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2017 Jun July 2018 Aug 2019
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LIBRARIES ROCK – Children’s Summer Reading Program
LIBRARIES ROCK – Children’s Summer Reading Program
Jun 16 – Jul 28 all-day
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The library will be rockin’ this summer! The party starts on Saturday, June 16 with our kickoff event featuring the Kalamazoo Symphony performing “Peter and the Wolf” and continues through Thursday, July 26, where we will rock[...]
LIBRARIES ROCK – Teen & Tween Summer Reading Program
LIBRARIES ROCK – Teen & Tween Summer Reading Program
Jun 16 – Jul 28 all-day
Tickets
Get ready to ROCK OUT at the library…. yeah… you read that correctly! This summer is packed with exciting music themed crafts, games, events, prizes, and READING! For the FIRST time ever, the Otsego District Library will be[...]
Musical.ly Contest – Teen/Tween
Musical.ly Contest – Teen/Tween
Jun 16 – Jul 28 all-day
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Record yourself lip-syncing to your favorite songs and post to the library’s Facebook or Instagram page. Be sure to make the post public, keep the lyrics clean, and get creative. Like our Facebook and Instagram pages and use the hashtags #LipSyncODL and #otsegodistrictpubliclibrary[...]
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Tiny Tunes 10:00 AM
Tiny Tunes
Jul 2 @ 10:00 AM
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June 18 – July 23 at 10 AM Ages 0-2 Little ones will enjoy songs, rhymes, books, musical instruments and playtime with their friends!
Drumming Discovery with DeDe Alder 2:00 PM
Drumming Discovery with DeDe Alder
Jul 2 @ 2:00 PM
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Kindergarten – 5th Grade Sign up for one of the three sessions to discover drums from around the world in this interactive, explorative, and fun musical journey. This play-shop will feature drummer folk stories and hands-on drumming. Dede Alder has 20[...]
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Breakin’ 101 10:00 AM
Breakin’ 101
Jul 3 @ 10:00 AM
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61Syx Teknique Street Dance Academy – Ant Riskey June 19 & 26; July 3 & 10; or July 17 & 24 at 10 AM Kindergarten – 5th Grade Sign up for one of the three class[...]
Ukulele Classes (Teen/Tween) 1:00 PM
Ukulele Classes (Teen/Tween)
Jul 3 @ 1:00 PM
Tickets
Sign up and learn to play the Ukulele in this four-week session. The class is FREE to attend but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Ukuleles will be provided by Meyer Music during the class, but feel free to bring your own.
Ukulele Classes (Kids) 2:00 PM
Ukulele Classes (Kids)
Jul 3 @ 2:00 PM
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Josh Holcomb June 19 & 26 or July 3 & 10 at 2 PM Kindergarten – 5th Grade Calling all musical kids! Sign up for one of the two class options listed above. Explore songs on[...]
Hip Hop Headphones 4:00 PM
Hip Hop Headphones
Jul 3 @ 4:00 PM
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CrafTEEN – Tuesdays at 4 PM Personalize a pair of earbuds with creative patterns and exciting colors!
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LIBRARY CLOSED
LIBRARY CLOSED
Jul 4 all-day
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The library will be closed for Independence Day. Have a safe and Happy 4th of July with your family and friends!
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Animals Rock! 10:00 AM
Animals Rock!
Jul 5 @ 10:00 AM
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Ages 0-5 Sing and dance with animal friends. This hybrid of Music & Movement and Storytime will get your kids rockin’!
Dancing through the Decades 2:00 PM
Dancing through the Decades
Jul 5 @ 2:00 PM
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Preschool – 5th Grade Celebrate the decades each week with dancing, games, snacks, and activities. Come dressed to amp up the fun! ’50s Sock Hop June 21 Wear your outrageous socks and be ready to twist &[...]
“The Greatest Showman” Movie 4:00 PM
“The Greatest Showman” Movie
Jul 5 @ 4:00 PM
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Rated: PG; Run time: 105 minutes Grab your friends, enjoy FREE popcorn, and watch this box-office hit at the library!
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Seniors’ Club 1:00 PM
Seniors’ Club
Jul 6 @ 1:00 PM
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Seniors’ Club meets on the 1st Friday of each month at 1 PM June 1 Darl Gilliland 2016 Art Prize Entry Demonstration & Display of “Congress” July 6 Sheet Music Craft August 3 Ice Cream[...]
