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Monday, June 7 – Wednesday, June 30 Mark your calendars! The Scholastic Book Fair returns to the Otsego District Public Library! We are excited that the book fair will be returning this summer. It is a great way to reward your kids and grandkids for powering through this difficult school year. Your purchases will help […]

Monday, June 21 – Saturday, July 31 From the jungle to the farm, the hot safari to the cold arctic; animals and stories from around the globe will be featured throughout Otsego District Library’s Summer Reading Program. Each week we will focus on different animals from various habitats including animals from the farm, safari, desert, […]

Monday, June 21 – Saturday, July 31 Middle School – High School Get ready to trek through the jungle with the Tails and Tales Summer Reading Program. This program designed specifically for teens and tweens will make you want to read as fast as a cheetah! Teens and tweens will read books and complete challenges […]

July 1 – 31 The library has partnered with Otsego Main Street and the downtown Otsego area to give you an interactive activity. During the whole month of July, downtown area businesses and local community centers will have paw prints leading up to the animal that it matches. Pick up a list at the library […]

June 22 – July 27 Tuesdays (ONLINE) Find out what animals have in common with Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math! Check out our Facebook and Instagram pages for virtual events.

June 23 – July 28 Wednesdays (ONLINE) Let’s get excited for stories and songs about animals! Check out our Facebook and Instagram pages for virtual eve

June 24 – July 29 Thursdays (ONLINE) The first week’s video will feature Miss Andrea’s farm. Come along with Miss Diane for the next five weeks for a visit to the John Ball Park Zoo! A different animal will be featured from the following habitats: safari, desert, arctic, forest, and jungle. A zoo educator will […]

June 29 – July 29 Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM – 12 PM Note: If it rains, this event will be cancelled for that day. Come to the library lawn either day for animal interactive explorations! These activities will be spaced out on the library property to provide for social distancing. The activities will […]

Birth – Preschool The Allegan County Library Association, Allegan County United Way and Volunteer Center, and the Otsego District Public Library have partnered to bring you this amazing program. Developing literacy skills begins at birth and continues through toddler and preschool years. The best way to ensure a child has the skills necessary to learn […]