Announcements

Due to illness, the Otsego District Library Board regular meeting has been rescheduled to next week Thursday, March 28 at 6:30 PM.

March 15 – April 15, 2019

PAINT Large Program Room Walls
PAINT Early Literacy Center Walls

The Otsego District Public Library now provides notary service to our patrons. Documents can be notarized at two different rates: $10 for non-residents and $5 for residents per signature.

The library cannot guarantee that a notary will be on staff at all times. Call ahead to verify if a notary will be present and available. You are required to have proper government-issued identification that includes a photo.

Click HERE to view the Notary Public Policy.

New software has been installed on all patron computers at the library. With this new update patrons no longer need their PIN/Password to access library computers. (Patrons will still need their PIN/Password for Overdrive, Libby, and logging into their library account on the card catalog).

We are excited about some of the cool new features – such as wireless printing directly from mobile devices (iPhone and most Android) without the need to install any software on your personal device! Another new feature is that patrons no longer need to fill in a “description” when printing documents. A description is automatically generated from your current logged in session; just tell the staff your name and if you would like black and white or color prints.

Let the library staff know if you are having any issues logging into library computers. Thank you in advance for your patience as we learn the new system.

Sadly Miss Diane is not feeling well and does not want to get any of our little readers sick.

All early literacy programs (Tiny Tots, Storytime, and Music & Movement) are canceled this week. Programs will begin next week as scheduled.

The library has the opportunity to present three amazing new material collections for patron use.

Board Game Section
The library has over 50 strategic board games that can be played in the library. Stop by the library, pick a game, and get your game on with your family and friends! Board games are to be played in the library only.

EZ-Reader Book Box Sets
Meet the Phonics and Meet the Sight Words Box Sets are available to check out. Meet the Phonics sets cover Blends, Digraphs, and Letter Sounds.  While Meet the Sight Words slowly progress through Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3. Each box set comes with at least ten books for children to read and learn. These sets are great for early to mid-elementary students struggling with phonics or sight words.

Adult Graphic Novel Section
This new section is great for adults who love to read graphic novels but want something age appropriate. This section covers a range of graphic novels including: the Sarah’s Scribbles Collection, Tokyo Ghoul, The Walking Dead, and Graphic Classics. Check out for graphic novels is 3 weeks.

PLEASE NOTE:

The start time of the January 17, 2019 board meeting has been adjusted to 5:30 PM for a presentation, with the regular board meeting immediately following.

Thank you!

The library will be closed for the holiday. Have a wonderful holiday with your family and friends! 

CLOSED – Christmas – December 24 & 25

CLOSING AT 3 PM – New Year’s Eve – December 31

CLOSED – New Year’s Day – January 1

Looking for a new job for the new year? The library will be hiring a part-time Administrative Assistant in January. Job posting is Dec 3 – Jan 3.
We are looking for a competent, computer savvy person (preferably with prior administrative skills) to assist the Library Director on tasks large and small as well as function in library clerk capacities. Approx.14 hours/week, with potential for more hours if flexible.

Administrative Assistant – Job Posting and Job Description

Employment Application Form

** Employment applications and resumes are only accepted when the library has an open position posted.

The Otsego District Library serves 14,230 residents with a budget of $518,000 and a staff of fifteen. In 2009, a beautiful new 18,000 square foot, LEED-Silver Level building opened for service to the community. A dedicated library millage voted in perpetuity provides 75% of the library’s operating revenue. The library has a staff known for its commitment to outstanding customer service and a supportive board that is responsive to the community. Otsego is located in beautiful southwest Michigan, fifteen miles north of Kalamazoo, thirty miles south of Grand Rapids, and only forty minutes from Lake Michigan. The Otsego area offers affordable living, excellent schools, convenient shopping, and an outstanding quality of life.

Applying for a position as a high school student? Questions on how to write a first time resume when you are still in high school? Click HERE for a helpful link.