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Tiny Tunes 10:00 AM
Tiny Tunes
Jul 9 @ 10:00 AM
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June 18 – July 23 at 10 AM Ages 0-2 Little ones will enjoy songs, rhymes, books, musical instruments and playtime with their friends!
2nd Monday Book Club 1:00 PM
2nd Monday Book Club
Jul 9 @ 1:00 PM
2nd Monday Book Club
Tickets
The 2nd Monday Book Club meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 1 PM June 11 The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir by Jennifer Ryan July 9 The Girl Who Wrote in Silk by Kelli Estes[...]
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Breakin’ 101 10:00 AM
Breakin’ 101
Jul 10 @ 10:00 AM
Tickets
61Syx Teknique Street Dance Academy – Ant Riskey June 19 & 26; July 3 & 10; or July 17 & 24 at 10 AM Kindergarten – 5th Grade Sign up for one of the three class[...]
Ukulele Classes (Teen/Tween) 1:00 PM
Ukulele Classes (Teen/Tween)
Jul 10 @ 1:00 PM
Tickets
Sign up and learn to play the Ukulele in this four-week session. The class is FREE to attend but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Ukuleles will be provided by Meyer Music during the class, but feel free to bring your own.
Ukulele Classes (Kids) 2:00 PM
Ukulele Classes (Kids)
Jul 10 @ 2:00 PM
Tickets
Josh Holcomb June 19 & 26 or July 3 & 10 at 2 PM Kindergarten – 5th Grade Calling all musical kids! Sign up for one of the two class options listed above. Explore songs on[...]
Guitar Painting 4:00 PM
Guitar Painting
Jul 10 @ 4:00 PM
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CrafTEEN – Tuesdays at 4 PM Sign up with your friends to paint a stunning guitar that will look great in any room! REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Non-Fiction Book Club 7:00 PM
Non-Fiction Book Club
Jul 10 @ 7:00 PM
Non-Fiction Book Club
Tickets
The Non Fiction Book Club meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7 PM. June 12 Thunderstruck by Erik Larson July 10 The Quartet by Joseph J Ellis August 14 Faith of my Fathers[...]
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Caribbean Steel Drums – “Music of the Islands” 10:00 AM
Caribbean Steel Drums – “Music of the Islands”
Jul 11 @ 10:00 AM
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Dynamic School Assemblies presents this sensational program will transport you to Africa and the Caribbean Islands! Everyone will love this interactive experience of singing, drumming, dancing, and excitement.
Musical Crafternoon 2:00 PM
Musical Crafternoon
Jul 11 @ 2:00 PM
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Kindergarten – 5th Grade June 20 – July 25 (except July 4) Come make musical crafts and instruments!
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Animals Rock! 10:00 AM
Animals Rock!
Jul 12 @ 10:00 AM
Tickets
Ages 0-5 Sing and dance with animal friends. This hybrid of Music & Movement and Storytime will get your kids rockin’!
Dancing through the Decades 2:00 PM
Dancing through the Decades
Jul 12 @ 2:00 PM
Tickets
Preschool – 5th Grade Celebrate the decades each week with dancing, games, snacks, and activities. Come dressed to amp up the fun! ’50s Sock Hop June 21 Wear your outrageous socks and be ready to twist &[...]
Geometric Watercolor Class 4:00 PM
Geometric Watercolor Class
Jul 12 @ 4:00 PM
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Backstage Pass Events are Thursdays at 4 PM Watercolor paint and sharpies can be used to create incredible artwork. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
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Otsego’s Got Talent! 10:00 AM
Otsego’s Got Talent!
Jul 14 @ 10:00 AM
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Sign up to show off your unique abilities at our talent show. You can sing, dance, read a poem, play an instrument, or perform any other talent. Awards will be given out for best performance, most creative, best[...]
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Tiny Tunes 10:00 AM
Tiny Tunes
Jul 16 @ 10:00 AM
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June 18 – July 23 at 10 AM Ages 0-2 Little ones will enjoy songs, rhymes, books, musical instruments and playtime with their friends!
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Breakin’ 101 10:00 AM
Breakin’ 101
Jul 17 @ 10:00 AM
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61Syx Teknique Street Dance Academy – Ant Riskey June 19 & 26; July 3 & 10; or July 17 & 24 at 10 AM Kindergarten – 5th Grade Sign up for one of the three class[...]
Cork Collaboration 4:00 PM
Cork Collaboration
Jul 17 @ 4:00 PM
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CrafTEEN – Tuesdays at 4 PM Customize and design your own cork coaster creations.
