Otsego District Public Library
INNOVATE • INTERACT • INSPIRE
The library will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday weekend.Sponsored by the Otsego Arts Council
Saturday, May 2 – Saturday, May 9 (During Open Library Hours)
The Otsego Art Competition 2026 will be held in the library’s large program room May 2–9. The public is invited to view the artwork during regular library hours and vote for their favorites in both the adult and junior divisions. Voting closes at noon on Saturday, May 9, followed by the Awards Ceremony from 1–2 PM.
Artists may contact Carmen Moore at cncmoore91@yahoo.com or (269) 286-9494. Entry forms are available from Carmen or on the library’s community board.
May 12 – 16 • Open During Library Hours
Opening Night Reception • Tuesday, May 12 from 6-7 PM
Join us for The Canvas of Creativity, a K–12 art exhibit celebrating the imagination and talent of Otsego Public Schools students. This annual showcase highlights a year of creative growth as students explore a variety of mediums and themes under the guidance of our dedicated art educators. From playful early artworks to advanced senior pieces, each creation reflects the unique vision of our young artists.
Featured sections include:
• Primary Palette (Grades K–2): Joyful color and uninhibited expression
• Intermediate Impressions (Grades 3–5): Developing technical skills and imaginative narratives
• Middle School Masterpieces (Grades 6–8): Experimentation with complex mediums and personal themes
• Senior Showcase (Grades 9–12): Advanced techniques, portfolio highlights, and emerging artistic styles
We extend heartfelt thanks to our students, families, teachers, and school community for supporting the arts. Come enjoy the exhibit—and prepare to be inspired!
The Otsego District Library currently has (1) open position.
Applications/Resumes are only accepted when an open position is available.
LIBRARY MAINTENANCE – JOB POSTING & DESCRIPTION (HOW TO APPLY)
Please see above employment application and job posting information above. Applicants must apply for an open position using the method of application mentioned in the job posting descrtiption details. Paper applications are not accepted. The library only accepts applications when an open position is available.
If you have applied in the past at Otsego District Library and are still interested in working for the library, please reapply by updating and resending your application packet! Each round of applications, we only consider the submitted applications.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity is a fundamental principle at the Otsego District Public Library, where employment opportunities, development and advancement are based on job qualifications without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, height, weight, familial status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
The Otsego District Public Library’s commitment to equal opportunity is applied to all personnel policies and practices, including but not limited to, recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination as well as social and recreational activities. The library will make reasonable accommodations for employees and job applicants with disabilities.
The library respects the diversity that exists within our community and among our employees and strives to maintain a workplace culture based on inclusiveness where respect, equity and positive recognition of differences are cultivated.
The library will be closed for the holiday.
CLOSED: EASTER
Saturday, April 4
Have a safe and happy holiday with your family and friends!
FEBRUARY IS LOVE YOUR LIBRARY MONTH
Join us in celebrating Otsego District Library during the month of February at these special events!
Middle School – High School
Get ready for Cupid’s Bash — the ultimate celebration of all things sweet, silly, and heart-shaped!
Make Valentine-inspired art, snack on treats that Cupid would totally approve of, and win prizes that’ll make your heart skip a beat. Bring your friends or fly solo — love (and fun) is definitely in the air!
Join us in celebrating Otsego District Library during the month of February at these special events!
Preschool – 5th Grade
The Otsego Library loves children and wants to host a fun event just for them. Kids of all ages are invited to drop in and enjoy a festive Valentine-themed celebration.
Throughout the event, children can create fun Valentine crafts, play cheerful holiday games, and enjoy a variety of special Valentine treats.
It’s a sweet and simple way to spend time together, get creative, and celebrate the season of friendship and love at the library.
Saturday, February 28 from 11 AM – 1 PM
FEBRUARY IS LOVE YOUR LIBRARY MONTH
Join us in celebrating Otsego District Library during the month of February at these special events!
The Library wants to show their love for our patrons. Drop in anytime to have lunch on the library. There will be pizza and ice cream sundaes – YUM!
This will be the perfect event to wrap up our “Love Your Library” month. The library is excited to show our love for all of our amazing patrons!
Thursday, March 19 @ 6:30 PM
Presented by Kayla Jellies of the Paw Paw District Library
Express your creativi-tea as you experiment with different tea leaves and ingredients to create your own personalized tea blend! All supplies
will be provided for you to make your own tea bags. Grab some friends and join this fun workshop to learn how to blend teas!
Saturday, March 21 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fun for the Whole Family! In this timeless tale of seeing beyond appearances and divisions, a brave and selfless heroine discovers truth where others see only shadows.
Against a backdrop of luminous, hand-painted scenery and intricately carved marionettes that shimmer into being through the magic mirror, young and old alike will be swept into a world of enchantment.
Nationally acclaimed, Stevens Puppets is celebrating over 80 years of producing unforgettable, humorous, and one of a kind marionette productions for children of all ages.
