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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.

 RSVP Tickets - https://9520.blackbaudhosting.com/9520/page.aspx?pid=213&tab=2&txobjid=16550fbd-892a-4acb-9862-486465bd4d21

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.

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!

Please join us at the library every Monday at 1pm for Children's Story Time. Snack & juice will be provided. Hope to see you there!

Please register online or by calling the branch.

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.

This event is free for all. Tuesdays, 11:30am-1pm 

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/building-early-emotional-skills-for-parents-webinar-series-march-2026

Dates: March 3, 10, 17, 24

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. 

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.  

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.

Sleep Wellness-Wednesday, March 4 at 5:30 p.m.  EST (This will not be recorded)

• Daylight saving time can throw off your sleep schedule, leaving you tired and irritable. Join our Sleep Basics Workshop to learn practical tips for adjusting smoothly, boosting energy, and making the most of longer days.
• 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
• https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/adulting-101-2026

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.

🎉🍿 Join us for the 2026 NCG Spring Fling Film Festival! https://www.ncgmovies.com/family-film-festivals

Tickets for fan-favorite films for just $2, plus a $5 Mini Combo to make movie day even sweeter! 🍿🥤

🤖 Iron Giant | March 6–12

🧱 LEGO Movie 2 | March 13–19

🐉 How to Train Your Dragon | March 20–26

👑 King of Kings | March 27–April 2

🦴 The Croods | April 3–April 9

Children of all ages can stop by the Owosso children's library to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss and National Reading Month by making a variety of book themed crafts and activities!

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!

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

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!

Please join us at the library every Monday at 1pm for Children's Story Time. Snack & juice will be provided. Hope to see you there!

Please register online or by calling the branch.

🎉🍿 Join us for the 2026 NCG Spring Fling Film Festival! https://www.ncgmovies.com/family-film-festivals

Tickets for fan-favorite films for just $2, plus a $5 Mini Combo to make movie day even sweeter! 🍿🥤

🤖 Iron Giant | March 6–12

🧱 LEGO Movie 2 | March 13–19

🐉 How to Train Your Dragon | March 20–26

👑 King of Kings | March 27–April 2

🦴 The Croods | April 3–April 9

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.  

This event is free for all. Tuesdays, 11:30am-1pm 

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/building-early-emotional-skills-for-parents-webinar-series-march-2026

Dates: March 3, 10, 17, 24

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. 

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.

Hey kids, come in & design your very own Leprechaun trap. Bring your creativity to the library & join us for some fun. See if you can catch a Leprechaun!

Please register online or by calling the branch.

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. 

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.  

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!

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 drop in and make St. Patrick's Day and Spring Crafts

Thursday: 2–7 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

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)

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!

🧸✨ Stuffie Sleepover at the Library! 🧸✨ 

Children are invited to drop off their stuffed animal on Friday between 9:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. for an overnight sleepover at the library.  

When dropping off their stuffie, children will create a name tag and fill out an emergency contact form for their furry friend.

Library staff will capture all the fun as the stuffies enjoy their nighttime adventures.

Stuffed animals and their picture albums will be ready to be picked up on Saturday between 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.  Be sure to plan time for kids to find their stuffie.  They like to hide in the library!

Drop by the Owosso children's library for all sorts of green and shamrock activities! For all ages!

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!

Please join us at the library every Monday at 1pm for Children's Story Time. Snack & juice will be provided. Hope to see you there!

Please register online or by calling the branch.

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.

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.

This event is free for all. Tuesdays, 11:30am-1pm 

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/building-early-emotional-skills-for-parents-webinar-series-march-2026

Dates: March 3, 10, 17, 24

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. 

🐶📚Come to the library and enjoy time with a cute doggo.🐶📚

Children are encouraged to read to the dogs, or just spend time with them.

A big thank you to Giving Paws for training the dogs and providing this fantastic program for our community!   🐾

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!

Spider webs are soft when spun but become incredibly strong when woven — inspiring scientists to design better structures. Now it’s your turn!

Use yarn, tape, and plastic cups to build a structure that holds as many cubes as possible (without linking them). Work alone or with a partner, get creative, and test your design!

Think like a spider. Build like a bioengineer.

Please register online or by calling the branch.

Tweens can stop by the Owosso children's library to enjoy some snacks and board games provided by the library!

