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.
Thank you to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring a portion of our concerts this year! FREE popcorn will be served and cold bottled water will be available for $1. We are excited to offer an extended season of six fantastic concerts this summer to celebrate the summer reading program theme, LIBRARIES ROCK!
Special KIDS’ Concert – Miss Paula and the Candy BanditsRock out with Miss Paula and the Candy Bandits to celebrate the Summer Reading Program finale’ in this special kid’s concert! Paula Messner and her band perform upbeat, rockin’ jams that people of all ages will enjoy! Everyone is welcome to attend.
The Crane Wives are an award-winning, home grown local indie/folk/Americana band that defies musical stereotypes. You won’t want to miss their performance! They utilize three-part vocal harmonies, eclectic instrumentation, and a passion for song-craft to create organic music that is both accessible and innovative.
The Mid-Lakes Chorus is a membership organization of female singers who meet regularly to practice, perform, socialize, and have fun. They currently have about 20 singers of all ages, all walks of life, and are from all parts of southwest Michigan.
An original country music Nashville recording artist, Brenda Loomis won first place in Milwaukee’s America’s Got Talent video contest. This stop is part of Brenda’s “Here for the Party” summer tour!
Joe Laureano has been performing rock & roll professionally his entire adult life. He is well known all across the country and has an impressive repertoire of 1,000+ songs, spanning more than seven decades of music.
Acoustic trio Pete and Mary Lewandowski and Matt Porter feature music that is “tradition inspired, toe-tappin’ fired, vintage acoustic blues, jazz and country.”
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.)
Parenting and Caregiver SeriesDigi-Life Families
Thursday, April 26 at 7 PM
What is considered to be a “healthy” diet of technology? Learn about the latest screen time guidelines for children and teens. This session will educate participants about talking with youth about online behavior, the relationship between excessive social media use and mental health, and cyber-bullying.
Communicating with Respect and Understanding Feelings
Thursday, March 29 at 7 PM
This workshop will help parents learn to model appropriate communication styles, define feelings of comfort and discomfort, learn to recognize feelings in children, and teach children how to manage their feelings.
Thursday, April 12 from 6:30 – 8:00 PM
In Michigan, there are nearly 13,000 children in foster care and 300 children who still need an adoptive family. We need your help to provide safe, nurturing homes for these children.
The following agencies will present information and advice:
Bethany Christian Services: Introducing the Safe Family Program, which helps children before they enter foster care, as well as providing an overview of the foster care system.
Department of Human Services: How to become licensed as a foster parent.
Braden’s Closet: Clothing closet for foster children or families in need.
Force for Christ: Domestic and international adoption as well as post-adoption counseling
Lifelong Learning SeriesA review of Estate Planning options taking into consideration the avoidance of Probate, Medicaid, Taxes, and the Protection of Assets. Mr. Kiel has been in practice for 27 years and specializes in
Estate Planning.
Calling all donors! The library is hosting another blood drive.
The American Red Cross will be taking the lead at this blood drive by accepting any and all donors in the Lura Sanford Room.
Presented by Brandy Gildea, Parks Coordinator for Allegan County Parks, Recreation, & Tourism
Tuesday, March 13 at 1 PM
Discover new and fun places right in your backyard this summer! Find out more about tourism and recreation activities in Allegan County and the surrounding areas
Friday, March 16 at 2 PM
Pinterest is a FREE website for sharing recipes, crafts, healthy routines, and so much more. Learn how Pinterest can be used to share with friends, “pin” ideas and products to your “pinboard”, and bookmark “pins” for later.
Patrons must have a working email or Facebook account to create a Pinterest account.
