

Pre-registration is required. 

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!

Kids are invited to play bingo and win prizes.  This is geared for children ages 5 and up, with the younger children accompanied by a parent.  

Pre-registration is required.

Join us at the library for LEGO Club, held on the second Wednesday of each month for ages 8–12. 

Take on fun building challenges, get creative, and show off your skills—Legos are provided, just bring your imagination!

Registration required.

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.

Call (989) 723-8354 or visit us in person to register!

November 20 – Gobble ’til You Wobble, Turkey Caricature – Have fun creating your own feathered friend with a hilarious twist! Turn your humble turkey into a larger than life BIG personality with silly expressions. Learn simple techniques to exaggerate features and infuse your drawing with humor. Kathryn Gehrs-Pahl, Guest Artist/Instructor

December 4 – Gingerbread House Creations – Design your holiday table decoration building little graham cracker houses, using royal frosting as your glue and a plethora of candy decorations to embellish your house!

*December 6 *Special Saturday Class 10-11:30am*- Gingerbread House Creations – Design your holiday table decoration building little graham cracker houses, using royal frosting as your glue and a plethora of candy decorations to embellish your house!

*December 6 *Special Saturday Class 1-2:30pm*- Gingerbread House Creations – Design your holiday table decoration building little graham cracker houses, using royal frosting as your glue and a plethora of candy decorations to embellish your house!

December 11 – Snowman Watercolor Painting – Create winter watercolor wonderland that you’ll want to frame! Julie Penfold, Guest Artist/Instructor

December 18 – Wooden Block Decorations – Paint your favorite themes on a wooden block…reindeer, Santa, the Grinch, a snowman, gingerbread house or person, etc. You have six sides to complete your cube!

Complete an escape room by solving a series of clues that will lead you to answer the question: whose tracks are these?

Pre-registration is required.

• Learning how to manage disagreements with respect and open-mindedness is an important part of adulthood.  In this workshop, youth will gain essential tools for navigating tough conversations, whether with friends, family or classmates.  Participants will leave with strategies to approach conflict confidently, express themselves respectfully and find common ground with others.  Youth will find ways to handle challenging discussions with patience and empathy, paving the way for stronger, healthier relationships.
• https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/adulting-101-2025

This event is free for all. Thursdays, 7:30-9pm

Dates: October 30, November 6, 13, 20

Class Information

Parenting stress? New baby in the house? Trouble with tantrums? Learn how to help your young child manage their strong emotions! Building Early Emotional Skills or BEES is a four-week class for parents and other primary caregivers of children 0-3 that teaches about how young children develop social emotional skills and helps give parents skills to deal with the stress of caring for children and help their children develop strong social emotional skills. BEES will help you learn about:

• Your child’s temperament and stress
• Your triggers and how to manage them
• Being reflective about feelings and emotion coaching
• Reducing biting, conflict and frustration and handling tantrums
• Building a solid foundation for tomorrow

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

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/building-early-emotional-skills-for-parents-webinar-series-octnov-2025

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

Preregistration is encouraged.

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.

Teens and tweens can stop by the Owosso children's library to make a stained glass picture!

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 story time and craft for toddlers.  Snacks will be provided.  

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

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.

Dates: Tuesdays, October 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25

Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm 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. 

Teens and tweens can stop by the Owosso children's library to make a stained glass picture!

Parents, caregivers, and children are invited to join us for a fun and interactive Play & Storytime session at the library.

• Little ones can explore and enjoy our collection of toys and learning kits,                                                                         
• Students from Durand High School’s Child Development class will read books.                                                                 
• After storytime, children can participate in a hands-on activity or craft.

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

Join us for stories, crafts, and snacks.

Pre-registration is required. 

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!

Make and take home a cute turkey craft. All materials are supplied.  Refreshments will be provided. 

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

Sensory Friendly Hours

 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: September 14, October 12, November 9, December 7, January 4

Wednesday – 5:30 to 7:30pm: September 24, October 29, November 19, December 17, January 21

Ages: Children and adults of all ages welcome with their families

Capacity: Up to 250 people in building

Admission: Regular admission prices apply. Free for members. 

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.

Pre-registration is encouraged.

A variety of salty and sweet snacks are specially brought in from a different country each month. Kids are invited to join the fun and experience flavors from around the world on the 3rd Thursday of each month.

Please register online or call the branch at 810-686-8732.

Teens and tweens are invited to taste snacks from around the world.  This event takes place the third Thursday of each month. 

For registration please call the Perry branch at 517-625-3166 or register online.

Call (989) 723-8354 or visit us in person to register!

November 20 – Gobble ’til You Wobble, Turkey Caricature – Have fun creating your own feathered friend with a hilarious twist! Turn your humble turkey into a larger than life BIG personality with silly expressions. Learn simple techniques to exaggerate features and infuse your drawing with humor. Kathryn Gehrs-Pahl, Guest Artist/Instructor

December 4 – Gingerbread House Creations – Design your holiday table decoration building little graham cracker houses, using royal frosting as your glue and a plethora of candy decorations to embellish your house!

*December 6 *Special Saturday Class 10-11:30am*- Gingerbread House Creations – Design your holiday table decoration building little graham cracker houses, using royal frosting as your glue and a plethora of candy decorations to embellish your house!

*December 6 *Special Saturday Class 1-2:30pm*- Gingerbread House Creations – Design your holiday table decoration building little graham cracker houses, using royal frosting as your glue and a plethora of candy decorations to embellish your house!

December 11 – Snowman Watercolor Painting – Create winter watercolor wonderland that you’ll want to frame! Julie Penfold, Guest Artist/Instructor

December 18 – Wooden Block Decorations – Paint your favorite themes on a wooden block…reindeer, Santa, the Grinch, a snowman, gingerbread house or person, etc. You have six sides to complete your cube!

This event is free for all. Thursdays, 7:30-9pm

Dates: October 30, November 6, 13, 20

Class Information

Parenting stress? New baby in the house? Trouble with tantrums? Learn how to help your young child manage their strong emotions! Building Early Emotional Skills or BEES is a four-week class for parents and other primary caregivers of children 0-3 that teaches about how young children develop social emotional skills and helps give parents skills to deal with the stress of caring for children and help their children develop strong social emotional skills. BEES will help you learn about:

• Your child’s temperament and stress
• Your triggers and how to manage them
• Being reflective about feelings and emotion coaching
• Reducing biting, conflict and frustration and handling tantrums
• Building a solid foundation for tomorrow

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

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/building-early-emotional-skills-for-parents-webinar-series-octnov-2025

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

Preregistration is encouraged.

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.

Dates: Tuesdays, October 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25

Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm 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. 

Parents, caregivers, and children are invited to join us for a fun and interactive Play & Storytime session at the library.

• Little ones can explore and enjoy our collection of toys and learning kits,                                                                         
• Students from Durand High School’s Child Development class will read books.                                                                 
• After storytime, children can participate in a hands-on activity or craft.

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

Join us for stories, crafts, and snacks.

Pre-registration is required. 

Kick off the holiday season with Owosso Main Street’s annual Glow celebration on Friday, November 28th! Begin the evening at 5:30 PM with the festive Glow 5k, a perfect way to burn off that Thanksgiving feast while enjoying the sparkling streets of historic Owosso.

At 7 PM, the Glow Parade lights up Washington Street with dazzling floats, music, and plenty of holiday cheer. After the parade, head to Main Street Plaza for the highly anticipated Christmas tree lighting and a visit with Santa. Free horse & carriage rides through town will be offered on Exchange Street, and downtown shops will be open late with special holiday offers—perfect for staying warm while supporting local businesses.