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)

Join the Owosso Culinary Arts sous chefs as they demonstrate how to prepare Victorian Era Desserts.

Please register online or by calling the branch.

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

Preregistration is encouraged.

🎉🍿 Join us for the 2026 NCG Spring Fling Film Festival! https://www.ncgmovies.com/family-film-festivals

Tickets for fan-favorite films for just $2, plus a $5 Mini Combo to make movie day even sweeter! 🍿🥤

🤖 Iron Giant | March 6–12

🧱 LEGO Movie 2 | March 13–19

🐉 How to Train Your Dragon | March 20–26

👑 King of Kings | March 27–April 2

🦴 The Croods | April 3–April 9

🎉 K-Pop Demon Hunters Fan Party! ✨

Kids of all ages and their families are invited to celebrate KPop Demon Hunters!

🎨 Create themed crafts
🎮 Enjoy fun activities & games
🍪 Tasty refreshments will be served

✨ Dressing up as your favorite character is welcome✨

Come celebrate with friends at the library!

Please join us at the library every Monday at 1pm for Children's Story Time. Snack & juice will be provided. Hope to see you there!

Please register online or by calling the branch.

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.  

This event is free for all. Tuesdays, 11:30am-1pm 

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/building-early-emotional-skills-for-parents-webinar-series-march-2026

Dates: March 3, 10, 17, 24

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. 

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.  

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!

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)

Get creative with Jamie Wagner as she leads an adorable clay bird feeder class! Spring is coming and the birds will be singing! 

You'll have a choice of glaze color. Jamie will take the feeders to be fired. The library will notify you when your piece is ready for pickup.

This event is for adults and teens.

Register online or by calling the branch at 989-743-4800.

✨ Bedazzle a Book with Diamond Art! ✨

Teens and adults are invited to decorate a book with diamond art.

📚 Bring your own book to decorate, or choose one from our selection.

Just drop in either:

🗓 Friday, March 27
9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

🗓 Saturday, March 28
9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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

Preregistration is encouraged.

🎉🍿 Join us for the 2026 NCG Spring Fling Film Festival! https://www.ncgmovies.com/family-film-festivals

Tickets for fan-favorite films for just $2, plus a $5 Mini Combo to make movie day even sweeter! 🍿🥤

🤖 Iron Giant | March 6–12

🧱 LEGO Movie 2 | March 13–19

🐉 How to Train Your Dragon | March 20–26

👑 King of Kings | March 27–April 2

🦴 The Croods | April 3–April 9

✨ Bedazzle a Book with Diamond Art! ✨

Teens and adults are invited to decorate a book with diamond art.

📚 Bring your own book to decorate, or choose one from our selection.

Just drop in either:

🗓 Friday, March 27
9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

🗓 Saturday, March 28
9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

🌷 Spring and Easter Crafts at the Library 🐰

All ages are invited to stop by the library to make some cute spring and Easter-themed crafts. Just drop in and create at your own pace.  All week long, except we are closed Friday, April 3.  

Plus! Don’t forget to bring the kids to the annual Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the Durand Fire Department.  

📍 Trumble Park
📅 April 4
⏰ 10:00 a.m 

The Owosso children's library will have a variety of make & take crafts for children to take home and make during spring break!

Please join us at the library every Monday at 1pm for Children's Story Time. Snack & juice will be provided. Hope to see you there!

Please register online or by calling the branch.

🌷 Spring and Easter Crafts at the Library 🐰

All ages are invited to stop by the library to make some cute spring and Easter-themed crafts. Just drop in and create at your own pace.  All week long, except we are closed Friday, April 3.  

Plus! Don’t forget to bring the kids to the annual Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the Durand Fire Department.  

📍 Trumble Park
📅 April 4
⏰ 10:00 a.m 

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 Jill Davis of Drizzle Cakes & Bakes for April Fool's inspired cake decorating! No fooling!

This is a hands-on event for all ages. Child decorators must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration is required for each person attending. 

Register online or by calling the branch at 989-743-4800. 

Join Anthony Williams as he shares about morel mushroom picking!

Come learn the How, Where, When, and Why of Morel mushroom picking. Plus picking stories and folklore from 70 years of Morel picking.

This event is appropriate for teens and adults.

Please pre-register online or by calling the branch.