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Disney Sing-A-Long 10:00 AM
Disney Sing-A-Long
Jul 18 @ 10:00 AM
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Dress up as your favorite Disney character and sing-a-long to your favorite Disney songs!
Musical Crafternoon 2:00 PM
Musical Crafternoon
Jul 18 @ 2:00 PM
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Kindergarten – 5th Grade June 20 – July 25 (except July 4) Come make musical crafts and instruments!
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Animals Rock! 10:00 AM
Animals Rock!
Jul 19 @ 10:00 AM
Tickets
Ages 0-5 Sing and dance with animal friends. This hybrid of Music & Movement and Storytime will get your kids rockin’!
Dancing through the Decades 2:00 PM
Dancing through the Decades
Jul 19 @ 2:00 PM
Tickets
Preschool – 5th Grade Celebrate the decades each week with dancing, games, snacks, and activities. Come dressed to amp up the fun! ’50s Sock Hop June 21 Wear your outrageous socks and be ready to twist &[...]
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) 4:00 PM
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Jul 19 @ 4:00 PM
Tickets
The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meets on the Third Thursday of each month at 4 PM (June 14*, July 19, August 16, September 20) * Please note the June meeting adjustment.  TAB volunteers brainstorm program and[...]
Sizzlers Book Club 6:30 PM
Sizzlers Book Club
Jul 19 @ 6:30 PM
Sizzlers Book Club
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3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM (* Note August Date Change) June 21 Beartown by Fredrick Backman July 19 An American Marriage by Tayari Jones August 15* Waves of Mercy by Lynn Austin[...]
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Drummunity – Rhythmic Fun for Everyone with Lori Fithian 10:00 AM
Drummunity – Rhythmic Fun for Everyone with Lori Fithian
Jul 21 @ 10:00 AM
Tickets
Using hand drums, percussion, and simple drum circle games, Lori creates a positive, non-competitive experience for people of all ages and abilities. It’s not a “show” to sit back and watch everyone participates. This event is sponsored in part[...]
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Tiny Tunes 10:00 AM
Tiny Tunes
Jul 23 @ 10:00 AM
Tickets
June 18 – July 23 at 10 AM Ages 0-2 Little ones will enjoy songs, rhymes, books, musical instruments and playtime with their friends!
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Breakin’ 101 10:00 AM
Breakin’ 101
Jul 24 @ 10:00 AM
Tickets
61Syx Teknique Street Dance Academy – Ant Riskey June 19 & 26; July 3 & 10; or July 17 & 24 at 10 AM Kindergarten – 5th Grade Sign up for one of the three class[...]
Scratch It Art 4:00 PM
Scratch It Art
Jul 24 @ 4:00 PM
Tickets
CrafTEEN – Tuesdays at 4 PM Create fun and funky designs using re-purposed music CDs.
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“ROCK DOG” Movie 10:00 AM
“ROCK DOG” Movie
Jul 25 @ 10:00 AM
Tickets
Enjoy popcorn and rock out to this hilarious canine adventure film!
Musical Crafternoon 2:00 PM
Musical Crafternoon
Jul 25 @ 2:00 PM
Tickets
Kindergarten – 5th Grade June 20 – July 25 (except July 4) Come make musical crafts and instruments!
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Animals Rock! 10:00 AM
Animals Rock!
Jul 26 @ 10:00 AM
Tickets
Ages 0-5 Sing and dance with animal friends. This hybrid of Music & Movement and Storytime will get your kids rockin’!
Rebel Revolt – Escape Room 4:00 PM
Rebel Revolt – Escape Room
Jul 26 @ 4:00 PM
Tickets
Celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program and figure out if you have what it takes to make your way through this insane escape room. This Dystopian-Punk themed Escape Room has all of the puzzles, tricks, and clues[...]
Miss Paula and the Candy Bandits (LIBRARIES ROCK Finalé) 7:00 PM
Miss Paula and the Candy Bandits (LIBRARIES ROCK Finalé)
Jul 26 @ 7:00 PM
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Lyrics on the Lawn Junior Family-friendly rock ‘n’ roll fun for all ages. Celebrate the Summer Reading Program finale’ with a prelude to our Lyrics on the Lawn Series. Miss Paula and the Candy Bandits play[...]
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Pizza & Pages: Teen Book Club 4:00 PM
Pizza & Pages: Teen Book Club
Jul 31 @ 4:00 PM
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This book club meets on the last Tuesday of each month at 4 PM. (June 26, July 31, August 28, and September 25) Come for the pizza, stay for the fun! Join us each month[...]
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