The library will be closed for the holiday.
CLOSED:
Easter
Saturday, April 19
Have a safe and happy holiday with your family and friends!
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Now Accepting Landscaping Bids
The Otsego District Library is now accepting bids from licensed and insured plow companies for the 2024 Mowing/Fertilization season.
- Spring Cleanup
- Mowing/trimming of all grounds as needed
- Fertilization and Weed Control in spring and fall
Please, contact Andrea Estelle, Library Director, with questions. Bids can be submitted in person at the library or via email to [email protected]
Bids accepted through Friday, March 21, 2025.
Garfield’s Glow Games – Early Literacy Fundraiser
December 26 – January 25
“The most active thing about me is my imagination” – Garfield, Jim Davis
Join us this winter for Garfield’s Glow Games! Celebrate the beloved American comic, “Garfield” created in 1978 by Jim Davis. Garfield and his friends will bring you a whole new neon glow adventure during this winter’s Early Literacy Fundraiser. There will be multiple “glowing” games to try this year. Free-will donations will be collected to support the library.
Bring your whole family to play Garfield’s Glow Games!
Garfield Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9 AM – 6 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 3 PM
Read & Dine Adult Winter Reading Club
January 1 – March 31
Sign up to be part of the Read & Dine: Adult Winter Reading Club!
Read ten books to earn an entry for a drawing to win a Kindle Fire or a $25 gift card to a local restaurant. Reading logs will be available at the circulation desk or at our drive-thru pickup window.
Participants who finish reading 10 books will receive a cookbook (while supplies last).
Thank you to the Friends of the Library (Kindle Fire and cookbooks) and local restaurants for sponsoring this program!
Preschool Events
Tiny Tots
Tuesdays at 10 AM
February 4 – April 29 (No meet up on April 8)
Ages 0-24 Months
Sing, read, and play with your little ones and friends!
Music & Movement
Wednesdays at 10 AM
February 5 – April 30 (No meet up on April 9)
Ages 0 – 5
Movin’ and Groovin’ fun with songs, stories, interactive play, and sensory activities.
Storytime
Thursdays at 10 AM
February 6 – May 1 (No meet up on April 10)
Ages 0 – 5
Stories, songs, and a craft all focusing on a new theme each week.
Find out more about Early Literacy events for Preschool aged children HERE!
Construct & Create
Tuesdays at 4 PM
February 4 – April 29 (No meet up on April 8)
Ages 4 Years Old – 5th Grade
Join your friends after school to build great structures and create beautiful art projects. Each week there will be different building sets and art materials so you can use your imagination and get your creative juices flowing!
Teen & Tween Events
Teen Scene
1st Thursdays at 4 PM
February 6, March 6, and April 3
Play games, watch movies, eat snacks, and create some lasting memories. We will be featuring several Nintendo Switch consoles and awesome new tabletop games.
Creative Writing Club
2nd Thursdays at 4 PM
February 13, March 13 and April 10
Do you LOVE to write? Let’s write together and share short stories, original writing pieces, and ideas. We welcome all writing styles – poetry, memoir, non-fiction, fiction, and prose.
Art Hub: Teen/Tween Craft Club
3rd Thursdays at 4 PM
February 20, March 20, and April 17
Create beautiful and fun pieces of art at this art club! Join us for drawing, painting, crafting, and more! These crafts are more advanced for teens and tweens.
Sweet and Salty Books: Teen/Tween Book Club
4th Thursdays at 4 PM
February 27, March 27, and April 24
Let’s get together and discuss what we are reading over snacks! Not everyone likes to read the same books, so we let you choose the book you want to read and share. Need a few new book suggestions? Ask a staff member about new and popular book titles in the juvenile and young adult sections!
PaperGator Recycling Challenge
January – April 11
Celebrate Earth Day by recycling!
The library has the opportunity to earn exciting rewards by increasing our paper recycling volume. Plus the library will earn double the usual payouts during the contest period.
The library could win $5,000 (1st Prize), $2,000 (2nd Prize), $1,000 (3rd Prize), or double earnings for the entire year of 2025 (beyond the contest period). Winners will be selected based on the largest percentage increase in paper recycling. The winners will be announced on Earth Day 2025.
The PaperGator is located behind the library past the staff parking area. All paper products including old damaged books can be recycled (no cardboard or plastics accepted).
Make & Take Valentines
Saturday, February 8 from 10 AM – Noon
For Kids Of All Ages
Children of all ages can drop in during this time to create valentines for their friends and loved ones.
The library will provide all of the materials and clean up the mess! Special valentine snacks will be provided.
Singing the Good Old Songs Again
Jackie Davidson and Gary Brandt
Thursday, February 13 @ 6:30 PM
Unfortunately,the original date has been canceled for due to the performers not being able to make it to the library.
We have rescheduled for Thursday, February 27 at 6:30 PM.
Classic and original songs and stories are featured from the Folk Era of the 1960’s into the 70’s. This show is loaded with lively audience interaction, participation, sing-along, and comedy. Jackie was an original member of the Grammy award winning New Christy Minstrels, and Gary is a folk performer and published songwriter. You will find this to be an entertaining, educational, humorous, fun, and memorable experience!
