Otsego District Public Library
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Presented by Beatles Scholar Aaron Krerowicz
Thursday, June 14 at 7 pm
Explore the music of the Beatles in this multimedia presentation (part history and part musical analysis) spanning their breakthrough in the 1960’s to their break-up in 1970 including Beatlemania.
The program will include music clips and excerpts from interviews with the band. Aaron has authored six Beatles books and produces videos about the Beatles.
Norsemen of Michigan – Living History Society
Saturday, May 5 from 9 AM – 2 PM
A Viking living history encampment will appear on the library grounds for this special event. The Norsemen of Michigan Living History Society are committed to portraying daily Viking living – from metal-smithing to weaving and authentic cooking demonstrations, as well as a full armory of historical weapons. Come see what these Norsemen looked like during the 800-1100 period.
Check out their Facebook Page for more photos. Stop in for any length of time to see this reenactment and learn about Viking history! (The event will take place inside in case of inclement weather.)
It’s a jungle in the Otsego District Library! A life-size Jumanji game has come to life in the large program room. Families will trek through the jungle in this interactive game, but adventurers beware–spine-tingling surprises and jungle creatures are lurking around every turn! This is “a game for those who seek to find a way to leave their world behind.” Jumanji is open during all library hours December 26 through January 18. Cost to play is $1.00 per person or a maximum of $5.00 per family (children 2 and under are free). Proceeds from this event will go toward the purchase of new toys and literacy-based activities in the Rise & Shine Early Literacy Center.
The library is thankful for the following Jumanji sponsors: First Baptist Church, Home Depot, Steensma Lawn & Power, Endless Destinations, Farmers Insurance – Toby Esterline Agency, Winkel Funeral Home, Advance America, Otsego Medical Center, Dougie’s Bar & Grill, Friendship Wesleyan Church, Cornell & Associates Realtors, Tim K. Hutchens CPA P.C., McEwen Law Office, First Congregational Church, Allegan General Hospital, Tom & Diana Gilmer, Otsego Public Schools, M&S Lawn Care, and the Friends of the Library.
Join us for a special closing event at the end of Jumanji!
Nelson’s Wildlife Safari
Saturday, January 20 at 10 AM
To celebrate the finale of Jumanji, the library is excited to bring you this great animal program! Meet Al the Alligator, Elsa the Siberian Lynx, Gryffindor the Eagle Owl plus other jungle animals. Nelson’s Wildlife Safari will offer safe, fun, and positive interactions at this wildlife experience.
First Friday of each Month at 1 PM
November 3
“Voice of a Veteran” – Walter Lopez
December 1
Holiday Party and White Elephant Bingo*
*Bring a wrapped gift if able.
January 5
“Coffee Talk” with Sue Kramer, Owner of Mezzo Coffee House
Tiny Tots on Tuesday Mornings at 10 AM has been so popular that we have decided to extend these sessions for TWO more weeks!
Sessions added on Tuesday, November 7 and Tuesday, November 14.
The library event One Fought On A WWI Soldier’s Story presented by Norm Hinga that was scheduled for Thursday, November 9 at 7 PM has been canceled. Keep an eye out in our newsletter as we do not have a reschedule date at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience.
The Friends of the Library are putting together another AMAZING Book Sale for the public to enjoy. All of the money raised at the Book Sale comes back to the library. These funds are used to encourage reading in the early literacy category. The Friends of the Library are also a huge source in funding the Summer Reading Program.
Book Sale Dates:
Thursday, October 19
9am – 8pm
Friday, October 20
9am – 5:30pm
Saturday, October 21
9am – 1pm
Thursday, October 26 at 7 PM
Presented by Terry Weich of Weik’s Taxidermy Unlimited
What does a taxidermist do in his studio all day? Terry Weick will share the history of taxidermy and the steps of preservation. He has received many awards and is a world renowned taxidermist, instructor, sculptor, and judge.
He will bring examples of forms (including game heads, fish, and birds), skins, eyes, and supplies that he uses. There will be a time for Q & A. Weick’s Taxidermy is a premier wildlife art and taxidermy studio. Check out his website: taxidermyartist.com.
Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 10 AM – Noon
Join us for all of the fun! Celebrate 75 years of the classic story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf at this fun family event as we anticipate the new movie “Ferdinand” (Blue Sky Studios, creators of Ice Age) coming out in December.
Meet a live baby bull, listen to the story of Ferdinand, watch the 1938 Ferdinand Disney short, create Ferdinand crafts, and play Ferdinand games.
Enjoy a fun-filled fiesta at the library while munching on chips, cheese and salsa (chips and salsa donated by Casa Real).
Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 7 PM
Presented by Scott Kuykendall of the Allegan Historical Society
Every community has a few skeletons hiding in its closet. Local historian, Scott Kuykendall, will delight us with a unique and sometimes humorous look into Allegan County’s more colorful past including some of the funny (and not so funny) crimes going back to the late 1800’s.
Find out all the shocking details and discover Allegan County’s shady secrets during this entertaining event.
