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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 […]

We are VERY excited to announce a new collection at ODL: Rising Reader Activity Kits! These are packs families will be able to check out that have phonics sets of books, games, flashcards, puzzles, and reading activities in them to help kids learn to read/improve their reading skills! The kits are based on the areas […]

Wednesday Mornings Via Facebook & Instagram Ages 0 – 5 ABC and all the way to Z… alphabet letters will be the star of each week! Miss Diane will focus on one letter of the alphabet with books and a song featuring that letter. After you listen to the Storytime, you can pick up a […]

Would you like a library staff member to pick out books for you or your child? Click on the Book Packs to Go link that fits your request below and fill out a form. You can list your interests or genre’s you prefer and a staff member will choose up to 10 books that they feel you […]

Overdrive Have a new smartphone or tablet? Great! We’ve got an app that will let you borrow digital ebooks, audiobooks, movies, and shows from your local library–and it’s all free. Borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and streaming video from your library using OverDrive on your iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. More than 30,000 libraries worldwide offer titles […]

Learn a new language for FREE in your own time! Rocket Languages is an award-winning interactive online language learning system. The multi-faceted, comprehensive system allows patrons to learn conversational language at their own pace. The DRM-free program allows patrons to fully utilize Rocket Language’s easy to access downloadable lessons, games and more. Patrons continue to access […]

So, what’s all the “hoopla” you’re hearing about Hoopla!?! We are very excited to offer a great service called Hoopla! Hoopla is a digital media service that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics, and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone! There are no holds and multiple users can […]

All you need is your library card! Click HERE to sign up today! RBdigital Magazines, the world’s largest newsstand, offers full-color digital magazines for anytime, anywhere reading on desktops, mobile devices, and apps. Your library’s collection of popular digital magazines includes both new and backlist titles with no holds, no checkout periods, and no limits. Online reading: Instantly […]

Have you looked at the MeL eResources list yet? The Michigan eLibrary (MeL) is a statewide service of the Library of Michigan, an agency of the Michigan Department of Education. The Library of Michigan works with the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) to provide MeL services. There are a ton of amazing databases that you can access from home. These resources cover a variety of topics that […]